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[M-D Cut-In Connections Price List, 1931] (open access)

[M-D Cut-In Connections Price List, 1931]

A price list for M-D Cut-In Connections, which are house connections built of Terra Cotta, Cement-Concrete, Cast Iron Soil and Water Pipe.
Date: June 1, 1931
Creator: The Atlas Mineral Products Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[M-D Cut-In Connections Price List, 1933] (open access)

[M-D Cut-In Connections Price List, 1933]

A printed price list for the M-D Cut-In Connection, which is a house connection built of Terra Cotta, Cement-Concrete, Cast Iron Soil and Water Pipe.
Date: January 1, 1933
Creator: The Atlas Mineral Products Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Project Survey] (open access)

[Project Survey]

Blank project survey form. There are spots for financial information and proposed project information.
Date: 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930] (open access)

[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930]

A postal telegraph sent to T. N. Carswell, Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Abilene, Texas, from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois, dated May 10, 1930. Lions International explains the effort of the Club to reach 100 percent on reports this month and a request for support from Carswell in getting reports from Albany, Aspermont, Cisco, Merkel, Roscoe and Winters.
Date: May 10, 1930
Creator: Lions International
System: The Portal to Texas History
Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages (open access)

Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages

A printed pamphlet containing a speech titled "Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages," delivered by Hon. Fritz G. Lanham in the Texas House of Representatives, February 27, 1939.
Date: February 27, 1939
Creator: Lanham, Fritz G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932] (open access)

[A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932]

A magazine clipping of an article titled "A Boy who was Traded for a Horse," written by James Saxon Childers, printed in The American Magazine for October 1932, pages 24, 25, 112-116.
Date: October 1932
Creator: Childers, James Saxon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting minutes for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission - April 30, 1939] (open access)

[Meeting minutes for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission - April 30, 1939]

A printed sheet with minutes of the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission meeting dated April 30, 1939.
Date: April 30, 1939
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting, revised copy - June 1, 1939] (open access)

[Minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting, revised copy - June 1, 1939]

The minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting held June 1, 1939, revised copy.
Date: June 1, 1939
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tribute by Geo. S. Anderson for T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Tribute by Geo. S. Anderson for T. N. Carswell]

A tribute to T. N. Carswell by Geo. S. Anderson regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
Date: 1938
Creator: Anderson, Geo. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tribute for T. N. Carswell, words by Ed Shumway] (open access)

[Tribute for T. N. Carswell, words by Ed Shumway]

A tribute to T. N. Carswell, by Ed Shumway, regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce; written to the tune of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and entitled "We Call You Tommy". Endearing and humorous lyrics ending with "And as the years, Pass into time, Whether selling wheat or tires, You reminded Charlie Barnes, he said, Of a jack ass eating briers."
Date: 1938
Creator: Shumway, Ed
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell]

An annual pass from Abilene Northern Coaches (Pass No. 140), issued to T. N. Carswell, under the account of Sec, Abilene Chamber Commerce, dated good until December 31, 1936. Signed by Geo. W. Page. The reverse side includes Abilene Northern Coaches Annual pass conditions.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Texas and Pacific Railway Company pass issued by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[The Texas and Pacific Railway Company pass issued by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth to T. N. Carswell]

A train pass from The Texas and Pacific Railway Company, issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell - Secretary-Manager, West Texas Fair Association, Inc. Must be countersigned by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth. The reverse side includes pass limitations and signature by T. N. Carswell.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Picture postcard of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum, Chicago; from R. H. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - 1938] (open access)

[Picture postcard of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum, Chicago; from R. H. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - 1938]

A picture postcard showing a rendered aerial view of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum in Chicago, IL. The reverse side includes correspondence to "Uncle Norwood-" [Mr. T. N. Carswell],, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from "your nephew R. H. C" [R. H. Carswell], postmarked Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 14, 1938. R. H. Carswell writes to T. N. Carswell that he is having a good time and advises that he was sent to Chicago by International Harvester Co. of Jacksonville, Fla., his company of two years.
Date: 1938
Creator: Carswell, R. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Warranty Deed.  The State of Texas, County of Taylor between May Sears and Ernie Ramey.] (open access)

[Warranty Deed. The State of Texas, County of Taylor between May Sears and Ernie Ramey.]

A Warranty Deed from The State of Texas, County of Taylor, dated May 16th 1931, between May Sears and Ernie Ramey. $229.00, Lot 1 Block 8 Arthur Sears Park Addition. The reverse side includes 4593 Warranty Deed. May Sears to Ernie Ramey dated May 16, 1931. Filed for Record October 22, 1934 by Vivian Fryar. The Trentman Co Realtors, Fort Worth, Texas. || R. Peters, Notary Public, Taylor County, Texas.
Date: May 16, 1931
Creator: Sears, May
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative about Voting and Politics] (open access)

[Personal Narrative about Voting and Politics]

Personal narrative written by an unknown author describing voting for Wilbert Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel, and his views on current politics of the time. Penciled notes are visible in the margins.
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931]

Letter from John Franks reminiscing on cattle driving days and working with horses and men on T-Diamond Ranch. Penciled notes and drawings of the T-Diamond brand are visible throughout.
Date: January 18, 1931
Creator: Bryan, William John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation] (open access)

[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation]

An invitation from the U.S. National Guard to come to the the retirement dinner of Major General John A. Hulen. A drawing and description of a Heel Fly are sketched in pencil on the back.
Date: 1935
Creator: United States--National Guard.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Home Insurance Policy, February 1935] (open access)

[Invoice for Home Insurance Policy, February 1935]

Statement listing information about an insurance policy owned by Perry Sayles that covers a dwelling with a garage, including the company, amount, and premium due.
Date: February 6, 1935
Creator: Freyschlag Insurance Agency
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Fulton vs. Gulf Sept. 9-1931] (open access)

[Notes Discussing Fulton vs. Gulf Sept. 9-1931]

Paper with notes discussing the cause, "Fulton vs. Gulf," likely referring to A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., Cause No. 6080-A.
Date: 1931~
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of File No. 42643] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of File No. 42643]

Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: October 24, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Locke, W. M.
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to Pan-American Life Insurance Company, January 8, 1936] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to Pan-American Life Insurance Company, January 8, 1936]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Pan-American Life Insurance Company.
Date: January 8, 1936
Creator: Pan-American Life Insurance Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Raffle Ticket for British American Monthly Policy Drawing] (open access)

[Raffle Ticket for British American Monthly Policy Drawing]

Raffle ticket nos. 4408 RS and 7531 YL for the British-American Company's Red and Blue Policy Play. The terms of the drawing are detailed on the back of the paper.
Date: September 20, 1932
Creator: Townsend, M. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History