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[Receipt for a Letter from Colonel Smith] (open access)

[Receipt for a Letter from Colonel Smith]

Copies of a receipt documenting delivery of a personal letter from Colonel L. S. Smith sent to Charles A. Prince in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: May 21, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Character Sketch of a Courier] (open access)

[Character Sketch of a Courier]

Character sketch of a courier by Don Piper who played a courier in "1776," the 1975 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical production.
Date: August 21, 1975
Creator: Piper, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seeking and Losing -- Losing and finding (open access)

Seeking and Losing -- Losing and finding

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon on Luke 17:33 concerning the thought of giving up our life to save it. We must live for God to do good, the world is full of sin and stumbling blocks for self gratification, so it is important for the church to keep its eye on God to bring glory to him. Preached in Brownwood, TX
Date: January 21, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Training the Children (open access)

Training the Children

A partially handwritten and partially typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Proverbs 22:6. Advise to parents about training up a child in the way they should grow, so that they will be productive Christian people. Parents have a great responsibility to the kingdom of God. Preached in Brownwood, Texas, and later in Ana in 1904.
Date: October 21, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Go Forward (open access)

Go Forward

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Exodus 14:15. We can not stand still. We must move forward with trust and courage in the face of difficulties and fear. Preached in Amarillo and then Bangs, Texas (10/12/1907).
Date: February 21, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Congressman-elect Sam Russell - October 21, 1940] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Congressman-elect Sam Russell - October 21, 1940]

A Western Union telegram sent to the Honorable Sam Russell, Congressman Elect, 17th District, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, dated October 21, 1940. Carswell issues an invitation to Russell to address the Armistice Day special program honoring National Guard "called to Colors" and the men recently registered for defense training noting his speaking as a splendid opportunity for both him and them.
Date: October 21, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell]

A Notification of Personnel Action Report for Thomas N. Carswell, from the Selective Service System State Headquarters for Texas, dated April 21, 1945 (effective date: April 22, 1945). The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date: April 21, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Department issued Change of Address postcard from 2nd. Lt. Ashley J. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - October 21, 1944] (open access)

[War Department issued Change of Address postcard from 2nd. Lt. Ashley J. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - October 21, 1944]

A Change of Address postcard, issued by the War Department, addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lt. A. J. Carswell, N.Y., N. Y. The reverse side includes a Notice of Change of Address, dated October 21, 1944, regarding 2nd. Lt. Ashley J. Carswell in care of Postmaster, New York, N. Y.
Date: October 21, 1944
Creator: Carswell, Ashley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip for T. N. Carswell from The Farmers & Merchants National Bank of Abilenbe, Texas] (open access)

[Deposit Slip for T. N. Carswell from The Farmers & Merchants National Bank of Abilenbe, Texas]

A deposit receipt from The Farmers & Merchants National Bank of Abilene, Texas, deposited for credit of T. N. Carswell, dated January 21, 1948.
Date: January 21, 1948
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Post office box rent Form 1538, rented by R. D. Hill, signed by O. A. Hale] (open access)

[Post office box rent Form 1538, rented by R. D. Hill, signed by O. A. Hale]

A Postal Service box renewal form (Form 1538), dated June 21, 1950. Advisement by O. A. Hale that R. D. Hill has paid for rent of Box No. 1032 in Abilene, Texas at $1.50 for the quarter ending September 30, 1950.
Date: June 21, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for Hayes Center, Nebraska] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation for Hayes Center, Nebraska]

Typewritten essay interpreting the baptistry painting done by Perry. Essay describes painting based on a scene "copied from a post card view sent from the Holy Land."
Date: September 21, 1964
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation Draft #2 for Hayes Center, Nebraska] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation Draft #2 for Hayes Center, Nebraska]

A handwritten manuscript version of the interpretative essay by Perry for the baptistry painting done for the church of Hayes Center, Nebraska. Describes painting based on a scene "copied from a post card view sent from the Holy Land."
Date: September 21, 1964
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taylor County Poll Taxes, 1908] (open access)

[Receipt for Taylor County Poll Taxes, 1908]

Receipt for poll taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt lists Sayles' age, race, occupation, and number of years he'd lived in Taylor County, Texas.
Date: January 21, 1909
Creator: Crawford, Baylor
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company, June 21, 1925] (open access)

[Notes Discussing Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company, June 21, 1925]

Paper with notes discussing the cause, Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company. There are several numbered questions, some of which have answers written next to them.
Date: June 21, 1925
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, December 21, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, December 21, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the Texas State Bank of Eastland for $55.00. There are notes about the deposits written on the slip.
Date: December 21, 1935
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Home Insurance Policy, April 1935] (open access)

[Invoice for Home Insurance Policy, April 1935]

Statement listing information about an insurance policy owned by Perry Sayles that covers a dwelling with a garage, including the company, amount, and premium due. A handwritten note in the center of the statement says, "Paid by CK June 25 --."
Date: June 21, 1935
Creator: Kinnaird, Donald L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Hamon vs. United States Torpedo Company, September 21, 1928] (open access)

[Notes Discussing Hamon vs. United States Torpedo Company, September 21, 1928]

Paper with notes discussing the cause, Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company.
Date: September 21, 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, May 21, 1921] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, May 21, 1921]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at First State Bank in Abilene, Texas for $200.
Date: May 21, 1921
Creator: First State Bank
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, October 21, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, October 21, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at The First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $171.94.
Date: October 21, 1935
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Regarding Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson, October 21, 1939] (open access)

[Notes Regarding Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson, October 21, 1939]

Papers containing handwritten notes regarding a lease between Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson of land in Hemphill County. The notes are in a list, stating the lease number and the land it covers, and several documents related to the history of the property.
Date: October 21, 1939
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parker Medical Exam Certificate] (open access)

[Parker Medical Exam Certificate]

Certificate stating that Catherine Parker was given a medical exam by Dr. James S. Perry and cleared for duty. Parker's signature is signed in the bottom right.
Date: January 21, 1946
Creator: Perry, James S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Eleanor McLernon Rating Record] (open access)

[Eleanor McLernon Rating Record]

Pilot rating document certifying that Eleanor McLernon is qualified to fly single engine aircraft between 110 and 825 horsepower.
Date: December 21, 1944
Creator: United States. Department of Commerce.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Eleanor McLernon Airman Certificate] (open access)

[Eleanor McLernon Airman Certificate]

Airman certificate showing that Eleanor McLernon is qualified to perform the duties of commercial pilot.
Date: December 21, 1944
Creator: Hudson, D. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes: WASP Historic Committee Meeting, March 21, 1991] (open access)

[Minutes: WASP Historic Committee Meeting, March 21, 1991]

Minutes for the WASP Historic Committee meeting including a financial report, Amon Carter Museum report, committee assignments, and updates on the WASP monument.
Date: March 21, 1991
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History