Category Archives: 1900’s

Milroy Powell – 35 years as San Antonio Horse Show Superintendent 1950-1985

Posted on 2015-06-21 by Jan Wilkinson

The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo was such a big part of my growing up since my daddy, Milroy Powell first started in 1950 as the Horse Show Superintendent and his career ended the spring of 1985. Every year … Continue reading →

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Milroy Powell won the first calf scramble at the Houston Rodeo in 1942

Posted on 2015-03-06 by Jan Wilkinson

2025 Feb 21 Thank you to all the visitors since Feb 7th, can you leave me a message where you found this post, please? My Daddy, Milroy Powell won the first calf scramble at the Houston Rodeo in 1942. In … Continue reading →

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Surrender of Japan, Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945

Posted on 2014-09-02 by Jan Wilkinson

My father-in-law Francis Lamar Wilkinson enlisted in the Navy 11 February 1942 and separated 15 November 1945. He was a Photographer’s Mate First Class and was stationed in Hawaii during the war as an aerial photographer. Here are five photos … Continue reading →

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King William Historic District – Meerscheidt Homestead

Posted on 2014-09-01 by Jan Wilkinson

Another one solved!! This is one of my unidentified photos in my glass negative collection I have previously posted. I have had so many people help me with the photos and locations and appreciate all the help! Unfortunately the photographer … Continue reading →

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Menardville: The Pride of Summerland

Posted on 2014-08-20 by Jan Wilkinson

There was a pamphlet written and printed by John W. Hunter, the publisher of the Menard County Enterprise in 1905 that names Menardville – Summerland.  The below pages are from the Don Wilkinson collection and are a Special Edition about … Continue reading →

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Unidentified Gentlemen at Photo Studio in San Antonio

Posted on 2014-08-06 by Jan Wilkinson

This is another unidentified glass-plate negative photo from the late 1800’s. The seated gentleman is the same man in the Nic Tengg blog post. I am still trying to identify the photographer.  Great photo!

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Nic Tengg and San Antonio, Texas

Posted on 2014-08-05 by Jan Wilkinson

Nic Tengg started his business in San Antonio in 1874.  Here is one of my glass-plate negative photos and you can see a safe behind the stand-up desk with the name Nic Tengg.  Wonder who took this photo, when and … Continue reading →

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‘Miss Hannah’ Crafted Learning

Posted on 2014-03-02 by Jan Wilkinson

Writing a blog introduces you to many new readers and I am thrilled when they share their treasures. Here is one; this article is about the teacher Hannah Mahoney from a San Angelo Standard Times. This makes a nice addition … Continue reading →

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1924-Fifth Annual Reunion for Texas Rangers Held at Menard

Posted on 2014-02-13 by Jan Wilkinson

Frontier Times, Vol. 2, No. 1 October, 1924, as written by J. Marvin Hunter The Texas Ex-Rangers’ Association met at Menard August 13, 1924 for its fifth annual reunion. The old boys were royally entertained for the three days, and … Continue reading →

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Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Brown Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary With Festive Occasion at Country Home

Posted on 2014-01-28 by Jan Wilkinson

Kerrville Mountain Sun, Kerrville, Texas, November 20, 1941 (Typed exactly as published; without corrections)   Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Brown celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday in their home on the Harper Road when their three children were present … Continue reading →

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