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[Photograph of Simmons College Baseball Team - 1899]
Group photograph of the 1899 Simmons College baseball team. Note on the back of the photograph lists the names of each player and his home city and state: “1. Terry Elkins, 2. Bert Brown, 3. Cullis Forbus, 4. Baxter Scoggins, 5. Freeman Hanna, 6. Fowler Paycock, 7. Prof. Ernest Lotspeich, 8. Bob Young, 9. Charley Brown, 10. Will Marshal, 11. Barris Anderson, 12. Stewart Logan -- December 16, 1899 -- Abilene -- Simmons College.”
Date:
December 16, 1899
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bond Study Group Hears $2.8 Million Street Plan]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene city's plans for improvements to the Abilene streets.
Date:
December 16, 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph T. McDonald to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Joseph T. McDonald, Nevada State Journal, Reno, Nevada, dated December 16, 1941. Joseph T. McDonald replies with a short definition of Americanism and then states "Why expand on the theme? Americanism made itself felt within an hour after the Japanese attack on Hawaii."
Date:
December 16, 1941
Creator:
McDonald, Joseph T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor John Moses to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from John Moses, Governor, State of North Dakota, Bismarck, dated December 16, 1941. John Moses defines Americanism.
Date:
December 16, 1941
Creator:
Moses, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louise Jennings to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Louise Jennings, Secretary to the President, The University of Redlands, Redlands, California, dated December 16, 1941. The letter reports that President Anderson requested that a copy of his address "The American Pattern" be sent in reply to the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism.
Date:
December 16, 1941
Creator:
Jennings, Louise
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Chairman, Federal Communications Commission - December 16, 1940]
A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Washinigton, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated December 16, 1940. Copy to Robert L. Murray. Carswell advises the Commission of the wishes of Parramore Post No. 57 regarding the controversy between the ASCAP and the National Broadcasting Company.
Date:
December 16, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1942]
A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, Washington, DC, dated December 16, 1942. The form pertains to the transfer of position from Clerk To Clerical Audit Supervisor. The form is signed by George A. Bonnet, Colonel, Field Artillery Chief. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date:
December 16, 1942
Creator:
Bonnet, George A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter T. Stone to Betty Christian - December 16, 1953]
A letter written to Howard A. Carney, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator (by Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator-Paroles), Sacramento 14, California dated December 16, 1953. Stone advises Christian to refer to the correspondence of September 1, 1953 for the reasons Subject No. 17095 must continue reporting.
Date:
December 16, 1953
Creator:
Gordon, Walter A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Wright - December 16, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. John Wright, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, City, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 16, 1957. Carswell requests that Wright's Committee sponsor a gathering for Mr. Walter Hammond of Tye, Texas, a "returning home" recognition and appreciation of his many years of service to farmers of Texas and the nation.
Date:
December 16, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and for being a great friend. The writer also apologizes to Mr. Bryan for not acknowledging receipt of the photos of the Old Class at Lebanon.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Terril Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Ruby Terrill Lomax to William John Bryan thanking him for a wonderful phone call with John Avery. She also informs Mr. Bryan with information about her family members and sends him well wishes for the holidays.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
Lomax, Ruby Terrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manton M. Carrick to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1920]
Letter from Manton M. Carrick to W. J. Bryan apologizing for not writing back sooner and providing Mr. Bryan with a brief history of his life activities.
Date:
December 16, 1920
Creator:
Carrick, Manton M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Malone to W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1942]
Letter from William Malone to W. J. Bryan informing Mr. Bryan to expect a fruit basket in the mail and telling him the sad story of his wife's death.
Date:
December 16, 1942
Creator:
Malone, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes for the holiday season.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
Mays, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt For Damages Paid by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company]
Document certifying that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company paid damages to the Taylor County Court as ordered by the special commissioners in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date:
December 16, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt For Damages Paid by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company, December 16, 1908]
Document certifying that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company paid damages to the county clerk of Taylor County to be held so that all damages awarded will be paid to the defendant, African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas.
Date:
December 16, 1908
Creator:
David, J. L. M.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Judgment of the Court]
Document detailing the court's judgment in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. It contains the instruction to the jury, the name of the foreman, J. W. Hendrick, and the decisions of the jury.
Date:
December 16, 1938
Creator:
Burleson, Omar T.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., December 16, 1924]
Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $1.06.
Date:
December 16, 1924
Creator:
Frick-Reid Supply Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Percy Jones, December 16, 1908]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Percy Jones granting him the right to do any work he sees fit on land in Abilene designated for the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Date:
December 16, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 16, 1908]
Document attesting to the verdict in the cause Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas and stating that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company is responsible for any further costs that may be adjudged in Taylor Court or in an appeal. This document is unsigned.
Date:
December 16, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]
Document stating that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company considers themselves bound for the payment of damages awarded in the case, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas in the County Court of Taylor County, Texas.
Date:
December 16, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, December 16, 1935]
Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles, trustee at Texas State Bank for $45.58. There are four checks listed, for $2.56, $2.52, $18.00, and $22.50.
Date:
December 16, 1935
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenneth McCalla to Truett Latimer, December 16, 1952]
Letter from Kenneth McCalla to Truett Latimer discussing acknowledgement of McCalla's down payment on the I.T.C. Discount Corporation stock and enclosed set of tickets fir Latimer to the Cotton Bowl Game.
Date:
December 16, 1952
Creator:
McCalla, Kenneth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 28, Ed. 1, Tuesday, December 16, 1969
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
December 16, 1969
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History