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[Letter from Senator Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1915]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, President Senior Class, Simmons College from Morris Sheppard, United States Senate, dated May 22, 1915. The letter is typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead. Sheppard accepts an invitation from Simmons College to attend their Alumni Banquet. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
May 22, 1915
Creator:
Sheppard, Morris
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Students of Simmons College Class of 1915]
A photograph of twelve students wearing Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) Class of 1915 letter jackets. This photo can also be viewed on page 40 of the 1915 Bronco, the yearbook of Simmons College, and is entitled "The Dignified Ones". In random order, the students are identified as follows: Sandefer, Mary Louise; Goode, Lula J.; McGregor, Wavie; Holmes, Ruth; Johnson, Audrey; Weakley, Forrest Banks; Carswell, Thomas Norwood; Brown, Harvey Carroll; Triplett, Granville Bayless; Carson, Frank Thomas; Thomas, George Washington; Clayton, J. Milton. This photo was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hotel Grace, Abilene, Texas]
Copy slide of a colorized postcard of the exterior of the Grace Hotel in Abilene, Texas in 1915. Three suited men are visible standing in front of the building.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deer - Van Horn 1915]
Copy slide of a photograph of a deer hanging by its back legs from a tree with a rifle balanced between it's horns. A board and batten cabin is behind the deer.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sheriff's Sale, Lots 1 and 2 in Block G of the Miller and Mouser Subdivision, Abilene, Texas]
Document certifying the sheriff's sale of Lots 1 and 2 in Block G of the Miller and Mouser Subdivision, Abilene, Texas. The sale was to cover costs issued by the Taylor County District Court against Laura E. Cade, et al.
Date:
June 11, 1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cause No. 2935: Execution for Costs, June 11, 1915
Document certifying the execution for costs in Cause No. 2935, F. E. Haynes vs. Max Seibt, et al. The document details the costs owed to the court and sheriff incurred during the cause.
Date:
June 11, 1915
Creator:
Fuller, J. K.; Dodson, J. L. & MoMahan, J. A.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sheriff's Sale, Levied Against Laura E. Cade, et al]
Document certifying a sheriff's sale levied against Laura E. Cade, et al as part of the judgement in Cause No. 2935, F. E. Haynes vs. Laura E. Cade et al.
Date:
June 14, 1915
Creator:
Dodson, J. T.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deeds Transferring land between Mac Sayles, Henry Sayles, and Henry Sayles, Jr.]
Documents transferring land between Henry Sayles, Henry Sayles, Jr. and Mac Sayles, including two deeds and a dedication and map of the Sayles Subdivision in Taylor County, Texas. One of the deeds is from Henry Sayles and Henry Sayles, Jr. to Mac Sayles and the other is from Mac Sayles to Henry Sayles and Henry Sayles, Jr.
Date:
October 15, 1915
Creator:
Sayles, Henry; Sayles, Henry, Jr. & Sayles, McAlpine (Mac)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Distribution of Funds from Hattie M. Sayles and Henry Sayles, February 2, 1915]
Document in which Henry Sayles and Hattie M. Sayles distribute an amount of $7866.97 amidst their children and relatives, declaring Henry Sayles Jr. to be in charge of the funds.
Date:
February 2, 1915
Creator:
Sayles, Henry & Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sheriff's Deed, Laura E. Cade, et al to Perry Sayles]
Document certifying the sale of land from Laura E. Cade, et al to Perry Sayles. The sale is part of the Alias Execution issued in Cause No. 2935 in favor of plaintiff F. E. Haynes and defendants Henry James, Max Seibt, Geo W. McDaniel, and Guy Cade.
Date:
September 10, 1915
Creator:
Dodson, J. T. & MoMahan, J. A.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Station in Merkel, Texas]
Photograph of the T&P station in Merkel, Texas. In the background are some buildings and automobiles. Written below the image are "T&P Merkel, Texas Station - elevation 1,867 (1915-16 era)" and "Don Watson Collection."
Date:
1915~/1916~
Creator:
Watson, Don
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene Sunshine School Records: February 1915 - December 1923]
Records of the Abilene Sunshine School in Abilene, Texas documenting the school's activities, accounting records, and roll from February 1915 - December 1923.
Date:
1915-02/1923-12
Creator:
Abilene Sunshine School
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Round Table Club Secretary's Book: 1915-1920]
Secretary's Book for The Round Table Club in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's constitution, discussions, and activities from 1915 through 1920.
Date:
1915/1920
Creator:
The Round Table Club
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire Stretcher
Patent for an improved wire-stretcher that is able to stretch wires while simultaneously holding the stretched wire during stapling.
Date:
June 22, 1915
Creator:
Kidd, Burrell L.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Post Hole Auger
Patent for an improved post-hole digger/auger with multiple blades that cut in a spiral pattern and has the blades adjust and lock on the base. The blade shanks form a cage and keeps dirt from clogging the blades.
Date:
May 22, 1915
Creator:
Hoover, Orville M. & Ardery, Sarah, J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Railway Telephone and Signal Sign
Patent for Railway Telephone and Signal System (with illustrations).
Date:
September 30, 1915
Creator:
Neel, George E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bacon Residence, Abilene, Texas: Front Porch Details
Front porch details plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. W. Bacon in Abilene, Texas. It includes details of the front porch, front wall, dormer, and window.
Date:
1915~
Creator:
M. L. Waller & Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bacon Residence, Abilene, Texas: Right Side Elevation
Right side elevation plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. W. Bacon in Abilene, Texas. It includes the elevation facing the right side of the house, a section drawing of the chimney, details of a colonnade in the upstairs hall, and details of a medicine cabinet.
Date:
1915~
Creator:
M. L. Waller & Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bacon Residence, Abilene, Texas: Property Layout
Property layout plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. W. Bacon in Abilene, Texas. It includes a basic drawing of the grounds and driveway of the property, with labels for the different structures and a few small, handwritten notes.
Date:
1915~
Creator:
M. L. Waller & Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bacon Residence, Abilene, Texas: Revised Elevations and Details for Mantel
Revised plan for the living room mantel of a home commissioned by Mr. C. W. Bacon in Abilene, Texas. It includes drawings of the planned elevation and details for the mantel.
Date:
1915~
Creator:
M. L. Waller & Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bacon Residence, Abilene, Texas: Interior Details
Interior detail plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. W. Bacon in Abilene, Texas. It includes details of the reception hall, living room (including bookcases and a mantel), stairs, china closet, entrance doorway, a fireplace in the second floor family room, and beams in three rooms.
Date:
1915~
Creator:
M. L. Waller & Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bacon Residence, Abilene, Texas: Second Floor Plan
Second floor plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. W. Bacon in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the planned second floor of the house.
Date:
1915~
Creator:
M. L. Waller & Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bacon Residence, Abilene, Texas: Foundation Plan
Foundation plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. W. Bacon in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the planned foundation for the house, as well as diagrams of a typical footing and pier
Date:
1915~
Creator:
M. L. Waller & Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bacon Residence, Abilene, Texas: Details
Details for a home commissioned by Mr. C. W. Bacon in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing with the plans for the joists and girders of the structure. On the back of the blueprint, there are details and elevations for a built-in seat on the second floor.
Date:
1915~
Creator:
M. L. Waller & Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History