Texas: San Marcos Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of San Marcos, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing Guadalupe, Gonzales, Hays, and Caldwell Counties. The map includes county lines, towns, roads, railroads, rivers, creeks, and schools. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:125,000
Date: 1931
Creator: Marshall, R. B.; Herron, W. H.; Stiles, Arthur; McLaughlin, Fred; Forster, William J.; Elliott, Herman R. et al.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas

Political map of the 254 counties of Texas, showing the boundary lines and identifying each county. The map also includes the counties/parishes of Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico that are adjacent to Texas counties. Scale [ca. 1:1,710,720] (27 miles to the inch).
Date: [..1931]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sectional map indicating main automobile roads between Canada and United States (middle west sheet).

Map of roadways in the Midwestern United States and southern portions of the Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario provinces of Canada. The map includes major towns, bodies of water, and boundaries. The map also includes an inset map of the four Canadian road map sheets in this series near the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:2,217,600] (35 miles to the inch).
Date: 1931
Creator: Canada. National Development Bureau.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas: Uvalde Quadrangle

Topographic quadrangle map of Uvalde, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing parts of Uvalde and Zavala Counties. The map includes county lines, towns, ranches, roads, railroads, rivers, creeks, and areas of elevation. Relief shown by contours (interval 25 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:125,000
Date: 1931
Creator: Douglas, E. M.; Baldwin, H. L., Jr. & Bannon, T. M.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A Map of the Travels of George Washington

Map of the travels of George Washington in the Middle Atlantic region of the United States between 1732 and 1799, with insets of New York and the lower Hudson Valley, Mount Vernon, the tidewater region of Virginia, Philadelphia, and Boston. The map includes towns, colonial highways, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geological features, with relief shown in hachures. Scale [ca. 1:2,502,720] (39.5 miles to the inch).
Date: 1931
Creator: National Geographic Society for the National Geographic Magazine
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons University, 1931 Summer Session (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons University, 1931 Summer Session

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 1931
Creator: Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons University, 1930-1931 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons University, 1930-1931

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1931
Creator: Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
M-D Cut-In Connection Pamphlet (open access)

M-D Cut-In Connection Pamphlet

Pamphlet for the Atlas Mineral Products Co. M-D Cut-In Connection, with illustrations and photographs of the connection piece, a written description, advantages to its use, a case study of its use in Washington, and directions for the piece's use.
Date: [1931-06-16..]
Creator: The Atlas Mineral Products Co.
Object Type: Pamphlet
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jane Y. McCallum to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from Jane Y. McCallum to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1931]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secy., Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, dated July 17, 1931. Cover letter by McCallum advising of an enclosed certificate showing the dissolution of the "WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB".
Date: July 17, 1931
Creator: McCallum, Jane Y.
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendants' Fourth Amended Original Answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Original Petition] (open access)

[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendants' Fourth Amended Original Answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Original Petition]

Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., discussing the complaints brought by A. D. Fulton and countering his claims of damage to his property by the Gulf Pipe Line Company and the Gulf Production Company. There are several notes written on the back of the last page. This document is unsigned.
Date: September 1931
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Fulton vs. Gulf Sept. 9-1931] (open access)

[Notes Discussing Fulton vs. Gulf Sept. 9-1931]

Paper with notes discussing the cause, "Fulton vs. Gulf," likely referring to A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., Cause No. 6080-A.
Date: 1931~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to David W. Stephens, September 16, 1931] (open access)

[Letter to David W. Stephens, September 16, 1931]

Letter to David W. Stephens, discussing a draft of the judgment in the case, "A.D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Oil Company et al."
Date: September 16, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 5, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 5, 1931]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the cause, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton. It states the only document in the clerks office is the order of continuation and some details of the juror list.
Date: September 5, 1931
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 15, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing Sayles legal fee in the case "A. D. Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company et. al." There is an additional handwritten note that continues on to the back of the letter.
Date: May 15, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to David W. Stephens, May 23, 1931] (open access)

[Letter to David W. Stephens, May 23, 1931]

Letter to David W. Stephens discussing the judgement in the courtcase, "A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al."
Date: May 23, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, February 9, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, February 9, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing an amended decision in the case, "A.D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Co. et al."
Date: February 9, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegraph from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 30, 1931] (open access)

[Telegraph from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 30, 1931]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, stating Sayles never received the "order Fulton case" and that he would be absent Monday to Thursday.
Date: May 30, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 1, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 1, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing a terracing job to be done by Jim Gardner on property related to the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case.
Date: September 1, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 15, 1931]

Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens discussing the plaintiff's motion for a new trial in the cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al..
Date: September 15, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 15, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles delivering a judgment draft for the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. If approved, Stephens is to have the court sign and enter the judgment. Handwritten text at the bottom of the letter: "P. S. Please also check which of our requests...were published. DWS."
Date: September 15, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles Jr., E. B. Sayles, and C. M. Sayles, March 16, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles Jr., E. B. Sayles, and C. M. Sayles, March 16, 1931]

Henry Sayles Jr., E. B. Sayles, and C. M. Sayles transferring ownership and outstanding obligations of all of Henry's lands to E. B. and C. M. Sayles.
Date: March 16, 1931
Creator: Sayles, Henry, Jr.; Sayles, Edwin B. & Sayles, C. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History