Map of Gillespie County

Survey map of Gillespie County, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing property lines, ownership, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, forts, and bodies of water. No scale information given.
Date: March 23, 1857
Creator: Von Rosenberg, W.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Guadalupe County

Cadastral map of Guadalupe County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. No scale indicated.
Date: March 23, 1854
Creator: Willke, H.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Outstanding Citizen Ceremony]

Photograph of Ed Wishcamper and Dr. Rupert N. Richardson behind a podium on stage. Wishcamper, Outstanding Citizen of 1974, presents Dr. Richardson as Outstanding Citizen of 1975.
Date: March 23, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Ed Wishcamper and Rupert N. Richardson at Outstanding Citizen Banquet]

Photograph of Ed Wishcamper and Dr. Rupert N. Richardson behind a podium on stage at the Annual Banquet. Wishcamper, Outstanding Citizen of 1974, presents Dr. Richardson as Outstanding Citizen of 1975. A man described as “Hitt” also sits on the stage to the right of the podium.
Date: March 23, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Stoops to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harry E. Stoops to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1957]

Letter from Harry E. Stoops to Truett Latimer inviting him to a luncheon at the Windsor Hotel.
Date: March 23, 1957
Creator: Stoops, Harry E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943]

A lpetter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 23, 1943. Davis provides information regarding dates set for Field Days. The San Angelo Field Day is scheduled June 13th and the Austin Field Day the fifth Sunday in May.
Date: March 23, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1944]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from J. Walter Hammond, Tye, Texas, dated March 23, 1944. Hammond expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and comments on Carswell's honesty and sincerity, his always doing for someone else. He agrees with "the need for a lot of thought" before selecting congressmen and the need for "leaders who have learned from the experience of the last war along with the disasters that followed and with the courage to avoid the mistakes of the past in face of the pressure that is sure to come". He agrees that "maybe your thinking is right that Bob is the man".
Date: March 23, 1944
Creator: Hammond, J. Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1964]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated March 23, 1964. Burleson advises that he has an opponent in the Democratic Primary and requests that Carswell mention his candidacy for re-election among his friends. He welcomes any suggestion and notes that he must depend on good friends like Carswell.
Date: March 23, 1964
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Roberdeau to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 23, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from R. C. Roberdeau to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 23, 1911]

Letter from R. C. Roberdeau to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of W. J. Cunningham's unpaid draft on the Far. & Mer. National Bank. Roberdeau urges Mr. Bryan to speak with Cunningham about the draft and possibly collect it on their behalf.
Date: March 23, 1911
Creator: Roberdeau, R. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alan F. Wilson to W. J. Bryan, March 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alan F. Wilson to W. J. Bryan, March 23, 1943]

Letter from Alan F. Wilson to W. J. Bryan informing him to expect to receive the book "My Life on the Range".
Date: March 23, 1943
Creator: Wilson, Alan F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 23, 1940]

Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz discussing Jacob Wiebe's land. Sayles has not received the affidavit from Judge R. E. Underwood.
Date: March 23, 1940
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. L. Levy, March 23, 1911] (open access)

[Letter to J. L. Levy, March 23, 1911]

Letter to J. L. Levy discussing a case regarding the railroad. The court deemed that the Abilene and Southern Railway Company pay J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller and A. K. Levy or their heirs in case of death. The payment is to be in the amount of $135.85 with six percent interest. The ownership of the land will be divided among the defendants.
Date: March 23, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, March 23,1940] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, March 23,1940]

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles in regards to the appellee has filed for a motion of rehearing in the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date: March 23, 1940
Creator: Childress, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Probated Will of Henry Sayles] (open access)

[Probated Will of Henry Sayles]

Will of Henry Sayles with a court decree declaring it the official last will, and a sworn oath from Hattie Sayles stating the same. The document was notarized by John Sayles and includes multiple certificates of being filed for record in multiple counties.
Date: 1911-03-23/1916-10-20
Creator: Sayles, Henry & Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles, March 23, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles, March 23, 1914]

Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles confirming receipt of the interest payment on a $4,000 note.
Date: March 23, 1914
Creator: Alvey, J. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Waiver by Appellant] (open access)

[Cause No. 1988: Waiver by Appellant]

Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, waiving the issuance and service of notice and precept of the appellee's motion for rehearing.
Date: 1940-03-23~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mac Fullerton, March 23, 1953 ] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mac Fullerton, March 23, 1953 ]

Letter from [name] to [name] discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 and #216 with certain factors that are questionable.
Date: March 23, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. N. Thompson, March 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. N. Thompson, March 23, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. N. Thompson discussing the shortage of engineers in Texas.
Date: March 23, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Cy Newman, March 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Cy Newman, March 23, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Cy Newman discussing current stance on the vote for Texas House Bill #216.
Date: March 23, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1953]

Letter from Superintendent A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #216 for the purpose of retaining teachers and giving them a good pay.
Date: March 23, 1953
Creator: Wells, A. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank R. Pitt, March 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank R. Pitt, March 23, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank R. Pitt thanking him for sending a copy of a telegram from Pitt to Bill Osborn in order to Bring House Bill 644 to Latimer's attention.
Date: March 23, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Evans and Anderson Grocery, March 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Evans and Anderson Grocery, March 23, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Evans and Anderson Grocery discussing House Bill 42, the Clean Competition Act.
Date: March 23, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Austin P. Hancock to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Austin P. Hancock to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1953]

Letter from Austin P. Hancock to Truett Latimer requesting his support and influence on House Joint Resolution 34, regarding abolishing ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles and substituting an increase on annual license fees.
Date: March 23, 1953
Creator: Hancock, Austin P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Reavley to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Tom Reavley to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1953]

Letter from Tom Reavley to Truett Latimer discussing how he and his associates are unaffiliated with Household Finance Corporation, despite the organization supporting the small loans legislation that State Junior Bar drafted.
Date: March 23, 1953
Creator: Reavley, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History