Brewster County

Survey map of Brewster County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, roads, and railroads.
Date: June 2, 1887
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Abilene May Have Choice of Three Methods For Financing Additions to Water Sources] (open access)

[Clipping: Abilene May Have Choice of Three Methods For Financing Additions to Water Sources]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's financing of an increase in their water sources.
Date: June 2, 1948
Creator: Walker, Earle
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - June 2, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - June 2, 1952]

A letter written to E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated June 2, 1952. Carswell inquires as to the status of the clemency application for Subject AA57-1951.
Date: June 2, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, June 2,1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, June 2,1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing if N. E. Fielding has filed a plea of privilege can a copy be sent back to Mr. Stephens.
Date: June 2, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McAlpine, Mamie G., Seth and Perry Sayles, June 2, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from McAlpine, Mamie G., Seth and Perry Sayles, June 2, 1916]

Letter from McAlpine, Mamie G., Seth and Perry Sayles discussing the transfer of life insurance of McAlpine Sayles and terms of payment and how the insurance will be continued. The agreement also states the insurance may be terminated at any point in time.
Date: June 2, 1916
Creator: Sayles, McAlpine (Mac); Sayles, Mamie G.; Sayles, Seth & Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morris B. Locke to Henry Sayles, June 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Morris B. Locke to Henry Sayles, June 2, 1909]

Letter from Morris B. Locke, president of the Colorado, Texas, & Mexico Railroad Company of Oklahoma, to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad extension to Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 2, 1909
Creator: Locke, Morris B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]

Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date: June 2, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, June 26,1929] (open access)

[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, June 26,1929]

Letter to Sayles & Sayles in regards to the court cost and attorney fees for the case of Gulf Pipe Line Company vs D. C. Doan.
Date: June 2, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1908] (open access)

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1908]

Letter I. H. Kempner discussing a suit, Ed. S. Hughes suing J. R. Carrisco, based on two notes held by Kempner and requesting he endorse them back to Hughes and forward them to Judge Scurry.
Date: June 2, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to J. H. Rushing, June 2, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to J. H. Rushing, June 2, 1919]

Letter from Perry Sayles to J. H. Rushing giving placing a royalty with Rushing to sell, in which case Rushing earns a 10% commission.
Date: June 2, 1919
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1953]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Truett Latimer discussing the importance of hearing the people's views on government matters first-hand, and stating that he wants to be helpful to the people of Latimer's district.
Date: June 2, 1953
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to the Members of the Texas Dental Association , June 2, 1961] (open access)

[Letter to the Members of the Texas Dental Association , June 2, 1961]

Letter to the Members of the Texas Dental Association discussing a Reciprocity Clause from the Dental Appropriations. In order for appropriations to be made for certain items brought forth by the Board of Dental Examiners, the clause requires the licensing in Texas of dentists who are qualified for dentistry in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, or in other states and territories.
Date: June 2, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben R. Barbee to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Ben R. Barbee to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1955]

Letter from Ben R. Barbee to Truett Latimer discussing expenditures of the pure feed fund.
Date: June 2, 1955
Creator: Barbee, Ben R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel, June 2, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel, June 2, 1961]

Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel responding to Governor Daniel's discourse about tax on a television program. He disagrees with the Governor's proposal to fix their tax problem and suggests a broad-based general sales tax.
Date: June 2, 1961
Creator: Dickenson, Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington 6, D. C., dated June 2, 1960. Archer expresses his appreciation for the check from Carswell and for his kind and helpful letter. Archer confirms the problem before them as exceedingly difficult, that it must be handled with "the most consumate skill" advising that "there are those standing ready to kill us off if they can".
Date: June 2, 1960
Creator: Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecil F. Poole to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Cecil F. Poole to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1959]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Cecil F. Poole, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated June 2, 1959. Poole acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell requesting a pardon be granted for Subject 17095. Poole advises that the application is denied.
Date: June 2, 1959
Creator: Poole, Cecil F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to Judge C. M. Caldwell - June 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to Judge C. M. Caldwell - June 2, 1941]

A letter addressed to Judge C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, Unted Texas Drys, dated June 2, 1941. Davis discusses the injunction suit expected against the enforcement of the bill just passed and quotes from a telegram received from Judge C. A. Paxton, Chief Supervisor of the Texas Liquor Control Board, advising that injunction was not applicable to this phase of the law.
Date: June 2, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1959]

Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer discussing anticipation in Article 5519-A becoming a law.
Date: June 2, 1959
Creator: Dresser, Richard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Frances John to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1961]

Postcard from Frances John to Truett Latimer discussing the general sales tax and a proposal concerning liquor. She agrees with Governor Daniel's stance on the general sales tax and urges Mr. Latimer to oppose the liquor interests.
Date: June 2, 1961
Creator: John, Frances
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1966]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Nonie" [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated Thursday 2, 1966. Whiting assures Carswell that she knows he is doing everything that can be done for Byrd and loves her and explains that she has enclosed a check to help out when Peg comes to be with him.
Date: June 2, 1966
Creator: Whiting, Nora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis R. Witte, June 2, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis R. Witte, June 2, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis R. Witte congratulating them on the birth of their child.
Date: June 2, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur A. Klein to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur A. Klein to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1961]

Letter from Arthur A, Klein to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding the Senate race.
Date: June 2, 1961
Creator: Klein, Arthur A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Womble to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from John Womble to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1961]

Letter from John Womble to Truett Latimer discussing Governor Price Daniel's recent television appearance and Womble's support for an unnamed sales tax bill. Womble writes that he believes a sales tax is the fairest tax method and does not approve of the governor criticizing elected representatives.
Date: June 2, 1961
Creator: Womble, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, June 2, 1957]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer thanking him for his work on the 'no action on the Brashear Court' Bill.
Date: June 2, 1957
Creator: Burkett, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History