Map of Erath County

Blue line print of survey map of Erath County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in blue ink to indicate the addition of a road. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1896
Creator: Terrell, O. O.; Anthony, P. J. & Von Rosenberg, E.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

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

[Panoramic View of Thurber, Texas]

Copy photo of a panoramic view of Thurber, Texas, including a long train of cars carrying coal. The caption of the photo says "Panoramic View of Thurber, Texas - 40 cars coal ready to ship and the vitrified brick plant. - population about 6000 - the largest coal producing town in the Southwest - capacity 100 cars per day." Below the image are written "July 1911" and "Texas & Pacific Quarterly pg 72."
Date: July 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry L. Spencer to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Harry L. Spencer to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harry L. Spencer, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Spencer declares the idea Carswell is promoting as "indispensible" in a permanent solution of the liquor problem in our country.
Date: September 4, 1942
Creator: Spencer, Harry L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Walton to T. N. Carswell - April 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from W. T. Walton to T. N. Carswell - April 23, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. T. Walton, President, Ranger Junior College, dated April 23, 1941. Walton advises Carswell of the enclosed copy of the minutes of their meeting in Cisco regarding an organization for college students who are sons and daughters of World War Veterans, and he expresses his pleasure of having worked on the Committee with Carswell noting that he would see him at Hardin-Simmons for the inauguration of Dr. White.
Date: April 23, 1941
Creator: Walton, W. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 9, 1941. Wisdom requests that Carswell make a report on the Milwaukee Convention during the Sunday afternoon business session.
Date: October 9, 1941
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Roy C. McCune to Major Thos. N. Carswell - October 20, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Roy C. McCune to Major Thos. N. Carswell - October 20, 1941]

A letter written to Major Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, Tenth Batttalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Capt. Roy C. McCune, Capt. Inf. Commanding Co. D. 15th Bn. Texas Defense Guard, Dublin, Texas, dated October 20, 1941. McCune acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to attend the Armistice Day Program but declines due to a football game to be played in Dublin.
Date: October 20, 1941
Creator: McCune, Roy C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. J. (Bill) Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated December 17, 1941. Wisdom expresses his appreciation for Carswell's good will and whole-hearted cooperation during the time that Wisdom was district commander and extends Christmas greetings.
Date: December 17, 1941
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from W. J. Wisdom - August 7, 1942] (open access)

[Form letter from W. J. Wisdom - August 7, 1942]

A form letter from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated August 7, 1942. Wisdom advises of the selection of Carswell as a member of the Department Convention Committee on Rules, and stresses that attendance at the convention is important.
Date: August 7, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. Wisdom submits a report listing the names of men from the 17th District who are to serve on the committee as indicated: Charlie Giller, Breckenridge_Joe Burton, Albany_E. M. Howard, Rising Star_Wm. R. Martin, Sweetwater_W. R. Huestis, Cisco_Sid Lowery, Dublin_ Albert Graves, Stephenville_R. N. Hansford, Ranger_A. L. Stell, Anson_George Barber, Mineral Wells_Clyde White, Baird_Jack Armstrong, Sweetwater_John Alvis, Abilene_Kelley Farrar, Breckenridge_Al Taylor, Mineral Wells_J. W. Clements, Stephenville_Bradford Corrigan, Hamilton_D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells
Date: September 11, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Report:  From W. J. Wisdom to G. Ward Moody - October 20, 1942] (open access)

[Letter and Report: From W. J. Wisdom to G. Ward Moody - October 20, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. G. Ward Moody, Field Representative, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 20, 1942. Wisdom explains the reason for his delay in answering Moody's letter, that it is due to membership quotas being set too high and advises that the talk from the boys from most of the posts is regarding lowering membership quotas. He advises of the attached sheet listing quotas for each Post. Attachment includes: Report by G. Ward Moody, Austin. Suggested quotas for Posts in 17th District, Department of Texas, The American Legion and a handwritten note to Tommy from Bill, "This is terrible, Tommy".
Date: October 20, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Bill--W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1942. Wisdom offers his suggestions for the committees on Negro Veterans and The Memorial Highway: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells; J. W. Clements, Stephenville; Floyd Campbell, Hamilton. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell adds the suggestion of D. C. Harris of Mineral Wells, R. N. Richardson of Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: October 27, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Primm's and Byrne's Hotel, Dublin, Texas: Second Floor Plan

Second floor plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Sam Primm and Tom Byrne in Dublin, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan with notations and a door schedule.
Date: May 28, 1919
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Primm's and Byrne's Hotel, Dublin, Texas: First Floor Plan

First floor plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Sam Primm and Tom Byrne in Dublin, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan with mechanical notes, as well as keys for electrical and plumbing code.
Date: May 28, 1919
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bob Evans' Hotel, Dublin, Texas: Second Floor Plan

Second floor plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Bob Evans in Dublin, Texas. It includes labeled rooms and measurements, as well as window and door schedules and other detail notes.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Primm's and Byrne's Hotel, Dublin, Texas: Stair Plans

Stair plans for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Sam Primm and Tom Byrne in Dublin, Texas. It includes elevations and plans for the stairs between the first and second floors and second and third floors.
Date: 1919~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bob Evans' Hotel, Dublin, Texas: Roof Plan

Roof plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Bob Evans in Dublin, Texas. It includes building and material details for the roof, detail of court walls, and sections of the building's interior.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bob Evans' Hotel, Dublin, Texas: First Floor Plan

First floor plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Bob Evans in Dublin, Texas. It includes measurements and room labels, as well as door and window schedules.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bob Evans' Hotel, Dublin, Texas: Framing Plan of 2nd Floor Joist

Framing plan of 2nd floor joist for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Bob Evans in Dublin, Texas. It includes detailed notes and measurements.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bob Evans' Hotel, Dublin, Texas: Elevations

Elevations for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Bob Evans in Dublin, Texas. It includes diagrams of the right end and front elevations, with detailed notes.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bob Evans' Hotel, Dublin, Texas: First Floor Plan

First floor plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Bob Evans in Dublin, Texas. It includes measurements and room labels, as well as door and window schedules.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bob Evans' Hotel, Dublin, Texas: Elevations

Elevations for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Bob Evans in Dublin, Texas. It includes left end and rear elevations of the building, along with detailed notes.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Primm's and Byrne's Hotel, Dublin, Texas: Third Floor Plan

Third floor plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Sam Primm and Tom Byrne in Dublin, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan with mechanical notations, as well as a door schedule.
Date: May 28, 1919
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bob Evans' Hotel, Dublin, Texas: Second Floor Plan

Second floor plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. Bob Evans in Dublin, Texas. It includes labeled rooms and measurements, as well as window and door schedules and other detail notes.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History