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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
[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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 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
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
[Release of Vendor Lien]
Statement in which Mary E. Sayles releases a vendor from their lien contract originally formed with Mary and her mother, Emily B. Gillespie.
Date:
December 1910
Creator:
Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lien Release]
Document releasing Eleander Strawn from a lien contract with Mary E. Sayles. The document is unsigned and not notarized.
Date:
October 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Transfer Confirmation]
Notarized document confirming the finalization of a transfer of land from E. B. Gillespie, Mrs. M. E. Sayles, and John Sayles to Eleander Strawn.
Date:
1881~
Creator:
King, Bingham
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, September 1, 1953]
Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer stating that he is enclosing a copy of Tarleton State's 1953 football schedule along with a complimentary season pass.
Date:
September 1, 1953
Creator:
Howell, E. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:250000
Date:
1966
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume II. Identification, Evaluation, and Selection of Water Management Strategies
Volume II of the Water plan for Region G (Brazos) including water management strategies, water conservation methods, wastewater reuse, new reservoirs, expansion of use of certain water sources, and water supply recommendations and projects.
Date:
December 2015
Creator:
Brazos G Water Planning Group
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:250000
Date:
1958
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:250000
Date:
1976
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest
This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
Date:
1896
Creator:
Texas & Pacific Railway
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, December 16, 1954]
Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer supporting the proposal to elevate Tarleton State College into a four-year institution.
Date:
December 16, 1954
Creator:
Terrell, Vance
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. W. Varner to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1955]
Letter from R. W. Varner to Truett Latimer stating that he wants John Tarleton Junior College to be expanded into a four-year college.
Date:
February 15, 1955
Creator:
Varner, R. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1955]
Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer supporting a bill that would turn Tarleton into a four-year school. He also talks about the State Affairs Committee hearing in Austin and hopes to see Mr. Latimer there.
Date:
February 2, 1955
Creator:
Terrell, Vance
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Arthur to Truett Latimer, September 10, 1959]
Letter from Jack Arthur to Truett Latimer inviting him and his wife to the celebration of Tarleton State College becoming a four-year institution.
Date:
September 10, 1959
Creator:
Arthur, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, September 3, 1957]
Letter from Tarleton State College President E. J. Howell to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer enclosing football tickets for the 1957 season.
Date:
September 3, 1957
Creator:
Howell, E. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History