[Photograph of Old Main Building]

Photograph of the old Main Building at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Students can be seen walking on the front steps and sidewalk of the building.
Date: April 21, 1903
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard, April 1826] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard, April 1826]

Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard discussing the files that were supposedly attached to the letter, as well as the fact that Mr. I. C. Goolrick "wishes to obtain the situation of Purser in the navy."
Date: April 21, 1826
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred C. Smith to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Fred C. Smith to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]

A letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated April 21, 1941. Smith advises Carswell that he and several of the men will attend the Albany Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and wanted to avoid being absent for inspection if it was planned for the same evening. He expresses his appreciation for the courtesy shown to them by Carswell and the other officers and by the Chamber of Commerce.
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Smith, Fred C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell]

A Notification of Personnel Action Report for Thomas N. Carswell, from the Selective Service System State Headquarters for Texas, dated April 21, 1945 (effective date: April 22, 1945). The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date: April 21, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated April 21, 1958. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter of confidence and support and for his contribution to the campaign. "You may be sure that I was not unmindful of the encouragment given me in Abilene when I reached my decision to make this campaign."
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 844: Order Overruling General Demurrer and Special Exception] (open access)

[Cause No. 844: Order Overruling General Demurrer and Special Exception]

Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, which overrules the defendant's general demurrer and special exception request. There are corrections to the text and a note at the top of the paper.
Date: April 21, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 844: Order Overruling General Demurrer and Special Exception] (open access)

[Cause No. 844: Order Overruling General Demurrer and Special Exception]

Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, which overrules the defendant's general demurrer and special exception request.
Date: April 21, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, April 21,1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, April 21,1931]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that the cases of A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company are set for trial on May 5th.
Date: April 21, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1959]

Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing the sales tax, the Game and Fish Commission, and the correctional boy's school for Abilene. Mr. Wright is in support of a broad-based general sales tax. He encloses [not included here] and talks about the material he received from Dick Vaughn relating to the Game and Fish Commission and other items.
Date: April 21, 1959
Creator: Wright, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961]

Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer urging him to support the sales tax. There is also a letter from Guy W. Shaw to Truett Latimer dated April 13, 1961. Mr. Shaw urges Mr. Latimer to support House Bill 118, the bill that would require a certificate on a contract of sale before can be accepted for recordation.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Sayles, Hal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Zickler to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Zickler to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1955]

Letter from W. J. Zickler to Truett Latimer discussing defeating the passage of the Cigar and Tobacco Tax Bill.
Date: April 21, 1955
Creator: Zickler, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Loan Note from The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene] (open access)

[Loan Note from The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene]

Loan note detailing the amount and conditions of a loan from The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene, taken out by Felix McGaughey and Legett & Hardwicke.
Date: April 21, 1894
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 49, Ed. 1, Tuesday, April 21, 1970 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 49, Ed. 1, Tuesday, April 21, 1970

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 49, Ed. 1, Friday, April 21, 1972 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 49, Ed. 1, Friday, April 21, 1972

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 24, Ed. 1, Friday, April 21, 1967 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 24, Ed. 1, Friday, April 21, 1967

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 27, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1928 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 27, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1928

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 30, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1923 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 30, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1923

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1923
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 27, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1951 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 27, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1951

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 26, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1945 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 26, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1945

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 26, Ed. 1, Friday, April 21, 1961 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 26, Ed. 1, Friday, April 21, 1961

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 25, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1934 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 25, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1934

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. R. Mayfield, April 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. R. Mayfield, April 21, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. R. Mayfield discussing concerns regarding a proposed tax on cigars, snuff, and cigarettes.
Date: April 21, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to L. G. Neely, April 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to L. G. Neely, April 21, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to L. G. Neely discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #714 as well as tax on trading stamps.
Date: April 21, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. O. Higgins, April 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. O. Higgins, April 21, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. O. Higgins discussing reasons as to why Texas House Bill #714 should be supported rather than opposed.
Date: April 21, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History