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Notice of First Meeting of Creditors
Notice to creditors of S. L. Courtney & Co. of the first creditor meeting to discuss and take stock of company goods, store fixtures, and accounts upon filing for bankruptcy.
Date:
November 27, 1914
Creator:
Bryan, T. F.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy.
Notice of an auction to sell the stock and goods from the bankrupt S. L. Courtney & Co.
Date:
December 11, 1914
Creator:
Eason, W. L.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Quilla A. Griffin, August 30, 1909]
Letter to Dr. Quilla A. Griffin discussing the landscape near Cottonwood, Texas with the purposes of surveying it for a railroad.
Date:
August 30, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to B. F. Terry, August 30, 1909]
Letter to B. F. Terry discussing an investment in a railroad in Terry's region of the state, as it is expected to be densely populated. The railroad is supposed to be continued into central Texas. The writer asks the distance from Rising Star to Bald Eagle Mountain, as well as to Dublin and to Comanche. The writer asks for a sketch of the possible routes and the distance. The following week engineers are to be expected in the region to find the most practical route.
Date:
August 30, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Conditional Interest of Sale of Minerals, Mac Sayles to Edgar Scurry]
Document certifying the sale of oil, gas, and other minerals from Mac Sayles to Edgar Scurry on land in McLennon County, Texas.
Date:
July 21, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, McAlpine (Mac)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: International-Great Northern Railroad Company v. Reagan, No. 1013]
Journal clipping discussing cause no. 1013, International-Great Northern Railroad Company vs. P. C. Reagan, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Waco, heard February 12, 1931 and rehearing denied March 12, 1931. The original cause was brought by P. C. Reagan, alleging that his cotton crop was damaged due to negligence on the part of the railroad company, and appealed by the railroad company after the district court decided in favor of Reagan.
Date:
1931~
Creator:
Alexander, J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley R. Block to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1953]
Letter from Stanley R. Block to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 at the Public Hearing of the Public Health Committee so that professional standards of Optometry are raised.
Date:
February 16, 1953
Creator:
Block, Stanley R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1953]
Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer thanking Latimer for being a part of his wedding and discussing how well the honeymoon is going. He also discusses correcting an insurance policy on his car.
Date:
June 18, 1953
Creator:
Wofford, Gene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. R. Edwards to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1953]
Letter from G. R. Edwards to Truett Latimer thanking him for his contributions in fighting House Bill 7, and amendment to Insurance Code.
Date:
February 10, 1953
Creator:
Edwards, G. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to George R. Edwards, August 18, 1954]
Letter from Truett Latimer to George R. Edwards discussing his recent experiences in business and politics, as well as discussing his fiancée, Jo Ann Elliot.
Date:
August 18, 1954
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George R. Edwards to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1954]
Letter from George R. Edwards to Truett Latimer discussing meeting at some point, traveling to New Orleans, and congratulating Latimer on his upcoming marriage.
Date:
April 8, 1954
Creator:
Edwards, George Royalty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Joseph to Truett Latimer, June 15, 1953]
Letter from Tom Joseph to Truett Latimer congratulating him on his work in the the recent 53rd Legislative session.
Date:
June 15, 1953
Creator:
Joseph, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to G. R. Edwards, February 17, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to G. R. Edwards discussing the status of House Bill 7, which would amend the Insurance Code.
Date:
February 17, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Henry Doscher, Jr., February 11, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Henry Doscher Jr. discussing a public hearing for a watchmaker bill, Senate Bill 104, introduced by Senator Kilmer.
Date:
February 11, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George R. Edwards to Truett Latimer, August 17, 1954]
Letter from George R. Edwards to Truett Latimer asking about the outcome of Latimer's race for Legislature, or if he ran at all, and discussing attending some Baylor ballgames.
Date:
August 17, 1954
Creator:
Edwards, George Royalty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to French Robertson, January 17, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to French Robertson discussing his committee appointments for the 53rd legislative session and thanking Robertson for his support in the representative election race.
Date:
January 17, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Linam to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1962]
Letter from R. H. Linam to Truett Latimer thanking him for considering House Bill 62.
Date:
February 6, 1962
Creator:
Linam, R. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Old Main Building
Copy photograph of the exterior of Old Main Building on the campus of Baylor University. The building has several towers and arched windows. A handwritten note at bottom reads, "1910 Round-Up."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Portraits
Copy negative of three portraits. The first is of Mary Frances Seastrunk in 1947 in Waco, Texas. The second is of Scott Lavette Seastrunk in 1956 in Abilene, Texas. The third is of Menvil Mae Buchanan Seastrunk in 1966 in Abilene.
Date:
{1947,1956,1966}
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Portrait of Woman; Portrait of Couple
Copy negative of two pictures. The first is a portrait of Mary Frances Seastrunk taken in Waco, Texas in 1943. The second is a portrait of Scott Lavette Seastrunk and Menvil Mae Buchanan Seastrunk taken in Beaumont, Texas in 1945.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Man by Service Station
Copy negative of Scott Lavette Seastrunk standing in front of a service station at 308 Dallas Street, Waco, Texas. The signage around the station reads "Road Information", "Tire Service", "Ladies Rest Room", "Drive In", "Quaker State Motor Oil", "Motor Oil Red Hat Gasoline", "Pennzoil" and "Mobil oil".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, April 10, 1955]
Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer discussing the feed control bill.
Date:
April 10, 1955
Creator:
Gist, B. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry G. Walker to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Larry G. Walker to Truett Latimer discussing a program proposed by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. The program talks about strengthening the Engineering Registration Requirements and adjusting the salaries of state-employed professional engineers.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Walker, Larry G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to George Nokes, March 11, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to George Nokes enclosing a copy of House Joint Resolution 1.
Date:
March 11, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History