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Abilene Library Consortium
296
T. N. Carswell Collection
137
Sayles and Sayles Collection
122
William J. Bryan Collection
18
Corral
9
Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
3
K. K. Legett Collection
3
Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
2
Hardin-Simmons University Catalogs
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Hardin-Simmons University Yearbooks
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[Letter from J. W. Childers, January 12, 1909]
Letter from J. W. Childers agreeing to protect the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company along with the deed from R. A. Childers and the African Methodist Episcopalian Church in Abilene.
Date:
January 12, 1909
Creator:
Childers, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan, April 2, 1909]
Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan discussing a false telegram that was sent to Bryan under the name of "Anson Commercial Club". Cooper, of the Anson Printing Company, writes to assure Bryan that no such organization exists, and that the Anson Progressive Club all fully support Bryan and other Texas democratic representatives. The letter is co-signed by James P. Stimson
Date:
April 2, 1909
Creator:
Cooper, John P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taylor County Poll Taxes, 1908]
Receipt for poll taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt lists Sayles' age, race, occupation, and number of years he'd lived in Taylor County, Texas.
Date:
January 21, 1909
Creator:
Crawford, Baylor
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1908]
Receipt for property taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of the taxes paid.
Date:
January 27, 1909
Creator:
Crawford, Baylor
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Simmons University, Abilene, Texas]
A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS in the early 1920's. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Simmons University, Abilene, Texas]
A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Electric Railway Journal to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909]
Letter from Electric Railway Company to Henry Sayles discussing proposed electric railways. The company asks Sayles if any construction has taken place and if not, if he has any plans for it to.
Date:
October 6, 1909
Creator:
Electric Railway Journal
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Joint Labor Legislative Board to William John Bryan, March 31, 1909]
Letter from the Joint Labor Legislative Board to William John Bryan thanking him for supporting measures submitted by the board to the 31st Texas Legislature.
Date:
March 31, 1909
Creator:
Goodridge, C. F.; Graves, F. N.; Wagner, H. G.; Johnson, C. D.; Meyers, Joseph S.; Cox, H. G. et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]
Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan requesting official copies of Texas legislative bills and their senate votes to publish for the people.
Date:
May 2, 1909
Creator:
Grant, A. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1909]
C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles discussing that when Mr. Sayles is in St. Louis they can discuss a proposition.
Date:
October 1, 1909
Creator:
Gray, C. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for State and County Taxes Paid by Sayles & Sayles, 1908]
Receipt for property taxes paid to "S. J." County, likely San Jacinto County, by Sayles & Sayles for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of the property and an inventory of the taxes paid.
Date:
January 26, 1909
Creator:
Hale, W. B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan, May 3, 1909]
Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan discussing a proposed monument for Hood's Texas Brigade.
Date:
May 3, 1909
Creator:
Hamby, William R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration]
A printed list of names to be suggested for appointment to the Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration.
Date:
1909/1950
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. H. Harrington to William John Bryan, April 24, 1909]
Letter from H. H. Harrington to William John Bryan discussing details of the Station Bill, which Bryan aided in getting passed, regarding stations appropriated for A&M College.
Date:
April 24, 1909
Creator:
Harrington, H. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1909]
Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles stating he is willing to induce other railroads in Abilene. He states that shorter railroads are not very profitable.
Date:
June 15, 1909
Creator:
Harris, Geo. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Unsigned Affidavit Related to Condemnation Proceedings Against J. H. Miller et al.]
Affidavit sworn by R. W. Haynie in condemnation proceedings against J. H. Miller et al. The document is unsigned and undated.
Date:
1909
Creator:
Haynie, R. W.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Thank you note written by Marie Katherine D. High to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1916]
A bank note with the following text: "Pay to Thomas Norwood Carswell, or bearer 1000 thanks - one thousand large thanks - upon receipt of 1 beautiful animal in perfect condition. Written and signed by Marie Katherine D. High. No 111110 - Exchange National Bank, Denton, Texas dated April 17, 1916." The note refers to a piano presented to the Faculty and Trustees of Simmons College by the 1915 Senior Class. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
High, Marie Katherine D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 8, 1909]
Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing strongly-worded letters sent to Kempner and Barton. Hughes discusses travel plans to Dallas and is also anxious about a letter written by the governor, though Hughes is not sure who it was addressed to.
Date:
June 8, 1909
Creator:
Hughes, Ed. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff discussing stock issued for the Abilene Central Railway Company and that the maximum amount of bonds authorized would be issued. The remainder of the document outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Jones, Morgan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff reminding him of the stock and bond issuance agreement. Attached is the agreement signed by the committee both men are on to create a railway from Abilene to Ballinger. The agreement outlines conditions and details needed for the funding, construction and costs of the railroad.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Jones, Morgan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P Thomas, October 5, 1909]
Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P. Thomas sending an application for a job on Thomas's railroad. Kauffman states his availability and offers himself as a general manager for Thomas, if needed.
Date:
October 5, 1909
Creator:
Kauffman, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 5,1909]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles in which Kemp encloses a copy of the contract with the M K & T Ry Company.
Date:
October 5, 1909
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing delinquent taxes on land. Kemp believes Sayles was going to pay taxes on all the land before it was divided and asks if he has any tax receipts from W. E. Frieze.
Date:
October 6, 1909
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 2, 1909]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Morgan Jones building what is likely a railroad, parallel to the Santa Fe between Abilene and San Angelo, Texas.
Date:
October 2, 1909
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History