[Warranty Deed from B. L. Ellis to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Warranty Deed from B. L. Ellis to Perry Sayles]

Document certifying the sale of a 1/2 interest in land in Jones County, Texas from B. L. Ellis to Perry Sayles for the sum of $1,000.00. The document is signed and notarized in Taylor County, Texas.
Date: November 23, 1917
Creator: Ellis, B. L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Page to Dock Dilworth Parramore, October 22, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Page to Dock Dilworth Parramore, October 22, 1917]

Letter from John H. Page & Company to Dock Dilworth Parramore discussing advice on legal technicalities regarding the corporate existence of the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company and the water rights to the Cienega Ditch property. A handwritten note on the back of the last page reads, "Letter in regard to water rights and keeping ditch open. D. D. P."
Date: October 22, 1917
Creator: Page, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Warranty Deed From John Sayles to Hattie M. Sayles] (open access)

[Warranty Deed From John Sayles to Hattie M. Sayles]

Document certifying the sale of lots 14, 15, 22, 23 of block 1 and lots 4, 7, 8, and 9 of block 6 of the continuation of Alta Vista Addition in Abilene, Texas from John Sayles to Hattie M. Sayles.
Date: August 18, 1917
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transfer of Vendor's Liens from Mac Sayles to Texas Land & Loan Company] (open access)

[Transfer of Vendor's Liens from Mac Sayles to Texas Land & Loan Company]

Document certifying the transfer of vendor's liens from Mac Sayles to the Texas Land & Loan Company.
Date: March 8, 1917
Creator: Sayles, McAlpine (Mac)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume 10, Number 2, Winter, 1917 (open access)

The Corral, Volume 10, Number 2, Winter, 1917

The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date: 1917
Creator: Simmons College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume 10, Number 3, Spring, 1917 (open access)

The Corral, Volume 10, Number 3, Spring, 1917

The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date: May 1917
Creator: Simmons College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons College, 1917 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons College, 1917

Yearbook for Simmons College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1917
Creator: Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons College, 1916-1917 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons College, 1916-1917

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1917
Creator: Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft Registration Forms for Kade Bryan Legett] (open access)

[Draft Registration Forms for Kade Bryan Legett]

Draft registration form filled out by Kade Bryan Legett, including sections about general questions, physical fitness, military service, citizenship, religious convictions against war, dependency, and occupation.
Date: December 24, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hunch Oil & Gas Company Stock Certificate] (open access)

[Hunch Oil & Gas Company Stock Certificate]

Certificate certifying K.K. Legett's ownership of two shares of Hunch OIl & Gas Company stock.
Date: March 9, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Log of Kirby No. 1 (open access)

Log of Kirby No. 1

Oil well log from land 5 miles South of Abilene, Texas, with the strata labeled next to the diagram. The log is labeled with the name "Hon. K.K. Legett."
Date: [1917-03-16..1917-07-14]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Marston Gymnasium]

Photograph of Marston Gymnasium at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Shows the front and side of the three story brick building with a few trees and shrubs visible. Marston Gym was erected in 1917.
Date: [1917..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Marston Gymnasium]

Photograph of Marston Gymnasium at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Shows the front of the three story brick building with a few trees and shrubs visible. Marston Gym was erected in 1917.
Date: [1917..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Gertrude Dallas]

Portrait of Gertrude Dallas, visible from the shoulders up, wearing a dark-colored dress with a row of button down the center and light-colored trim and piping. Her long hair is piled on the top of her head into a bun. Handwritten note on the frame reads, "Gertrude Dallas - Simmons -- 1917."
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Mary Brian]

Full-body portrait of Mary Brian, showing sitting down reading a book. She wears a light-colored dress with puffy sleeves and an empire waist. Handwritten note in the bottom margin reads, “Mary Brian - Simmons -- 1917.”
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Rena Lindley]

Portrait of Rena Lindley, visible from the shoulders up, wearing a white diaphanous shawl with a rose at the bodice. Her hair is piled on the top of her head into a bun.
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Treazie Bynum]

Portrait of Treazie Bynum, visible from the waist up, wearing a dark-colored suit and striped satin tie. The inside front flap of the frame contains a handwritten note which reads, "Treazie Bynum -- Simmons - 1917."
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 11, Ed. 1, Friday, January 5, 1917 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 11, Ed. 1, Friday, January 5, 1917

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 5, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 12, Ed. 1, Friday, January 12, 1917 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 12, Ed. 1, Friday, January 12, 1917

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 12, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1, Friday, January 19, 1917 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1, Friday, January 19, 1917

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 19, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 14, Ed. 1, Friday, January 26, 1917 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 14, Ed. 1, Friday, January 26, 1917

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 26, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, February 2, 1917 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, February 2, 1917

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 2, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 16, Ed. 1, Friday, February 9, 1917 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 16, Ed. 1, Friday, February 9, 1917

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 9, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 17, Ed. 1, Friday, February 16, 1917 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 17, Ed. 1, Friday, February 16, 1917

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 16, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History