[T&P Keys and Pins]

Photograph of T&P keys and pins in a frame on the wall. Written below the image are "Paris, Texas Nov 28th 1978 - H. H. Maples Collection" and "Don Watson."
Date: November 28, 1978
Creator: Watson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Artifacts Displayed on a Table]

Photograph of T&P train artifacts displayed on a large table. The display table is covered by a white tablecloth. There are various lights and signs on the table. On the sign behind the artifacts is written "Western Union Telegraph and Cable Office." Written below the photo are "Paris, Texas Nov 28th 1978 - H. H. Maples Collection" and "Don Watson."
Date: November 28, 1978
Creator: Watson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: This Newspaper Supports Changes in Constitution] (open access)

[Clipping: This Newspaper Supports Changes in Constitution]

Newspaper clipping about the four proposed changes to the Texas Constitution; The Abilene Reporter-News expresses their support for said changes.
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #20]

Photograph of T&P train #20 waiting on tracks in Paris, Texas. There is a man in the engine cab and another man walking along the right side of the image. Written underneath are "Paris, Texas" and "Thomas T. Taber III (-J. H. Westbay Photo)."
Date: unknown
Creator: Westbay, J. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #187]

Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #187. Behind the engine, another train is visible. Below the image are written "Paris, Texas," and "[sic] Thomas T. Taber III (-J.H. Westbay Photo)."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Couple]

Portrait of a man wearing a suit and bow tie, with a woman wearing a dress. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Cousin Mattie Crawford Delfeenis, Uncle L's daughter."
Date: unknown
Creator: Hudson
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Windows from T&P Ticket Office]

2 Photographs of stained glass windows from the T&P station ticket office in Paris, Texas. Written below the image are "Stained Glass Windows from the ticket office of the T&P Station at Paris, Texas - Ticket office and waiting rooms torn down approx 1942-43" and "H. H. Maples Collection."
Date: unknown
Creator: Maples, H. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #109 and All of Its Cars]

Photograph of train #109 in Paris, Texas. There is a long convoy of cars visible behind the engine. A grocery store can be seen behind the train, and some people are visible in the distance. Written underneath the image is "Paris, Texas" and "R.H.Carlson."
Date: unknown
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #109 in Paris, Texas]

Copy photo of train #109 in Paris, Texas. Behind the train a grocery store can be seen, and two men are visible on the left side of the train and picture. Written beneath the image is "Paris, Texas" and "R.H.Carlson."
Date: unknown
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #327 and Car]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "327" is visible on two sections. Trees line the track along the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Paris, Texas (as Paris & Mt. Pleasant #327 ex T&P #327)."
Date: unknown
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #354 and Car]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "354" is visible on the engine. Various parts and debris fill the bottom of the frame. Handwritten text below the image says, "Paris, Texas (to Paris & Mt Pleasant)."
Date: unknown
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Station in Paris, Texas]

Photograph of the train station in Paris, Texas. The text on the image says "T & P Depot Paris, Texas." Below the image is written "Paris, Texas" and "H. D. Conner."
Date: unknown
Creator: Conner, H. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Steam Boiler Parts on a Train]

Photograph of a train in Paris, Texas holding steam boiler sections meant for power generators. Written below the image are "[sic] R. I #1331 Paris, Texas to Warrick, Ind. WB #3167 Aug 21st 1957 Shipper - Babcock & Wilcox Co. Cosignee - Aluminum Co. of America Steam Boiler Sections MFG. at Paris Texas (for Power Generator Stations) - T&P SSW St Louis A&S Sou" and "H. H. Maples."
Date: August 21, 1957
Creator: Maples, H. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Steam Boiler Parts on a Train 2]

Photograph of a train in Paris, Texas holding steam boiler sections meant for power generators. Written below the image are "[sic] P. R. R. #613746 Paris, Texas to Warrick, Ind. WB #3167 Aug 21st 1957 Shipper - Babcock & Wilcox Co Consignee - Aluminum Co. of America Steam Boiler Sections mfg at Paris, Texas (for Power Generator Stations) - T&P SSW St Louis A&S Sou" and "H. H. Maples."
Date: August 21, 1957
Creator: Maples, H. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #316 in Paris, Texas]

Photograph of train #316 in Paris, Texas. Behind the engine, another train's cars are visible. Written below the image is "Paris, Texas Nov 1954 - Paris & Mt. Pleasant #316 (EX T&P #316)" and "H.H.Maples Collection - Joe Thompson Photo."
Date: November 1954
Creator: Thompson, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #316 in Paris, Texas]

Photograph of the front and side of a train engine and car parked at a yard in Paris, Texas. Another train car is partially visible (right). Handwritten text below the image says, "Paris & Mt Pleasant #316 (ex T&P #316) Paris, Texas Nov 1954."
Date: November 1954
Creator: Thompson, Joe R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #316 and Car]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. The number "316" is visible within the circle on the front of the engine. Additional tracks lay on either side. Part of another train car can be seen on the left. Handwritten text below the image says, "Paris, Texas Nov 1954 - Paris & Mt Pleasant #316 (ex T&P 316)."
Date: November 1954
Creator: Thompson, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trains Parked in Paris, Texas Yard]

Photograph of two train engines connected to cars, viewed from the front in a train yard. Another train car with the number "509" is partially visible at far left and buildings are visible to the right. Handwritten text below the image says, "Paris & Mt Pleasant #316 (ex T&P #316) 4-6-0. Paris & Mt Pleasant #333 (ex S.S.W. #333) 2-6-0. Paris, Texas Nov 1954."
Date: November 1954
Creator: Thompson, Joe R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #316 in Yard]

Photograph of the front and side of a train engine with the initials "P. M. P." printed below the cab, connected to a car with the number "316" on the side. Behind the train, part of a building (left) and another train car (right) are partially visible. Handwritten text below the image says, Paris & Mt Pleasant #316 (ex T&P) #316 Paris, Texas June 1954 (to City of Abilene Texas) as T&P #75."
Date: June 1954
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to P. A. Spain, January 30, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to P. A. Spain, January 30, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to P. A. Spain discussing issues he sees with Spain's Memorial Petition and previous letter.
Date: January 30, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. A. Spain to Members of the 53rd Legislative Session, January, 1953~] (open access)

[Letter from P. A. Spain to Members of the 53rd Legislative Session, January, 1953~]

Letter from P. A. Spain to Members of the 53rd Legislative Session petitioning on behalf of the Lamar County Texas Old Age Assistance Club of Paris,Texas for the legislature to make an emergency amendment to change the funding of the Welfare Department.
Date: 1953-01~
Creator: Spain, P. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. A. Spain to Truett Latimer, 1953~] (open access)

[Letter from P. A. Spain to Truett Latimer, 1953~]

Letter from P. A. Spain to Truett Latimer discussing the possibility of reallocating state resources to increase welfare funds for elderly recipients.
Date: 1953~
Creator: Spain, P. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #715]

Photograph of T&P train #715 on tracks near Paris, Texas. Written below the image are "[sic] T&P #715 with Train No. 31 near Paris, Texas 1949" and "R. S. Plummer Photo."
Date: 1949
Creator: Plummer, R. S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 20, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying aircraft and trouble with weather, flying between Dallas, Wichita, Pampa, and Walnut Ridge, her friends, and food. Written on Hotel Chisca (Memphis) starionary.
Date: January 20, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History