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[Affidavit of Gerald C. Betty]
Affidavit sworn by Gerald C. Betty stating that he was acquainted with A. M. Betty during her life and the estimated value of her estate.
Date:
March 7, 1940
Creator:
Betty, Gerald C.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cattle Drive Poems]
Two poems about cattle driving titled, "The Cattle String Out", and "The Drags" with small sketches seen on the page. The sketch at the top appears to be a cow with a brand on its side. Handwriting on back reads, "[illegible] Moore never shook a duty or a danger in his life".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Poem
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cause No. 4035: Answers and Deposition of V. Robert Kerr]
Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, containing the written testimony of V. Robert Kerr. The testimony was taken before a notary and answers the questions set by the plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys.
Date:
October 11, 1938
Creator:
Kerr, V. Robert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Answers and Deposition of V. Robert Kerr]
Document related to cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, stating that the answers of V. Robert Kerr were taken before a public notary in Topeka County, Kansas.
Date:
September 1938
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of V. Robert Kerr]
Notice of deposition in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The notice is addressed to W. O. Rainwater, G. A. Rainwater or Gilbert Smith and names the witness as V. Robert Kerr who lives in Topeka, Kansas. The notice also includes a list of questions.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of V. Robert Kerr, and Waiver of Filing Requirements]
Documents requesting a waiver of filing requirements for witness depositions, and providing notice of depositions to W. O. Rainwater, G. A. Rainwater, and/or their attorney Gilbert Smith. The documents include the names of the witness, V. Robert Kerr, and a list of questions.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cavalry Rider Jumping Barbwire Fence
Copy negative of a US. army horse jumping a barbed wire fence in Ft. Riley, Kansas. Rider is wearing a uniform including a hat. There is a hill and tree in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 13 Trillion Cubic Feet of Gas]
Photocopy of a newspaper article about a bill concerning gas rates.
Date:
1953-04-09~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Comanche Country, 1875
Military map of the Indian Territory in the Great Plains, showing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas. The map includes military trails and posts (abandoned and occupied). State lines, towns, railroads, bodies of water, and areas of elevation are also included. Towns enclosed in brackets were established after 1875. Relief shown in hachures.
Date:
1933
Creator:
Riney, W. A.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Comanche Country and Adjacent Territory, 1840
Military map of the Comanche Indian Territory in the Great Plains, showing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska. The map includes military trails and posts (abandoned and occupied). State lines, towns, bodies of water, and areas of elevation are also shown. Towns enclosed in brackets were established after 1840. Relief shown in hachures.
Date:
1933
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Comanche Country and Adjacent Territory, 1860
Military map of the Comanche Indian Territory in the Great Plains, showing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, and Colorado. The map includes military trails and posts (abandoned and occupied). State lines, towns, bodies of water, and areas of elevation are also shown. Towns enclosed in brackets were established after 1860. Relief shown in hachures.
Date:
1933
Creator:
Riney, W. A.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Invoice from The Bridgeport Machine Company to Jake Hamon Jr.]
Invoice from the Bridgeport Machine Company to Jake Hamon, Jr. for $9.65. The order was made by B. C. McDonald and there is a note on the invoice for McDonald to ok the order.
Date:
February 11, 1925
Creator:
Bridgeport Machine Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Exterior Buildings
1 copy negative of Front Street in Dodge City, Kansas. There are multiple horse-drawn vehicles in front of the various storefronts.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Final Opinion of Title Related to the Oil and Gas Lease From J. G. Better et al. to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document describing the terms of an oil and gas lease from J. G. Betty, Selene E. Betty, F. Louise Betty, Gerald C. Betty, E. Dean Betty, Harry R. Betty, Ann Lois Richardson, and Mary E. Fullerton to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for a tract of land in Ochiltree County, Texas. It states that Jack Sayles has examined the documents and that the examination was conducted on behalf of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
April 9, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Friend in Need
Art print of a group of dogs sitting around a table smoking, drinking, and playing poker. One of the dogs in the foreground is covertly handing a card to another dog. The art is titled, "A Friend in Need" at the bottom edge. Handwriting at the top reads, "Luke Short's Saloon Dodge City, Kan, 1880. A.D".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indian Territory with part of the adjoining state of Kansas, &c.
Map of Indian Territory in Kansas and Oklahoma, showing the boundaries of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, the Creek, the Seminole, and leased Indian Country. The map also shows settlements, military posts, and roads. Scale ca. 1:1,500,000
Date:
October 1866
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles H. Sessions to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charles H. Sessions, Managing Editor, The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Kansas, dated December 12, 1941. Sessions advises of his inability to be a substitute for Mr. McNeal due to a lack of time for the thought the question deserves.
Date:
December 12, 1941
Creator:
Sessions, Charles H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. K. Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. K. Morrow, President, Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kansas, dated December 15, 1941. E. K. Morrow defines Americanism.
Date:
December 15, 1941
Creator:
Morrow, E. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernst F. Pihlblad to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ernst F. Pihlblad, Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, dated December 9, 1941. Ernst F. Pihlblad defines Americanism.
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Pihlblad, Ernst F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. White to T. N. Carswell - November 28, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post 57, Abilene, Texas, from W. A. White, Editor and Owner, The Emporia Gazette, Emporia, Kansas, dated November 28, 1941. W. A. White defines Americanism.
Date:
November 28, 1941
Creator:
White, W. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilson P. Horn to T. N. Carswell - December 19, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Wilson P. Horn, President, Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas, dated December 19, 1941. Wilson P. Horn defines Americanism.
Date:
December 19, 1941
Creator:
Horn, Wilson P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Map of Routes of Coronado and Army]
Map of the Coronado Expedition, 1540-1542, through parts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The map includes state boundary lines, bodies of water, major towns, forts, and areas of elevation. A legend, included in the lower-right corner, indicates directions of the routes of Coronado and his army. No scale indicated.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Root, George A.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map showing Cattle Trails as used from 1866 to 1895
Map of the cattle trails throughout Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas, used to travel northward to markets and shipping points. The map also includes state boundaries, major towns, bodies of water, and areas of elevation. Relief shown in hachures. No scale indicated.
Date:
1935
Creator:
Loveless, A. C. & Potter, Jack
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map Showing the Route of E.F. Beale from Fort Smith, ARK. to Alburquerque, NM.
Three maps showing the route of E. F. Beale from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Albuquerque, New Mexico (left); the leased portion of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation (upper-right); and country between the Brazos River and the Kansas River (lower-right). Relief shown in hachures. Scale varies.
Date:
1858
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History