Reprint of atlas map of the state of Texas with regions or counties outlined with color. Map includes two inset maps: "Plan of Galveston Bay from a M.S." and map of the Western United States, Texas, and Mexico. Cartouche includes two seals, one of the Republic of Texas and the second of the General Land Office, Texas. Relief shown in hachures. Scale ca. 1:2,661,120

Photograph of Ferguson Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

Photograph of Sandefer Memorial at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. This picture was taken when the top two floors of Sandefer Memorial were still the campus library.

Photograph of Dr. Evan Allard Reiff, president of Hardin-Simmons University from 1953 to 1962, handing Mrs. Ellen Odelia (Finley) Jones her diploma.

Newspaper clipping of an article about increasing water levels in Abilene's local lakes, including input from the city's water and sewer superintendent Bill Weems.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Bradbury, Tippen & Cross, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1969. Bradbury advises that he concludes Beatrice Jackson as the owner of a half interest in the property and Carswell is the owner of the other half if in fact Mrs. Beatrice Jackson is the former Beatrice Whitley.

A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California 90003, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 7, 1969. Carswell advises Jackson that he paid the Taxes on Lewis lot No. 24, City Taxes, for 1968 noting this lot is now owned by Jackson and Carswell.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated August 2, 1960. Lloyd advises that two summers from now he will be retired and that having lived in an Academy house for years he will be required to find another place. He describes the setting of an old farm house with three acres that he bought 28 years ago and has been working on during summers but now must complete for year-round habitation. He conveys his love for Texas and advises that his visit three years ago proved that there is no gap in his life. He describes his years in Massachusettes; "Living and sometimes competing with these Mayflower-Harvard names is sometimes a bit galling, more often amusing. Generally, I find it more gratifying to shock than to please them". He expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the call, letter and kind considerations for some fifty years making note of their lasting friendship even after years of separation.

A letter written to Miss Muller from T. N. Carswell, dated August 12, 1965. Carswell advises Muller as to the condition of Dr. Cyrus N. Ray giving an account of some activities involving Dr. Ray which caused his concern. He advises, in a postscript, that there seems to be a gradual weakening of Ray's mental condition. Notation at top of page reads "A. D. Ray, Lubbock, Tx" dated June 7, 1966. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Dallas, dated August 17, 1965. Blackwell expresses his appreciation for Carswell attending the services held for his mother in Hawley. He advises of the difficulty in obtaining factual information on life insurance companies and offers the information that he did find noting that Best's recommended the company.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. Truett Walton, Vice-President and Director of Summer School, Hardin-Simmons University, Diamond Jubilee 1891-1966 dated August 8, 1966. Walton acknowledges a telephone conversation with Carswell and includes the address of Dr. Allen J. Moon as per the request from Carswell noting that Dr. Moon might appreciate a card for his 93rd birthday. Notation handwritten by Carswell indicates he sent a card to Dr. Moon on September 9, 1966.

An authorization for absence from the hospital, from Big Spring State Hospital, dated August 13, 1962. Byrdie Pearl Carswell, patient, in the care of T. N. Carswell, signed by Preston Harrison, M.D., Superintendent. The reverse side includes rules and regulations concerning absence from Texas State mental hospitals.

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City

An Aerial photograph of the campus of Hardin-Simmons University located at the intersection of Ambler Avenue and Hickory Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.

An Aerial photograph of the campus of Hardin-Simmons University located at the intersection of Ambler Avenue and Hickory Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson.

Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing discussing the issue of drilling on small tracts in Texas. He says the drilling of such tracts is handled by the Railroad Commission under Rule 31; He thinks the rule is being abused by professionals nicknamed the 'Rule 37 Operators' and hopes the Railroad Commission addresses it.

Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington discussing the Gloria D. Hanson Vs. James Alvis Hanson case. They inform Mrs. Harrington that the case hearing is on the 2nd of September, 1960, and tells the related parties how to prepare for it.

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