Resource Type

[M-D Cut-In Connections Price List, 1931] (open access)

[M-D Cut-In Connections Price List, 1931]

A price list for M-D Cut-In Connections, which are house connections built of Terra Cotta, Cement-Concrete, Cast Iron Soil and Water Pipe.
Date: June 1, 1931
Creator: The Atlas Mineral Products Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[M-D Cut-In Connections Price List, 1933] (open access)

[M-D Cut-In Connections Price List, 1933]

A printed price list for the M-D Cut-In Connection, which is a house connection built of Terra Cotta, Cement-Concrete, Cast Iron Soil and Water Pipe.
Date: January 1, 1933
Creator: The Atlas Mineral Products Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Project Survey] (open access)

[Project Survey]

Blank project survey form. There are spots for financial information and proposed project information.
Date: 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930] (open access)

[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930]

A postal telegraph sent to T. N. Carswell, Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Abilene, Texas, from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois, dated May 10, 1930. Lions International explains the effort of the Club to reach 100 percent on reports this month and a request for support from Carswell in getting reports from Albany, Aspermont, Cisco, Merkel, Roscoe and Winters.
Date: May 10, 1930
Creator: Lions International
System: The Portal to Texas History
Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages (open access)

Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages

A printed pamphlet containing a speech titled "Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages," delivered by Hon. Fritz G. Lanham in the Texas House of Representatives, February 27, 1939.
Date: February 27, 1939
Creator: Lanham, Fritz G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932] (open access)

[A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932]

A magazine clipping of an article titled "A Boy who was Traded for a Horse," written by James Saxon Childers, printed in The American Magazine for October 1932, pages 24, 25, 112-116.
Date: October 1932
Creator: Childers, James Saxon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting minutes for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission - April 30, 1939] (open access)

[Meeting minutes for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission - April 30, 1939]

A printed sheet with minutes of the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission meeting dated April 30, 1939.
Date: April 30, 1939
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting, revised copy - June 1, 1939] (open access)

[Minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting, revised copy - June 1, 1939]

The minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting held June 1, 1939, revised copy.
Date: June 1, 1939
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tribute by Geo. S. Anderson for T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Tribute by Geo. S. Anderson for T. N. Carswell]

A tribute to T. N. Carswell by Geo. S. Anderson regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
Date: 1938
Creator: Anderson, Geo. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tribute for T. N. Carswell, words by Ed Shumway] (open access)

[Tribute for T. N. Carswell, words by Ed Shumway]

A tribute to T. N. Carswell, by Ed Shumway, regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce; written to the tune of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and entitled "We Call You Tommy". Endearing and humorous lyrics ending with "And as the years, Pass into time, Whether selling wheat or tires, You reminded Charlie Barnes, he said, Of a jack ass eating briers."
Date: 1938
Creator: Shumway, Ed
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell]

An annual pass from Abilene Northern Coaches (Pass No. 140), issued to T. N. Carswell, under the account of Sec, Abilene Chamber Commerce, dated good until December 31, 1936. Signed by Geo. W. Page. The reverse side includes Abilene Northern Coaches Annual pass conditions.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Texas and Pacific Railway Company pass issued by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[The Texas and Pacific Railway Company pass issued by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth to T. N. Carswell]

A train pass from The Texas and Pacific Railway Company, issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell - Secretary-Manager, West Texas Fair Association, Inc. Must be countersigned by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth. The reverse side includes pass limitations and signature by T. N. Carswell.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Picture postcard of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum, Chicago; from R. H. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - 1938] (open access)

[Picture postcard of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum, Chicago; from R. H. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - 1938]

A picture postcard showing a rendered aerial view of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum in Chicago, IL. The reverse side includes correspondence to "Uncle Norwood-" [Mr. T. N. Carswell],, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from "your nephew R. H. C" [R. H. Carswell], postmarked Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 14, 1938. R. H. Carswell writes to T. N. Carswell that he is having a good time and advises that he was sent to Chicago by International Harvester Co. of Jacksonville, Fla., his company of two years.
Date: 1938
Creator: Carswell, R. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Warranty Deed.  The State of Texas, County of Taylor between May Sears and Ernie Ramey.] (open access)

[Warranty Deed. The State of Texas, County of Taylor between May Sears and Ernie Ramey.]

A Warranty Deed from The State of Texas, County of Taylor, dated May 16th 1931, between May Sears and Ernie Ramey. $229.00, Lot 1 Block 8 Arthur Sears Park Addition. The reverse side includes 4593 Warranty Deed. May Sears to Ernie Ramey dated May 16, 1931. Filed for Record October 22, 1934 by Vivian Fryar. The Trentman Co Realtors, Fort Worth, Texas. || R. Peters, Notary Public, Taylor County, Texas.
Date: May 16, 1931
Creator: Sears, May
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative about Voting and Politics] (open access)

[Personal Narrative about Voting and Politics]

Personal narrative written by an unknown author describing voting for Wilbert Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel, and his views on current politics of the time. Penciled notes are visible in the margins.
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931]

Letter from John Franks reminiscing on cattle driving days and working with horses and men on T-Diamond Ranch. Penciled notes and drawings of the T-Diamond brand are visible throughout.
Date: January 18, 1931
Creator: Bryan, William John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation] (open access)

[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation]

An invitation from the U.S. National Guard to come to the the retirement dinner of Major General John A. Hulen. A drawing and description of a Heel Fly are sketched in pencil on the back.
Date: 1935
Creator: United States--National Guard.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #3] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #3]

Color photograph of baptistry painting by Perry installed in the church in Corsicana, Texas. Photograph shows painting framed by wooden arch of baptistry, part of the pulpit, and microphone. Inscription on back of the photographs reads, "Jordan River. Mt. of Temptation. This Present Temporal and Eternal Life."
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. A. R. Creviston to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. A. R. Creviston to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Mrs. A.R. Creviston to Perry. Author states she was the first person in Utah to be baptized in the Church of Christ. Talks about her Mormon background, her family, and mentions Otis Gatewood, Jimmie Lovell, and a Brother Smith as instrumental to her baptism.
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: Creviston, A. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #2] (open access)

[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #2]

A copy of a typewritten essay by Blanche Perry to the Colorado Springs Church of Christ entitled "Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting." Symbols noted include cross, blood, dove, Spirit, water, mountains, valley.
Date: October 1938
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Red Scrapbook with Black Cord] (open access)

[Red Scrapbook with Black Cord]

Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
Date: 1935/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry and Mrs. Pursely Next to Painting] (open access)

[Blanche Perry and Mrs. Pursely Next to Painting]

Photograph of Blanche Perry and Mrs. Pursely standing beside the painting done by Perry and installed in the baptistry at the church in Pampa, Texas. Painting depicts water, rocks, trees, hills, mountains, clouds, shafts of light. Photograph shows arched baptistry framing the painting. Inscription on back of photograph reads in part, "Mrs. Pursely assisted."
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Red Scrapbook with Gold Cord] (open access)

[Red Scrapbook with Gold Cord]

Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
Date: 1935/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Park Hill Church of Christ Directory] (open access)

[Park Hill Church of Christ Directory]

"Members of Park Hill Church" dated September 1, 1939. Shows names and addresses.
Date: September 1, 1939
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History