Navarro County

Blue line print of survey map of Navarro County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
Date: 1924
Creator: Atlee, Tom & Giles, J. Bascom
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. S. Birge to Perry Sayles, April 30, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from W. S. Birge to Perry Sayles, April 30, 1924]

Letter from W. S. Birge to Perry Sayles stating three oil wells were drilled on the B. I. Terry tract in Comanche County. Two of them produced oil and one produced gas, but neither produced enough resources to be profitable.
Date: April 30, 1924
Creator: Birge, W. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Lewis C. Perry - January 16, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Lewis C. Perry - January 16, 1924]

A letter written to Col. Lewis C. Perry, Terrell, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 16, 1924. Carswell explains concerning the District Governorship election and the intention of the Abilene club to propose Lion Green for the Governorship. Carswell writes, "We of the Abilene club are of the opinion, Col. Perry, that Lionism can be best served by your re-election — if you elect not to serve we will push Lion Green's candidacy".
Date: January 16, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Deal - April 30, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Deal - April 30, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. J. C. Deal, Secretary Lions Club, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 30, 1924. Carswell expresses his appreciation to the San Angelo Lions Club for their decision to support Lion Green, advises of their plans to leave on the Sunshine Special Sunday morning for Paris, Texas assuring Deal that he will be happy to meet Lion Barnes and issues an invitation for Mr. Barnes [W. P. Barnes] to join them.
Date: April 30, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to K. H. Pittard - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to K. H. Pittard - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. K. H. Pittard, Southwestern Life Insurance Co., Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the decision of Pittard's club to support Lion Green.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lewis C. Perry - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lewis C. Perry - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Col. Louis C. Perry, Terrell, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell replies to Perry's interpretation of Lionism advising of the delicacy of Perry's and Green's candidacy.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924]

A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas [from T. N. Carswell], dated April 14, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Higgins dated April 9 which was written to Julien Hyer. Carswell expresses his appreciation that the letter was forwarded giving him the opportunity to tell Higgins, frankly, concerning Green's candidacy for District Governor. Carswell advises regarding a letter written to Col. Perry in January and of the reply from Perry. Carswell explains the history of the candidacy of Lion Green for District Governor and the circumstances and happenings which created the controversy.
Date: April 14, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 19, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 19, 1924]

A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of a letter from Higgins, explains the possible consequences of any support by Higgins for Lion Green and expounds on the consequences of the injection of International Politics into the State Campaign.
Date: April 19, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of Higgin's letter and expresses his appreciation for Higgin's attitude regarding Green's candidacy.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. K. Wingfield] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. K. Wingfield]

A letter written to Mr. W. K. Wingfield, President Lions Club, Temple, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, with copies to Perry, Higgins and Hyer. Carswell replies to the suggestion by Wingfield that they support the other's candidates by stating that the governorship should be decided on merit and service.
Date: 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. K. Wingfield - March 29, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. K. Wingfield - March 29, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. W. K. Wingfield, Temple, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Treasurer, Lions International, Abilene, Texas, dated March 29, 1924. Carswell announces Abilene's candidate Lion R. D. Green for Governor. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is a reply from W. K. Wingfield, President, disclosing their decision to run Colonel Perry for International President stating, "If you will swing the clubs in your section for Lion Perry, we will help you with Lion Green".
Date: March 29, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rough draft of letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924] (open access)

[Rough draft of letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924]

A rough draft of a letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas [from T. N. Carswell], dated April 14, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of Higgin's letter of April 9 written to Julien Hyer, expresses his appreciation that the letter was forwarded giving Carswell the opportunity to tell Higgins, frankly, concerning Green's candidacy for District Governor. Carswell advises regarding a letter written to Col. Perry in January and of the reply from Perry. Carswell explains the history of the candidacy of Lion Green for District Governor and the circumstances and happenings which created the controversy.
Date: April 14, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 12, 1924] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 12, 1924]

A Western Union telegram sent to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 12, 1924. Carswell requests that Higgins keep an open mind concerning Green's candidacy. The reverse side includes Western Union terms and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. Newcomb Carlton, President.
Date: April 12, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 14760: Syllabus] (open access)

[Cause No. 14760: Syllabus]

Document in cause no. 14760, Carter Oil Company vs. Independent Torpedo Company, listing three items related to determining liability for an accident.
Date: November 12, 1924
Creator: Crump, George C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Co-Operator of Tulsa Okla., Volume 1, Number 36, October 25, 1924 (open access)

The Co-Operator of Tulsa Okla., Volume 1, Number 36, October 25, 1924

Weekly newspaper from Tulsa, Oklahoma that discusses local news and social events.
Date: October 25, 1924
Creator: Davis, Clairborne W. & Saunders, A. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from J. C. Deal, Angelo Furniture Company, Secretary, Lions Club, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Deal confirms their endorsement of Lion Green of Abilene and introduces their delegate to the Paris Convention as Lion W. P. Barnes c/o Reed Shoe Co.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Deal, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., December 16, 1924] (open access)

[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., December 16, 1924]

Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $1.06.
Date: December 16, 1924
Creator: Frick-Reid Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., December 31, 1924] (open access)

[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., December 31, 1924]

Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $3.89.
Date: December 31, 1924
Creator: Frick-Reid Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Higgins to Julien C. Hyer - April 9, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Higgins to Julien C. Hyer - April 9, 1924]

A letter written to Julien C. Hyer, Director, Fort Worth National Bank Bldg., Fort Worth, Texas, from Lions International W. J. Higgins, 1st Vice President, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 9, 1924. Explanation by Higgins of their view regarding the Green and Perry races asking if Hyer can throw any light on the subject. He assures Hyer that the San Antonio boys and he would appreciate Hyer's views. A handwritten note by Hyer says to have Carswell answer this.
Date: April 9, 1924
Creator: Higgins, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Higgins to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Higgins to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Higgins, First Vice President, Lions International, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 16, 1924. Higgins expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell explaining the history of the Green and Perry races and advises that the boys may support Green.
Date: April 16, 1924
Creator: Higgins, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Higgins to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Higgins to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1924]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Higgins, 1st Vice President, Lions International, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 21, 1924. Higgins agrees with Carswell that the injection of International politics is deplorable and explains his position and the position of the "boys" in San Antonio regarding the Green and Perry races.
Date: April 21, 1924
Creator: Higgins, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Burnet Co.

Blue line print of survey map of Burnet County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes haven been on the published map in pencil to indicate the addition of Phantom Hill Road, traced from Burnet County photograph from 1854. Scale [ca. 1:193,939] (4000 varas to 11/16 of an inch).
Date: 1924
Creator: McDonald, H. F. & Giles, J. Bascom
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wichita County

Blue line print of survey map of Wichita County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, railroads, and the various boundaries along the Red River between Texas and Oklahoma. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil to tentatively identify a tributary of Big Wichita River. Scale [ca. 1:166,667] (5000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1924
Creator: McDonald, H. F. & Giles, J. Bascom
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. H. Moore, Superintendent Fort Worth Public Schools, Fort Worth, Texas, dated April 3, 1924. Moore advises Carswell of a resolution adopted by the Fort Worth Lions Club to not only endorse but to push the candidacy of R. D. Green.
Date: April 3, 1924
Creator: Moore, M. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History