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[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 Simmons University, 1929-1930
Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
April 1930
Creator:
Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping from the Oklahoma City Times]
Newspaper clipping from the Oklahoma City Times concerning the death of Elizabeth Bacon Custer, widow of General George Armstrong Custer. The rest of the article goes on to discuss or life.
Date:
April 5, 1933
Creator:
Oklahoma City Times
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Russell S. Stephens, Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., dated April 12, 1938. Humorous gab regarding his own reaction to Charlie Barnes' oil deal. He expresses his dismay that Carswell has flu deeming it unwise to undertake a return trip until he has recovered. He advises that heavy snow killed the fruit but that in spite of the loss they "will have a fine year in West Texas". He expresses his hope that Carswell has an early recovery and returns soon "full of enthusiasm and zeal for your adopted West Texas home".
Date:
April 12, 1938
Creator:
Stephens, Russell S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter D. Townley - April 23, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. Walter D. Townley, Alderson, West Virginia from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1938. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of seeing Townley while he was in Clifton Forge.
Date:
April 23, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated April 29, 1938. Carswell expresses to Hewlett that the Chamber is exceedingly anxious to have the Doll House in Abilene.
Date:
April 29, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Defendant's Plea of Privilege]
Document in the cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, claiming the defendant's home or business is not located in Jones County, Texas and that the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company has an office in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
April 22, 1938
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John Sayles, April 15, 1932]
Letter to John Sayles stating that N. E. Fielding is a necessary party on this case. The writer delivers an affidavit to be sworn by J. Lee Jones as well as a plea of prior action. The writer asks Sayles to file these papers and have them signed by Jones. The writer asks a citation be issued on the plea of privilege.
Date:
April 15, 1932
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for Jack Sayles]
Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring Jack Sayles to appear in court to answer the plaintiff's plea of privilege.
Date:
April 29, 1938
Creator:
Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, April 16, 1932]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens stating all papers are signed for plea set for May 7.
Date:
April 16, 1932
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles, April 2, 1935]
Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles reminding him to send Mrs. Sayles a check for $35.00.
Date:
April 2, 1935
Creator:
Morris, Thomas
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to F. I. Dyer, April 18, 1932]
Letter from John Sayles to F. I. Dyer requesting Dyer serve N. E. Fielding the notice for the Sam Underwood et al. vs. Gulf Refining Company case.
Date:
April 18, 1932
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, April 23, 1930]
Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. The case is set for June 2nd, 1930.
Date:
April 23, 1930
Creator:
Stephens, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, April 19, 1932]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Underwood vs. Gulf Refining Company case. Sayles states the hearing is set for April 29, but the case has not yet been set for trial. The plaintiff's cause of action is dismissed without prejudice.
Date:
April 19, 1932
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to Farmers and Merchants National Bank, April 13, 1936]
Promissory note from Perry Sayles to Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene, Texas in the amount $35.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a stamp on the front reading "Paid" and dated October 31, 1936.
Date:
April 13, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to W. G. Scott, April 17, 1933]
Letter from John Sayles to W. G. Scott handing over a Crop Mortgage that rests against Scott's share of the crop.
Date:
April 17, 1933
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City of Dallas v. Newberg, No. 12297]
Journal clipping of the report on cause no. 12297, The City of Dallas vs. Newberg, heard in the Civic Court of Appeals of Texas, Dallas on April 2, 1938 and denied a rehearing on April 30, 1938. The cause was brought by Mrs. O. A. Newberg who alleged that the City of Dallas damaged her property through their use of dynamite to clear a property near her house.
Date:
1938-04~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6080-A: Plaintiff's Bill of Exception No. 1]
Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., discussing several portions of the court record the plaintiff requests to have excepted. This document is unsigned.
Date:
April 1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Parramore Post No. 57 to Perry Sayles, April 25, 1935]
Letter from Parramore Post No. 57 to Perry Sayles stating that the American Legion has purchased the Johnson Natatorium. The natatorium was formerly Sanitary Natatorium Company owned by stockholders. The writer asks Sayles for his share in the company.
Date:
April 25, 1935
Creator:
Parramore Post No. 57
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6080-A: Instructions to the Jury]
Document in the cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al. instructing the jury on how to consider the cause including several specific questions.
Date:
April 1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, April 2, 1935]
Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles crediting his lien note for $8.57.
Date:
April 2, 1935
Creator:
Backes, H. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Milton McKenzie, April 28, 1934]
Letter from John Sayles to Milton McKenzie discussing a compromise to be negotiated between Harriett Godwin and Milton McKenzie for the maps. Godwin does not want to dissolve the partnership but cannot except a 75-25 percent agreement.
Date:
April 28, 1934
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Controverting Answer to Defendant's Plea of Privilege]
Document in the cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, which discusses the plaintiff's response to the defendant's plea of privilege. It counters specific points in numbered paragraphs.
Date:
April 28, 1938
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History