The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1, Friday, October 27, 1916 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1, Friday, October 27, 1916

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 27, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 28, Ed. 1, Friday, April 27, 1917 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 28, Ed. 1, Friday, April 27, 1917

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 27, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 28, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 27, 1918 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 28, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 27, 1918

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 27, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 27, 1918 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 27, 1918

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 27, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Page to J. H. Parramore, November 27, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Page to J. H. Parramore, November 27, 1914]

Letter from John H. Page to James Harrison Parramore discussing legal advice on company stockholder meetings.
Date: November 27, 1914
Creator: Page, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911] (open access)

[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911]

Letter from J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles discussing two letters from Sayles & Sayles to Martin and stating that Martin is returning to Toyah, Texas. The letter is on the stationary of the Hotel Cole in Big Spring, Texas.
Date: February 27, 1911
Creator: Martin, J. A., Jr.
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 W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, May 27, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, May 27, 1912]

Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles thanking him for his congratulatory letter and discussing the future of the M. K. & T. Railroad. Webb invites Sayles to go over the new survey once Webb arrives in Abilene.
Date: May 27, 1912
Creator: Webb, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Vendor's Lien to Ed. S. Hughes] (open access)

[Vendor's Lien to Ed. S. Hughes]

Vnedor's lien contract in which a tract of land in Abilene is be sold from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes.
Date: February 27, 1913
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Malcolm to Will, March 27, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Malcolm to Will, March 27, 1912]

Letter from Malcolm to Will confirming receipt of the letter of Will's return to practicing medicine. Malcolm states he is willing to help Will get started so long as he stays with the practice. Malcolm is very adamant to see the results of his helping Will. Malcolm advises him to get started immediately.
Date: March 27, 1912
Creator: Malcolm
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Ballinger Mills, March 27, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Ballinger Mills, March 27, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to Ballinger Mills agreeing with the decision to contact Bonner, the general manager of Kirby Lumber Company, in order to settle a controversy.
Date: March 27, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors (open access)

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

Notice to creditors of S. L. Courtney & Co. of the first creditor meeting to discuss and take stock of company goods, store fixtures, and accounts upon filing for bankruptcy.
Date: November 27, 1914
Creator: Bryan, T. F.
Object Type: Legal Document
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 W. C. Morgan, September 27, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to W. C. Morgan, September 27, 1913]

Letter from John Sayles to W. C. Morgan stating they request an abstract from El Paso to check against the abstract from Culberson County.
Date: September 27, 1913
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to T. S. Whiteley, February 27,1919] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to T. S. Whiteley, February 27,1919]

Letter from Perry Sayles to T. S. Whiteley discussing the sale of 1/32 of the royalty for land owned by Sayles.
Date: February 27, 1919
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, April 27, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, April 27, 1916]

Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles discussing statements being sent to the tax collector of Hardin County showing taxes due for the years 1914 and 1915. The amount of taxes indicate that the valuation of land was much higher than expected. Since the timber was cut long ago it is stated no taxes can be made on anything but the land itself.
Date: April 27, 1916
Creator: Bloxsom, E. D.
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
[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 27, 1918] (open access)

[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 27, 1918]

Telegram sent from SATC military district inspector H. LaF. Applewhite to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare, commander of the Abilene Christian College Unit, discussing missing contracts from the unit for contract surgeons.
Date: December 27, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 206] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 206]

Document outlining the trial of First Lieutenant William B. Lamberton on charges of drunkness, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: September 27, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 27, 1918] (open access)

[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 27, 1918]

Telegram sent from SATC military district inspector H. LaF. Applewhite to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare, commander of the Simmons College Unit, discussing missing contracts from the unit for contract surgeons.
Date: December 27, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 207] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 207]

Document outlining the trial of Second Lieutenant Walter H. Mann on charges of violating the 95th Article of War, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Date: September 27, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History