[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1931-1938] (open access)

[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1931-1938]

Ledger containing minutes of the city Board of Commissioners in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from July 3, 1931 to January 31, 1938. An index with names is included at the front.
Date: 1931-07-03/1938-01-31
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1931 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1931

Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information about Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 1931
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1931-1932 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1931-1932

Publication describes the extension department of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: November 1931
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1931-1932 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1931-1932

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1931
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1931 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1931

Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1931
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: International-Great Northern Railroad Company v. Reagan, No. 1013] (open access)

[Clipping: International-Great Northern Railroad Company v. Reagan, No. 1013]

Journal clipping discussing cause no. 1013, International-Great Northern Railroad Company vs. P. C. Reagan, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Waco, heard February 12, 1931 and rehearing denied March 12, 1931. The original cause was brought by P. C. Reagan, alleging that his cotton crop was damaged due to negligence on the part of the railroad company, and appealed by the railroad company after the district court decided in favor of Reagan.
Date: 1931~
Creator: Alexander, J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #907 and Cars - Dallas, Texas]

Photograph of train engine #907 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "907" is visible on the front of the engine and side of the car. Additional tracks lay to the left and right. Buildings stand in the background on the left and right. Handwritten text below the image says, "Dallas Texas Jun 13th 1931 'Sunshine Special.'"
Date: June 13, 1931
Creator: Andrew Merrilees Collection
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. B. Atwood to D. D. Parramore, January 29, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from L. B. Atwood to D. D. Parramore, January 29, 1931]

Letter from L. B. Atwood to D. D. Parramore discussing water rights and ownership rights and technicalities about the Cienega property.
Date: January 29, 1931
Creator: Atwood, L. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles, January 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles, January 15, 1931]

Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles discussing the price to lease lands owned by Salyes' mother for oil and gas purposes. Batts says he has written the Houston office requesting information on the lands, as they are not in the Fort Worth District.
Date: January 15, 1931
Creator: Batts, R. E. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #712]

Photograph of T&P train #712. Written below the image are "[sic] T&P #712 with Train No. 25 at Cut Off Jct, La. 1931" and "A. E. Brown Photo / Louis Saillard Collection."
Date: 1931
Creator: Brown, A. E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Tracks Stretching Into the Distance]

Photograph of train tracks stretching into the distance with a fork in them about halfway down. Written below the image are "[sic] Hutchinson's Spur at Cecile La - Taken less than a week after the wreck of the 'Louisiana Limited' Dec 14th 1931" and "Ed Robinson (A. E. Brown - Photo)."
Date: December 14, 1931
Creator: Brown, A. E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931]

Letter from John Franks reminiscing on cattle driving days and working with horses and men on T-Diamond Ranch. Penciled notes and drawings of the T-Diamond brand are visible throughout.
Date: January 18, 1931
Creator: Bryan, William John
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Chicago, Rock Island, and Gulf Railway Company v. Martin. No. 12422] (open access)

[Clipping: Chicago, Rock Island, and Gulf Railway Company v. Martin. No. 12422]

Journal clipping discussing the cause no. 12442, Chicago, Rock Island, & Gulf Railway Company vs. C. L. Martin in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Fort Worth heard on January 31, 1931. The cause was brought by C. L. Martin who alleged his property flooded due to the negligence of the railway company.
Date: 1931~
Creator: Buck, J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sectional map indicating main automobile roads between Canada and United States (middle west sheet).

Map of roadways in the Midwestern United States and southern portions of the Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario provinces of Canada. The map includes major towns, bodies of water, and boundaries. The map also includes an inset map of the four Canadian road map sheets in this series near the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:2,217,600] (35 miles to the inch).
Date: 1931
Creator: Canada. National Development Bureau.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Louisiana Southern Train #11]

Photograph of a train engine connected to a car, viewed from the side; an unidentified man wearing a uniform is in the train's cab. A handwritten note below the image says, "New Orleans La. Aug 1st 1931. La. Southern #11 (ex T&P #63)."
Date: August 1, 1931
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #140 From the Front]

Photograph of T&P train #140 from the front. Written beneath the image is "Marshall, Texas Aug 7th 1931" and "R.H.Carlson."
Date: August 7, 1931
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #256 in Front of a Water Tower 2]

Photograph of train #256 in front of a water tower. Written below the image are "Big Springs, Texas Aug 9th 1931" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: August 9, 1931
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #295]

Photograph of T&P train #295 on tracks in Weatherford, Texas. Written below the image are "Weatherford, Texas 8th 1931" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: August 8, 1931
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #169 at Hollywood Yard]

Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #169. Written below the image are "Hollywood Yard, La 1931" and "R.H. Carlson."
Date: 1931
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #191 at Hollywood Yard, Louisiana]

Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #191 in Hollywood Yard, Louisiana. Below the image is written "[sic] Hollywood Yard La. 1931 (Left Side)" and "R.H.Carlson."
Date: 1931
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #245 in Marshall, Texas 2]

Copy photo of T&P train #245. There is another train visible behind the engine. Written below the image are "T&P #245 at Marshall, Texas Aug 1931" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: August 1931
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wreck of the "Louisiana Limited"]

Photograph of the Louisiana Limited's wreck being inspected. A group of men is visible poking around the wreckage. Written below the image are "Cecile, La. Dec 15th 1931 wreck of 'Louisiana Limited' at Hutchinson's Spur - engine #414 - wreck occurred Dec 14th 1931" and "Ed Robinson (A. R. Collins - Photo)."
Date: December 14, 1931
Creator: Collins, A. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wreckage of the Louisiana Limited]

Photograph of the Louisiana Limited, T&P train #414. A large crowd of people are gathered near the wreckage. Written below the image are "Cecile, La. Dec 15th 1931 Wreck of T&P 'Louisiana Limited' at Hutchinson's Spur - Engine #414 - wreck occurred Dec 14th 1931" and "Ed Robinson (A. R. Collins - Photo)."
Date: December 15, 1931
Creator: Collins, A. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wreckage of the Louisiana Limited]

Photograph of a small group of people inspecting the wreckage of the Louisiana Limited. In the distance a handful of cars are visible parked on the side of a road. Written underneath are "Cecile, La. Dec 15th 1931 Wreck of T&P 'Louisiana Limited' at Hutchinson's Spur - Engine #414 - wreck occurred Dec 14th 1931" and "Ed Robinson (A. R. Collins - Photo)."
Date: December 15, 1931
Creator: Collins, A. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History