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Abilene

Topographic quadrangle map of Abilene, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1954
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check From Perry Sayles to Stor Drilling Machine Company] (open access)

[Check From Perry Sayles to Stor Drilling Machine Company]

Check from Perry Sayles to the Stor Drilling Machine Company for $312.50.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park'] (open access)

[Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park']

Newspaper clipping of an article written by W. J. Bryan about the proceedings of the U.S. Good Roads Association convention in 1919. Articles about dolomite discovery and a lime producer are visible on the back.
Date: December 1, 1946
Creator: Bryan, William John
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Too Many Outs.] (open access)

[Clipping: Too Many Outs.]

Newspaper clipping about enjoying the quiet parts of nature.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, August 26, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, August 26, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $291.95.
Date: August 26, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, February 17, 1936] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, February 17, 1936]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $200.00.
Date: February 17, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, June 17, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, June 17, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $250.00.
Date: June 17, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, October 21, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, October 21, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at The First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $171.94.
Date: October 21, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 10, 1934] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 10, 1934]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $75.00.
Date: September 10, 1934
Creator: First National Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 11, 193u] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 11, 193u]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $46.50.
Date: 193u-09-11
Creator: First National Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major General J. A. Ulio by order of the Secretary of War addressed to The Commanding Generals, Divisions of the War Department Special and General Staff, The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations - March 21, 1942] (open access)

[Form letter from Major General J. A. Ulio by order of the Secretary of War addressed to The Commanding Generals, Divisions of the War Department Special and General Staff, The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations - March 21, 1942]

a Form letter addressed to The Commanding Generals, Services of Supply; Army Ground Forces, Army Air Forces, Armies, Army Corps, Corps Areas, Departments, Defense Commands, and Base Commands. Divisions of the War Department Special Staff and the War Department General Staff. The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations. By order of the Secretary of War: /s/ J. A. Ulio, Major General, The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, dated March 21, 1942. Reproduced Hq. Camp Wolters, Tex., 5-15-42. Army Emergency Relief, Regulations. AG 080 Army Emergency Relief (3-18-42) NB-A_Camp Wolters, Texas. The reverse side of the last page includes handwritten dates of Sept. 25 - Nov. 5.
Date: March 21, 1942
Creator: Ulio, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Notes Discussing Railroads in Texas] (open access)

[Handwritten Notes Discussing Railroads in Texas]

Notes discussing several companies and services related to railroads in Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel John Perkins by command of Major General Donovan addressed to Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted - April 22, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel John Perkins by command of Major General Donovan addressed to Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted - April 22, 1942]

A letter addressed to the Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted from John Perkins, Colonel, CAC, Actg. Asst. Adjutant General By command of Major General Donovan: /s/ Headquarters Eighth Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated April 22, 1942. The Formation of Army Emergency Relief Auxiliaries, Regulations 1 through 6. The reverse side includes Regulations 7 through 8. Reproduced Hq. Camp Wolters, Tex., 5-15-42 - cgm.
Date: April 22, 1942
Creator: Perkins, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. A. Abernathy to T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. A. Abernathy to T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. Tommie Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. A. Abernathy, Adj, F. A. Post 75, Mineral Wells, Texas, dated August 4, 1944. Abernathy advises of his previous plans to be out of state on vacation at the time of the conference and asks Carswell to serve for him on the Publications Committee at the Fort Worth War Conference.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Abernathy, D. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Harris to Charlie Maisel - November 18, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from D. C. Harris to Charlie Maisel - November 18, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells, Texas, dated November 18, 1942. Harris advises Maisel of his agreement to serve on the Legion Memorial Highway Committee for which he was recommended by Tommy N. Carswell.
Date: November 18, 1942
Creator: Harris, D. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Husbands to Truett Latimer, May 3, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Husbands to Truett Latimer, May 3, 1961]

Letter from Fred H. Husbands to Truett Latimer inviting him to the West Texas Chamber of Commerce's 43rd Annual Convention.
Date: May 3, 1961
Creator: Husbands, Fred H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert Hilburn to Truett Latimer, March 31, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Herbert Hilburn to Truett Latimer, March 31, 1955]

Letter from Herbert Hilburn to Truett Latimer; He encloses his telegram to Ed Wishcamper. He discusses the Trinity River Bill and congratulates Mr. Latimer for his position on it.
Date: March 31, 1955
Creator: Hilburn, Herbert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, General Delivery, T. J. Tidwell Shows, Brownwood, Texas/Mineral Wells, Texas, dated March 8, 1941. Schneck confirms the plans for a show the week of March 17th, under the auspices of the Post. The reverse sides includes handwritten notes: "First be true to thineself, Thou canst then be false to any man" - "Aint no such thing as a back slide".
Date: March 8, 1941
Creator: Schneck, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer, September 3, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer, September 3, 1954]

Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer discussing where he and his will be staying for a Texas vs. LSU game and how they are looking forward to seeing Truett there. A handwritten note at the bottom reads, "Hope to see you in Mineral Wells".
Date: September 3, 1954
Creator: Lindsey, Jim T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1954]

Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer inviting Latimer to a dinner party with other legislators at the Baker Hotel.
Date: February 4, 1954
Creator: Allison, Mack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer, October 12, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer, October 12, 1955]

Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer discussing his inability to give Representative Latimer football tickets since he already gave the tickets in question to State Representative Leroy Saul. He then mentions meeting Latimer November 3rd at an Oil Meeting.
Date: October 12, 1955
Creator: Allison, Mack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. S. to First National Bank, September 10, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from P. S. to First National Bank, September 10, 1934]

Letter from P. S. to First National Bank enclosing a check for $75.00 and requesting they deposit it to the author's account.
Date: September 10, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Landes to W. P. Cameron - September 22, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Sarah Landes to W. P. Cameron - September 22, 1955]

A letter written to Mr. W. P. Cameron, Chairman, Palo Pinto County Parole Board, Mineral Wells, Texas, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Sarah Landes, Supervisor, Parole Division), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated September 22, 1955. Landes requests an opinion from Cameron on the petition for the transfer of Subject 130,969.
Date: September 22, 1955
Creator: Landes, Sarah
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History