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[Blurry Landscape]

Description: Blurry photograph of a landscape including a field of tall plants and trees in the background. The photograph has some large blemishes in the top right corner.
Date: 1895~/1925~
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
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[Boats on the Shore]

Description: An overexposed photograph of ships on the shoreline to a body of water. A small building can be seen in the background, possibly a house. The top right corner of the image has been torn off.
Date: 1895~/1925~
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
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[Portrait of Johnson Williams]

Description: Photograph of Johnson Williams posing for a portrait. He is wearing a dark colored suit with a white shirt and dark tie. His body is slightly turned to the left of the camera and his face is partially in shadow. The background of the image is out of focus but the walls behind him are covered in a floral wallpaper.
Date: [1895..1915]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from J. S. Rucker, May 29, 1895]

Description: He mentions Henry's state and that the doctor came to see him. He doesn't want to comment on Uncle Abe getting married. Buckley divided his property and money to his children. He talks about the weather and Charles planting. He mentions how good Henry's garden looks. He writes that Charley Hubbard is going to jail. John and Jennie stayed the night at his house and had dinner at C. B.'s. John and Sam also visited.
Date: May 29, 1895
Creator: Rucker, J. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Extension agreement, January 1, 1895]

Description: Extension agreement for Mrs. Loriette C. Redway which secured the payment of a $250.00 bond and extended the time in which the loan amount was to be paid. The agreement states that the principal sum plus interest, 7% per year payable semi-annually, will be due three years from January 1, 1895. Six payment coupons were handwritten at the bottom of the agreement and were to be clipped then taken with payment to the Union Trust Co., where payments would be paid and noted on record. None of the cou… more
Date: January 1, 1895
Creator: Union Trust Co.
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[Envelope addressed to C. B. Moore]

Description: Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore from J. A. Walden, county clerk, Collin County, Texas. The post mark is for McKinney, Texas, August 26, 1895. A note in the lower right hand corner says that it was received on August 28, 1895. On the back of the envelope is written, "I've no fears to annoy, & no hopes that might tease with the prospective oblivion assuring me ease."
Date: 1895~
Creator: Walden, J. A.
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[Photograph of Mallable stoves]

Description: Photograph of stoves that were for sale at the Byrd Moore Williams hardware store in Gainesville, TX. The photograph was taken by Byrd Sr., but printed by Byrd IV. The stove brand is called The Malleable, and all compartments of the stove have the branding on the exterior.
Date: [1895..1898]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Sr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of stoves]

Description: Photograph of stoves that were for sale at the Byrd More Williams hardware store in Gainesville, TX. The photograph was taken by Byrd Sr., but printed by Byrd IV on fiber paper. The stove brand is called The Malleable, and all compartments of the stove have the branding on the exterior.
Date: [1895..1898]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Sr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Interior photograph of the Williams' hardware store]

Description: Photograph of a rare, interior view of the hardware store, owned and operated by the Williams family, in Gainesville, TX.. In the frame is a ladder leading up to the top of an irrigation machine in the store. The photograph was taken by Byrd Sr., but printed by Byrd IV. Written on the front of the photograph, it reads, "Byrd Williams Sr. 1899. Hardware stores on the square in Gainesville Texas."
Date: [1895..1899]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Sr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from Will H. McGee to C. B. Moore, May 17, 1895]

Description: Will is enjoying good health with Alfred May cooking for him. He visited Alice and saw Birdie and Frank. He is building a cabin for Mr. Holder and he lost some lambs this past winter. He is thinking of selling Birdie's sow and piglets. If he can get enough work done over the summer, he wants to go visit in the fall. Moore's subscription went out and Will received the news that the money made it there okay. He talks about the troupe he is in and how they can see the play he is part of. He sends … more
Date: May 17, 1895
Creator: McGee, Will H.
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[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet, May 26, 1895]

Description: Henry is doing better. Mariah is sending a letter with more details. John sold two loads of corn. He mentions the dreary weather they have had and the state of the crops. They wells have been drying up, some people are digging farther for water. Her mother visited Mrs. Priest. Rucker writes about Henry's health and weather also. He mentions Alice's marriage.
Date: May 26, 1895
Creator: Moore, C. B. & Rucker, J. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter to Charles and Mary Moore, May 27, 1895]

Description: She writes that she went with Maggie and Mr. Rucker to see Mrs. Lewis. Maggie went to see Linnet and brought Linnet home with her. She tells them the places Linnet has stayed in. They are enjoying having Linnet visit. She mentions that her health has improved. She was sorry to hear about Henry's illness. She was hoping they could come visit too.
Date: May 27, 1895
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[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet, May 29, 1895]

Description: He mentions the improvement of Henry's health. He did some plowing and her mother helped him with the bushels. He talks about the weather. Her mother has eggs and butter to take to town. He says that the small pox is still bad. The cases in McKinney he feels are lies spread by Dr. Wiliy. He sold his cow and mentions the foods they have. He discusses on how she will get home.
Date: May 29, 1895
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mr. Moore, Sis, and Linnet, September 10, 1895]

Description: She hadn't heard from them and was worried. She hopes they are doing well and says that she is doing well. She mentions the weather and what she has been doing at Will's. Will has had some visitors. She mentions Birdie going to school and Alice looking better in health. She hasn't heard from Em and was wondering if they were coming to visit or not. She received news from Tobe. She asks that Mr. Moore write his family so she can receive news of them.
Date: September 10, 1895
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
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