[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, December 22, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, December 22, 1934]

Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles requesting another remittance of $4.29 to extend an outstanding note.
Date: December 22, 1934
Creator: Backes, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, October 22,1934] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, October 22,1934]

Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles discussing a previous check sent by Sayles to cover the full payment of the quarterly premium for Sayles' policy.
Date: October 22, 1934
Creator: Backes, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, October 31, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, October 31, 1934]

Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles stating his check to the Pan-American Life Insurance Company has been returned due to insufficient funds. The Company is redepositing the check and asks Sayles to be sure it is paid when presented.
Date: October 31, 1934
Creator: Backes, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1934]

Letter from Mrs. Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of Mr. Bryan's wire and inquiring about the Bryan family members. Mrs. Rose also provides Mr. Bryan with a detailed description of her family members and their activities.
Date: January 2, 1934
Creator: Banks, Rose A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1934-1935] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1934-1935]

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 Art Forum theme for the year was "Miscellaneous Studies in Art." One of the mentioned events was the First Annual Art exhibit of the Forum. Memorabilia from the District Meeting of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs and memos from the Annual Meeting of the Texas Fine Arts organization are included. Several exhibit brochures of events held in Abilene are pasted to the book pages.
Date: 1934/1935
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Picture postcard from T. N. Carswell addressed to Miss Peggy Anne Carswell - September 30, 1934]

A picture postcard showing a photo labeled "The Mountain Drive, built by the C.C.C. Ft. Davis". The postcard includes correspondence to Miss Peggy Anne Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D"addy" [T. N. Carswell], dated September 30, 1934, and postmarked Fort Davis, Tex., Oct. 1, 1934. A short handwritten note advises that he will get home before she receives this card.
Date: September 30, 1934
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 10, 1934] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 10, 1934]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $75.00.
Date: September 10, 1934
Creator: First National Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. E. Freyschlag to Perry Sayles, January 22, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from E. E. Freyschlag to Perry Sayles, January 22, 1934]

Letter from E. E. Freyschlag to Perry Sayles remitting a National Liberty Insurance Company policy covering $800.00 dweeling and $200.00 by tornado and hail insurance on Sayles' garage.
Date: January 22, 1934
Creator: Freyschlag, E. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hardin-Simmons Alumni and Ex-Students News Flash, August 1934 (open access)

Hardin-Simmons Alumni and Ex-Students News Flash, August 1934

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: August 1934
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. J. Jackson to Perry Sayles, June 12,1934] (open access)

[Letter from M. J. Jackson to Perry Sayles, June 12,1934]

Letter from M. J. Jackson to Perry Sayles discussing a previous loan note executed by Mac Sayles, John Sayles and Perry Sayles and its future repayment.
Date: June 12, 1934
Creator: Jackson, M. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles, August 27, 1934 (open access)

[Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles, August 27, 1934

Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles discussing the renewal of a note Mr. Sayles has with F & M National Bank in Abilene, Texas.
Date: August 27, 1934
Creator: James, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E.P. Legett to K.B. Legett - April 9, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from E.P. Legett to K.B. Legett - April 9, 1934]

Letter from E.P. Legett to K.B. Legett, about another line of Legetts that lives in Canada, and whether or not they are related to one another. Included is a handwritten family genealogy on Rice Hotel stationery.
Date: April 9, 1934
Creator: Legett, E. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L.L. Legett to Mrs. Percy Jones - December 8, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from L.L. Legett to Mrs. Percy Jones - December 8, 1934]

Letter written by L.L. Legett to Mrs. Percy Jones, speaking of his recent visit to Abilene and of their family tree and genealogy.
Date: December 8, 1934
Creator: Legett, L. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Payment Due From The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Notice of Payment Due From The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles]

Notice of payment due from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, informing Sayles of the payment due and it's due date.
Date: 1934-11~
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 15, 1934] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 15, 1934]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: October 15, 1934
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Martin to Standard Savings and Loan Association, March 13, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Martin to Standard Savings and Loan Association, March 13, 1934]

Letter from J. A. Martin to Standard Savings and Loan Association delivering a Hartford Fire Insurance Company policy in the name of Perry Sayles covering $900.00 for fire insurance dwelling and $300.00 for fire insurance on a garage.
Date: March 13, 1934
Creator: Martin, J. A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Morris to Mac Sayles, September 20, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Morris to Mac Sayles, September 20, 1934]

Letter from Thomas Morris to Mac Sayles discussing a note that has been executed but not paid upon to the estate of Thomas Sayles. If payment is not made a suit will be instituted.
Date: September 20, 1934
Creator: Morris, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles, November 1, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles, November 1, 1934]

Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles discussing the money note of $25 that Mr. Sayles owes to his sister-in-law.
Date: November 1, 1934
Creator: Morris, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles, September 20, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles, September 20, 1934]

Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles discussing a note that has not been satisfied to Thomas Sayles. If no payment can be made, Morris is instructed to file for suit. Handwritten text in pencil at the bottom of the letter.
Date: September 20, 1934
Creator: Morris, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward O'Day to Harry Sayles, January 12, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Edward O'Day to Harry Sayles, January 12, 1934]

Letter from Edward O'Day to Harry Sayles discussing the policy #120-147 that Harry Styles took out. Mr. O'Day writes that there is a $2.46 fee to cover the interest on the outstanding lien note.
Date: January 12, 1934
Creator: O'Day, Edward
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Life Insurance Policy, September 1934] (open access)

[Invoice for Life Insurance Policy, September 1934]

Statement listing information about a life insurance policy covering Perry Sayles. The statement includes the company, due date, and premium due. There is a handwritten note in the center of the statement reading, "Paid by ck, mailed Oct 17 - 34 P.S."
Date: 1934-09~
Creator: Pan-American Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Maturity of Premium Lien Note From Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, September 1934] (open access)

[Notice of Maturity of Premium Lien Note From Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, September 1934]

Notice of maturity of lien note from the Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles. The statement includes his policy number, the due date, and the amount of the lien.
Date: 1934-09~
Creator: Pan-American Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pan-American Life Insurance Company, Notice of Maturity of Premium Lien Note] (open access)

[Pan-American Life Insurance Company, Notice of Maturity of Premium Lien Note]

Document notifying Perry Sayles of the maturity of his insurance policy with the Pan-American Life Insurance Company. There is a handwritten note reading "Interest pd. ch. Jan. 17 - 34."
Date: January 19, 1934
Creator: Pan-American Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Map of Indian Territory]

Military map of the Indian Territory surrounding the U.S. Army post Camp Supply, showing rivers, creeks, roads, military trails, and areas of elevation, with relief shown in hachures. The map also includes notes on the landscape, such as the height of a ravine and the lack of grass in a particular area.
Date: 1934?
Creator: Ruffner, E. H. & Hunnius, Ado
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History