[Map of Indian Territory]

Military map of the Indian Territory surrounding the U.S. Army post Camp Supply, showing rivers, creeks, roads, military trails, and areas of elevation, with relief shown in hachures. The map also includes notes on the landscape, such as the height of a ravine and the lack of grass in a particular area.
Date: 1934?
Creator: Ruffner, E. H. & Hunnius, Ado
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portraits of Hart and Mary Phillips]

Portraits of Hart and Mary Phillips in the same frame. On the left, Hart Phillips, chair of Bible study at Hardin-Simmons University, wears a dark three-piece suit and a tie. On the right, Mary (Mollie Hardin) Phillips wears a light-colored V-neck blouse and a blazer.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cowboy Band]

Group photograph of the word famous HSU Cowboy Band on the front steps of a building. There are 34 people posed in 3 rows with their instruments.
Date: [1934..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin]

Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin, a benefactor whose name is represented in the name change to Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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
Catalogue of Simmons University, 1934 Summer Session (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons University, 1934 Summer Session

Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 1934
Creator: Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Supplementary Code of Fair Competition for the Plumbing Contracting Industry (open access)

Supplementary Code of Fair Competition for the Plumbing Contracting Industry

Text containing the Supplementary Code of Fair Competition for the Plumbing Contracting Industry, as approved on May 15, 1934, by President Roosevelt. Includes instructions for plumbing contractors in accordance with New Deal policies.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Picture postcard from T. N. Carswell addressed to Miss Peggy Anne Carswell - September 30, 1934]

A picture postcard showing a photo labeled "The Mountain Drive, built by the C.C.C. Ft. Davis". The postcard includes correspondence to Miss Peggy Anne Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D"addy" [T. N. Carswell], dated September 30, 1934, and postmarked Fort Davis, Tex., Oct. 1, 1934. A short handwritten note advises that he will get home before she receives this card.
Date: September 30, 1934
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1934]

Letter from Mrs. Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of Mr. Bryan's wire and inquiring about the Bryan family members. Mrs. Rose also provides Mr. Bryan with a detailed description of her family members and their activities.
Date: January 2, 1934
Creator: Banks, Rose A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Thomas Morris, November 6, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Thomas Morris, November 6, 1934]

Letter to Thomas Morris from Perry Sayles regarding the $25.00 that was sent to Mr. Morris.
Date: November 6, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition of Perry Sayles Against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company] (open access)

[Petition of Perry Sayles Against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company]

Petition of Perry Sayles against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company in the Justice Court of Precinct. No. 1 in Eastland County, Texas. The petition details Sayles' complaint against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company, stating that the company has not provided Sayles' with appropriate compensation for his 3/512 interest in the oil, gas, and minerals in, under, and upon a tract of land in Eastland County, Texas.
Date: 1934~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
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 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
[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 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
[Letter from Henry Shay to Perry Sayles, December 21, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Shay to Perry Sayles, December 21, 1934]

Letter from Henry Shay to Perry Sayles acknowledging receipt of money credited to Sayles' note. Shay delivers a renewal note.
Date: December 21, 1934
Creator: Shay, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Standard Savings and Loan Association to Perry Sayles, November 13, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Standard Savings and Loan Association to Perry Sayles, November 13, 1934]

Letter from Standard Savings and Loan Association to Perry Sayles discussing payment for the unpaid property taxes for Mr. Sayles.
Date: November 13, 1934
Creator: Standard Savings and Loan Association
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, November 15, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, November 15, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing a check that Mr. Sayles as written for $200.00 that he would like to be deposited to his account.
Date: November 15, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. E. Pearson] (open access)

[Letter to J. E. Pearson]

Letter to J. E. Pearson, likely from John Sayles, discussing submissions to a law book to be published by the Vernon Law Book Company. The letter is written on the back of paper with printed court reports and is unsigned.
Date: 1934~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Case No. 11783-A: Copy of the Original Petition (open access)

Case No. 11783-A: Copy of the Original Petition

Document bringing suit by Henry Sayles, Jr. against L. M. Parks regarding fees owed by Parks to Sayles.
Date: November 14, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
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
[Vehicle Registration Certificate, 1934] (open access)

[Vehicle Registration Certificate, 1934]

Certificate of vehicle registration listing the identifying details of a car owned by Guy Patterson, purchased from Smith Bros.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
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
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, October 31, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, October 31, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing a check of $150.00 that Mr. Sayles would like to be deposited into his account.
Date: October 31, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History