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General Highway Map Collin County, Texas
Highway map of Collin County, Texas, showing rivers, lakes, creeks, streams, cities, towns, outlying buildings (including schools and churches), roads, highways (giving mileage between points), bridges, railroads, cemeteries, oil or gas wells, and state roadside parks. Map includes twelve inset maps - Weston, Melissa, Valdasta, Allen, Altoga, Climax, Culeoka, Copeville, Lavon, Inset No. 1, Renner, and Josephine - and an extensive legend indicating geographical and human-made features. Scale [ca. 1:126,720] (2 miles to the inch).
Date:
1939
Creator:
Texas. Highway Department.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1939
Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1939
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Hardin-Simmons Football Team]
Group photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University football team for the 1939-40 academic year. They are shown in front of a carriage pulled by a pair of mules with a “Hardin-Simmons Cowboys” banner.
Date:
1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Headstone of James B. Simmons]
Photograph of the headstone of James B. Simmons, deceased on December 17, 1905, in the Founders’ Cemetery at Hardin-Simmons University. The photo was taken on Founders Day with vases of flowers surrounding the stone.
Date:
April 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Hardin-Simmons University, 1938-1939
Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
May 1939
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated February 27, 1939. Radford expresses her appreciation for flowers sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date:
February 27, 1939
Creator:
Radford, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - June 23, 1939]
A letter written to "Governor"--Mr. R. N. Richardson, Executive Vice-President, Hardin-Simmons University from T. N. Carswell dated June 23, 1939. In the letter, Carswell resigns as chairman of the Semi-Centennial Commission.
Date:
June 23, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton - February 11, 1939]
A letter addressed to Messrs. C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton, from T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, dated February 11, 1939. Carswell explains that he found it necessary to dispense with the services of Mr. Diffenbaugh, effective January 31, 1939, and paid him a month's salary.
Date:
February 11, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. L. Joosten, Sr. - February 21, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. W. L. Joosten, Sr., Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1939. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Joosten and confirms that he will be glad to see Joosten when he passes through.
Date:
February 21, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. W. Peck - February 27, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Thos. W. Peck, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 27, 1939. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the interest Peck showed in the enterprise into which he had invested his savings confirming that the information from Peck allowed him to succeed in eliminating the "disturbing factor". Carswell assures Peck that his name was never used.
Date:
February 27, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Tom. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co., Abilene, Texas, from W. L. Joosten, Sr. Lubbock, Texas, dated February 28, 1939. Joosten confirms with this letter their long distance discussion of that afternoon and advises that the sooner he can get in the harness the better and offers some suggestions for the business.
Date:
February 28, 1939
Creator:
Joosten, W. L., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from G. W. Hardy to Malcolm Black, June 19, 1939]
Copy of a letter from G. W. Hardy to Malcolm Black in response to a letter Mr. Black sent him about their old friends from College. Mr. Hardy comments about the character of their friends in the letter and urges Mr. Black to write him more often and to plan a visit when he has free time.
Date:
June 19, 1939
Creator:
Hardy, G. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas H. Tompkins to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 26, 1939]
Letter from Chas H. Tompkins to Honorable W. J. Bryan explaining how much he regret missing their party.
Date:
December 26, 1939
Creator:
Tompkins, Chas H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John L. Buckley, December 23, 1939]
Letter to John L. Buckley informing him that he was forwarded a photograph and letter written by him to W. J. Bryan and receiving the letter made him joyous as he reminisced about their younger days.
Date:
December 23, 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939]
Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan informing him about his health condition, discussing the details of the previous letter sent by Mr. Bryan and letting him know that he will share it with his family who will be glad to read it.
Date:
December 27, 1939
Creator:
Meachum, McDonald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1939]
Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan discussing the status of his book about cowboys, their horses, work and play. Weadick also asks Mr. Bryan to share additional information he may have to be incorporated in the book.
Date:
January 2, 1939
Creator:
Weadick, Guy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939]
Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan inviting Mr. Bryan to Dallas, Texas whenever he is is ready as there will be a home waiting for him where he is always welcome.
Date:
December 1939
Creator:
Lomax, John A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939]
Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes and happy holidays with a Christmas card attached.
Date:
December 1939
Creator:
Cousins, W. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John. L. Buckley to Honorable W. J. Bryan, November 14, 1939]
Letter from John L. Buckley to Honorable W. J. Bryan congratulating him for being alive and healthy and for his successful political career. Mr. Buckley also informs Honorable Bryan about his health condition and employment history.
Date:
November 1939
Creator:
Buckley, John L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from Malcolm Black, November 20, 1939]
Letter from Malcolm Black discussing his views on the plan for World Peace.
Date:
November 20, 1939
Creator:
Black, Malcolm
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History