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The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 1, Ed. 1, Saturday, September 22, 1934 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 1, Ed. 1, Saturday, September 22, 1934

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 22, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Morris to Mac Sayles, September 20, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Morris to Mac Sayles, September 20, 1934]

Letter from Thomas Morris to Mac Sayles discussing a note that has been executed but not paid upon to the estate of Thomas Sayles. If payment is not made a suit will be instituted.
Date: September 20, 1934
Creator: Morris, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles, September 20, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles, September 20, 1934]

Letter from Thomas Morris to Perry Sayles discussing a note that has not been satisfied to Thomas Sayles. If no payment can be made, Morris is instructed to file for suit. Handwritten text in pencil at the bottom of the letter.
Date: September 20, 1934
Creator: Morris, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to First National Bank, September 19, 1934] (open access)

[Letter to First National Bank, September 19, 1934]

Letter to the First National Bank instructing the bank to deposit the enclosed check to the author's account.
Date: September 19, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, September 27, 1934 (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, September 27, 1934

Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing that Perry Sayles has written a couple of small checks that he would like to be deposited into his account.
Date: September 17, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to Farmers and Merchants National Bank, September 17, 1934] (open access)

[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to Farmers and Merchants National Bank, September 17, 1934]

Promissory note from Perry Sayles to Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene, Texas in the amount $68.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a stamp on the front reading "Paid" dated March 22, 1935.
Date: September 17, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas, September 15, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas, September 15, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas discussing his status as head of a family in connection with his tax return for 1933. Sayles discusses property owned in Eastland by him and his family. After his wife's death, he said it was necessary to send his daughter, Juanita, to a boarding school. During 1933 Sayles rented the house and cared for it the same as if he was living in it. It is his intention to occupy the house with his daughter when she finishes school the following year.
Date: September 15, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. A. Thomas to Perry Sayles, September 14, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from N. A. Thomas to Perry Sayles, September 14, 1934]

Letter from N. A. Thomas to Perry Sayles, discussing Sayles' tax status.
Date: September 14, 1934
Creator: Thomas, N. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 10, 1934] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 10, 1934]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $75.00.
Date: September 10, 1934
Creator: First National Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. S. to First National Bank, September 10, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from P. S. to First National Bank, September 10, 1934]

Letter from P. S. to First National Bank enclosing a check for $75.00 and requesting they deposit it to the author's account.
Date: September 10, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Life Insurance Policy, September 1934] (open access)

[Invoice for Life Insurance Policy, September 1934]

Statement listing information about a life insurance policy covering Perry Sayles. The statement includes the company, due date, and premium due. There is a handwritten note in the center of the statement reading, "Paid by ck, mailed Oct 17 - 34 P.S."
Date: 1934-09~
Creator: Pan-American Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Maturity of Premium Lien Note From Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, September 1934] (open access)

[Notice of Maturity of Premium Lien Note From Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, September 1934]

Notice of maturity of lien note from the Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles. The statement includes his policy number, the due date, and the amount of the lien.
Date: 1934-09~
Creator: Pan-American Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 29, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 29, 1934]

Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing relocation of the Standard Savings and Loan Association from Oklahoma to Texas. He informs Sayles payment on his loan are in arrears and asks what his financial situation is.
Date: August 29, 1934
Creator: Scott, H. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles, August 27, 1934 (open access)

[Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles, August 27, 1934

Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles discussing the renewal of a note Mr. Sayles has with F & M National Bank in Abilene, Texas.
Date: August 27, 1934
Creator: James, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to the Citizens National Bank, August 27, 1934] (open access)

[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to the Citizens National Bank, August 27, 1934]

Promissory note from Perry Sayles to the Citizens National Bank in Abilene, Texas in the amount $17.30 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note has been paid. There is a payment listed on the back for $5.00 on "12-21-34" and a note on the front reading, "Pd 12/21/34."
Date: August 27, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hardin-Simmons Alumni and Ex-Students News Flash, August 1934 (open access)

Hardin-Simmons Alumni and Ex-Students News Flash, August 1934

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: August 1934
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Passport of Kade Bryan Legett] (open access)

[Passport of Kade Bryan Legett]

Passport of Kade Bryan Legett, containing his personal information, a photo, and stamps from several South American countries.
Date: July 23, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Leakey Leader, Volume 6. No. 31 (open access)

The Leakey Leader, Volume 6. No. 31

An issue of The Leakey Leader, Volume 6. No. 31. Leakey (pronounced Lake-y), Texas, dated Friday, July 13, 1934. Includes an article titled "Leakey's Barbecue Grand Success 13 Counties Here, a Live Meeting and No. 4 Is To Be Secured". An article regarding a campaign to build Texas Highway 4 in which T. N. Carswell is mentioned as one of the speakers: "About the livest speaker was that man Carswell from Abilene. He didn't fail to shoot 'straight from the shoulder' either." Other articles include: Famed Woman Scientist Dead, Sallanches, France, July 4.---Mme, Marie Curie ; Texas Relief Funds To Last To Sept. 1 ; Jobs Becoming More Plentiful ; Public Opinion and the Banks ; Drouth-Stricken Land Owners Are Eligible Now For Relief Work ; Nudist Bridal Pair GuIlty ; Grading of Highway No. 127 Has Started ; The world is wondering what will happen in Germany. ; The Texas Centennial ; Find Mountain of Ice in Colorado.
Date: July 13, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to Farmers and Merchants National Bank, June 19, 1934] (open access)

[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to Farmers and Merchants National Bank, June 19, 1934]

Promissory note from Perry Sayles to Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene, Texas in the amount $73.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a stamp reading "Paid" and dated [J]an. 4 1935.
Date: June 19, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. J. Jackson to Perry Sayles, June 12,1934] (open access)

[Letter from M. J. Jackson to Perry Sayles, June 12,1934]

Letter from M. J. Jackson to Perry Sayles discussing a previous loan note executed by Mac Sayles, John Sayles and Perry Sayles and its future repayment.
Date: June 12, 1934
Creator: Jackson, M. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, May 28, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, May 28, 1934]

Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson discussing undecided oil field cases in the Yates oil field. Sayles said he will not wait indefinitely on the Supreme Court.
Date: May 28, 1934
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, May 28, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, May 28, 1934]

Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson discussing undecided oil field cases in the Yates oil field. Sayles said he will not wait indefinitely on the Supreme Court.
Date: May 28, 1934
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard From Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles, May 17, 1934]

Postcard from the Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles notifying Sayles that of his premium's amount and due date.
Date: May 17, 1934
Creator: Union Mutual Life Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons University, 1933-1934 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons University, 1933-1934

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1934
Creator: Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History