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Catalogue of Simmons University, 1933, Correspondence and Extension Service
Catalogue describes the governance, admission requirements, and extension course offerings of Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
October 1933
Creator:
Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932]
A magazine clipping of an article titled "A Boy who was Traded for a Horse," written by James Saxon Childers, printed in The American Magazine for October 1932, pages 24, 25, 112-116.
Date:
October 1932
Creator:
Childers, James Saxon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. T. Shindler to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1938]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell from R. T. Shindler, Shindler Drug Company, Perryton, Texas, dated October 9, 1938. Shindler advises that he noticed Carswell had resigned as the Chamber of Commerce Secretary and requests to know of his plans for the future. He offers his very best wishes in any thing that Carswell undertakes.
Date:
October 8, 1938
Creator:
Shindler, R. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 9, 1936]
Letter to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the skit he wrote about Abilene and informing Mr. Bryan that he is interested in going through cattle with him when he is in Dallas, Texas.
Date:
October 9, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Isaacs to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 23, 1938]
Letter from Sam Isaacs to Senator W. J. Bryan sending him a copy of the western Live Stock Journal.
Date:
October 23, 1938
Creator:
Isaacs, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter P. Webb to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 17, 1939]
Letter from Walter P. Webb to Senator W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the leaflet about the program of the Texas State Historical Association along with the organization's plans for expansion.
Date:
October 17, 1939
Creator:
Webb, Walter P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. King to Mr. W. J. Bryan, October 9, 1939]
Letter from Frank M. King to Mr. W. J. Bryan providing him the details of his trip to New Mexico where Mr. Bryan and the T Diamond horses were mentioned and informing him that he looks forward to seeing him in the next year.
Date:
October 9, 1939
Creator:
King, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poem: Abilene Texas...]
Poem written about the city of Abilene, Texas published in The Southern Pharmaceutical Journal and Drug Price Review, with a portion of an article about frontier medicine printed on the other side.
Date:
October 1936
Creator:
Cousins, Walt
Object Type:
Poem
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Royal Union Life Insurance Company, October 12, 1933]
Letter from Perry Sayles to Royal Union Life Insurance Company regarding the insurance policy on Mr. Sayles. He has disclosed a payment for $30.20 to cover the quarterly premium that is due on his policy and in return he ask for formal receipt.
Date:
October 12, 1933
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles and Sayles, October 20, 1939]
Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles and Sayles regarding the John Miller land. Glahn mentions attaching the supplement abstracts and has ordered a certified copy of the deed of trust. Glahn continues to mention a man, Joe Bobo, and his claim to the land.
Date:
October 20, 1939
Creator:
Glahn, John W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, October 5, 1939]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
October 5, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of File No. 42643]
Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date:
October 24, 1939
Creator:
Giles, Bascom & Locke, W. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, October 5, 1935]
Promissory note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn in the amount $250.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a handwritten note on the front reading, "Paid 12/5/35."
Date:
October 5, 1935
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Thomas Sayles, October 22, 1935]
Letter to Thomas Sayles notifying him that he owes J. W. Robinson money that is past due. The writer asks for advice on why it has not been paid and informs Sayles that he has the opportunity to pay before further action is taken.
Date:
October 22, 1935
Creator:
{{{name}}}
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, October 24, 1932]
Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing that the head of publishing companies agree that it is best to write the work in accordance with previously discussed plans. Pearson also mentions revised compensation plans, transportation plans and lodging plans. Pearson expresses eagerness to begin the project.
Date:
October 24, 1932
Creator:
Pearson, J. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles, October 31, 1939]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles discussing abstracts examined for land in Texas as well as corrected field notes for other property.
Date:
October 31, 1939
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Regarding Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson, October 20, 1939]
Papers containing handwritten notes regarding a lease between Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson of land in Hemphill County. The notes are in a list, stating the lease number and the land it covers, and several documents related to the history of the property.
Date:
October 20, 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cause No. 4035: Answers and Deposition of V. Robert Kerr]
Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, containing the written testimony of V. Robert Kerr. The testimony was taken before a notary and answers the questions set by the plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys.
Date:
October 11, 1938
Creator:
Kerr, V. Robert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, October 31, 1934]
Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing a check of $150.00 that Mr. Sayles would like to be deposited into his account.
Date:
October 31, 1934
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Milton McKenzie, October 6, 1934]
Letter from John Sayles to Milton McKenzie asking for deliverance of Maps of Texas published by Sayles' niece, Harriet Godwin and Milt McKenzie.
Date:
October 6, 1934
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. B. Wilhoit to John Sayles, October 9, 1932]
Letter from M. B. Wilhoit to John Sayles discussing royalties to be paid to Sayles for judicial volumes he has written.
Date:
October 9, 1932
Creator:
Wilhoit, M. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Siddons to Juanita C. Sayles, October 6, 1934]
Letter from R. F. Siddons to Juanita C. Sayles enclosing a dividend check of 35% on a creditor claim against the Texas State Bank of Eastland.
Date:
October 6, 1934
Creator:
Siddons, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of File No. 4267[..]]
Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date:
October 24, 1939
Creator:
Giles, Bascom & Locke, W. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Siddons to Mrs. Perry Sayles, October 6, 1934]
Letter from R. F. Siddons to Mrs. Perry Sayles enclosing a dividend check of 35% on a creditor claim against the Texas State Bank of Eastland.
Date:
October 6, 1934
Creator:
Siddons, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History