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[Letter from Byrd Williams Sr. to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., December 19, 1906]
Letter from B. M. Williams Sr., using a letterhead B. M. Williams Hardware - to his son, Byrd Williams Jr., December 19, 1906. The letter is in regards to a check that Byrd Sr. is sending to his son, worth $50.00 to be used on a new suit and trunk.
[Tax receipt for 1906, December 19, 1906]
Tax receipt which details that Mrs. L. C. Redway paid $3.38 in full for property taxes in 1906.
[Letter from Lilian and Allice Griffin to Mary Moore, December 16, 1906]
Letter from Lillian Griffin to Mary Moore in which she tells her aunt about "hog killing," taking sausage over to Aunt Bettie on her "boy saddle" and the farm animals she helps care for. She also lists the presents she has received from relatives. Alice writes Lillian being at home until school starts in the spring; clothing; and that Mayme married Jo St. John. She updates Mary on the activities of family and friends.
[Envelope for Loriette C. Redway, December 10, 1906]
Envelope for Mrs. Loriette C. Redway from the Department of the Interior, United States Pension Agency. The envelope is dated December 10, 1906.
[Death Notice for A. R. Franklin]
Notice regarding the death of A. R. Franklin, who died November 23, 1906. The funeral was held November 24th at the grave side, officiated by Rev. R. M. DuBose; he was buried at Gallatin Cemetery in Gallatin, Tennessee. The notice also includes the list of pall bearers.
[Letter from Mary Alice Williams to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., November 21, 1906]
Letter to Byrd Williams, Jr. from his mother discussing the incoming winter weather, holiday plans, and others visiting from out of town.
[Hansen standing by chalk board]
Double exposure of Chris Hansen, a student from the University of North Texas. Hansen stands against a chalk board with written instructions for an English literature class. One side of the photo features Hansen wearing a graduation cap and gown. The other side features the student wearing a white t-shirt and baseball cap while standing with his arms crossed.
[Check for Levi Perryman from Bob Perryman, October 29,1906]
Check to Levi Perryman from Bob Perryman for the amount of $680, to be paid by the next year.
[Letter from Johnson to his brother - October 27, 1906]
Letter from "Johnson" to his brother, written on University of Texas at Austin letterhead. The writer discusses getting his friend a job, and references their previous correspondence, asking what the friend might want the writer to send. The envelope is addressed to Mr. B. M. Williams in El Paso, but a handwritten note on the back says: "Opened by mistake by B. M. Williams - 720 N. Florence." The postmarks on the envelope are from El Paso, TX and Austin, TX.
[Note with vendor's lien, September 18, 1906]
Note with vendor's lien for $1,000.00 between Claude D. White and C. M. Rucker in 1906. The note was renewed from 1907 to 1909. The document is stamped "Paid, November 30, 1910."
[Wedding announcement for Helen Douthitt Horn and Charles Wickliffe Graves, September 30, 1906]
A wedding announcement for the marriage of Helen Douthitt Horn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. horn, to Mr. Charles Wickliffe Graves. The wedding was to be held on Sunday, September 13, 1906, at 12 o'clock, at the First Christian Church in McKinney, Texas. The newlywed couple would later take up residence in Hillsboro, Texas.
[Release of Mortgage, September 10, 1906]
Release of Mortgage from Elizabeth and Peter M. Tuttle to The Conservative Savings and Loan Association of Omaha, Nebraska. This document was signed on September 10, 1906.
[Mortgage, September 7, 1906.]
Mortgage between J. Andros Frye and Josephine W. Frye and George P. Bemis real Estate Company. The transaction involved a lot in Madison Square, Omaha, Nebraska.
[Clipping: Would Take Nogales - Revolutionists Arrested and Plans Disclosed]
A photocopied article titled "Would Take Nogales - Revolutionists Arrested and Plans Disclosed." "Extra! 6:00 A. M." is printed above the newspaper's name, taglines, and date. Below the date are three large lines of text printed above two columns of text, to the right of which are two more columns. The remaining pages all have four columns of text printed across them.
[Warranty Deed, July 19, 1906]
Warranty deed from Linnie and E. M. Stallworth to Levi Perryman concerning the sale of a track of land in Montague County, Texas. The land was sold for one hundred dollars. The deed is dated July 19, 1906.
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, July 16, 1906]
Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore in which she writes of "sister's" death and the impact it has had on her. Mr. Thornhill can not walk and is unwell. She asks if Mary has heard of the death of Sarah Wallace. She died at Gainsville, Texas. The health of family member, her garden, farm animals and canning are also detailed.
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, June 22, 1906]
Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore in which she discusses the weather, crops and Lizzie and Lon going to Baylor University. Luara says that Sarah Wallace has died. She also share family news.
[Letter from J. L. Doggett to Claude D. White, June 11, 1906]
Letter from J. L. Doggett, a lawyer, to Claude D. White in which Mr. White received the payment of $20.00 for settlement of a claim.
[Letter from L. K. McGaffey to Bob Perryman, May 22, 1906]
Letter from L. K. McCaffey, real estate, to Bob Perryman stating that an abstract of his lot in Fruitland is enclosed.
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, May 20, 1906]
Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore in which she says that she has had little time to write as Mr. Thornhill and sister Melissa are unwell. Bertha now has an organ to play. She tells how she made rhubarb pudding. Sally gives an update on her garden, an invasion of locusts, and the crops. She also passes on the news of the activities and health of friends and family.
[Warranty Deed, May 18, 1906]
Warranty Deed from the Fruitland Company to Bob Perryman for land in the Territory of New Mexico that was purchased for $500.00 dollars in Chaves County.
[Mortgage Deed, May 16, 1906]
Mortgage deed between Bob Perryman and the Fruitland Company that is dated May 16, 1906. Bob Perryman paid $400.00 for land in Chaves County, Territory of New Mexico. The land is described. Two pieces of paper have been attached near the base of the form from the First National Bank of Roswell for $200.00 each in payment to the Fruitland Company.
[Promissory Note for Bob Perryman, May 16, 1906]
Promissory note made out to Fruitland Company for $200.00 from The First National Bank of Roswell, signed by Bob Perryman.
[Letter from Fannie Hoffman, May 11, 1906]
Letter from Fannie Hoffman that contains no salutation or names of original person addressed to. This letter contains family news and news that Viola is not doing well, but she is being well nursed by Ed and Cy Wallace. Cy is 16 and nearly as big as his father. Lizzie Wallace has eczema on her right hand and has to wear a kid glove at all times.
[Letter from Byrd Moore Williams, Jr. to Mary Alice Williams, April 22, 1906]
Letter from Byrd Williams, Jr. to his mother, Mary Alice Williams, discussing a ceremony at the University of Texas, a drawing of a Native American, and photos that his brother, Charles (Chas) has sold.
[Clipping: El Colmillo Publico]
Volume IV Number 136 of "El Colmillo Publico." The title is surrounded by stylized drawings of people and is printed above three lines of smaller text. Below the text is a large illustration of a giant, stylized man holding a baby in one hand while four other babies lay on a stick over a campfire. The remaining pages are filled by columns of text or have additional illustrations on them.
[Loan agreement, April 9, 1906]
Loan agreement for Mrs. Elizabeth Tuttle and Peter Tuttle with The Conservative Savings and Loan Association of Omaha, Nebraska for $900.00. A stamp across the lower part of the document says that it was paid.
[Mortgage, April 9, 1906]
Mortgage between Elizabeth and Peter M. Tuttle and the Conservative Savings and Loan Association for a lot in Madison Square, Omaha, Nebraska. It was signed on April 9, 1906. The document is stamped "paid."
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Linnet and Claude White, April 5, 1906]
Letter from Birdie McGee saying that she hasn't gotten her garden in yet, so won't have vegetables for at least three months. Alice is getting glasses, Will gave notice at his job and is going to farming, Uncle Abe is getting better and other family news. She says Sallie Love has gone crazy again and now has become a Christian Scientist and is curing Bailey of consumption. He is nothing but a skeleton and hasn't been able to leave the house all winter.
[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White, April, 5, 1906]
Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White discussing his love of farming and how things are growing. He wishes Claude could come to the horse sale. He has the finest shepherd dog there ever was and will send Claude a pup if he wants. He is planning on visiting Claude and Linnet when the chickens are ready. He says, "I am no Methodist minister, but I have that capacity." There is an added note by Birdie McGee at the end saying Alice and Mr. Griffin got back and Mrs. Peyton died.
[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, March 1st, 1906]
Letter from W. J. McKinley and Claude White in which McKinley writes about the cost of shipping seed corn.
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore, February 28, 1906]
Letter from Birdie McGee to her Aunt Mollie [Mary] giving family news. Uncle Abe Franklin is very ill He wore himself down riding more than 20 miles in one day to go get a new horse and took sick. Talks of Uncle Tobe's death. From what they can tell, he starved himself to death after he lost all his money. Includes letter dated February 11, 1906 from Gallatin, Tennessee addressed to Aunt Molly, with no author listed. He talks of Uncle Tobe's funeral costs and the sale of a saddle.
[Letter from Will McGee to Mary Moore, February 26, 1906]
Letter from Will McGee to his Aunt Mary Moore. He says that he has wanted to write earlier, but has not had time. He can only write at night. He mentions that he is working for J. N. R. R., although it is not regular work. There are plans to put a new depot in Hendersonville. He enjoys the railroad work. He made a place to put his tools and was promoted to inside work. He then got into a spat with one of the bosses. He mentions that Henry is getting into the pills and almost had a serious accident. Henry has gotten bigger.
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, February 6, 1906]
Letter from Sally Thornhill to Cousin Mary Moore discussing family news, weather, and agricultural news. Her sister, Lu, has had fits and is suffering from paralysis. She has her on a lounge in her bedroom and her husband in the bed so she can care for both of them at once.
[Quit Claim Deed, Januray 29, 1906]
Quit-claim deed from P. M. Price and his wife, Cora M. Price to Levi Perryman for land in Montague County, Texas. The land is described in the document.
[Note, January 19, 1906]
Note in which Claude White agrees to pay T. B. Wilson $75.00 by August 1906 or lose the property that is being used as collateral. "Paid in Full July 7, 1906" is written on the back.
[1906 North Texas State Normal College, Normal Football Team]
A photograph of the Normal Foot-Ball Team standing and sitting fro their group photo. They were players for North Texas State Normal College and their names and positions are listed beneath the picture.
[Aerial of NTSNC]
Photograph of a print of an aerial view of the NTSNC campus. Several buildings can be seen from above as well as all of the intersecting paths between them. The print is bordered by tape.
[A building under construction on the NTSNC campus]
Photograph of print of a building under construction on the NTSNC campus. Scaffolding is built along the sides where brick is being laid. On the street in front of the building are two cars and a truck. The print is bordered by tape and the number 53 is written above it.
[Byrd Williams, Jr., 1906]
A photograph of Byrd Williams, Jr. standing outside a brick building. He is wearing a uniform with a light-colored shirt and tie, slacks with tall leather boots, and a hat.
[Byrd Williams, Jr., 1906]
Portrait of Byrd Williams, Jr. in college graduation regalia.
[Byrd Williams, Jr. standing outside a darkroom]
Photograph of Byrd Williams, Jr. standing in front of the family darkroom at 811 S Denton Street in Gainesville, Texas, taken by Byrd Williams, Sr. shortly after his graduation.
[Calendar for 1907]
Calendar for the year 1907, bound in full red leather with gilt decorations. Contains a calendar for 1907, a page for each month of the year, with various information such as postage rates, holidays, birthstones, etc. Also has information on Tiffany and Company.
The Cotton-Tail, Yearbook of The North Texas State Normal School, 1906
Yearbook for the North Texas State Normal School in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
[Edwin Sanders and his horse taking a break]
Edwin Sanders dipping a drink with the rolled brim of his hat while his mount and packhorse stand nearby. ED Ranch, near Crowell, Texas (Erwin E. Smith Collection, Amon Carter Museum of American Art). "Grabbing water" written in pencil on back.
[Edwin Sanders having trouble with "Puddin'Foot"]
Photograph of Edwin Sanders, cousin of the photographer, Erwin E. Smith, having trouble with "Puddin'Foot," a Percheron cross on a Spanish mare-a horse that was bad and could shake the best riders. One of a series of photographs at ED Ranch, near Crowell, Texas (Erwin E. Smith Collection, Amon Carter Museum of American Art).
[Group of hunters holding frogs]
Photograph of a print of men who are returning from hunting with the frogs that they've caught. Among them is Dr. William Bruce, the President of NTSNC. All are wearing tall boots for wading and caps. Behind them is a fence and something with a large wheel. The print is bordered by tape.
Hell on the Rio Grande [from the Byrd Williams Jr. scrapbook]
Poem entitled [Hell on] the Rio Grande, printed by Byrd Williams Jr. as a blueprint, from the 1906 UT yearbook. The author is unknown.
[Hunters standing together]
Photograph of a print of a hunting party holding the frogs that they caught. They are all wearing high boots for wading and all but one are wearing caps. Among them is Dr. William Bruce, the President of NTSNC. Behind them is a fence and something with a large wheel. The print is bordered by tape.
[Kendall-Bruce Literary Society, 1905-1906]
Photograph of members of the Kendall-Bruce Literary Society, North Texas State Normal College, 1905-6. The photograph shows 49 young men seated and standing in rows facing the camera. The Kendall-Bruce Literary Society was founded September 30, 1901, and named after Joel Sutton Kendall and William H. Bruce, who would each serve as President of North Texas State Normal College, and had been "beloved teachers". Photographic print mounted on dark card mount. At lower right corner is embossed logo of photographer/printer "Shaw & Hargrove, Denton, Tex." Reverse of mount has transfer from another photographic image. Handwritten notes on reverse: "ST.7.96-3", "Kendall-Bruce Literary Society 1905-06" and "Jesse Legett".
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