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[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930] (open access)

[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930]

A postal telegraph sent to T. N. Carswell, Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Abilene, Texas, from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois, dated May 10, 1930. Lions International explains the effort of the Club to reach 100 percent on reports this month and a request for support from Carswell in getting reports from Albany, Aspermont, Cisco, Merkel, Roscoe and Winters.
Date: May 10, 1930
Creator: Lions International
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting minutes for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission - April 30, 1939] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting, revised copy - June 1, 1939] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tribute by Geo. S. Anderson for T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Tribute by Geo. S. Anderson for T. N. Carswell]

A tribute to T. N. Carswell by Geo. S. Anderson regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
Date: 1938
Creator: Anderson, Geo. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tribute for T. N. Carswell, words by Ed Shumway] (open access)

[Tribute for T. N. Carswell, words by Ed Shumway]

A tribute to T. N. Carswell, by Ed Shumway, regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce; written to the tune of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and entitled "We Call You Tommy". Endearing and humorous lyrics ending with "And as the years, Pass into time, Whether selling wheat or tires, You reminded Charlie Barnes, he said, Of a jack ass eating briers."
Date: 1938
Creator: Shumway, Ed
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell]

An annual pass from Abilene Northern Coaches (Pass No. 140), issued to T. N. Carswell, under the account of Sec, Abilene Chamber Commerce, dated good until December 31, 1936. Signed by Geo. W. Page. The reverse side includes Abilene Northern Coaches Annual pass conditions.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Texas and Pacific Railway Company pass issued by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[The Texas and Pacific Railway Company pass issued by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth to T. N. Carswell]

A train pass from The Texas and Pacific Railway Company, issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell - Secretary-Manager, West Texas Fair Association, Inc. Must be countersigned by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth. The reverse side includes pass limitations and signature by T. N. Carswell.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Picture postcard of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum, Chicago; from R. H. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - 1938] (open access)

[Picture postcard of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum, Chicago; from R. H. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - 1938]

A picture postcard showing a rendered aerial view of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum in Chicago, IL. The reverse side includes correspondence to "Uncle Norwood-" [Mr. T. N. Carswell],, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from "your nephew R. H. C" [R. H. Carswell], postmarked Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 14, 1938. R. H. Carswell writes to T. N. Carswell that he is having a good time and advises that he was sent to Chicago by International Harvester Co. of Jacksonville, Fla., his company of two years.
Date: 1938
Creator: Carswell, R. H.
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Names of The Chanters] (open access)

[List of Names of The Chanters]

List of names of alumni members of McMurry University's Chanters, written by present (at the time) members. The names are displayed on hand-illustrated music staffs.
Date: November 20, 1936
Creator: McMurry University
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., November 14, 1931] (open access)

[Notes Discussing A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., November 14, 1931]

Paper with notes related to the cause, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al..
Date: November 14, 1931
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Cause No. 6080-A] (open access)

[Notes Discussing Cause No. 6080-A]

Notes relating to cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., discussing a special charge.
Date: 1931~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Bill for Minter Dry Goods Company] (open access)

[Copy of a Bill for Minter Dry Goods Company]

Copy of a bill from Minter Dry Goods Company for $416.62. It's has "copy" written on it in pencil.
Date: February 12, 1936
Creator: Minter Dry Goods Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Certificates of Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company for Mrs. S. J. McAlpine] (open access)

[Receipt for Certificates of Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company for Mrs. S. J. McAlpine]

Receipt for certificates of taxes paid to the Comptroller's Office by H. M. Trueheart for S. J. McAlpine ordered by Sayles & Sayles from the Comptroller's Office.
Date: February 6, 1930
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Questions to the Jury] (open access)

[Questions to the Jury]

Paper with questions for the jury, likely related to the cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., which ask the jury to determine damage to the plaintiff's land.
Date: 1931~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inventory of Property, Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Inventory of Property, Perry Sayles]

Document listing the property of Perry Sayles that is taxable by the City of Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipts for Cleaning a Fur Coat and Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company] (open access)

[Receipts for Cleaning a Fur Coat and Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company]

Receipts for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and the cleaning and storage of a fur coat by the Russell Dye Works. The Russell Dye Works receipt is made out of Juanita Thomas, care of Perry Sayles. There is also a paper with "Perry Sayles" printed on it and an envelope with the return address of "Russell Dye Works Abilene, Texas."
Date: {1936-01-08,1936-05-20}
Creator: Russell Dye Works
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Regarding A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.] (open access)

[Notes Regarding A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.]

Notes discussing the cause, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., including questions to the jury, and lists of names that are possibly witnesses.
Date: May 11, 1931
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Sam Underwood et al. vs. Gulf Refining Company] (open access)

[Notes Discussing Sam Underwood et al. vs. Gulf Refining Company]

Paper with notes discussing the cause, Sam Underwood et al. vs. Gulf Refining Company and dated June 22, 1932.
Date: June 22, 1932
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Sayles & Sayles, May 15, 1940] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Sayles & Sayles, May 15, 1940]

Envelope addressed to "Sayles & Sayles, Attorneys at Law, Abilene, Texas" and with the return of address, "Gilbert Smith Attorneys at Law, Anson, Texas."
Date: May 15, 1939
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Package Shipped to Dan Childress] (open access)

[Receipt for Package Shipped to Dan Childress]

Receipt for a package shipped from Sales & Sayles to Dan Childress via Railway Express Agency. There are two notes written on the receipt reading "Pd 3-8-39 [..] J. S. 36 c." and "Thanks! We hope to see you again."
Date: February 24, 1939
Creator: Railway Express Agency
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Endowment Bond] (open access)

[McMurry College Endowment Bond]

A McMurry College Endowment Bond issued by the Board of Trustees of McMurry College, September 1 1938, in the amount of $50,000.00.
Date: September 1, 1938
Creator: McMurry College Board of Trustees
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sermon on Pioneering] (open access)

[Sermon on Pioneering]

A handwritten sermon by James W. Hunt on the subject of "Pioneering." The sermon includes a note by Hunt's daughter, Elizabeth Hunt Webb that states, "The above are Dr. Hunt's personal notes on his last sermon which was preached in St. Paul's Methodist Church, Abilene, Texas, Jan. 21, 1934."
Date: January 21, 1934
Creator: Hunt, James Winford
System: The Portal to Texas History