[Photograph of Behrens Chapel Construction]

Photograph of the construction of Behrens Chapel at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A large piece of construction equipment is parked in front of the entrance doors and scaffolding remains on certain sections of the building.
Date: 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (South 1st & Pioneer Drive)

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, looking south from the intersection of South 1st Street and Pioneer Drive. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene (Texas) Sewer Farm

An aerial photograph of the sewer farm located near the intersection of Private Road 308 & Private Road 309, north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene (Texas) Sewer Farm

An aerial photograph of the sewer farm located near the intersection of Private Road 308 & Private Road 309 north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Downtown Abilene, Texas

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, showing the downtown area. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: January 24, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Merkel, TX

An aerial photograph of Merkel, Texas, taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Mann Middle School (Abilene, Texas)

An aerial photograph of Mann Middle School, at the intersection of Mimosa Drive and Vogel St. in Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by Don Hutcheson.
Date: 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Impact, Texas (1961)

An aerial photograph of Impact, Texas, a suburb located just north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken the year after Impact was incorporated. Shortly after incorporation, its citizens (consisting primarily of the Dallas Perkins family and family friends) voted to allow the sale of liquor. The photograph was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Impact, Texas (1961)

An aerial photograph of Impact, Texas, a suburb located just north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken the year after Impact was incorporated. Shortly after incorporation, its citizens (consisting primarily of the Dallas Perkins family and family friends) voted to allow the sale of liquor. The photograph was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (South 1st & Pioneer Drive)

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, looking west from the intersection of South 1st Street and Pioneer Drive. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Texaco Inc, aerials.
Date: 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene (Texas) Sewer Farm

An aerial photograph of the sewer farm located near the intersection of Private Road 308 and Private Road 309 in Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of the Abilene (Texas) Sewer Farm

An aerial photograph of the sewer farm located near the intersection of Private Road 308 & Private Road 309, north of Abilene, Texas. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas (South 14th & US 83/84/277)

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, showing the intersection of South 14th Street and US 83/84/277. The photograph was taken by photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Texaco Inc, aerials
Date: 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter S. Pope to Mr. Tommy Carswell - 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Walter S. Pope to Mr. Tommy Carswell - 1961]

A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell from Walter S. Pope, Abilene, Texas, dated 1961. Pope expresses his and Mrs. Pope's appreciation for the letter from Carswell and wishing to use Carswell's "beautiful language" reciprocates their feelings and good wishes for Carswell.
Date: 1961
Creator: Pope, Walter S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1961]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 18, 1961. Anderson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and that his letter helped him. He writes of when he sees Carswell seating people at Church of how he looks in place and that he knows where Carswell will stand with any moral question.
Date: January 18, 1961
Creator: Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]

A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of Gift Subscription order for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Susan and Marilyn Mead of Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1961
Creator: Ideals Publishing Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]

A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of Gift Subscription order for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Carol and Janice and Master Ronald Fogle of Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1961
Creator: Ideals Publishing Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated July 18, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for Carswell's help with his tenure of "Governor for a Day".
Date: July 18, 1961
Creator: Ratliff, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from P. D. O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1961. O'Brien expresses his pleasure at having the occasion to meet and fellowship with Carswell even if only briefly all these years and reminisces about the "good days at old Simmons College". He expresses his pleasure in doing the favor [witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature] and for the check which he put into the building fund "hoping it will yield dividends for all eternity".
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: O'Brien, P. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - September 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - September 15, 1961]

A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 15, 1961. Carswell advises Crane regarding the corner stone taken from Anna Hall when the building was demolished and replaced by the new Students Union Building, and he reports on contents found in a time capsule. He reminds Crane of the vote taken by the Trustees to give the corner stone to her but advises her that Mr. Caldwell suggested the stone be preserved here by placing it in an interior wall of the new building now going up. Carswell advises that they all want to do what will be most pleasing to her.
Date: September 15, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neil B. Watson to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - July 24, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Neil B. Watson to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - July 24, 1961]

A letter written to Mrs. Crane, 114 E. 90 Street, New York, New York c/o Venza from Neil B. Watson, Superintendent, The Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn 32, N.Y. Watson replies to a letter from Crane dated July 24, 1961 and advises her regarding local monument firms that she may contact for the information as to costs of a marker. Crane handwrites to Carswell at the bottom left of the page advising that the information needed by her and Carswell was obtained over the telephone later.
Date: July 24, 1961
Creator: Watson, Neil B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 10, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 10, 1961. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date: April 10, 1961
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 6, 1961. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Building plans for the new addition are to be presented to the Board.
Date: December 6, 1961
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Will for Byrdie Pearl Carswell] (open access)

[Copy of a Will for Byrdie Pearl Carswell]

A copy of a will for Byrdie Pearl Carswell, dated July 17, 1961.
Date: July 17, 1961
Creator: Carswell, Byrdie
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History