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[Photograph of Dr. Fletcher in His Office]

Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher posed in his campus office at Hardin-Simmons University. He is shown sitting in a chair in front of his desk with his hands clasped together.
Date: June 29, 1984
Creator: Butman, S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph Andy Patterson at Chalkboard]

Photograph of Dr. Andy J. Patterson writing musical notes on a chalkboard at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Two Hardin-Simmons students stand on either side of him, watching as a writes. One of the students holds sheet music in her hands.
Date: June 17, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Chemistry Class]

Photograph of a chemistry class participating in the Sunrise Breakfast on July 22, 1916. Students, faculty and staff gather around a small campfire while several students hold long sticks over the flames of the fire, cooking strips of bacon.
Date: June 22, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Anna Hall Family"]

Photograph of a group of women standing behind and in front a gazebo railing. The women on the bottom row hold tennis rackets. Note in pencil on the back of the photo reads, "Anna Hall family Summer Normal & Summer School 1915. June 7- July 29. -- Except - 2 marrieds - 2 maids & 2 Fats."
Date: [1915-06-07..1915-07-29]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Caldwell Hall]

Photograph of the side of Caldwell Hall on the Hardin-Simmons University campus. The building sign can be seen standing in the front lawn and reads, "Caldwell Hall -- School of Music."
Date: June 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of C. R. Hairfield and Margaret Hairfield]

Portrait of Charles Robert Hairfield (1901-1902) and Margaret Hairfield standing next to a wicker photographer’s chair.
Date: June 4, 1889
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons College, 1914-1915 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons College, 1914-1915

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1915
Creator: Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons University, 1924-1925 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons University, 1924-1925

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1925
Creator: Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons College, 1923-1924 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons College, 1923-1924

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1924
Creator: Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons College, 1916-1917 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons College, 1916-1917

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1917
Creator: Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dam-It's Grave]

Photograph of a metal grave marker for Dam-It the dog on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. The plaque reads, “Dam-It, He is dead. College Mascot, 1916 – 1920.”
Date: June 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bond Issue Improvements By City Are on Schedule] (open access)

[Clipping: Bond Issue Improvements By City Are on Schedule]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the progress of Abilene city improvements, including changes to the city zoo, work on the water lines, and the purchase of land. The article includes a photograph of construction on Abilene city hall.
Date: June 20, 1965
Creator: Shell, Bill
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: There's a Lot of 'New' At Abilene State Park] (open access)

[Clipping: There's a Lot of 'New' At Abilene State Park]

Newspaper clipping of an article about improvements at Abilene State Park in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Abilene May Have Choice of Three Methods For Financing Additions to Water Sources] (open access)

[Clipping: Abilene May Have Choice of Three Methods For Financing Additions to Water Sources]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's financing of an increase in their water sources.
Date: June 2, 1948
Creator: Walker, Earle
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: H-SU Begins Revamping Campus Streets, Parking] (open access)

[Clipping: H-SU Begins Revamping Campus Streets, Parking]

Newspaper clipping of an article about improvements to Hardin-Simmons University campus streets and parking lots, including a map of the campus showing areas with plans for changes.
Date: June 27, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Beauford H. Jester to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Beauford H. Jester to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Beauford H. Jester, Governor, Austin, Texas dated June 7, 1948. Jester issues a formal request to Carswell for him to serve as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board.
Date: June 7, 1948
Creator: Jester, Beauford H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Haney, Craig & Akin to C. M. Caldwell - June, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Haney, Craig & Akin to C. M. Caldwell - June, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, from Haney, Craig & Akin, dated June, 1941. The letter serves as a preliminary report regarding the new law restricting the sale of liquor.
Date: June 1941
Creator: Haney, Craig & Akin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Secretary of the Taylor County Drys to Jeff Davis - June 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from the Secretary of the Taylor County Drys to Jeff Davis - June 10, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas, from the Secretary of the Taylor County Drys, dated June 10, 1941. The Secretary informs Davis of a meeting which was held pertaining to the question employing Judge Miller for legal assistance to secure mandamus proceedings on the liquor bill. He requests that Davis contact Miller to secure his services due to it being a statewide issue rather than county or district. He advises of an enclosure listing the names of ministers who were included in the meeting.
Date: June 10, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941]

A form letter written by J. D. Riddle, County and 24th District Secretary, United Drys, dated June 13, 1941. Riddle addresses an urgent matter regarding funds pertaining to the employment of Judge Miller of Brownwood, Texas for legal counsel regarding the challenge to the newly passed liquor bill.
Date: June 13, 1941
Creator: Riddle, J. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. A. Long to T. N. Carswell - June 20, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from C. A. Long to T. N. Carswell - June 20, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. A. Long, Pastor, St. Paul Methodist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated June 20, 1941. Long acknowledges an expense account for Carswell that must have been increasing and requests a statement of the balance due to him.
Date: June 20, 1941
Creator: Long, C. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 3, 1942. Davis confirms that Bishop Boaz will be with Brother Douglas Carver on June 14, glad Carswell is "getting" a group to go to Austin and enthusiatically advises, in a postscript, that Marion County voted dry on Saturday giving them 129 totally dry counties to date. The reverse side includes a handwritten note, "Cash 28.00" and dated June 7, 1942.
Date: June 3, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. C. Washington to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from P. C. Washington to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from P. C. Washington, President, Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, Texas, dated June 3, 1942. Washington advises that there is no course on alcoholic problems but facts are taught throughout the whole curriculum.
Date: June 3, 1942
Creator: Washington, P. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. F. Lisewski to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from S. F. Lisewski to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from Dr. S. F. Lisewski, C. S. C., President, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas, dated June 3, 1942. Lisewski advises that there is no regular course scheduled on the effects of alcoholism.
Date: June 3, 1942
Creator: Lisewski, S. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. R. Glass to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from D. R. Glass to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th Senatorial Dries, from D. R. Glass, President, Texas College, Tyler, Texas, dated June 1, 1942. Glass advises that there is no course on the effects of alcoholism.
Date: June 1, 1942
Creator: Glass, D. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History