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
[Letter from Albert D. Johnson to Truett Latimer, March 31, 1959] (open access)

[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
[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 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

Heydrick's Ownership Map of Young Co., Texas.

Survey map of Young County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, bodies of water, roads, railroads, and oil fields. A legend indicating drilling wells, gas wells, abandoned wells, and dry holes is included in the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:48,000] (4000 feet to the inch).
Date: 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 4, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 11, 1952 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 4, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 11, 1952

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 11, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1952] (open access)

[Art Forum Record Book, 1952]

Record book highlighting the activities of the 1952 American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene. Includes proclamations by city officials of American Art Week in the various towns represented. Reports of local club activities and the rules for the competition are also included.
Date: 1952
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 5, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 18, 1952 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 5, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 18, 1952

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 18, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 11, Number [7], October, 1956 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 11, Number [7], October, 1956

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: October 1956
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 5, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 13, 1951 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 5, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 13, 1951

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 13, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 6, Number 5, May, 1952 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 6, Number 5, May, 1952

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: May 1952
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 4, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 6, 1951 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 4, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 6, 1951

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 6, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 6, Number 6, June, 1952 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 6, Number 6, June, 1952

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: June 1952
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 11, Number [16], November, 1957 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 11, Number [16], November, 1957

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: November 1957
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1959 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1959

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations. Name index starts on page 326.
Date: 1959
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1951] (open access)

[Art Forum Record Book, 1951]

Record book highlighting the activities of the 1951 American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene. In the beginning of the scrapbook, there is information about the history of American Art Week, which began in 1937.
Date: 1951
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 3, Ed. 1, Friday, October 2, 1959 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 3, Ed. 1, Friday, October 2, 1959

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 2, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 9, Number 6, July-August, 1955 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 9, Number 6, July-August, 1955

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: July 1955
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 6, Number 10, October, 1952 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 6, Number 10, October, 1952

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: October 1952
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History