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[Abilene Sidewalk Construction Ordinance]
An Ordinance titled "An Ordinance Regulating the Construction and Repairing of sidewalks: Providing for Notice to Property Owners and Fixing a Lien on the Abutting property, and Providing for a penalty." The ordinance is signed by Thomas. E. Hayden, Jr., Mayor.
Date:
1927
Creator:
Hayden, Thomas E., Jr.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons University, 1927
Yearbook for Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1927
Creator:
Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6151: Excerpts for Bills of Exception]
Document in the cause no. 6151, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. R. L. Over et al. and J. W. Bettis et al., listing the excerpts from the court records which are subject to bills of exception.
Date:
1927
Creator:
Hillyer, L. D.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: American Glycerin Company et al. v. Kenridge Oil Company et al., No. 301]
Journal clipping discussing cause no. 301, American Glycerin Company and Nelson Mosier vs. Kenridge Oil Company et al., in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Eastland, heard on April 29, 1927. The original cause was brought by Kenridge Oil Company and others for damage to an oil well due to the premature explosion of a nitroglycerin shell, and the district court's judgement in favor of the plaintiff was appealed by the American Glycerin Company and Nelson Mosier.
Date:
1927~
Creator:
Hickman, J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Crosby County
Blue line print of survey map of Crosby County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published in pencil. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Date:
1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Note With Lists of Numbers]
Handwritten note titled "Lot 14, Bk. L, C. P." listing numbers and dollar amounts, possibly taxes for a property over the years 1920-1927.
Date:
1927?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Heydrick's Ownership Map of Haskell Co., Texas.
Blue line print of survey map of Haskell County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, roads, and blocks of land. A legend indicating gas wells, abandoned wells, and dry holes is included in the upper-right corner. Handwritten notes have been made on the front and back of the published map to outline specific tracts of land and share information relating to Haskell County. Scale [ca. 1:333,333] (10,000 varas to the inch).
Date:
1927
Creator:
Haydrick, Lawrence C.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Ferguson Hall Construction]
Group photograph of workmen standing on the Ferguson Hall scaffolding during construction of the dormitory. Piles of lumber and wheelbarrows filled with gravel and dirt can be seen. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, “Andrew Rylant Abilene, Tex -- Dormitory Build.”
Date:
1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Receipts for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipts acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County, City Ad Valorem, Poll, and School taxes for year 1927 on personal property and real estate in Taylor and Callahan Counties, Texas.
Date:
1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas: New Braunfels Quadrangle
Topographic quadrangle map of New Braunfels, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads and highways, water bodies, boundaries, schools, churches, cemeteries, railroads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date:
1927
Creator:
Jenkins, B. A.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Trails made and routes used by the Fourth U.S. Cavalry: Under command of General R.S. MacKenzie in its operations against hostile Indians in Texas, Indian-Territory (now Oklahoma), New Mexico and Old Mexico during the period of 1871-2-3-4 and 5
Military map of the routes used by R.S. Mackenzie and his troops, including New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas as well as parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Mexico. The map shows routes, trails, railroads, roads, camps, old forts, other landmarks, battles with American Indians, and names and locations of American Indian tribes in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Scale [ca. 1:1,405,436] (23.76 miles to the inch).
Date:
1927
Creator:
Dorchester, E. D.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Winkler County
Blue line print of survey map of Winkler County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, and towns. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Date:
1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 15, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 8, 1927
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 8, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., January 12, 1927]
Letter from Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr. informing Sayles that his note for $480, in favor of Mary Fasshauer, held by the Bank of A. Levy, Incorporated is due on January 14, 1927. The letter lists the principle, interest, and total due to the bank. There is a stamp on the letter reading, "Paid [..] 1927 Citizens National Bank Abilene, Texas."
Date:
January 12, 1927
Creator:
Adams, Alpha
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill, January 14, 1927]
Letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill delivering a copy of a court order to probate the will of Sarah J. McAlpine
Date:
January 14, 1927
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 16, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 15, 1927
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 15, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dan Moody's Inaugural Band]
Photograph of the Simmons University Cowboy Band taken in front of a courthouse. Each band member holds his instrument and has his cowboy hat at his feet. Note in bottom margin of the photo reads, “Gov. Dan Moody’s Official Inaugural Band -- Simmons University -- Abilene, Texas -- Taken - 1/19/27.”
Date:
January 19, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill, January 20, 1927]
Photocopied letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill asking whether the title for Hattie Sayles' sale of timber is acceptable.
Date:
January 20, 1927
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 17, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 22, 1927
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 22, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 18, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 29, 1927
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 29, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 19, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 5, 1927
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
February 5, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 20, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 12, 1927
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
February 12, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 21, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 19, 1927
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
February 19, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 22, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 26, 1927
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
February 26, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History