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Charlyne Creger Collection
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Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
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Eleanor Brown Collection
17
Kafka Collection
13
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
8
W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
6
53rd Legislature of Texas
2
John J. King Collection
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54th Legislature of Texas
1
57th Legislature of Texas
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[Aircraft Delivery Order #6]
Orders for several Air Force Pilots and WASP to ferry aircraft from Wichita Kansas to air bases in various U.S. cities.
Date:
January 28, 1944
Creator:
555th Army Air Forces Base Unit - 5th Ferrying Group
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date:
February 15, 1941
Creator:
Andews, F. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles, November 24, 1939
Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles informing Sayles that an unknown document wasn't included in the previous letter because it was a holiday. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter, "Should have quick claim from H. C. Hendrick or complete [..] off.d."
Date:
November 24, 1939
Creator:
Arentz, Edward S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 7, 1940]
Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, copied to F. F. Claunts, discussing the title requirements relating to the lease of Edna and J. G. Betty's land to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
March 7, 1940
Creator:
Arentz, Edward S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Atkeison to Rigdon Edwards, July 30, 1989]
Letter from Ann Atkeison to Rigdon Edwards discussing Avenger Field and the upcoming 50th WASP Anniversary, memorial, and the Women's Military Aviators Association meeting in Washington, D. C.
Date:
July 30, 1989
Creator:
Atkeison, Ann
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Pearl Baggett to T. N. Carswell - June 14, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Pearl Baggett, Secretary to Superintendent, Blackwell, Oklahoma, dated June 14, 1965. Baggett advises that she found no relative information concerning Dr. Cyrus N. Ray but suggests that he write to the local newspaper, The Journal Tribune, to a Mrs. Helen Seubert.
Date:
June 14, 1965
Creator:
Baggett, Pearl
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from Mrs. R. B. Ballard to Blanche Perry]
Illustrated Christmas card plus envelope from Mrs. R.B. Ballard to Perry in appreciation for the baptistry painting Perry did for the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date:
December 23, 1943
Creator:
Ballard, R. B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mineral Deed, Amos K. Bass to Perry Sayles]
Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 3/512 interest in and to the oil, gas, and minerals in and under a tract of land in Eastland and Erath Counties, Texas from Amos K. Bass to Perry Sayles.
Date:
August 12, 1933
Creator:
Bass, Amos K.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from Ada Billingsley to Blanche Perry]
Illustrated Christmas card plus envelope from Miss Ada Billingsley to Perry as thanks for the baptistry painting Perry did for the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date:
December 12, 1943
Creator:
Billingsley, Ada
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Effie Billinsley to Blanche Perry]
Letter plus envelope from Effie Billinsley to Perry. Billinsley thanks Perry for the painting, talks of her spiritual walk, her family, and the church in Frederick, Oklahoma. Mentions a church dispute which Brother Foster and his wife helped heal.
Date:
January 31, 1944
Creator:
Billinsley, Effie
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John. S. Winston, March 20, 1973
Interview with John S. Winston, a preacher from Arkansas. The interview includes Winston's experience growing up in and around the church, his education, family history, surrounding church history, and his time as a preacher. The interview also includes his comments on and interactions with other prominent figures in the church.
Date:
March 30, 1973
Creator:
Boyd, R. Vernon & Winston, John S.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 33]
Memorandum outlining the Depot Zone plan to facilitate the distribution of quartermaster supplies in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.
Date:
November 19, 1918
Creator:
Boyle, John B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain George B. Brown to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George B. Brown, Captain, F. A., Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 7, 1941. Brown advises Carswell that he is replying in the absence of General Key and that the application received from Carswell is being turned over to Col. Miller for his file and consideration.
Date:
January 7, 1941
Creator:
Brown, George B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Perry Bryan to Blanche Perry]
Letter plus envelope from Mrs. Perry Bryan to Blanche Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting in the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Bryan, Perry
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bryan to Blanche Perry]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bryan to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting in the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date:
November 8, 1943
Creator:
Bryan, Walter
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, dated January 13, 1941. Carl advises that Lt. Col. Joe J. MIller was described by Professor Hassler as a man of very high quality. Carl commends the work Carswell is sponsoring describing it as "of the highest quality" then wishes for Carswell the greatest measure of success possible.
Date:
January 13, 1941
Creator:
Carl
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Engine #2313 and Car - Oklahoma City]
Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. The number "2313" is visible on the side. Additional tracks lay to the right. Buildings stand in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Oklahoma City - 1940s ex T&P #554."
Date:
194X
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent of Schools, Frederick, Oklahoma - June 17, 1965]
A letter addressed to the Superintendent of Schools, Frederick, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated June 17, 1965. Carswell explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care and requests assistance in locating his family.
Date:
June 17, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Oklahoma - June 5, 1965]
A letter addressed to the Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Okla. from T. N. Carswell, dated June 5, 1965. Carswell explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care and requests assistance in locating his family. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date:
June 5, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 2, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 2, 1941. A request by Carswell for information regarding supervising or operating the Canteen at the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
Date:
January 2, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - August 12, 1965]
A letter written to Miss Muller from T. N. Carswell, dated August 12, 1965. Carswell advises Muller as to the condition of Dr. Cyrus N. Ray giving an account of some activities involving Dr. Ray which caused his concern. He advises, in a postscript, that there seems to be a gradual weakening of Ray's mental condition. Notation at top of page reads "A. D. Ray, Lubbock, Tx" dated June 7, 1966. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date:
August 12, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - July 17, 1965]
A letter written to Miss Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated July 17, 1965. Carswell advises that he wrote to her a month ago but did not have her given name correct and was concerned that she did not receive his letter. He explains that he is writing in hope that on her advice that Dr. Cyrus N. Ray will accept institutional care. The reverse side includes a blank purchase order of Abilene Machine Company, 1334-42 Pine STreet, Abilene, Texas.
Date:
July 17, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - July 28, 1965]
A letter written to Miss Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated July 28, 1965. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Muller expressing her concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray and advises that Mr. Dudly Ray of Lubbock "simply announced to me over the phone that he was here after a month's delay". He hopes that she can come to Abilene to appraise Dr. Ray's condition. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date:
July 28, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - June 17, 1965]
A letter written to Miss Hiller Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated June 17, 1965. Carswell advises Muller that he is writing on information that she is a niece of Dr. Cyrus N. Ray and explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care.
Date:
June 17, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History