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[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 2, 1931]
Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens discussing having an engineer, Mr. Jim Gardner looking over a property owned by Mr. Riney, relating to the court case, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.
Date:
September 2, 1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Rountree to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 19, 1919]
Letter from J. A. Rountree to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing him that he was elected as a Life Member of the United States Good Roads Association. Mr. Rountree provides Mr. Bryan with a brief explanation of the benefits he will receive as a Life Member and urges him to accept the offer.
Date:
December 19, 1919
Creator:
Routree, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941]
A form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner, United Texas Drys, dated February 6, 1941. The letter provides information regarding the youth march on the Capitol.
Date:
February 6, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff; Hooton, Caradine R. & Gardner, T. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[BAPTIST STANDARD, DALLAS, TEXAS. Volume LVII, Number 32, August 9, 1945. 15 pages]
An issue of the BAPTIST STANDARD (Dallas, Texas) from August 9, 1945. The first page of fifteen includes: SOME DANGEROUS TRENDS by T. C. GARDNER ; Alto Frio Encampment by G. S. Hopkins ; T. N. Carswell Joins Staff Of United Texas Drys ; Why Southern Baptists Do Not Affiliate With the Federal Council of Churches by F. M. McCONNELL. Page six includes: "This Is No Place For A Man Like You" by Millard A. Jenkens. Page eleven includes: UNITED TEXAS DRYS - Our Field Workers.
Date:
August 9, 1945
Creator:
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendants' First Motion for Continuance]
Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., requesting a continuance of the trial due to the illness of James E. Gardner, a witness for the defendant.
Date:
February 17, 1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to J. D. Riddle - June 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 11, 1941. Davis advises Riddle that Judge Miller has taken the case. Davis has directed Brother Moore to contact Miller and "let him get busy on the mandamus proceedings".
Date:
June 11, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1950]
Record book highlighting the activities of American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene, in 1950. Includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and memorabilia documenting statewide activities promoted by different clubs.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume [22], Number 2, March 1932
The Corral literary journal of Simmons University includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date:
March 1932
Creator:
Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated December 26, 1941. Davis advises of illnesses having prevented his travel to conference with Carswell but that he will travel as soon as he can before they launch their drive in February. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by [T. N. Carswell]; Capt. Robt. F. S. Barry, Sgt. James O. Stennett, Sgt. Arnold A. Nored, Actg. St. Sgt. Billie J. Hale.
Date:
December 26, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1943-1944]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1943 to 1944 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for the year was "Book Reviews in Art." Included were clippings and catalogs of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and clippings about an Annual art and Hobby Show. One section includes clippings about army artists.
Date:
1943/1944
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons College, 1909
Yearbook for Simmons College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1909
Creator:
Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Census and Directory of the City of Abilene, 1901
This census and directory for Abilene, Texas includes listings for businesses and individuals living in the city of Abilene in 1901. It also includes information about the establishment of the city, advertisements for local businesses and information about local elections, government institutions, educational institutions, and local industries.
Date:
1901
Creator:
Stephenson, J. L. & Anderson, G. S.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons University, 1927
Yearbook for Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1927
Creator:
Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume 5, Number 2, Spring, 1958
The Corral literary journal of Hardin-Simmons University includes editorials as well as original creative fiction, poetry, non-fiction, drawings, and jokes.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume 5, Number 8, May, 1912
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date:
May 1912
Creator:
Simmons College
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume [21], Number [1], December, 1930
The Corral literary journal of Simmons University includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date:
December 1930
Creator:
Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume [21], Number [3], March, 1931
The Corral literary journal of Simmons University includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date:
March 1931
Creator:
Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume [21], Number 3, May, 1931
The Corral literary journal of Simmons University includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date:
May 1931
Creator:
Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1978
Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations. Name index starts on page 284.
Date:
1978
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1958
Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations. Name indexes start on page 316.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ranchman's Scrap Book
Scrapbook created by W. J. Bryan containing various newspaper and magazine clippings about the western frontier days and the cattle boom era in Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bryan, William John
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bryan Family Scrapbook]
Scrapbook of clippings, letters and photos from William John Bryan and friends, family, and acquaintances.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Sam Young, 84, Dies at Her Home on Y6 Ranch]
Newspaper clipping featuring articles on the death of Mrs. Sam Young, the death of three teenagers in a car accident, he passing of an infant, and freezing temperatures. Partial articles and ads are on the reverse side.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]
A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J. R. No. 12.
Date:
February 27, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History