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Abilene Library Consortium
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Sayles and Sayles Collection
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The Brand (Abilene, TX)
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Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
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Hardin-Simmons University Catalogs
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Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
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[Mineral Deed, Amos K. Bass to Perry Sayles]
Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 3/512 interest in and to the oil, gas, and minerals in and under a tract of land in Eastland and Erath Counties, Texas from Amos K. Bass to Perry Sayles.
Date:
August 12, 1933
Creator:
Bass, Amos K.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From B. A. Baugh]
Letter from B. A. Baugh including survey blanks from the Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission.
Date:
June 6, 1933
Creator:
Baugh, B. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inventory of Property of John Sayles, 1932]
Inventory of property owned by John Sayles, rendered for assessment of taxes for the year 1932 in Eastland County, Texas. The inventory contains one real estate property valued at $10.00. The document is unsigned.
Date:
1933?
Creator:
Bryant, George
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inventory of Property of John Sayles, 1932]
Inventory of property owned by John Sayles rendered for assessment of taxes for the year 1932 in Eastland County, Texas. The inventory contains one real estate property valued at $20.00. The document is unsigned.
Date:
1933?
Creator:
Bryant, George
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1933-1934]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, over the year with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The activities of two Abilene art clubs, the Art Forum and the Abilene Art League are highlighted. The Art Forum theme for the year was "Art in Texas - Art in America." Traveling exhibits shown in Abilene and provided by Texas Fine Arts Association are described.
Date:
1933/1934
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 20, 1933]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 20, 1933. Carswell advises of his travel plans, his preparation for the Lions Program and the Radford testimonial dinner ["50 Years of building Abilene"] noting the late work hours, hard work and no money. His postscript refers to late nights and tells about going to Breckenridge to the Lions Conference taking Mrs. Sandefer with him, his returning at 5 p.m., reading awhile, of going to Church then over to Barnes playing checkers and talking until late.
Date:
February 20, 1933
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul G. Hudson to Perry Sayles, June 7, 1933]
Letter from Paul G. Hudson to Perry Sayles discussing a waterproof jacket Sayles sent to A. J. Tower Co. complaining of a defect.
Date:
June 7, 1933
Creator:
Hudson, Paul G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. H. D. Hughes to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, June 7, 1933]
Letter from Mr. H. D. Hughes, of the Cast Iron Pipe Trade Recovery Committee, to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, city engineer of Abilene, Texas, discussing the National Industrial Recovery Act, the Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission's surveys, and waterworks improvements in Abilene, Texas
Date:
June 7, 1933
Creator:
Hughes, H. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. La Fon to Perry Sayles, July 11, 1933]
Letter from W. E. La Fon to Perry Sayles in discussing Mr. Sayles meal options and payment options at the Connellee Hotel in which Mr. Sayles is staying.
Date:
July 11, 1933
Creator:
La Fon, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Lightfoot to Perry Sayles, December 28, 1933]
Letter from W. P. Lightfoot to Perry Sayles describing the life insurance policy Sayles has selected. The policy has been sent to Sayles for free inspection prior to his acceptance.
Date:
December 28, 1933
Creator:
Lightfoot, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping from the Oklahoma City Times]
Newspaper clipping from the Oklahoma City Times concerning the death of Elizabeth Bacon Custer, widow of General George Armstrong Custer. The rest of the article goes on to discuss or life.
Date:
April 5, 1933
Creator:
Oklahoma City Times
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, April 13, 1933]
Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles stating they will wait until Sayles is able to leave Texas.
Date:
April 13, 1933
Creator:
Pearson, J. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, February 6, 1933]
Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing a meeting with Judge Stayton about the forms that are to go into the work created by Sayles. Pearson also offers to pay expenses to have any material Sayles deems helpful from Stayton shipped to St. Paul
Date:
February 6, 1933
Creator:
Pearson, J. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, January 17, 1933]
Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles stating they are eager for Sayles to begin work in St. Paul as soon as he finishes work on his case in Texas.
Date:
January 17, 1933
Creator:
Pearson, J. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, March 1, 1933] - HSSC_111-31-009
Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles requesting details of Sayles' travel plans and stating he is willing to send advance money for transportation expenses.
Date:
March 1, 1933
Creator:
Pearson, J. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, March 18, 1933]
Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles wishing quick decision of the Supreme Court for Sayles' case.
Date:
March 18, 1933
Creator:
Pearson, J. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Comanche Country, 1875
Military map of the Indian Territory in the Great Plains, showing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas. The map includes military trails and posts (abandoned and occupied). State lines, towns, railroads, bodies of water, and areas of elevation are also included. Towns enclosed in brackets were established after 1875. Relief shown in hachures.
Date:
1933
Creator:
Riney, W. A.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Comanche Country and Adjacent Territory, 1860
Military map of the Comanche Indian Territory in the Great Plains, showing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, and Colorado. The map includes military trails and posts (abandoned and occupied). State lines, towns, bodies of water, and areas of elevation are also shown. Towns enclosed in brackets were established after 1860. Relief shown in hachures.
Date:
1933
Creator:
Riney, W. A.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Routes of Indian Raids into the Northern Mexican States and United States Military Posts, 1860
Military map of conflicts between settlers and the Southern Plains Indians in Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. The map shows trails and military posts (occupied and abandoned). State lines, towns, roads, bodies and water, and areas of elevation are also included. Towns enclosed in brackets were established after 1860. Relief shown in hachures.
Date:
1933
Creator:
Riney, W. A.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Renewal of Vendors' Liens Executed by Dana E. Sammons and C. E. Sammons]
Document certifying the renewal of liens on a property owned by Dana E. Sammons and C. E. Sammons.
Date:
February 25, 1933
Creator:
Sayles, Henry, Jr.; Sammons, C. E. & Sammons, Dana E.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles, April 18, 1933]
Letter from Jack Sayles discussing a mortgage from tenant W. G. Scott, who is trying to obtain a loan.
Date:
April 18, 1933
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. B. Dibrell Jr., April 7, 1933]
Letter from John Sayles to J. B. Dibrell Jr. stating he does not want to leave Texas for another thirty days. He asks Dibrell to write a letter in the format Sayles provided.
Date:
April 7, 1933
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, January 13, 1933]
Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson discussing the filing of additional briefs in Sayles' Supreme Court case. Sayles states that those involved with the case insist he stay in Texas until an opinion is handed on the case. After the case, he states, he will be immediately available to travel to St. Paul.
Date:
January 13, 1933
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, March 10, 1933]
Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson informing Pearson that the Supreme Court has not handed down opinions in the cases he's involved in and that his clients are reluctant for him to leave Texas until opinions have been handed down.
Date:
March 10, 1933
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History