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

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 and cities; bodies of water, including the Great Lakes; 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: 1926
Creator: Canada. National Development Bureau.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to W. Earl Hall - November 24, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to W. Earl Hall - November 24, 1941]

A form letter addressed to Mr. W. Earl Hall, Editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, from T. N. Carswell, for the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated November 24, 1941. Promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A." W. Earl Hall defines Americanism in a typewritten reply at top of page.
Date: November 24, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Documents Relating to Occidental Life Insurance Company's Assumption of Perry Sayles' Life Insurance Policy] (open access)

[Documents Relating to Occidental Life Insurance Company's Assumption of Perry Sayles' Life Insurance Policy]

Documents discussing the Occidental Life Insurance Company's assuming of Perry Sayles' life insurance policy, which had originally been issued by the Union Mutual Life Company. The included documents are a letter, a booklet containing information on Occidental Life Insurance Company, the Certificate of Assumption of Sayles' policy by Occidental Life Insurance, a reinsurance agreement, the new premium rates, and a letter from the Insurance Commissioner of Iowa.
Date: August 22, 1936
Creator: Giannini, L. M.; Murphy, Ray & Giles, Robin J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition for transfer for parolee from Pauline Kirk to R. W. Bobzin - January 5, 1951] (open access)

[Petition for transfer for parolee from Pauline Kirk to R. W. Bobzin - January 5, 1951]

A form issued by the Voluntary County Parole Board System, an office of the Texas Secretary of State (Austin, Texas), dated January 5, 1951 and addressed to Mr. R. W. Bobzin, Secretary and Supervisor of Paroles, Des Moines, Iowa, from Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division, Austin, Texas. A petition is granted for the transfer of Parolee No. 108,345 from Iowa to Texas with instructions for the transfer of files to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas.
Date: January 5, 1951
Creator: Kirk, Pauline
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Payment Due From The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Notice of Payment Due From The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles]

Notice of payment due from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles for his policy. The payment due is $30.20 and is due by June 14, 1936.
Date: May 29, 1936
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Payment Due From The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Notice of Payment Due From The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles]

Notice of payment due from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, informing Sayles of the payment due and it's due date.
Date: 1934-11~
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Payment Due From the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Notice of Payment Due From the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles]

Notice of payment due from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles for his policy's premium. The printed due date is December 14, 1935 and there is a handwritten note that reads, "Paid by ck. Jan. 6th, 1936."
Date: December 1935
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Payment Due From the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, 1934] (open access)

[Notice of Payment Due From the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, 1934]

Statement listing information about a life insurance policy covering Perry Sayles. The statement includes the company, due date, and premium due. There is a handwritten note in the center of the statement reading, "Paid by ck oct 10-34 P.S."
Date: 1935-09~
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, April 10, 1936] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, April 10, 1936]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: April 10, 1936
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, January 8, 1936] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, January 8, 1936]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: January 8, 1936
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, July 2, 1935] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, July 2, 1935]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: July 2, 1935
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, July 8, 1936] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, July 8, 1936]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: July 8, 1936
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, March 13, 1935] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, March 13, 1935]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium and loan payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: March 13, 1935
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 9, 1935] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 9, 1935]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: October 9, 1935
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 9, 1936] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 9, 1936]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: October 9, 1936
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 15, 1934] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 15, 1934]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: October 15, 1934
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Benjamin Magee to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from John Benjamin Magee to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from John Benjamin Magee, President, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, dated December 10, 1941. John Benjamin Magee defines Americanism.
Date: December 10, 1941
Creator: Magee, John Benjamin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipts for Cleaning a Fur Coat and Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company] (open access)

[Receipts for Cleaning a Fur Coat and Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company]

Receipts for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and the cleaning and storage of a fur coat by the Russell Dye Works. The Russell Dye Works receipt is made out of Juanita Thomas, care of Perry Sayles. There is also a paper with "Perry Sayles" printed on it and an envelope with the return address of "Russell Dye Works Abilene, Texas."
Date: {1936-01-08,1936-05-20}
Creator: Russell Dye Works
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard From Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles, November 13, 1935]

Postcard from the Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles notifying him that the premium for his policy is due. The postcard includes information about his policy, payment, and the consequences of missing payments. There is a handwritten note reading "Paid Jan 13 - 36 P.S."
Date: November 13, 1935
Creator: Union Mutual Life Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 180] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 180]

Document outlining the trial of recruit Sander Maki on charges of refusing his enlistment, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Date: August 24, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, April 20, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, April 20, 1906]

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan discussing political strategies hinging on teamwork between William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan.
Date: April 20, 1906
Creator: Walsh, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, January 18, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, January 18, 1906]

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan explaining that his late response is due to being away in Kentucky for two weeks.
Date: January 18, 1906
Creator: Walsh, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Geo. A. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - December 18, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Geo. A. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - December 18, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. A. Wilson, Governor, State of Iowa, Des Moines, dated December 18, 1941. Wilson defines Americanism.
Date: December 18, 1941
Creator: Wilson, George A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History