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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 13, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles thanking him for the statement of the Water & Light Plant. Kempner agrees with the letter Sayles sent to Kemp.
Date:
November 13, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]
Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner discussing stock to possibly sell. Sayles' son Henry objects to the arrangement because of his obligation to sell land in Lee County. Sayles states he would not sell anyone else his interest in the Water & Light Company stock. Sayles mentions the demand for water is growing rapidly and discusses other plants in Abilene.
Date:
September 11, 1908
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles, August 17, 1904]
Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles discussing plains near the Wichita Water & Light Company through which to build a railroad.
Date:
August 17, 1904
Creator:
Stavely, John A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, May 13, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing his desire to give the citizens of Wichita Falls the best water possible. Kempner does not want future dispute in providing clean water. Contract negotiations continue between the two parties.
Date:
May 13, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909]
Letter from B. F. Terry informing the recipient that Morgan Jones and his associates were at the Wichita Falls Water & Light Plant and quickly hurried through the facility. Terry asks the recipient if he knows of anything that might explain why Jones did this.
Date:
October 16, 1909
Creator:
Terry, B. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, June 17, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating that if Sayles stock in the Water & Light Company is bought, he would like his bought also. He also states that the best thing to do regarding new machinery would be to input a cheaper engine as soon as possible.
Date:
June 17, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1908]
Letter to H. Kempner discussing property conveyed to the Wichita Falls & Southern Railway Company. The writer gives specific dimensions for the size of the land. Taxes for 1908 are paid by the grantee. The writer then describes the four tracts of land and states that the undivided one-fourth interest in and to the tracts has been paid by J. A. Kemp.
Date:
March 28, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1908]
Letter from Chas. A. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles discussing overloads in a power plant. The Wichita Falls Water & Light Company is losing business because of these overloads. Malone and Hill discuss projects under construction that need wiring as well as prices for their own machinery.
Date:
June 14, 1908
Creator:
Malone, Charles A. & Hill, Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, March 24, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing gratitude that Sayles found a way to clear the water in Wichita Falls. Kempner is unwilling to trade with David Bomar on the water and light plant.
Date:
March 24, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]
Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date:
June 2, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert D. Johnson to Truett Latimer, March 31, 1959]
Letter from Albert D. Johnson to Truett Latimer inviting him, on behalf of the Texas Association of Broadcasters, to a luncheon meeting at the Commodore Perry Hotel. He briefly details some of the events taking place at the meeting and the notable figures that will be present.
Date:
March 31, 1959
Creator:
Johnson, Albert D.
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
Official Highway Travel Map: State of Texas
Topographic map of Texas, produced by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, showing roads and highways, cities and towns, county lines, bodies of water, and areas of elevation as well as rest areas, tourist centers, and other state areas of interest. Inset map of the Texas Panhandle in the upper-left corner. The map also includes an index of cities and towns, mileage chart, and conversion table from liters to gallons and kilometers to miles in Spanish. Relief shown by shading. Scale [ca. 1:1,457,280] (23 miles to the inch). The back of the map includes a note from the governor, advising safe driving observances, and maps of 14 metropolitan areas of Texas, giving specific street and building names. Scale varies.
Date:
1975
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Wichita Valley Railway Company v. Marshall, No. 3549]
Journal clipping discussing cause no. 3549, Wichita Valley Railway Company vs. W. P. Marshall, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Amarillo, heard on February 14, 1931 and denied a rehearing on March 11, 1931. The cause was brought by W. P. Marshall to cover damages allegedly caused by the railway company to his land in Dickens County, Texas.
Date:
1931~
Creator:
Jackson, J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Same Uniform]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
Date:
April 15, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Civic Leader Deaton Dies"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about the death of Leoti Deaton, a former Red Cross member and training staff executive for the WASP and her accomplishments.
Date:
February 12, 1986
Creator:
Record News Staff
Object Type:
Clipping
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]
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
[Flight Notes Landmarks]
Handwritten pencil notes of landmarks for flights between Sweetwater and Brownwood, and Brownwood and Wichita Falls.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful]
Newspaper clipping describing the details of the book "For God, Country, and the Thrill of It: Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II" by former WASP, Anne Noggle along with a brief history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and their experiences.
Date:
May 5, 1990
Creator:
Gregg, Louise
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Camp Barkeley Scrapbook: 1941]
Scrapbook assembled during the first year of Camp Barkeley (1941) containing clippings from the Abilene Reporter News, and from the Wichita Falls Daily Times regarding the air school and Sheppard field.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Keith, Ben E.
Object Type:
Book
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
[Clipping: Longtime community leader dies at 82]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the death of Leoti Deaton and her deeds as a community leader.
Date:
February 12, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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