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Abilene Library Consortium
98
Sayles and Sayles Collection
45
The Brand (Abilene, TX)
32
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
32
K. K. Legett Collection
14
T. N. Carswell Collection
2
William J. Bryan Collection
2
Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
1
Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
1
O.K. Hobbs Plat Book
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Archer County
Survey map of Archer County, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing property lines, ownership, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, bodies of water, roads, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:66,667] (2000 varas to the inch).
Date:
January 1926
Creator:
McDonald & Giles
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dan Moody's Inaugural Band]
Photograph of the Simmons University Cowboy Band taken in front of a courthouse. Each band member holds his instrument and has his cowboy hat at his feet. Note in bottom margin of the photo reads, “Gov. Dan Moody’s Official Inaugural Band -- Simmons University -- Abilene, Texas -- Taken - 1/19/27.”
Date:
January 19, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene Electrical Ordinance]
Electrical ordinance of the city of Abilene, Texas.
Date:
January 1, 1926
Creator:
Hobbs, Oscar Knox
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1924]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International, dated January 19, 1924. Perry expresses his appreciation for the support of the Abilene Club and promotes his idea for sub-dividing Texas into four Districts creating four District Governors in order to reduce the burden on one District Governor thus enabling Lionism in Texas to grow and serve.
Date:
January 19, 1924
Creator:
Perry, Louis C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. M. P. Chapman to W. J. Bryan, January 3, 1925]
Letter from Mrs. M. P. Chapman to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent, discussing the cattle and ranching business in Arizona and inquiring about Mr. Bryan's family and boys.
Date:
January 3, 1925
Creator:
Chapman, M. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Kirkland to W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1922]
Letter from J. H. Kirkland to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of his Christmas message and wishing Mr. Bryan and his family a happy New Year.
Date:
January 2, 1922
Creator:
Kirkland, J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Vendor's Lien Note, Henry Sayles, Jr. to Alfred and Mary Fasshauer]
Vendor's lien note from Henry Sayles, Jr. to Alfred and Mary Fasshauer, promising to pay $544.68 on or before three years has passed from the date of the note and with a rate of six percent interest after that. The note is part payment for land in Taylor County, Texas. The note is stamped "Paid Jan. 2 1929 Citizens National Bank Abilene, Texas" and has two payments of $32.68 listen on the back.
Date:
January 14, 1926
Creator:
Sayles, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Warranty Deed: Alfred Fasshauer and Mary Fasshauer to Henry Sayles, Jr.]
Document certifying the sale of Lot No. 6 of the Alfred and Mary Fasshauer Subdivision of Survey No. 65, Blind Asylum Land in Taylor County, Texas from Mary and Alfred Fasshauer to Henry Sayles, Jr.
Date:
January 14, 1926
Creator:
Fasshauer, Alfred & Fasshauer, Mary
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to Perry Sayles, January 28, 1928]
Letter from J. S. to Perry Sayles, discussing the receipt of checks from Jake and J. M. Tanner's bankruptcy.
Date:
January 28, 1928
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 27, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr. stating their best option for compromise in the case of Hamon and Ellis vs. U. S. Torpedo Company. Sayles states their greatest difficulty in the case will be proving negligence on the part of Jack Rapp. Sayles discusses different costs for damages of the oil well.
Date:
January 27, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, January 8,1929]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the injunction of the case of A. D. Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company. Mr. Sayles writes that the defendant's attorney C. L. Hailey would like to have a conference with him. He does not believe the case will go to trail this term.
Date:
January 8, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, January 28, 1929]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing the jury for Jake's Torpedo suit. Perry is trying to obtain all the data he can on the jury members. The case of Fox v. Gulf is set for February 6 - David Proctor wishes to dispose of the case at this time. Perry asks if John can assist in the trial of this case to appease Tom Pitts.
Date:
January 28, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 18, 1928]
Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles asking when he will be in Abilene.
Date:
January 18, 1928
Creator:
Stephens, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, January 22, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers discussing the Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. Sayles requests a transcript of J. L. Thompson's testimony and oral depositions from B. C. McDonald and Jack Raop. Sayles also requests the last opinion for the Liner vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case.
Date:
January 22, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1929]
Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the J. E. Drummond vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. Stephens remits the third amended answer to be filed for the defendants in the suit. Stephens is arranging for I. D. Parmely and R. R. Sanders to be in Abilene among other witnesses to discuss the suit.
Date:
January 15, 1929
Creator:
Stephens, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe S. Morris to Sayles & Sayles, January 14, 1920]
Letter from Joe S. Morris to Sayles & Sayles discussing McMan Oil & Gas Company. Perry Sayles and B. I. Terry's names are written in red ink near the top of the letter.
Date:
January 14, 1920
Creator:
Morris, Joe S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., January 6, 1925]
Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $5.67.
Date:
January 6, 1925
Creator:
Frick-Reid Supply Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, January 29, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing the Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. Sayles has compromised and adjusted the court date to allow G. C. Spillers to be present at the trial. This case should be settled. John also mentions the Fox v. Gulf Production Company case, stating he will be able to be in Eastland for the trial.
Date:
January 29, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 27, 1920]
Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company discussing the B. I. Terry lease. Sayles thanks the company for the information provided to him.
Date:
January 27, 1920
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, January 24, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl discussing the Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. Sayles requests Fehl to be a witness at the trial.
Date:
January 24, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles, January 28, 1929]
Letter from John L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles in regards to case of Hamon and Ellis vs. United States Torpedo Company. Mr. Hamon writes that he and Fred approve of the settlement made to Mr. Spillers. He also ask for the reply from Mr. Spillers for the offer as soon as Mr. Sayles receives it.
Date:
January 28, 1929
Creator:
Hamon, Jake L., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Hawkins, Hawkins & David, January 22, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Hawkins, Hawkins & David discussing the Liner vs. U. S. Torpedo Company suit. Sayles asks for a copy of the last opinion of the Supreme Court or the Commission of Appeals.
Date:
January 22, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, January 18, 1928]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens confirming their meeting.
Date:
January 18, 1928
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Pickell to Perry Sayles, January 15, 1920]
Letter from Frank Pickell to Perry Sayles stating that two gas wells were drilled on the B. I. Terry farm. They are rigging one of the wells to drill deeper in hopes of finding oil.
Date:
January 15, 1920
Creator:
Pickell, Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History