Wichita Falls

Topographic quadrangle map of Wichita Falls, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet) and spot heights and includes a location diagram. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1954
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial View of Wichita Falls, Texas

Copy negative of an aerial view of Wichita Falls, Texas. There are buildings, streets, parking lots, and cars in the picture.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wichita Falls Agreement, of June 12 1894, Between The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. Of Texas, and The Wichita Falls Railway Company (open access)

Wichita Falls Agreement, of June 12 1894, Between The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. Of Texas, and The Wichita Falls Railway Company

Contract between Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company detailing an agreement between the companies regarding a railroad line between Wichita Falls and Henrietta, Texas. Also included is the Railroad Commission of Texas's approval of the contract. "Henry Sayles" is handwritten on the title page in pencil.
Date: June 12, 1894
Creator: Purdy, Thomas C.; Kemp, J. A.; Reagan, John H. & Foster, L. L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

City National Bank; Wichita Falls, Texas.

Map of Wichita Falls, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing county lines in both Texas and Oklahoma. The map includes cities and towns, roads, railroads, national parks, and bodies of water. The map also includes 50 mile, 100 mile, 150 mile, and 200 mile rings around Wichita Falls, indicated its distance from other cities. Scale ca. 1:500,000
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Articles of Agreement Between the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company and The Wichita Falls Railway Company] (open access)

[Articles of Agreement Between the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company and The Wichita Falls Railway Company]

Contract between Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company detailing an agreement between the companies regarding a railroad line between Wichita Falls and Henrietta, Texas. The contract is unsigned and the last page has "Railroad" written on the back.
Date: June 12, 1894
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Agreement Between The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company: Dated May 16, 1901 (open access)

Agreement Between The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company: Dated May 16, 1901

Contract between The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company amending and extending their original contract entered into on June 12, 1894. This agreement amends Article Five of the previous contract, which regards interstate freight traffic and interchanging freight in Wichita Falls.
Date: May 16, 1901
Creator: Rouse, Henry C.; Newby, A.; Reagan, John H. & Storey, L. J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, May 8, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, May 8, 1908]

Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, discussing the rescheduling of a meeting between Mr. Kell and counsel.
Date: May 8, 1908
Creator: Malone, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brazos-Red River Historical Society's Map of Wichita County, Texas

Map of Wichita County, Texas, showing blocks of land, towns, creeks, rivers, railroads, roads, oil wells, post offices, schools, churches, airports, cemeteries, historic trails and routes, and landmarks. Map includes notes on the six countries (Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America) that have had sovereignty over Texas and the route of Monsieur Brevel. The map is surrounded in a border of old cattle brands from the 1880s. Scale [ca. 1:47,520] (approximately 1 mile to 3/4 of an inch).
Date: 1957~
Creator: Kay, John A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Parade

Copy negative of the HSU Cowboy Band in a parade in Wichita Falls. They are marching and playing their instruments with people watching and cars and buildings along the street.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Solon R. Featherston to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Solon R. Featherston to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1948]

A letter written to T. N.--Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Solon R. Featherston, Wichita Falls, Texas dated November 17, 1948. Featherston approves of the proposed Planning Commission.
Date: November 17, 1948
Creator: Featherston, Solon R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Parade

Copy negative of the HSU Six White Horses and riders with flags in a parade in Wichita Falls They are riding down the street in front of a building. The names of the riders are Sheriff Will Watson, Bettylu Daniel, Sue Henniger, Paula Windham, Mary Echols, and Mary Jane Smith.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol Glickman to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Sol Glickman to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1943]

A letter written to Commander Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sol Glickman, Chairman Victory Corps Committee, The American Legion, Wichita Falls, Texas, dated January 16, 1943. Glickman expresses the honor he feels at his appointment as Chairman of the Victory Corps Committee and requests any suggestions from Carswell assuring that they would be greatly appreciated.
Date: January 16, 1943
Creator: Glickman, Sol
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to E. Jackson, April 27, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to E. Jackson, April 27, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to E. Jackson requesting she file with the papers a disclaimer by Hattie M. Sayles and to advise Sayles of when she does so.
Date: April 27, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

H.S.U. Six White Horse Riders

Copy negative of six people riding white horses, each holding one of the six flags of Texas (United States, Mexico, France, Spain, Confederate, Independent). There is one man, one unidentifiable person, and four women; they are in front of a brick building riding down the street.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. F. Maxey, April 27, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from J. F. Maxey, April 27, 1959]

Telegram from J. F. Maxey for Truett Latimer asking for the support of Senate Bill 354.
Date: April 27, 1959
Creator: Maxey, J. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. D. Williams, January 6, 1911] (open access)

[Letter to W. D. Williams, January 6, 1911]

Letter to W. D. Williams, copied to Henry Sayles, discussing modifications to the I. G. and N. bill to make the bill more friendly to railroads in West Texas.
Date: January 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vernon T. Watley, February 10, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vernon T. Watley, February 10, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vernon T. Watley inviting him to speak at the hearing of House Bill 346.
Date: February 10, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. F. Maxey, April 28, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. F. Maxey, April 28, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. F. Maxey discussing Senate Bill 354. Mr. Latimer says that he has not studied the bill and will before it is up for consideration.
Date: April 28, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jim McDonald, March 11, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram from Jim McDonald, March 11, 1954]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Jim McDonald regarding his opposition to increasing the price of natural gas during the special legislative session and requesting Truett's views on the subject.
Date: March 11, 1954
Creator: McDonald, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer, March 24, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer, March 24, 1959]

Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer; He encloses tickets for Mr. Latimer to distribute.
Date: March 24, 1959
Creator: Connally, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Baber and Wilma R. Baber to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Baber and Wilma R. Baber to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1953]

Letter from W. A. Baber and Wilma R. Baber to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 for the welfare of the optometry field and citizens.
Date: February 6, 1953
Creator: Baber, W. A. & Baber, Wilma R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 21395-B: Petition for Foreclosure for Delinquent Texas] (open access)

[Cause No. 21395-B: Petition for Foreclosure for Delinquent Texas]

Document discussing the petition of the State of Texas in cause no. 21395-B, The State of Texas vs. Annie Ellis, Joe Donaldson, and Hattie M. Sayles. The cause is regarding delinquent taxes for the property in Wichita Taxes which is owned by Annie Ellis and subject to liens held by Joe Donaldson and Hattie M. Sayles.
Date: December 11, 1929
Creator: Somerville, Wayne
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Probated Will and Estate of Hattie M. Sayles] (open access)

[Probated Will and Estate of Hattie M. Sayles]

Documents relating to the will and estate of Hattie B. Sayles. Included are her probated will, an inventory of her estate, and documents stating the inheritance and estate taxes due.
Date: November 2, 1945
Creator: Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie); Hutcheson, Chester; Hulsy, Carl P. & Fryar, Vivian
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History