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[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 15,1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 15,1931]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that Judge M. S. Long signed a continuance of the lawsuit between Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton.
Date: May 15, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 15, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles delivering a judgment draft for the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. If approved, Stephens is to have the court sign and enter the judgment. Handwritten text at the bottom of the letter: "P. S. Please also check which of our requests...were published. DWS."
Date: September 15, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 15, 1931]

Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens discussing the plaintiff's motion for a new trial in the cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al..
Date: September 15, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, October 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, October 15, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. Scarborough has motioned for new trial, but Sayles disagrees.
Date: October 15, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. Stephens informs Sayles of a phrase that needs to be added to the judgment. He proposes an idea to prevent further lawsuits.
Date: January 15, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, January 15, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, January 15, 1932]

Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz, president of The Atlas Mineral Products Co., to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, Abilene City Engineer, discussing the company's new warehouse in North Texas and offering the company's services.
Date: January 15, 1932
Creator: Wirtz, M. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John Sayles, April 15, 1932] (open access)

[Letter to John Sayles, April 15, 1932]

Letter to John Sayles stating that N. E. Fielding is a necessary party on this case. The writer delivers an affidavit to be sworn by J. Lee Jones as well as a plea of prior action. The writer asks Sayles to file these papers and have them signed by Jones. The writer asks a citation be issued on the plea of privilege.
Date: April 15, 1932
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 4, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 15, 1932 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 4, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 15, 1932

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 15, 1932
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 26, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 15, 1933 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 26, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 15, 1933

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas, September 15, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas, September 15, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas discussing his status as head of a family in connection with his tax return for 1933. Sayles discusses property owned in Eastland by him and his family. After his wife's death, he said it was necessary to send his daughter, Juanita, to a boarding school. During 1933 Sayles rented the house and cared for it the same as if he was living in it. It is his intention to occupy the house with his daughter when she finishes school the following year.
Date: September 15, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 15, 1934] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 15, 1934]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: October 15, 1934
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, November 15, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, November 15, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing a check that Mr. Sayles as written for $200.00 that he would like to be deposited to his account.
Date: November 15, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Unsigned Oil and Gas Lease From Bobbie I. Terry et al. to N. D. Gallagher] (open access)

[Unsigned Oil and Gas Lease From Bobbie I. Terry et al. to N. D. Gallagher]

Oil and gas lease granting N. D. Gallagher rights to the oil, gas, and petroleum production on land owned by Bobbie I. Terry in Eastland County, Texas for the sum of $20.00. This document is filled out but unsigned and undated.
Date: May 15, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to Union Mutual Life Company, January 15, 1936] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to Union Mutual Life Company, January 15, 1936]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' payment to the Union Mutual Life Company. The card is stamped paid and signed by "M. K[..]tz."
Date: January 15, 1936
Creator: Union Mutual Life Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 19, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 15, 1936 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 19, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 15, 1936

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, February 15, 1936] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, February 15, 1936]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank for $200.00.
Date: February 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to El Ray Sayles, February 15, 1936] (open access)

[Letter to El Ray Sayles, February 15, 1936]

Letter to El Ray Sayles discussing money to cover expenses. The writer states he can send another $25.00 if needed.
Date: February 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 2, Ed. 1, Tuesday, September 15, 1936 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 2, Ed. 1, Tuesday, September 15, 1936

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 31, Ed. 1, Saturday, May 15, 1937 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 31, Ed. 1, Saturday, May 15, 1937

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 15, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 15, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 15, 1938 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 15, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 15, 1938

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 15, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.
Date: January 15, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 5, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 15, 1938 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 5, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 15, 1938

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 15, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 26, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 15, 1939 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 26, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 15, 1939

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Sayles & Sayles, May 15, 1940] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Sayles & Sayles, May 15, 1940]

Envelope addressed to "Sayles & Sayles, Attorneys at Law, Abilene, Texas" and with the return of address, "Gilbert Smith Attorneys at Law, Anson, Texas."
Date: May 15, 1939
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History