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[Letter from Mrs. Leslie N. Brown to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Mrs. Leslie N. Brown, Office Supervisor, B & B Parkway Food Stores, Abilene, Texas, dated December 1, 1953. Brown advises Carswell of their inability to accept a check to cover the forgery check and suggests that Carswell contact the District Attorney regarding the check. She invites Carswell to visit them and see their new offices and advises him that her parents, the W. H. Bryants, are now located in Nocona, Texas and doing a little oil prospecting.
Date:
December 1, 1953
Creator:
Brown, Mrs. Leslie N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Ben Shepperd - December 1, 1951]
A letter addressed to John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 1, 1951. Carswell advises regarding correspondence received from the Governor's office in California that indicates forms were missing in the application referenced. He further advises that the forms would have been misplaced either in Shepperd's office or in California.
Date:
December 1, 1951
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note written by T. N. Carswell regarding Thelma Batson - February 8, 1954, December 1, 1970]
A notation written by T. N. Carswell, dated December 1, 1970 advising that he does not now know to whom the message and flowers were sent noting it was possibly to Thelma Batson, Poplarville, Mississippi. The reverse side includes sentiment written by T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers from Rister Flower Shop and dated February 8, 1954. "In the heart of a friend there is always understanding and a deepening anxiety to share freely of life's stresses pressing upon those we love. That is the message of these flowers, both in their fragrance and their beauty."
Date:
December 1, 1970
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, CAS, Travel Order No. 4, dated 1944, 12-1 through 12-17, Page 1. The reverse side includes a blank form. Page 2 is an itinerary, Travel Order No. 4 dated 1944, 12-18 through 12-31. The reverse side includes REMARKS by T. N. Carswell dated December 31, 1944.
Date:
December 1, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1957]
S letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane explains that each year she sends a message to Grace with greetings for Carswell and any of the other Abilene friends who are still there. She advises that now she is sending the note to Carswell and asking that he give her Christmas love to Grace and all the Sandefers. She requests that he or Grace send the dates on her Grandmother's grave, tell her Abilene news and then offers the season's greetings. Notes written by Carswell; Grand Mother - Died September 24, 1894; Grand Dad - Died December 17, 1905; Answered December 17, 1957; Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80th St., NYC. Printed stationery including "Hollyhocks" by John Edwards. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record. Envelope addressed For Mr. T. N. Carswell c/o Compere, Abilene, Texas postmarked New York, December 1, 1957. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80 Street, New York City.
Date:
December 1, 1957
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene City Hall Alterations: Elevation and Framework
Original plan for the men's and women's bathrooms and door frames of the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. The drawings show details concerning the West elevation, partitions, men's and women's bathrooms, the door frames and counter.
Date:
December 1, 1950
Creator:
David S. Castle Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Fisher to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1970]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from John M. Fisher, President American Security Council, Washington, D. C., dated December 1, 1970. Fisher expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he commented on the concept of local councils on national security. Fisher advises that they will let him know if they begin activities in Texas or the Abilene area.
Date:
December 1, 1970
Creator:
Fisher, John M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 27, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 1, 1948
Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date:
December 1, 1948
Creator:
Hicks, Olan L.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Ray Hunt and Dr. Bill Petty, December 1, 1983
A video recording of an interview with Ray Hunt, President of Hunt Oil Company, and Dr. Bill Petty, the Dean of the College of Business at Abilene Christian University. The interview is conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University.
Date:
December 1, 1983
Creator:
Hunt, Ray Lee; Petty, Bill & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rollo C. Jarreau to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Rollo C. Jarreau, Editor and Publisher, Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Alexandria, Louisiana, dated December 1, 1941. Rollo C. Jarreau defines Americanism.
Date:
December 1, 1941
Creator:
Jarreau, Rollo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, December 1, 1893
Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 1, 1893
Creator:
Lowry, James A.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Chopper.
Patent for improvements in cotton choppers and thinners by using a combination of “a rectangular frame having the transverse arch, the axle having the ground-wheels and the drive-gears mounted on the axle, a stirrups shafts, cogs, rotary cutters, and a bifureated cam” (p. 2, lines 85-92) to construct the chopper. This new construction will “provide means for easily adjusting the knives or cutters, and for regulating the distance between the stands of cotton.” (Page 1, lines 12-15) Illustration is included.
Date:
December 1, 1891
Creator:
McCaul, James L.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 26, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 1, 1954
Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date:
December 1, 1954
Creator:
Nichols, James W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. [9], Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 1, 1959
Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date:
December 1, 1959
Creator:
Nichols, James W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, December 1, 1961
Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date:
December 1, 1961
Creator:
Nichols, James W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, December 1, 1961
Monthly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ with a focus on the North-Central region along with advertising.
Date:
December 1, 1961
Creator:
Nichols, James W. & Warren, Will Ed
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1942]
A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated December 1, 1942. Rather confirms that they are sending under separate cover the 70 receipt books requested for Carswell's membership campaign and assures Carswell of their confidence in his efforts.
Date:
December 1, 1942
Creator:
Rather, Harry E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Daily Reporter. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 120, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 1, 1904
Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 1, 1904
Creator:
Shook, L. B.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, December 1, 1899
Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 1, 1899
Creator:
Shook, L. B.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William B. Smith to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from William B. Smith, Director, Times-World Corporation, Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 1, 1941. William B. Smith defines Americanism.
Date:
December 1, 1941
Creator:
Smith, William B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stone and Davis to James Hanson, December 1, 1960]
Letter from Stone and Davis to James Hanson discussing his court case against Gloria D. Hanson for custody over their children. They remind him that the report from the Department of Public Welfare was not enough to change custody of the children and assure Mr. Hanson that they could not have known the outcome of the case. They ask that he establish proof that Gloria D. Hanson is not a fit and proper person to have custody of the children in order for them to request the court to reconsider its decision.
Date:
December 1, 1960
Creator:
Stone and Davis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Property, Photograph 3205-03]
Photograph of a historic property located at 1541 N 8th in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
December 1, 1987
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Property, Photograph 3215-11]
Photograph of a historic property located at 502 Ash in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
December 1, 1988
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History