Resource Type

[Business card for T. H. Gatlin, Abilene Business College] (open access)

[Business card for T. H. Gatlin, Abilene Business College]

A business card for T. H. Gatlin, of the Abilene Business College (Abilene, Texas). The card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell.
Date: [1900, 1915]
Creator: Gatlin, T. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rendering of building located at Trinity University, Waxahachie, Texas] (open access)

[Rendering of building located at Trinity University, Waxahachie, Texas]

A card with a printed rendering of building affiliated with the 1914 meeting of T. I. P. A. - Texas Intercollegiate Press Association at Trinity University, Waxahachie, Texas. This card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Waxahachie and Trinity Send Greetings to T. I. P. A. (open access)

Waxahachie and Trinity Send Greetings to T. I. P. A.

A newspaper clipping titled "Waxahachie and Trinity Send Greetings to T. I. P. A." The article was printed by the THE T. I. P. A. BULLETIN, Waxahachie, Texas dated April 3, 1914. Article extends greetings and a welcome to the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association from the citizens of Waxahachie, Texas and the students of Trinity University. This clipping was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
T. I. P. A TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL (open access)

T. I. P. A TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL

A newspaper clipping with an article titled "T. I. P. A TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL." The article was by THE LASS---O - COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS, DENTON, TEXAS dated MARCH 27, 1915, and announces a meeting of T. I. P. A. which is to be held on April 1 and 2. Listed in the program is a session to be presented by T. N. Carswell of Simmons, " What Is Needed to Edit a Successful Annual." This clipping was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Delegate card for T. N. Carswell, Simmons College] (open access)

[Delegate card for T. N. Carswell, Simmons College]

A Delegate's Credential Card (No. 2116) issued to Mr. Thomas Norwood Carswell of Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) for the Seventh International Convention, Student Volunteer Movement at Kansas City, Missouri dated December 31, 1913 to January 4, 1914. This card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909,1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Admission ticket to the Praetorian Building Observatory] (open access)

[Admission ticket to the Praetorian Building Observatory]

An admission ticket to the Praetorian Building Observatory (Dallas, Texas). This ticket was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909,1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
T. I. P. A. TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL (open access)

T. I. P. A. TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL

A newspaper clipping titled "T. I. P. A TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL." The article announces a meeting of T. I. P. A. [Texas Intercollegiate Press Association] which is to be held on April 1 and 2. Listed in the program is a session to be presented by T. N. Carswell of Simmons, " What Is Needed to Edit a Successful Annual". This clipping was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere to the Freshman Class] (open access)

[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere to the Freshman Class]

An invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere At Home - to the Freshman Class of Simmons College, dated April 19, 1912. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the Junior Class of Simmons College] (open access)

[Invitation to the Junior Class of Simmons College]

A handwritten invitation addressed to the Junior Class dated March 13, 1914 to attend an "oyster" meal. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: March 13, 1914
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement: Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe] (open access)

[Announcement: Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe]

A handwritten announcement regarding the Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at the home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe dated January 17, 1908. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909,1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from The Sophomore Class of Simmons College] (open access)

[Invitation from The Sophomore Class of Simmons College]

A handwritten card that reads, "The Sophomore Class invites you to their term Social at Cowden Hall, Saturday evening, March, the first, 8:00 to 11:00 o'clock." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas tag from J. D. Sandefer to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Christmas tag from J. D. Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]

A Christmas tag. "To Tommie From Prexy" [to T. N. Carswell from J. D. Sandefer]. The artwork on the tag features a squirrel and trees in snow. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: Sandefer, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas (open access)

Texas

A printed paper with the poem "Texas," by Edwin Brush. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: Brush, Edwin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card by Pearl Ware] (open access)

[Card by Pearl Ware]

A calling card with the name Pearl Ware in calligraphy. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell]

A Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Nora playing a mandolin:  Postcard addressed to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Photograph of Nora playing a mandolin: Postcard addressed to T. N. Carswell]

A picture postcard of [Nora] playing a J. F. Stetson mandolin. The reverse side of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Norwood Carswell. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the Juniors of Simmons College] (open access)

[Invitation to the Juniors of Simmons College]

A handwriiten invitation that reads, "Come early - stay late, Devoid of fashion just about eight, With dress or apron, As becometh Juniors, To prepare and serve oysters, In the most approved style, Then amuse yourself or 'spoon' for awhile G. I. H. 7:30 to 10:30 March 13, 1914." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Thank you note written by Marie Katherine D. High to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1916] (open access)

[Thank you note written by Marie Katherine D. High to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1916]

A bank note with the following text: "Pay to Thomas Norwood Carswell, or bearer 1000 thanks - one thousand large thanks - upon receipt of 1 beautiful animal in perfect condition. Written and signed by Marie Katherine D. High. No 111110 - Exchange National Bank, Denton, Texas dated April 17, 1916." The note refers to a piano presented to the Faculty and Trustees of Simmons College by the 1915 Senior Class. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: High, Marie Katherine D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Christmas card from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots to T. N. Carswell]

A Christmas from 1913 addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: Olsen, Julius ; Olsen, Mrs. Julius
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of two unidentified women wearing floor-length dresses] (open access)

[Photograph of two unidentified women wearing floor-length dresses]

A picture postcard of two unidentified women wearing floor-length dresses posing in front of a backdrop which depicts fringed drapery, a footed pedestal and greenery. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE DEBATE of Simmons College] (open access)

[Program for the FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE DEBATE of Simmons College]

A printed program for the Freshman-Sophomore Debate held in Simmons Auditorium dated December 4, 1914. The debate topic is listed as follows: "Resolved that the nations should disarm and settle all disputes by arbitration." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Simmons University, Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Simmons University, Abilene, Texas]

A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS in the early 1920's. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Simmons College Quartette] (open access)

[Program for Simmons College Quartette]

A printed program for the Simmons College Quartette, held at the Buffalo Gap Public School, Professor W. J. Leslie, Principal dated Friday, April 9, 1915. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Senior Song of Simmons College] (open access)

[The Senior Song of Simmons College]

A printed copy of The Senior Song of Simmons College. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History