Resource Type

In the Furnace (open access)

In the Furnace

A handwritten outline for a sermon using Daniel 3:25 for text. Baten's thoughts on the men in the furnace. Preached in Cisco, TX
Date: August 11, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beloved Disciple (open access)

The Beloved Disciple

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on John 21:7 speaking of the attributes of John, the disciple. John was a man of spiritual insight, modesty, courage, intellect, and loving heart. John the beloved. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: February 11, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Firm and Faithful Stand (open access)

The Firm and Faithful Stand

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon concerning the state of the mission situation in the world, the USA, and Texas. Encouragement is given to support missionaries and their work. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: September 11, 1898
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note to be paid to Earl Guitar by T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Promissory Note to be paid to Earl Guitar by T. N. Carswell]

A promissory note in the amount of $11,250, by T. N. Carswell. The note promises to pay the amount on or before two (2) years to Earl Guitar, with 4 percent interest per annum, by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1947. A handwritte note is marked Paid January 21, 1948 by Earl Guitar. The reverse side includes handwritten calculations and notes.
Date: February 11, 1947
Creator: Guitar, Earl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - October 11, 1946] (open access)

[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - October 11, 1946]

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Eula Clark, St. Louis, MO, dated Oct. 11, 1946. Eula requests twenty-five dollars assuring that nothing is wrong.
Date: October 11, 1946
Creator: Clark, Eula
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell] (open access)

[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]

An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 11, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
Date: October 11, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate by Governor Beauford H. Jester commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - June 11, 1948] (open access)

[Certificate by Governor Beauford H. Jester commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - June 11, 1948]

A certificate issued by The State of Texas. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Beauford H. Jester, Governor of Texas, Paul H. Brown, Secretary of State dated June 11, 1948.
Date: June 11, 1948
Creator: Jester, Beauford H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - 1944-02-11] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - 1944-02-11]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Bexar County performed from January 28, 1944 through February 11, 1944.. Approved and signed by J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, State Director of Selective Service.
Date: February 11, 1944
Creator: Page, J. Watt
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1944]

A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 11, 1944. The memorandum is a reprimand from Fellbaum regarding the importance that Carswell keep headquarters informed of his present location. A handwritten sidenote from Fellbaum softens the reprimand by stating that this is nothing but nagging. The reverse side includes a handwritten note by Carswell documenting a telephone conversation with Fellbaum defending his reporting of his travel itinerary, confirming his having notified headquarters and the submission of an ammended itinerary on December 13, 1944.
Date: December 11, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from F. A. DeVerts to the Quartermaster General, January 11, 1919] (open access)

[Correspondence from F. A. DeVerts to the Quartermaster General, January 11, 1919]

Indorsement correspondence from F. A. DeVerts to the Quartermaster General discussing a letter from the commanding officer, S. A. T. C. Unit at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: January 11, 1919
Creator: DeVerts, F. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flying Instructor's Course Certificate of Proficiency for Herman Fuchs] (open access)

[Flying Instructor's Course Certificate of Proficiency for Herman Fuchs]

A Certificate of Proficiency given to Herman Fuchs upon completion of the Flying Instructor's Course at Randolph Field.
Date: August 11, 1943
Creator: Daugherty, J. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition Signed by Abilene Woman's Forum, February 11, 1959] (open access)

[Petition Signed by Abilene Woman's Forum, February 11, 1959]

Petition addressed to Truett Latimer signed by constituents in Abilene, including a statement in support of a Driver's Education Bill(S.B 37 and H.B 246) with signatures.
Date: February 11, 1959
Creator: Abilene Woman's Forum
System: The Portal to Texas History
[D'Hooghe Physics Test] (open access)

[D'Hooghe Physics Test]

Physics test with questions answered in pencil by Solange D'Hooghe. A grade of 100 is marked at the top in green pencil.
Date: May 11, 1943
Creator: D'Hooghe, Solange
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum Receipt for Parachute, November 11, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum Receipt for Parachute, November 11, 1944]

Memorandum receipt for a parachute seat issued to Catherine Parker.
Date: November 11, 1944
Creator: 3024 Army Air Force Base Unit
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Charlyne Creger Aeronautics Exam Result] (open access)

[Charlyne Creger Aeronautics Exam Result]

Results for Charlyne Creger's Fundamentals of Instructing Exam.
Date: September 11, 1946
Creator: United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Charlyne Creger Aeronautics Exam Result #2] (open access)

[Charlyne Creger Aeronautics Exam Result #2]

Results for Charlyne Creger's Ground Instructor navigation examination.
Date: September 11, 1946
Creator: United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pictures from the Veterans Day Event to Honor the Texas Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, November 11, 2009 (open access)

Pictures from the Veterans Day Event to Honor the Texas Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, November 11, 2009

Photos of WASP at Texas Congressional Gold Medal event honoring their service in World War II printed out alongside text explaining the ceremony and activities of the day.
Date: November 11, 2009
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Operations Orders Number 87, Extract 1-2] (open access)

[Operations Orders Number 87, Extract 1-2]

Special orders for a list of Women Airforce Service Pilots and other personnel to return to specified based for training purposes.
Date: October 11, 1944
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces. Base Unit, 2563rd.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement From the Galveston National Bank] (open access)

[Statement From the Galveston National Bank]

Bank statement from the Galveston National Bank stating that the balance as of June 9, 1901 was $512.34 and acknowledging receipt of cancelled checks nos. 915, 916, 917, and 918.
Date: June 11, 1901
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 11, 1939] (open access)

[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 11, 1939]

Invoice from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for $444.17, "In payment for statement as rendered" on August 1, 1939.
Date: August 11, 1939
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., March 11, 1925] (open access)

[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., March 11, 1925]

Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $6.18.
Date: March 11, 1925
Creator: Frick-Reid Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Listing Lumber Purchased by R. R. S. Lundry] (open access)

[Note Listing Lumber Purchased by R. R. S. Lundry]

Handwritten note listing the prices of lumber order by R. R. S. Lundry from July 18, 1905 to November 30, 1905. The note is on Citizens Lumber Company letterhead and is dated January 11, 1909.
Date: January 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1911] (open access)

[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1911]

Receipt for taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Sayles & Sayles for the year, 1911. The receipt includes the assessed value of the property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 11, 1912
Creator: Lilley, Henry L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, October 11, 1939] (open access)

[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, October 11, 1939]

Invoice from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for $225.97, "In payment for statement as rendered for Service, Lease #13747" on September 28, 1939.
Date: October 11, 1939
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
System: The Portal to Texas History