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Abilene Library Consortium
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Sayles and Sayles Collection
749
The Brand (Abilene, TX)
327
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
327
T. N. Carswell Collection
84
Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
48
Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
38
William J. Bryan Collection
32
Abilene Photograph Collection
22
Hardin-Simmons University Catalogs
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The Simmons Brand
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The Brand
100
The H-SU Brand
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A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.
17
W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
15
Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup
10
The Bronco
10
Corral
8
Sam Underwood et al. vs. Gulf Refining Company
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The State of Texas vs. Mrs. Hattie M. Sayles
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[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated July 1, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they still have Abilene scheduled for an exhibition date for the Colleen Moore Doll house and will make every effort to bring it to Carswell's city sometime next year.
Date:
July 1, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed, Charles P. Chapman to H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of lands in Hemphill County, Texas from Charles P. Chapman to H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
Date:
November 9, 1939
Creator:
Chapman Charles P.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie, The Menasha Products Company to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1939]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Charlie, The Menasha Products Company, Dallas, Texas, dated April 1, 1939. Charlie expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell dated March 30 and assures him that the "expression" was worth more than silver or gold, that if he was of any help to Carswell, he is grateful. He advises of his fervent belief in the old saying that right will win out in the end and wishes all that is good for Carswell.
Date:
April 1, 1939
Creator:
Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932]
A magazine clipping of an article titled "A Boy who was Traded for a Horse," written by James Saxon Childers, printed in The American Magazine for October 1932, pages 24, 25, 112-116.
Date:
October 1932
Creator:
Childers, James Saxon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 16, 1939]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles stating they have held the briefs to be filed for the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case, as the appellant is to file within thirty days from the date of submission. Childress states he has not received any motion for the court to file the briefings out of time.
Date:
November 16, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 18, 1939]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles notifying them that the appellee has filed to dismiss the appeal in the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater case.
Date:
November 18, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 22, 1939]
Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the court case, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co. vs. W. O. Rainwater, and informing Sayles & Sayles of the motion to dismiss the appeal.
Date:
November 22, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, October 5, 1939]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
October 5, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 18, 1939]
Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles stating that the clerk's office of the court of civil appeals in Eastland, Texas has received and filed the appellant's motion to file brief in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
November 18, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Answers and Depositions of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn]
Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, containing E. Williams' and C. C. Chinn's answers to prepared questions by the plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys. The document is unsigned.
Date:
October 11, 1938
Creator:
Chinn, C. C. & Williams, E.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Delaware, at the time of the ratification of the Constitution, from a 1787 original in the Library of Congress at Washington.
Map of the Delmarva Peninsula and the surrounding area at the time of the ratification of the Constitution, showing and identifying towns, counties, rivers, creeks, inlets, bays, lighthouses, sand bars, and capes. Scale [ca. 1:622,600] (10 miles to the inch).
Date:
1937
Creator:
Churchman, John
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to W. B. Dickerson, July 1, 1939]
Letter from F. F. Claunts to W. B. Dickerson remitting a transcript for probate proceedings for Elsie Meter's appointment as guardian of Earl Willard Meyer. This was issued to correct a spelling error.
Date:
July 1, 1939
Creator:
Claunts, F. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from O. R. Conaway, April 8, 1937]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from O. R. Conaway regarding support for House Bill 68.
Date:
April 8, 1937
Creator:
Conaway, O. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, January 3, 1939]
Letter from W. H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and praising him for being among the great men who contributed toward the development of West Texas.
Date:
January 3, 1939
Creator:
Cousins, W. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939]
Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes and happy holidays with a Christmas card attached.
Date:
December 1939
Creator:
Cousins, W. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poem: Abilene Texas...]
Poem written about the city of Abilene, Texas published in The Southern Pharmaceutical Journal and Drug Price Review, with a portion of an article about frontier medicine printed on the other side.
Date:
October 1936
Creator:
Cousins, Walt
Object Type:
Poem
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Subpoena for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Subpoena issued by the Dallas County sheriff's office requiring the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to appear in court to answer the complaint of W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
March 29, 1938
Creator:
Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Daly to John W. Glahn, November 17, 1939]
Letter from W. E. Daly to John W. Glahn, copied to Sayles & Sayles, discussing a loan made by the Federal Land Bank of Houston to John Miller.
Date:
November 17, 1939
Creator:
Daly, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. David to Perry Sayles, October 24, 1936]
Letter from E. D. David to Perry Sayles remitting a lease and escrow agreement for land owned by B. I. Terry.
Date:
October 24, 1936
Creator:
David, E. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas: Uvalde Quadrangle
Topographic quadrangle map of Uvalde, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing parts of Uvalde and Zavala Counties. The map includes county lines, towns, ranches, roads, railroads, rivers, creeks, and areas of elevation. Relief shown by contours (interval 25 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:125,000
Date:
1931
Creator:
Douglas, E. M.; Baldwin, H. L., Jr. & Bannon, T. M.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Transferring a Debt Owed to the Dunigan Tool & Supply Company to J. F. Young]
Document transferring the debt of $88.00 against C. E. Dearolph and the estate of C. E. Dearolph from the Dunigan Tool & Supply Company to J. F. Young.
Date:
January 16, 1935
Creator:
Dunigan Tool & Supply Company
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Auto Insurance Policy, February 1936]
Statement listing information about an insurance policy owned by Perry Sayles that covers an automobile, including the company, amount, and premium due. A handwritten note in the center of the statement says, "Paid Feb. 7 - 1936 P.S."
Date:
January 1, 1936
Creator:
Earl Bender & Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Release of Deed of Trust, Williard P. Heath to E. A. Giraud]
Copy of Release of Deed of Trust from Williard P. Heath to E. A. Giraud concerning land in Hemphill County. There is a note signed by Hiram Park certifying this is an accurate copy of the document in the Hemphill County records.
Date:
November 18, 1939
Creator:
Evans, Ira H. & Giraud, E. A.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
New Jersey
Map of New Jersey and the surrounding area at the time of the ratification of the Constitution, showing counties, towns, roads, mountain ranges, bays, rivers, creeks, inlets, and harbors, with explanatory notes on certain geographic features. Map includes an astronomical observations table in the lower-right corner. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:633,600] (approximately 10 miles to the inch).
Date:
1937
Creator:
Faden, William
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History