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Abilene Library Consortium
550
Latimer Papers
294
The Brand (Abilene, TX)
82
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
82
Sayles and Sayles Collection
76
T. N. Carswell Collection
68
William J. Bryan Collection
12
K. K. Legett Collection
5
Student Army Training Corps
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Verdun A
French quadrangle map depicting geography, towns and major features, with relief shown by contours.
Date:
August 12, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of Kerr County.
Survey map of Kerr County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, towns, and roads. No scale information given.
Date:
July 12, 1864
Creator:
Reichel, R.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 5, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Bi-weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes campus news and local news of interest to students along with advertising.
Date:
October 12, 2010
Creator:
Hahne, Elyse
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 14, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Bi-weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes campus news and local news of interest to students along with advertising.
Date:
April 12, 2011
Creator:
Hahne, Elyse
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Council Okays Federal Aid Application for Water Plant]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene City Council's approval of action to file an application for federal aid for the city water plant, including the council's considerations, decision-making process, plans for the aid, and public reception of the plan.
Date:
January 12, 1967
Creator:
Armistead, Bob
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to Col. Joseph Ellis, June 1847]
Letter from Sam Houston to Col. Joseph Ellis discussing a prior letter, Houston's journey, and the many illnesses being suffered by their mutual acquaintances. The outside of the letter contains the postage information.
Date:
June 12, 1847
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Annie Wagner to Truett Latimer, January 12, 1957]
Postcard from Annie Wagner to Truett Latimer asking him to vote for the Abilene State Hospital budget and raises for state employees.
Date:
January 12, 1957
Creator:
Wagner, Annie
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1957]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the legislative bill concerning the reorganization of schools.
Date:
February 12, 1957
Creator:
Wilhite, L. E. & Wilhite, Mrs. L. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Verma Ward to Truett Latimer, January 12, 1957]
Postcard from Verma Ward to Truett Latimer requesting that he vote for Abilene State Hospital Budget and Salary raises for state employees.
Date:
January 12, 1957
Creator:
Ward, Verma
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman - February 12, 1941]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th District Chairman, dated February 12, 1941. Carswell requests of the Vice-Chairman to help the Pastors of the different churches in their county to organize and put over the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital. "We, in the 24th District, are vitally concerned since we must feel the humiliation of having liquor sold in our counties when we have voted it out by substantial majorities." An attachment includes a list of names of Vice-Chairmen to whom letters were sent regarding the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital.
Date:
February 12, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond W. Foy to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Raymond W. Foy, The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, dated September 12, 1942. Foy advises Carswell that he found no authentic information as to the circulation of leading magazines by states or on the amount of money expended on the advertising of liquor.
Date:
September 12, 1942
Creator:
Foy, Raymond W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. E. Milam, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association - October 12, 1942
A letter written to Rev. R. E. Milam, Moderator, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association, Navasota, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 12, 1942. Carswell expresses his amazement at the lack of interest of many Christians and the opposition of some non-Christians in the liquor traffic. He advises of having written 26 church schools in Texas requesting information regarding the curriculum each school offers on the effects of beverage alcohol. He suggests that Baptist schools should include a required course of study on the effects of beverage alcohol. Second page of letter includes a handwritten reply from R. E. Milam, Mod. dated October 23, 1942 advising Carswell of their association having passed the resolution as written.
Date:
October 12, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 12, 1943. Davis requests that Carswell attend an open Committee Meeting to consider the House Bill sponsored by Representative John Connally creating a dry zone around army camps and defence plants in Texas .
Date:
March 12, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joseph T. Zottoli - February 12, 1946]
A letter written to Judge Joseph T. Zottoli, Associate Justice, Boston Municipal Court, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 12, 1946. Carswell requests that Zottoli address a meeting in Abilene on "Beverage Alcohol, its effects, its control".
Date:
February 12, 1946
Creator:
Carswell, Thomas Norwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles H. Sessions to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charles H. Sessions, Managing Editor, The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Kansas, dated December 12, 1941. Sessions advises of his inability to be a substitute for Mr. McNeal due to a lack of time for the thought the question deserves.
Date:
December 12, 1941
Creator:
Sessions, Charles H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Murray D. Van Wagoner to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Murray D. Van Wagoner, Governor, State of Michigan, dated December 12, 1941. Governor Van Wagoner defines Americanism.
Date:
December 12, 1941
Creator:
Van Wagoner, Murray D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[letter from George Willard Frasier to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George Willard Frasier, President, Colorado State College of Education ยท Greeley, dated December 12, 1941. George Willard Frasier defines Americanism.
Date:
December 12, 1941
Creator:
Frasier, George Willard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Attorney General Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, Attorney General, The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 12, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for the clipping of the letter to the Abilene-Reporter News. He requests that Carswell continue to send material concerning his race which he thinks might be helpful along with his suggestions and observations. Daniel writes in a postscript, "Wish someone would answer Mr. Hambree in the paper."
Date:
March 12, 1952
Creator:
Daniel, Price
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to U. S. News & World Report - November 12, 1957]
A letter addressed to U. S. News & World Report, Dayton 1, Ohio, from T. N. Carswell, dated Nov. 12, 1957. Carswell places an order for a year's subscription for his daughter. He advises of his interest in the subject and requests it be printed in booklet form.
Date:
November 12, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated May 12, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of a letter from Carswell which contained a signed Power of Attorney which has been solicited by the Committee in Reorganization proceedings of the Standard Commercial Tobacco Company. He advises that he will investigate the Committee to find if they are people of standing. Johnson assures Carswell that it is no trouble for his company to hold securities for customers and that he is glad to advise him on the investment of any funds that he may have available from time to time. "I happen to own 100-acre farm in Jones County and also mineral rights on 55 acres of land in another part of the County."
Date:
May 12, 1938
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope: From William D. Hassett to T. N. Carswell - July 12, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from William D. Hassett, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, dated July 12, 1944. Hassett expresses appreciation from the President for the letter from Carswell, for "this frank and thoughtful expression of your views". The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. Postmarked envelope addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas with a forwarding address to Selective Service, Local Board No. 1, Victoria, Texas from The White House, Official Business, postmarked Washington, DC, July 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a second postmark of Abilene, Texas, July 17, 1944.
Date:
July 12, 1944
Creator:
Hassett, William D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Russell S. Stephens, Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., dated April 12, 1938. Humorous gab regarding his own reaction to Charlie Barnes' oil deal. He expresses his dismay that Carswell has flu deeming it unwise to undertake a return trip until he has recovered. He advises that heavy snow killed the fruit but that in spite of the loss they "will have a fine year in West Texas". He expresses his hope that Carswell has an early recovery and returns soon "full of enthusiasm and zeal for your adopted West Texas home".
Date:
April 12, 1938
Creator:
Stephens, Russell S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History