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[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
[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
[Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 18, 1939]
Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles stating that the clerk's office of the court of civil appeals in Eastland, Texas has received and filed the appellant's motion to file brief in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
November 18, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, October 18, 1939]
Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles discussing documents related to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's Webb, Vollmert, Miller, and Johnson leases. The letter is on the letterhead of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
October 18, 1939
Creator:
Rood, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to J. W. Glahn, November 2, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to J. W. Glahn discussing requirement sheets and abstracts for several properties covered by oil and gas leases held by the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The notegram is copied to C. F. Rayburn.
Date:
November 2, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, October 23, 1939]
Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles discussing documents related to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's block in Hemphill and Roberts Counties, Texas. The letter is copied to John W. Glahn and is printed on the letterhead of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
October 23, 1939
Creator:
Rood, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, October 27, 1939]
Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles discussing abstracts and other documents relating to an oil and gas lease to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company from Robert Bruce Wiggins, Ruth Wiggins, Thomas Darrel Wiggins, and Sarah Wiggins in Hemphill County, Texas.
Date:
October 27, 1939
Creator:
Rood, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Reply to the Appellee's Motion to Dismiss Appeal]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's response to Rainwater's motion to dismiss the appeal.
Date:
November 21, 1939
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Prentice to Sayles & Sayles, February 18, 1939]
Letter from Donald Prentice to Sayles & Sayles discussing a payment to Johnnie White for his expenses relating to the case, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
February 18, 1939
Creator:
Prentice, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Case No. 11783-A: Original Petition
Document certifying the original petition in the suit, City of Abilene vs. J. Rupert Jackson, Jr. Administer of Estate of Rupert Jackson, et. al, which is dealing with the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes, interest, and penalties related to properties in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
July 27, 1939
Creator:
Caffey, Wiley L.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 22, 1939]
Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the court case, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co. vs. W. O. Rainwater, and informing Sayles & Sayles of the motion to dismiss the appeal.
Date:
November 22, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, October 1939
The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date:
October 1939
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, August 1939
The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date:
August 1939
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History