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A Sketch of the First Settlement of the Panhandle
Historical account of the history of settlement in the Texas Panhandle, including the original explorers and military actions in the area. The report goes into detail about the the different settlements and settlers who came into the area prior to 1890.
Date:
1900
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Business card for T. H. Gatlin, Abilene Business College]
A business card for T. H. Gatlin, of the Abilene Business College (Abilene, Texas). The card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell.
Date:
[1900, 1915]
Creator:
Gatlin, T. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
T. I. P. A TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL
A newspaper clipping with an article titled "T. I. P. A TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL." The article was by THE LASS---O - COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS, DENTON, TEXAS dated MARCH 27, 1915, and announces a meeting of T. I. P. A. which is to be held on April 1 and 2. Listed in the program is a session to be presented by T. N. Carswell of Simmons, " What Is Needed to Edit a Successful Annual." This clipping 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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere to the Freshman Class]
An invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere At Home - to the Freshman Class of Simmons College, dated April 19, 1912. 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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas
A printed paper with the poem "Texas," by Edwin Brush. 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:
Brush, Edwin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the Juniors of Simmons College]
A handwriiten invitation that reads, "Come early - stay late, Devoid of fashion just about eight, With dress or apron, As becometh Juniors, To prepare and serve oysters, In the most approved style, Then amuse yourself or 'spoon' for awhile G. I. H. 7:30 to 10:30 March 13, 1914." 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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of two unidentified women wearing floor-length dresses]
A picture postcard of two unidentified women wearing floor-length dresses posing in front of a backdrop which depicts fringed drapery, a footed pedestal and greenery. The reverse side is an unused postcard. 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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE DEBATE of Simmons College]
A printed program for the Freshman-Sophomore Debate held in Simmons Auditorium dated December 4, 1914. The debate topic is listed as follows: "Resolved that the nations should disarm and settle all disputes by arbitration." 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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Simmons University, Abilene, Texas]
A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS in the early 1920's. The reverse side is an unused postcard. 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:
Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Senior Song of Simmons College]
A printed copy of The Senior Song of Simmons College. 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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation Order: For Simmons College Class of 1915]
A printed Invitation Order including a list of names of seniors in the graduating Class of 1915, Simmons College. The list also includes quantities of invitations ordered and the cost. 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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[By-laws of Hardin-Simmons University]
A printed copy of the by-laws of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Houston & Texas Central Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to the Honorable W. J. Bryan from the Houston & Texas Central Railway Company.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Houston & Texas Central Railway Company.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Texas & Pacific Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the Texas & Pacific Railway.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Texas & Pacific Railway.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Louis Southwestern Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company.
Date:
1907
Creator:
St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sunset Route Rail Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Company and the Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company for the "Sunset Route".
Date:
1907
Creator:
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Company.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to Honorable W. J. Bryan from the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[International and Great Northern Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the International and Great Northern Railway Company.
Date:
1907
Creator:
International and Great Northern Railway Company.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Midland Railroad Pass
Railroad pass assigned to Honorable W. J. Bryan from the Texas Midland Railroad Company. A signature on the back reads, "H. Quill".
Date:
1907
Creator:
Texas Midland Railroad Company.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pullman Company Rail Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the Pullman Company.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Pullman Company.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Houston, East and West Texas Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the Houston, East and West Texas Railway.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Houston, East and West Texas Railway Company.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative Washington Carroll Bryan]
Personal narrative written by Washington Carroll Bryan describing his family history.
Date:
October 14, 1909
Creator:
Bryan, Washington Carroll
System:
The Portal to Texas History