[Admission ticket to the Praetorian Building Observatory] (open access)

[Admission ticket to the Praetorian Building Observatory]

An admission ticket to the Praetorian Building Observatory (Dallas, Texas). This ticket was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909,1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al.] (open access)

[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al.]

Affidavit sworn by C. Motz Sr., A. F. McDonald, and P. M. McKinney in the condemnation proceeding against J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller, and A. K. Levy and their unknown errors to assess damages fairly and impartially and in accordance with the law. This document is unsigned.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al., 1909] (open access)

[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al., 1909]

Affidavit sworn by John Sayles stating that the residences of J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller, and A. K. Levy are unknown to him. This document is unsigned and undated.
Date: 1909
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al., 1909] (open access)

[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al., 1909]

Affidavit sworn by John Sayles asserting that the names and residences of the heirs of W. H. Rawlings, deceased, are unknown to him. This document is unsigned.
Date: 1909
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit Relating to Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al.] (open access)

[Affidavit Relating to Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al.]

Affidavit sworn by John Sayles in the condemnation proceeding, Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al. Sayles asserts that the residence of W. H. Rawlings is unknown to him. The affidavit is unsigned and undated.
Date: 1909
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement: Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe] (open access)

[Announcement: Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe]

A handwritten announcement regarding the Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at the home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe dated January 17, 1908. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909,1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baseball game on Simmons College campus]

A photograph of a baseball game taken from behind a backstop made of poultry netting. The Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) campus is in view in the distant background. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Body of water, island, house, orchard, farm buildings, church and town]

A photograph of a body of water, an island, house, orchard, farm buildings, church building and town. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Braod & Bomar - Form 107 - Right-of-Way Contract] (open access)

[Braod & Bomar - Form 107 - Right-of-Way Contract]

Contract detailing a right of way agreement from Broad & Bomar. This contract is blank and "R.R. Memos" is written in pencil on the back.
Date: 1909~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons College, 1909 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons College, 1909

Yearbook for Simmons College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1909
Creator: Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[By-laws of Hardin-Simmons University] (open access)

[By-laws of Hardin-Simmons University]

A printed copy of the by-laws of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card by Pearl Ware] (open access)

[Card by Pearl Ware]

A calling card with the name Pearl Ware in calligraphy. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carriage, stable and outbuildings]

A photograph of a carriage, stable and outbuildings, with a house visible in the distant background. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons College, 1908-1909 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons College, 1908-1909

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1909
Creator: Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children on the running board of a motor car]

A photograph of three children standing on the running board of a motor car with the top up. The reverse side includes a manufacturing stamp that reads, "PRINTED AT THE GIBSON KODAK STORE - JACKSONVILLE, FLA." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909,1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Christmas card from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots to T. N. Carswell]

A Christmas from 1913 addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: Olsen, Julius ; Olsen, Mrs. Julius
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell]

A Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas tag from J. D. Sandefer to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Christmas tag from J. D. Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]

A Christmas tag. "To Tommie From Prexy" [to T. N. Carswell from J. D. Sandefer]. The artwork on the tag features a squirrel and trees in snow. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: Sandefer, J. D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City skyline]

A photograph of the Dallas, Texas city skyline. Buildings in the background include The Dorsey Company Printer Office Supplies, Joseph Linz Building, Craddock & Smith Insurance, Mackay Telegraph-Cable Co. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: To the Sheriff or Constable of Taylor County, Texas] (open access)

[Clipping: To the Sheriff or Constable of Taylor County, Texas]

Newspaper clipping announcing the hearing date for the condemnation of property in Abilene, Texas owned by W. H. Rawlings and instructing the sheriffs and constables of Taylor County, Texas to serve the summons to W. H. Rawlings and his unknown heirs by publicizing this notice.
Date: 1909
Creator: Motz, Charles; McKinney, P. M.; McDonald, A. F. & McDavid, J. L.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration] (open access)

[The Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration]

A printed list of names to be suggested for appointment to the Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration.
Date: 1909/1950
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume 2, Number 5, January, 1909 (open access)

The Corral, Volume 2, Number 5, January, 1909

The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date: January 1909
Creator: Simmons College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Delegate card for T. N. Carswell, Simmons College] (open access)

[Delegate card for T. N. Carswell, Simmons College]

A Delegate's Credential Card (No. 2116) issued to Mr. Thomas Norwood Carswell of Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) for the Seventh International Convention, Student Volunteer Movement at Kansas City, Missouri dated December 31, 1913 to January 4, 1914. This card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909,1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Delegate card for T. N. Carswell, Simmons College]

A delegate card issued to T. N. Carswell of Simmons Association for the State Convention of the Young Mens Christian Associations at Waxahachie dated February 20, 21 and 22, 1914. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History