Resource Type
Partner
Collection
Abilene Library Consortium
72
Sayles and Sayles Collection
60
The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
14
William J. Bryan Collection
12
National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive
8
Alice Robertson Collection
3
Oklahoma Historical Society Manuscript Collection
3
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
2
Harris and Eliza Kempner
1
Texas History Collection
1
States
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Irving Near Dallas
Advertisement from the Irving Board of Trade, enticing farmers to move to Irving, Texas.
Date:
1908~
Creator:
Irving Board of Trade
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles, January 9, 1908]
Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles asking him to dispose of Hughes' papers in the Beardsley deal to come to a more negotiable agreement. He states that an appeal for a case in New York has changed.
Date:
January 9, 1908
Creator:
Hughes, F. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar, January 27, 1908]
Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar informing him of the debt owed by the Collyns estate. Wood states they will begin to make credits on the loans shortly. Wood wants to know if the money for the sheep and other stock can be paid to him.
Date:
January 27, 1908
Creator:
Wood, A. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl P. Hopkins, February 15, 1908]
Letter from Earl P. Hopkins to Claude D. White regarding a question from Mr. White about promoting from Second to First Grade positions in the Custom House Service. The letter is typed on the letterhead of the Washington Civil Service School, which provides correspondence courses to prepare for Federal Civil Service Examinations. Mr. Hopkins is the president of the school. There is a return envelope addressed to Earl P. Hopkins, Pres., 507 E Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. The envelope that the letter was sent in is addressed to M. Claude D. White, McKinney, Texas, R. F. D. #4, Box 25. It is postmarked Washington, D. C., February 15, 1908.
Date:
February 15, 1908
Creator:
Hopkins, Earl P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, February 16, 1908]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes some trouble with native Moro tribesmen in the southern Philippines. He also mentions that he has been able to visit several islands in the Philippines and encountered an Army officer who knew the Nimitz family in Fredericksburg and Kerrville.
Date:
February 16, 1908
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, February 16, 1908]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes some trouble with native Moro tribesmen in the southern Philippines. He also mentions that he has been able to visit several islands in the Philippines and encountered an Army officer who knew the Nimitz family in Fredericksburg and Kerrville.
Date:
February 16, 1908
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Smith to Henry Sayles, February 24, 1908]
Letter from W. D. Smith to Henry Sayles remitting an agreement between him and David Bomar. Smith discusses their competing views with Mr. Broad and warns they may not be able to have him removed if they proceed with the settlement.
Date:
February 24, 1908
Creator:
Smith, W. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl P. Hopkins to Claude D. White, February 26, 1908]
Letter from Earl P. Hopkins, President of the Washington Civil Service School, to Claude D. White regarding Mr. White's application to take training courses by mail through the school in preparation for a civil service examination. The letter is typed on the school's letterhead. The envelope that the letter was sent in is addressed to Mr. Claude D. White, McKinney, Texas, Box 25, and it is postmarked Washington, D. C., February 26, 1908. There are some handwritten notes in pencil on the back. There is also a return envelope addressed to Earl P. Hopkins, Pres., 507 E Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.
Date:
February 26, 1908
Creator:
Hopkins, Earl P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. G. Jackson to William John Bryan, February 29, 1908]
Letter from J. G. Jackson to William John Bryan discussing the pricing of political announcements, comparing them to the pricing of meals.
Date:
February 29, 1908
Creator:
Jackson, J. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Jones to William John Bryan, March 2, 1908]
Letter from T. N. Jones to William John Bryan requesting that Bryan help raise campaign funds in Abilene for Senator Bailey.
Date:
March 2, 1908
Creator:
Jones, T. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. M. Kennedy to William John Bryan, March 6, 1908]
Letter from A. M. Kennedy to William John Bryan requesting a list of men who could help secure the county for Senator Bailey's campaign.
Date:
March 6, 1908
Creator:
Kennedy, A. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, March 7, 1908]
Letter from Emmett Patton of Law Office of Patton & Gibbany, Roswell, New Mexico to Levi Perryman discussing land and other property owned by Bob Perryman and how it should be disposed of. Some of the land needed to have improvements made immediately or it would be taken away, some had been only partially paid for and other plots were jointly owned with others. Letter actually addressed to "Leroy" Perryman, but the letters "roy" are partially erased.
Date:
March 7, 1908
Creator:
Patton, Emmett
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Reagan to William John Bryan, March 9, 1908]
Letter from William Reagan to William John Bryan asking Bryan's political stance on "Baileyism".
Date:
March 9, 1908
Creator:
Reagan, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John Terrell, March 11, 1906]
Letter to T. Terrell discussing improvements McAlpine made to his land. The writer inquires as to what the rules are regarding the matter.
Date:
March 11, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Jackson to William John Bryan, March 24, 1908]
Letter from Felix Jackson to William John Bryan discussing the possibility of Bryan attending a hearing with Jackson, as well as requesting Bryan visit prior to the hearing if he does plan to attend.
Date:
March 24, 1908
Creator:
Jackson, Felix
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, March 24, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing gratitude that Sayles found a way to clear the water in Wichita Falls. Kempner is unwilling to trade with David Bomar on the water and light plant.
Date:
March 24, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to W. J. Bryan, March 25, 1908]
Telegram to W. J. Bryan asking him to send his photograph to the writer. The letter is signed, "The Record[?]".
Date:
March 25, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R. C. Crane, March 27, 1908]
Letter from an unknown author to R. C. Crane discussing the author's promise to vote for William John Bryan of Abilene int he senatorial race and discussing political conflict surrounding Senator Bailey.
Date:
March 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, March 28, 1908]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to Henry Sayles discussing debt owed to Bomar secured by mortgage, bonds and notes. Bomar asks for an agreement with Sayles so that their interests become identical.
Date:
March 28, 1908
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1908]
Letter to H. Kempner discussing property conveyed to the Wichita Falls & Southern Railway Company. The writer gives specific dimensions for the size of the land. Taxes for 1908 are paid by the grantee. The writer then describes the four tracts of land and states that the undivided one-fourth interest in and to the tracts has been paid by J. A. Kemp.
Date:
March 28, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles, March 29, 1908]
Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles expressing his happiness that Bomar has extended them an offer. After coming to terms with Bomar, Hughes believes they should no longer partner with him.
Date:
March 29, 1908
Creator:
Hughes, F. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. H. Brown to William John Bryan, April 7, 1908]
Letter from N. H. Brown to William John Bryan asking Bryan to give a commencement address at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas.
Date:
April 7, 1908
Creator:
Brown, N. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 8, 1908]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions he has been on Asiatic Station for 35 months and expects to be home in September. He also addresses a rumor that the admiral will keep them on station for five years. He mentions a recent camping trip he enjoyed in the Philippines mountains. Nimitz also comments on a shortage of sailors on Asiatic Station.
Date:
April 8, 1908
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 8, 1908]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions he has been on Asiatic Station for 35 months and expects to be home in September. He also addresses a rumor that the admiral will keep them on station for five years. He mentions a recent camping trip he enjoyed in the Philippines mountains. Nimitz also comments on a shortage of sailors on Asiatic Station.
Date:
April 8, 1908
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History