American expeditionary forces H.Q. 306th Tank Corps. Reconnaaissance Dept., Vauquois Hill, 4 kilometers S.E. of Varennes, France.

Map of the site where the Battle of Vauquois took place. The extensive tunnel system in the area is depicted as well as trenches, signal stations, and observation post. Horizontal scale [ca. 1:1,000]. Vertical scale [ca. 1:200].
Date: January 27, 1919
Creator: Bolan, H. W.; Benson, E. E.; Hobbs, O. K. & Van Lith, P.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

American expeditionary forces H.Q. 306th Tank Corps. Reconnaaissance Dept., Vauquois Hill, 4 kilometers S.E. of Varennes, France.

Map of the site where the Battle of Vauquois took place. The extensive tunnel system in the area is depicted as well as trenches, signal stations, and observation post. Legend included in the upper-right corner. Relief shown by contours (interval 5 meters) and spot heights. Scale ca. 1:1,000
Date: January 27, 1919
Creator: Bolan, H. W.; Benson, E. E.; Hobbs, O. K. & Van Lith, P.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 8, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 8, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 27, 2009

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: January 27, 2009
Creator: Koe, Crystal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of C. G. House at Alumni Meeting]

Photograph of C. G. “Pete” House, a Hardin-Simmons University trustee, and two other people at an alumni meeting. They stand around a restaurant table that has not been cleared away.
Date: January 27, 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dick O'Brien to Joe Riddle - January 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Dick O'Brien to Joe Riddle - January 27, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. Joe Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Dick O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stamford, Texas, dated January 27, 1941. O'Brien discusses the cause and his support for the cause but advises Riddle that the county is divided.
Date: January 27, 1941
Creator: O'Brien, Dick
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of reference written by T. N. Carswell for Guy W. McCarty - January 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter of reference written by T. N. Carswell for Guy W. McCarty - January 27, 1941]

A letter of reference for Guy W. McCarty, written by T. N. Carswell, dated January 27, 1941.
Date: January 27, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sam Russell, 17TH DIST. TEXAS, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 27, 1945. Russell advises Carswell of the enclosed copy of a reply from the Civil Service Commission concerning the grades and pay of Clerical Audit Supervisors and promises to communicate any additional information he receives from Mr. Gallagher. Typewritten on U.S. House letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark.
Date: January 27, 1945
Creator: Russell, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Russell to Angus J. Gallagher - January 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Russell to Angus J. Gallagher - January 27, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. Angus J. Gallagher, Chief, Headquarters Division, Selective Service System, Washington, D. C., from Sam Russell dated January 27, 1945. Russell advises Gallagher of the enclosed letter from his friend and constituent T. N. Carswell who is requesting information regarding grades and pay of Clerical Audit Supervisors.
Date: January 27, 1945
Creator: Russell, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine, January 27, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine, January 27, 1900]

Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine transferring J. T. Sullivan's interest in a trust fund. Dobbins says he will pay transfer fees.
Date: January 27, 1900
Creator: Dobbins, R. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1908] (open access)

[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1908]

Receipt for property taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of the taxes paid.
Date: January 27, 1909
Creator: Crawford, Baylor
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 27, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 27, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr. stating their best option for compromise in the case of Hamon and Ellis vs. U. S. Torpedo Company. Sayles states their greatest difficulty in the case will be proving negligence on the part of Jack Rapp. Sayles discusses different costs for damages of the oil well.
Date: January 27, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Abilene City Poll Taxes, 1909] (open access)

[Receipt for Abilene City Poll Taxes, 1909]

Receipt for poll taxes paid by Henry Sayles, Sr. to the City of Abilene for they year 1909. "Poll Taxes" is written on the back of the receipt in red pencil.
Date: January 27, 1910
Creator: Leake, C. W. & Rowland, P. B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 27, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 27, 1920]

Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company discussing the B. I. Terry lease. Sayles thanks the company for the information provided to him.
Date: January 27, 1920
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar, January 27, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar, January 27, 1908]

Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar informing him of the debt owed by the Collyns estate. Wood states they will begin to make credits on the loans shortly. Wood wants to know if the money for the sheep and other stock can be paid to him.
Date: January 27, 1908
Creator: Wood, A. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt City of Abilene Taxes, 1904] (open access)

[Receipt City of Abilene Taxes, 1904]

Receipt for ad valorem and poll taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles for the year 1904. The receipt includes a list of the taxes paid.
Date: January 27, 1905
Creator: Christopher, J. W.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for State and County Texas, 1911] (open access)

[Receipt for State and County Texas, 1911]

Receipt for taxes paid to Taylor County and the State of Texas by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1911. The receipt includes an assessment of Sayles' property in Taylor County and an inventory of the taxes paid.
Date: January 27, 1912
Creator: Crawford, Baylor
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to S. H. Terrell, January 27, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to S. H. Terrell, January 27, 1930]

Letter from John Sayles to S. H. Terrell requesting to know whether or not Terrell's records show payment of taxes for Sayles' mother's land.
Date: January 27, 1930
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, January 27, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, January 27, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin discussing the route for the railroad at the most optimal cost. Sayles says he will make time to meet with Irvin in the near future.
Date: January 27, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to T. Willson, January 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to T. Willson, January 27, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to T. Willson discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #5 at Legislature in Austin.
Date: January 27, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. George W. Scoggins, January 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. George W. Scoggins, January 27, 1953]

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. George W. Scoggins discussing House Bill 79 and their desire to continue the State Board of Cosmetology.
Date: January 27, 1953
Creator: Scoggins, George W. & Scoggins, Mrs. George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bert Chapman, January 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bert Chapman, January 27, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bert Chapman; He encloses [not included here] a new Automobile Inspection Law by representative Buchanan and asks for Mr. Chapman's thoughts on it. He also asks for his assistance in defeating the horse racing bill.
Date: January 27, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 7, Ed. 1, Tuesday, January 27, 1987 (open access)

The Brand of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 7, Ed. 1, Tuesday, January 27, 1987

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 16, Ed. 1, Friday, January 27, 1978 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 16, Ed. 1, Friday, January 27, 1978

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 27, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 13, Ed. 1, Friday, January 27, 1967 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 13, Ed. 1, Friday, January 27, 1967

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 27, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History