Abilene

Topographic quadrangle map of Abilene, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1954
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: Shackelford County, Index

Index map for Shackelford County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:76,483.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

1990 Census County Block Map (Recreated): Callahan County, Index

Index map for Callahan County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:76,483.
Date: 1990
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: Callahan County, Index

Index map for Callahan County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:76,483.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2010 Census County Block Map: Coleman County, Index

Index map for Coleman County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:110,538.
Date: 2010
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

1990 Census County Block Map (Recreated): Shackelford County, Index

Index map for Shackelford County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:76,483.
Date: 1990
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

P.L. 94-171 County Block Map (2010 Census): Coleman County, Index

Index map for Coleman County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:110,538.
Date: December 14, 2010
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

P.L. 94-171 County Block Map (2010 Census): Shackelford County, Index

Index map for Shackelford County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:70,622.
Date: December 14, 2010
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Subdivison Block Map: Albany CCD, Texas, Index

Index map for Albany Census County Division, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:76,483.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. N. Grisham, Attorney at Law, Eastland, Texas, dated March 17, 1941. Grisham confirms that their representative has promised to vote for H. B. 373 but that they have had no expression from Senator Smith.
Date: March 17, 1941
Creator: Grisham, R. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924] (open access)

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

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from K. H. Pittard, Secretary-Treasure, Cisco, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Pittard advises Carswell of the unanimous decision made by his club to support Lion Green.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Pittard, K. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954] (open access)

[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Tex and postmarked, FT. W & El Paso ED R.P.O.TR 7, Aug 25, 1954. The reverse side includes a form letter addressed to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Jet Peters dated August 25, 1954. Campaign card printed for Paul Brashear for State Representative with personal handwritten note advising how as a Shivers Democrat Peters helped carry Cisco for Ike saving their Tide Lands to clean up the mess in Washington, and he congratulates Carswell saying that his article in yesterday's Star Telegram "hit the spot". Peters also asks about Abilene: "How's the West Texas Chamber of Commerce? I hear its sick financially—Do get a big kick out of your Abilene's growth. I first knew the town in 1900."
Date: August 25, 1954
Creator: Peters, Jet
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major R. H. Hansford - April 29, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major R. H. Hansford - April 29, 1941]

A letter written to Major Major R.H. Hansford, 15th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard dated April 29, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the compliment to him by Hanford requesting that Carswell ask for the appointment for the inspection of his units.
Date: April 29, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. U. Connellee to W. J. Bryan, June 27, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from C. U. Connellee to W. J. Bryan, June 27, 1908]

Letter from C. U. Connellee to W. J. Bryan discussing the conditions under which he will support Bryan politically.
Date: June 27, 1908
Creator: Connellee, C. U.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan

Water plan for Region G (Brazos) describing water resources and suppliers for the area, usage statistics and forecasts, water needs, water supply plans for each county and city, recommended water management strategies, drought response plans, and the plan creation process.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Brazos G Water Planning Group
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 12, 1929] (open access)

[Telegram from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 12, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles instructing Perry Sayles not to come to Abilene.
Date: August 12, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles, March 22, 1935] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles, March 22, 1935]

Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles discussing a renewal of a note for the F & M National Bank of Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 22, 1935
Creator: Keeble, W. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, July 25, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, July 25, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to his brother, Perry Sayles, discussing Perry Sayles' separation and divorce from his wife, advising him to appoint a trustee to oversee the separation. The letter includes the judgement John Sayles wrote in the case Eley against Eley with the separation agreement.
Date: July 25, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
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
[Draft of Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles] (open access)

[Draft of Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles]

Draft of a document discussing a suit against Jones and "defendant Railway Company" for breach of contract. The document has pencil corrections and is printed on Sayles & Sayles stationary.
Date: 1910
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Budget for a Railroad From Roby, Texas to Brownwood, Texas] (open access)

[Budget for a Railroad From Roby, Texas to Brownwood, Texas]

Document listing the costs of construction and the proposed earnings for a railroad from Roby to Brownwood, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inventory of Property, Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Inventory of Property, Perry Sayles]

Document listing the property of Perry Sayles that is taxable by the City of Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, May 15, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, May 15, 1940]

Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress discussing cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. The letters states that the Appellee's Motion for Rehearing is enclosed and that a copy has also been sent to Sayles & Sayles.
Date: May 15, 1940
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipts for Cleaning a Fur Coat and Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company] (open access)

[Receipts for Cleaning a Fur Coat and Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company]

Receipts for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and the cleaning and storage of a fur coat by the Russell Dye Works. The Russell Dye Works receipt is made out of Juanita Thomas, care of Perry Sayles. There is also a paper with "Perry Sayles" printed on it and an envelope with the return address of "Russell Dye Works Abilene, Texas."
Date: {1936-01-08,1936-05-20}
Creator: Russell Dye Works
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History