Lynn County

Blue line print of survey map of Lynn County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:190,476] (5000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).
Date: 1917
Creator: Atlee, Tom & Wicker, G. T.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Special Regulations Number 40 (open access)

Special Regulations Number 40

Regulations outlining the change in prices for uniform elements and size tariffs on clothing.
Date: December 31, 1917
Creator: Bliss, Tasker H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Baylor County

Blue line print of survey map of Baylor County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1917
Creator: Bramlette, H. M. & Wicker, G. T.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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

Dimmit County

Blue line print of survey map of Dimmit County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil and ink to denote the addition of lakes, crossings, and roads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1917
Creator: Hedick, J. D. & Wicker, G. T.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Hulen to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Hulen to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1917]

Letter from John A. Hulen to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking Mr. Bryan for the congratulatory letter he sent regarding his appointment as Brigadier General.
Date: August 20, 1917
Creator: Hulen, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pecos Co.

Blue line print of survey map of Pecos County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil. Scale [ca. 1:400,000] (12,000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1917
Creator: McDonald, H. F. & Morriss, G. C.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bastrop County

Blue line print of survey map of Bastrop County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, the Old San Antonio Road, and railroads. Hand drawn lines have been added to the published map in pencil and red ink. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1917
Creator: McDonald, H. F. & Wicker, George T.
Object Type: Map
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
[Provost Marshal General's Office Form 1010] (open access)

[Provost Marshal General's Office Form 1010]

Six blank forms for medically examining military enlistees.
Date: 1917~
Creator: United States. Office of the Provost Marshal General.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Red River Co.

Blue line print of survey map of Red River County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1917
Creator: Walker, Addison & Morris, G. G.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hudspeth Co.

Blue line print of survey map of Hudspeth County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, townships, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil. Scale [ca. 1:400,000] (12,000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1917
Creator: Wicker, George T.
Object Type: Map
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
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 31, 1917] (open access)

[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 31, 1917]

Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the congratulatory letter he sent.
Date: August 31, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, September 9, 1917] (open access)

[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, September 9, 1917]

Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the repeal process for the Normal Schools bill.
Date: September 17, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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