[Howard Payne Administrator Office #2]

A B/W negative of an administrator's desk. An adding machine sits on the desk, and a typewriter is on the left side, bills are on the spindle waiting to be paid and filed. The calendar on the wall is for June, 1918.
Date: June 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brownwood National Bank Building]

Glass lantern slide plate of the Brownwood National Bank building at the corner of Center and Baker in Brownwood, TX. The upper floors were used for offices including a dentist's and a doctor's.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Howard Payne Administrator Office]

Glass lantern slide plate of an office in the administration building of Howard Payne College. There is an adding machine on the desk and a typewriter to the left.
Date: June 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Memorial Plaque for Rev. John David Robnett and Wife]

Glass lantern slide plate of a plaque in memory of The Rev. John David Robnett and his wife, Dollie Powell, founders of Howard Payne College. The plaque was given by their sons, and members of the Brownwood, TX community.
Date: 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Apostolic Benediction (open access)

The Apostolic Benediction

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon with 2 Corinthians 13:14 as the scripture. The meaning and use of this benediction that is unique to the New Testament. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: January 2, 1910
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Unconverted Church Members (open access)

Unconverted Church Members

A newspaper article containing the sermon given at the Baptist Church, Brownwood, Texas the previous Sunday. The sermon examines the fact that there are some counterfeits in the church, and why might they be there.
Date: January 10, 1910
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Another Sermon on Baptism (open access)

Another Sermon on Baptism

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon discussing the "symbol" of baptism, its meaning, and its importance in the Christian life. Probably preached in Blackwell, Oklahoma.
Date: 1912/1913
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Birth and Boyhood of Jesus (open access)

Birth and Boyhood of Jesus

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon detailing the circumstances surrounding the birth of Christ, and the lack of information about his childhood. Believed to have been given in Blackwell, Oklahoma.
Date: [1913..1914]
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Come Unto Me" (open access)

"Come Unto Me"

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Matthew 11:28. Christ calls us to a relationship with him, and each of us will have a different experience of conversion. When a complete conversion is made, the person is saved "right there and then". Probably preached in Blackwell, OK.
Date: 1913/1916
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A World Conquering Faith (open access)

A World Conquering Faith

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on I John 5:4, and discusses the qualities of Christianity that honor home, individual, society, and music. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: February 23, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
As He Thinketh in His Heart (open access)

As He Thinketh in His Heart

A handwritten manuscript using Proverbs 23:7 for a sermon on the "heart" of a person (their inner spiritual nature). The quality of the heart is revealed in words, deeds, habits, character, and destiny. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: August 4, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Born unto Satan?  Unpardonable Sin (open access)

Born unto Satan? Unpardonable Sin

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon that addresses the fact that we have the opportunity to choose the kingdom of God or the kingdom of Satan to spend eternity. This information was used in a sermon on "Anchor of Soul" at Cisco, Texas.
Date: July 28, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Cooperation (open access)

Christian Cooperation

A handwritten outline for a sermon using Lamentations 3:27. Likens service to God to bearing a yoke, and working together. Cooperation in nature, business, human life, and God's kingdom. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: February 24, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christ the only Certainty (open access)

Christ the only Certainty

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon on 2 Timothy 1:12. We are affected by our surroundings: our friends, light, sounds, character. Our surroundings are unpredictable, but Christ is certain and unchanging. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: July 28, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hard Work Without Results (open access)

Hard Work Without Results

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using the text Mark 9:28. The message is that prayer is the answer in completing difficult tasks. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: July 29, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
On Home and Foreign Missions (open access)

On Home and Foreign Missions

A handwritten sermon about the mission field at home and in foreign countries. Topics addressed: facts about foreign and home mission work, reasons for financial support, and what the local church should do. Preached in Cisco, Texas, and broke the record in money raised.
Date: April 28, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesus, Crowded Out (open access)

Jesus, Crowded Out

A handwritten and typed outline for a sermon using Luke 2:7 for text. In his life Jesus was not well received by his own. Today He is often neglected and set aside by Christians. Preached in Cisco, TX.
Date: February 9, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Love Thy Neighbor (open access)

Love Thy Neighbor

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using Matthew 22:29, the words of which are quoted 7 times in the Bible. The point is made of the importance of loving our neighbor and the effect it has on the world. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: March 2, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Old Folks Meeting (open access)

Old Folks Meeting

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using Isaiah 46:4. The purpose is to encourage "old folks" and looked at the large number of aged people still active in business, military, preachers, politics, etc. As we grow older, we should grow in grace and spirit, look to heavenly things, and stay close to God. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: February 2, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seeking the Invisible (open access)

Seeking the Invisible

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using Hebrews 11:27. The sixth sense, spiritual, is unique to the human soul. By faith, hope, and love, our soul knows and grows in grace. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: July 8, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Great Salvation (open access)

The Great Salvation

A handwritten outline for a sermon using Hebrews 2:3 for the text. The sermon defines the Great Salvation, and the consequences of neglecting our salvation. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: March 23, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The First Commandment (open access)

The First Commandment

A handwritten manuscript using the text Exodus 20:3. The first commandment says : "Thou shalt have no other gods before you". Baten discusses all the ancient gods, and God's Commandment. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: August 18, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Third Commandment (open access)

The Third Commandment

A handwritten manuscript using the text Exodus 20:7. This sermon looks at the third commandment: "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain". Proper and improper uses of God's name, and the evils of profanity are discussed. Preached in Cisco, TX.
Date: September 1, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Valley of Achor (open access)

The Valley of Achor

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on the scripture of Joshua 7:26. This examines the meaning of Achor and the sin committed there: Achor's unbelief.
Date: August 18, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History