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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
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 6, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 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: October 27, 2009
Creator: Wong, Adriel
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 15, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 15, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 27, 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: April 27, 2010
Creator: Wong, Adriel
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

[Photograph of Old Behrens Chapel Interior]

Photograph of students sitting in auditorium seats to listen to W. F. Leonard during his speech. Handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "Picture made Feb 27 - Hardin-Simmons -- W. F. Leonard speaking at Chapel program. -- 1957."
Date: February 27, 1957
Creator: Lloyd Jones
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of HSU Cannon Arizona Bill]

Photograph of Sergeant First Class James Robert playing a bugle horn beside the Hardin-Simmons University “Arizona Bill” cannon. A typed note on the back of the photograph reads, "10-27-99 HSU Cannon -- S.F.C.U.S. Army James Robert ROHR Veteran's Honor Guard -- V.F.W. [Veterans of Foreign Wars] Abilene Texas."
Date: October 27, 1999
Creator: Meinhardt, Bob
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land Patent Issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, November 1860] (open access)

[Land Patent Issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, November 1860]

Land patent issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, signed by Governor Sam Houston, for a piece of land northeast of Waxahachie.
Date: November 27, 1860
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: H-SU Begins Revamping Campus Streets, Parking] (open access)

[Clipping: H-SU Begins Revamping Campus Streets, Parking]

Newspaper clipping of an article about improvements to Hardin-Simmons University campus streets and parking lots, including a map of the campus showing areas with plans for changes.
Date: June 27, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Weldon Edwards Livestock Auction (Clyde, TX)

An aerial photograph of a livestock auction on sale day. The auction barn is located on FM 604 south of Clyde, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Edwards, Weldon, sale day
Date: October 27, 1987
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Waldrop to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. Waldrop to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1957]

Letter from A. S. Waldrop to Truett Latimer discussing the "Fake Wholesaling" bill that was introduced by the Better Business Bureau and that is identical to House Bill 348 from the 1955 session. Waldrop, who is a member of the Board of Directors of the Retail Furniture Association of Texas and the Local Retail Furniture Association, writes that he supports the bill and asks for more information about it.
Date: March 27, 1957
Creator: Waldrop, A. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earline Walton to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1857] (open access)

[Letter from Earline Walton to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1857]

Letter from Earline Walton to Truett Latimer discussing a delay in considering House Bill 8, which would raise teachers' salaries. Walton writes that she is concerned the legislature will adjourn before the bill is considered and asks Latimer to help pass it.
Date: March 27, 1957
Creator: Walton, Earline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlton Wainscott to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Carlton Wainscott to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1957]

Letter from Carlton Wainscott to Truett Latimer discussing unnamed legislation concerning teachers and education. Wainscott writes that children are the state's most important resource and that Texas should provide for their education.
Date: March 27, 1957
Creator: Wainscott, Carlton O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 4, Number 2] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 4, Number 2]

Memorandum supplementing Administration Memo No. 4, dated September 20, 1918 regarding promotion of officers of the Students Army Training Corps.
Date: October 27, 1918
Creator: Little, C. C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk), dated February 27, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell of the enclosed correspondence and a $500 Postal Savings Certificate received from the California Authorities issued in favor of Subject A-9808-A. She expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his assistance and advises him that nothing was said by California regarding the tools belonging to subject. Typewritten on State of Texas Department of State letterhead bearing HAMMERMILL BOND watermark.
Date: February 27, 1951
Creator: Kirk, (Miss) Pauline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William T. Byrnes to Pauline Kirk - March 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from William T. Byrnes to Pauline Kirk - March 27, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State (Attn: Miss Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Fred Finsley, Chief State Parole Officer (by William T. Byrnes, Supervising State Parole Officer), Sacramento 14, California, dated March 27, 1951. Byrnes refers to Kirk's letter of March 23, 1951 and advises of an enclosed Postal Savings Bond belonging to Subject A-9808-A, as requested.
Date: March 27, 1951
Creator: Byrnes, William T.
Object Type: Letter
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
[Form letter and Flyer:  From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J. R. No. 12.
Date: February 27, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Taylor to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Taylor to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Taylor, Editor, The Dallas Morning News, dated November 27, 1941. J. J. Taylor defines Americanism.
Date: November 27, 1941
Creator: Taylor, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Political statement from E. Robert Stevenson - November 27, 1941] (open access)

[Political statement from E. Robert Stevenson - November 27, 1941]

A document containing a political statement from E. Robert Stevenson, Editor-In-Chief, Waterbury Republican, Waterbury, Connecticut, dated November 27, 1941. Stevenson defines Americanism.
Date: November 27, 1941
Creator: Stevenson, E. Robert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages (open access)

Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages

A printed pamphlet containing a speech titled "Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages," delivered by Hon. Fritz G. Lanham in the Texas House of Representatives, February 27, 1939.
Date: February 27, 1939
Creator: Lanham, Fritz G.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 27, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 27, 1952]

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1952. Carswell gives his views as to the present political situation and suggests, if it is legally possible, that he would like to see two (2) sets of Electors on the Democratic ballot; one set agreeable to the National Democratic Nominees, and the other set "for the tidelands" (Eisenhower-Nixon). Carswell states that he would like to vote a straight Democratic ticket but "if I must, in order to repudiate a high handed steal openly accomplished and thinly veiled in legality by a spurious dictum - Paramount Rights - spawned for the purpose by a "Charlie McCarthy" minority of the United States Supreme Court —I shall mark out the electors on the Democratic ballot and vote for the Electors on the Republican ballot".
Date: August 27, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Daniel - September 27, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Daniel - September 27, 1955]

A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard "over the grapevine" of the probability that Daniel will be a candidate for Governor. He expresses his regrets at losing him as a Senator noting the nation's loss will be Texas' gain and offers his support in the campaign.
Date: September 27, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History