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[A Note With Airplane Info on It] (open access)

[A Note With Airplane Info on It]

A note with airplane info on it, including Culver Cadets PQ 8 & 14, Beechcraft twin, UC 78, and Bamboo Bomber.
Date: September 12, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A New Testament Church (open access)

A New Testament Church

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon giving the origin of Christ's church, and the essentials of the church. Preached at Granbury Bible School in Granbury, Texas.
Date: April 12, 1906
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
What to Do with Burdens (open access)

What to Do with Burdens

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Matthew 11:28-30, and looks at the fact that we are to bring our burdens and lay them at the feet of Jesus because we are unable to be good enough to make them right. Preached in Bangs, Texas.
Date: October 12, 1907
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District, No. 24 - December 12, 1940 (open access)

A Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District, No. 24 - December 12, 1940

A document titled "Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District No. 24. The document announces a meeting to be held in Abilene, Texas, Thursday December 12 [1940] at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. "Purpose of the meeting: To canvas the liquor drug store situation in our dry territory, and plan for corrective measures through our representatives in the State's lawmaking body." Senatorial District No. 24 is composed of Mitchell, Scurry, Nolan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Taylor, Callahan, Shackleford, Throckmorton, Stephens and Eastland Counties.
Date: December 12, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 12, 1924] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 12, 1924]

A Western Union telegram sent to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 12, 1924. Carswell requests that Higgins keep an open mind concerning Green's candidacy. The reverse side includes Western Union terms and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. Newcomb Carlton, President.
Date: April 12, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1944]

An itinerary (supplement) for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Bexar County performed from February 12-13, 1944. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor. Second page is duplicate itinerary but not signed.
Date: February 12, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Prison System certificate of release - May 12, 1955] (open access)

[Texas Prison System certificate of release - May 12, 1955]

A certificate of release for Subject No. 130,969, with a release date of May 12, 1955, per J. C. Roberts, Chief, Bureau of Records and Identifications. Texas Prison System, O. B. ELLIS, General Manager, Huntsville, Texas.
Date: May 12, 1955
Creator: Roberts, J. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953] (open access)

[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953]

A handwritten report providing background data including events and dates regarding Subject No. 17095 including the notation advising that Governor Knight would consider a new application in October of 1955.
Date: December 12, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Russell Lockhart to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Russell Lockhart to Blanche Perry]

Letter plus envelope from Russell Lockhart of the Church of Christ in South Parkersburg, West Virginia to Perry requesting a bapistry painting. Request for a painting was inspired by the painting Perry did for the church in Athens, Ohio. Mentions average size and attendance of the South Side congregation and various people and ministries in which the church is involved. Letter is typewritten on church letterhead.
Date: October 12, 1951
Creator: Lockhart, J. Russell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from Ada Billingsley to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Christmas Card from Ada Billingsley to Blanche Perry]

Illustrated Christmas card plus envelope from Miss Ada Billingsley to Perry as thanks for the baptistry painting Perry did for the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date: December 12, 1943
Creator: Billingsley, Ada
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Borger, Texas Church of Christ Bulletin] (open access)

[Borger, Texas Church of Christ Bulletin]

Copy of "Church News" bulletin v.2 no. 26 for the Church of Christ in Borger, TX. Contains photograph of the exterior of the church building, lists elders and deacons, and gives schedule of services. Inside contains notes about sermon, short articles on baptism and on forgiveness, and details about the life of people in the congregation. A short announcement mentions that a baptistry painting by Blanche Perry is being shipped to the building.
Date: November 12, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duane C. Rutherford to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Duane C. Rutherford to Blanche Perry]

A typewritten and signed letter from Eastside Church of Christ elder Duane C. Rutherford to Blanche Perry confirming arrangements for Perry to paint the baptistry scene. A short handwritten note is visible on the back that says: "Buren or Luis - Give to Sis Shick or put in her mail box - please, Sis Perry."
Date: February 12, 1966
Creator: Rutherford, Duane C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nellie Biggerstaff to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Nellie Biggerstaff to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Nellie Biggerstaff to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting at the church in Tom Bean, Texas. Mentions dedication service, installation, and family health.
Date: January 12, 1944
Creator: Biggerstaff, Nellie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Department of Speech Arts Theatre Program] (open access)

[McMurry College Department of Speech Arts Theatre Program]

Program for McMurry College's Department of Speech Arts presentation of two one act plays.
Date: May 12, 1925
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie Gallery Opening Reception] (open access)

[Invitation to Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie Gallery Opening Reception]

Invitation car for the opening reception of the Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie Gallery at McMurry University.
Date: March 12, 1998
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From the Eureka Tool Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., March 12, 1925] (open access)

[Invoice From the Eureka Tool Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., March 12, 1925]

Invoice from the Eureka Tool Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $8.50.
Date: March 12, 1925
Creator: Eureka Tool Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Bill for Minter Dry Goods Company] (open access)

[Copy of a Bill for Minter Dry Goods Company]

Copy of a bill from Minter Dry Goods Company for $416.62. It's has "copy" written on it in pencil.
Date: February 12, 1936
Creator: Minter Dry Goods Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note, July 12, 1921] (open access)

[Note, July 12, 1921]

Note dated July 12, 1921 discussing the sale of a title to Perry Sayles.
Date: July 12, 1921
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Dated November 12, 1913] (open access)

[Note Dated November 12, 1913]

Paper discussing a railroad purchasing Sayles and Kempner water instead of Water Works Company water. There is a "2" written in pencil near the top of the page.
Date: November 12, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 12, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 12, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles, trustee at the Texas State Bank of Eastland, Texas for $110.00.
Date: September 12, 1935
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Statement From H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1897] (open access)

[Tax Statement From H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1897]

Receipt sent to W. K. McAlpine for taxes paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine.
Date: January 12, 1898
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to W. J. Hughes & Co.] (open access)

[Check Written to W. J. Hughes & Co.]

Galveston National Bank check made out to W. J. Hughes & Co. for $33.90 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped and endorsed by W. J. Hughes & Co.
Date: April 12, 1900
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Solo flight Checklist] (open access)

[Solo flight Checklist]

Check list of flying maneuvers for a solo flight filled out for Solange D'Hooghe, with six of the maneuvers checked off in blue pen.
Date: May 12, 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gyroscope Instruments Test] (open access)

[Gyroscope Instruments Test]

Flight school test on gyroscopic flight instruments with answers filled in by Catherine Parker. A grade of 100 is written in red pencil in the top right corner.
Date: August 12, 1944
Creator: Parker, Catherine
System: The Portal to Texas History