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[Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park']
Newspaper clipping of an article written by W. J. Bryan about the proceedings of the U.S. Good Roads Association convention in 1919. Articles about dolomite discovery and a lime producer are visible on the back.
Date:
December 1, 1946
Creator:
Bryan, William John
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Golden Wedding Date Observed by W. J. Bryans Today]
Newspaper clipping about the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan. A partial photo is visible on the back.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan, October 14, 1947]
Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan thanking him for clippings sent and giving congratulations.
Date:
October 14, 1947
Creator:
Banks, Rose Allison
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Other Abilene Days]
Newspaper clipping featuring an article filled with excerpts from the Abilene Reporter-News twenty-five and fifty years prior under the section head, "Old Lang Syne". Other articles are partially visible on the reverse side about a mayoral race, railroad re-laying, an auto agency opening, a Dallas speaker, and student honor roll.
Date:
February 29, 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Lomax to William John Bryan, June 5, 1942]
Letter from John A. Lomax to William John Bryan discussing Lomax's recent illness and the New York Tribune's review of his new book, "Our Singing Country".
Date:
June 5, 1942
Creator:
Lomax, John A. (John Avery), 1867-1948.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Judge George W. Hardy Jr. to W. J. Bryan, October 21, 1947]
Telegram from Judge George W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan letting Bryan know Hardy's "Papa" passed away.
Date:
October 21, 1947
Creator:
Hardy, George W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Bryan, Pioneer of Abilene, Dies]
Newspaper clipping describing the life and death of Mrs. W. J. Bryan.
Date:
1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Death Thins Ranks of First A&M Graduating Class to 3]
Newspaper clipping reporting on the shrinking number of Texas A&M's first graduating class, listing former senator William John Bryan among one of three surviving members.
Date:
October 23, 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifty Years Ago Today]
Newspaper clipping of an article featuring excerpts from the Dallas Morning News fifty year prior. Some of the excerpts are about Dallas county indictments to conviction ratio and a Dallas restaurant with a singing parrot. An article is partially visible on the reverse side about peanut farm loss.
Date:
July 30, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Narrative about an Attack Led by Quanah Parker]
Narrative describing an attack on Adobe Walls led by Chief Quanah Parker, followed by the U.S. army's eventual retaliation.
Date:
February 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Bryan, Pioneer of Abilene, Dies]
Newspaper clipping about the death of Martha Chaplain Dashiell, wife of senator W. J. Bryan, along with the clipped newspaper header. Partial ads and articles are on the reverse side.
Date:
July 28, 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Funeral Today For Mrs. Bryan]
Newspaper clipping detailing the time and location for the funeral rites of Mrs. W. J. Bryan.
Date:
1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum, Sep. 15, 1940 - Sep 15, 1944]
Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum discussing Bryan's recent surgery, memories of Austin, and wanting to meet in person again.
Date:
1940-09-15/1944-09-15
Creator:
Bryan, William John & Meachum, James McDonald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Birthday Greetings]
Newspaper clipping featuring an article wishing former Senator W. J. Bryan a happy birthday and recounting his life accomplishments. Another article is published in the clipping recounting thoughts on war and death from statistician writer Roger W. Babson. Partial ads are printed on the back.
Date:
September 28, 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Parked Tractor]
Photograph of what appears to be a tractor parked on a dirt road, with trees and grassy area visible in the background. Two house are partially visible in the background.
Date:
1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: One Of First Autos In Texas Donated To Abilene Scrap Pile]
Newspaper clippings about former senator William John Bryan donating his car, one of the first in Texas, to be scrapped for the war effort. The article also recounts a harrowing trip the senator made to Austin in the vehicle.
Date:
September 28, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Early East Texas Oil Developer Dies]
Newspaper clipping reporting on the death of George W. Hardy.
Date:
October 22, 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Funeral Set Friday for Mrs. Bryan]
Newspaper clipping detailing the funeral date of Mrs. W. J. Bryan and describing some of her life. Partial articles are visible on the reverse side of the clipping.
Date:
1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, Sept 15, 1944]
Letter from McDonald Meacham to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent illness and praising his character as a politician.
Date:
September 15, 1944
Creator:
Meachum, James McDonald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Narrative about a Texas Ranger Lost in a Hotel]
Narrative written by an unknown author describing William A. A. Wallace, or "Big Foot Wallace", getting lost in a New Orleans hotel.
Date:
February 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Golden Wedding Date Observed by W. J. Bryans Today]
Newspaper clipping about the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan. A partial photo is visible on the back.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Narrative about Poisoned Cattle]
Narrative written by an unknown author describing how a large portion of William John Bryan's cattle were poisoned by alkaline creek water during a drought.
Date:
February 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Texas A.&M. College: Better Than Fourth of A.&M. Students Help to Pay Way]
Newspaper clipping about Texas A&M students working to pay for college. A partial narrative from another article is on the back.
Date:
November 29, 1940
Creator:
Fuermann, George
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Historians Meet At Hotel Today]
Newspaper clipping with an article describing a meeting to take place of the West Texas Historical association at the Wooten Hotel. The meeting is said to feature senator W. J. Bryan as a speaker. Partial articles ar visible int he clipping and a cartoon of a train is printed on the reverse side.
Date:
1946
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History