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Full Text of the Game, Fish, and Oyster Laws of Texas, October 1934 (open access)

Full Text of the Game, Fish, and Oyster Laws of Texas, October 1934

Text of laws governing fishing and oyster culture, as well as regulation by the Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission.
Date: October 1, 1934
Creator: Texas. Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Methodist Centennial Yearbook: The Story of Methodism During the Last One Hundred Years in Texas. Illustrated With Some Twenty-five Hundred Portraits of Persons and Places. (open access)

Texas Methodist Centennial Yearbook: The Story of Methodism During the Last One Hundred Years in Texas. Illustrated With Some Twenty-five Hundred Portraits of Persons and Places.

Texas Methodist Centennial Yearbook includes six sections. From the table of contents: Section I: This section deals with the careers of Bishop H. A. Boaz and Bishop A. Frank Smith--The early beginnings of Methodism in England under John Wesley with illustrations of his family and religious life--His experiences in America--Early days in Texas--Pioneer Methodist educational institutions along with present-day ones--Early leaders of Texas Methodism--Sketches of important events--Portraits of various clerical and lay leaders. Sections II-IV: Minutes of the North Texas, West Texas, Central Texas, Texas, and Northwest Texas Conferences including statistical tables and pictures of the ministers. Index to pictures starts on page 790; indexes to various schools, historic scenes and events and to historical sketches start on page 796.
Date: 1934
Creator: Nail, Olin W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Brief History of The Music Unit of the Woman's Forum, Abilene, Texas (open access)

A Brief History of The Music Unit of the Woman's Forum, Abilene, Texas

Document describing the history of the Abilene Woman's Forum Music Unit, including typed and handwritten notes about the group's activities, membership, and meetings.
Date: January 31, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons University, 1933-1934 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons University, 1933-1934

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1934
Creator: Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons University, 1934 Summer Session (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons University, 1934 Summer Session

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 1934
Creator: Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1934-1935 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1934-1935

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1934
Creator: Abilene Christian College
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas City Directory, 1934-35 (open access)

Dallas City Directory, 1934-35

General directory for Dallas, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1934
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1934-1935] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1934-1935]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, over the year with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The Art Forum theme for the year was "Miscellaneous Studies in Art." One of the mentioned events was the First Annual Art exhibit of the Forum. Memorabilia from the District Meeting of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs and memos from the Annual Meeting of the Texas Fine Arts organization are included. Several exhibit brochures of events held in Abilene are pasted to the book pages.
Date: 1934/1935
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 512 (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 512

Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from October 1934 to January 1935 including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1934-10/1935-01
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 509 (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 509

Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from July 1934 to September 1934 including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1934-07/1934-09
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 507 (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 507

Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from June 1934 to October 1934 including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1934-06/1934-10
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 502 (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 502

Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from March 1934 to June 1934, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1934-03/1934-06
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 510 (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 510

Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from August 1934 to November 1934 including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1934-08/1934-11
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 511 (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 511

Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from August 1934 to December 1934 including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1934-08/1934-12
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 495 - Mechanics Liens (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 495 - Mechanics Liens

Recorded copies of liens filed by individuals or firms (lumber dealers, corporations, artisans, laborers, mechanics, or subcontractors) who provide labor or furnish materials to construct or repair houses, buildings, or levees, or for construction and repair of railroads, to insure payment for goods or services rendered, from April 1934 to June 1935. Shows county; names of contracting parties; type of construction or repairs to be completed; tract of land where improvement or construction to be made; contractual terms; date witnessed or executed; signatures of parties; notarization; and recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Some contracts also include assignment of liens to financial institutions. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1934-04/1935-06
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 503 (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 503

Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from March 1934 to July 1934, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1934-03/1934-07
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 505 - Deeds of Trust (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 505 - Deeds of Trust

Recorded copies of deeds of trust used as mortgages or liens on real estate or improvements to real estate from April 1934 to November 1934. Shows date and place of execution; name of mortgagor; name of mortgagee; description of property involved; amount and terms of contract; signature of mortgagor; certificate of acknowledgment; and recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Also includes agreement that third party (named trustee) may in case of default advertise and sell the land encumbered to the highest bidder and apply proceeds to liquidation of lien. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1934-04/1934-11
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 514 - Deeds of Trust (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 514 - Deeds of Trust

Recorded copies of deeds of trust used as mortgages or liens on real estate or improvements to real estate from December 1934 to March 1935. Shows date and place of execution; name of mortgagor; name of mortgagee; description of property involved; amount and terms of contract; signature of mortgagor; certificate of acknowledgment; and recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Also includes agreement that third party (named trustee) may in case of default advertise and sell the land encumbered to the highest bidder and apply proceeds to liquidation of lien. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1934-12/1935-03
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History