Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, Yankton, South Dakota, postmarked Yankton, South Dakota, April 27, 1940. The reverse side includes correspondence written to Mr. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated April 26, 1940. Crane expresses how glad she was that Carswell spoke at President Sandefer's Funeral. She thought it so fine of him to suggest a building as a Memorial.

Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, copied to Jack Sayles, discussing the court case Indian Territory Illuminating Co. vs. W. O. Rainwater.

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing, that the court of civil appeals has received and filed the appellant's motion of rehearing, appellant's motion for writ of certiorari, and appellant's motion to file supplemental transcript.

Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the oil company states that the transcript is imperfect. The motion lists a number of documents that were omitted from the transcript by the clerk of Jones County Court and requests a writ of certiorari.

Letter from Jack Sayles to George S. Berry stating Eula Stith does not desire to sell or dispose of the collateral security of her note.

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles asking whether or not the corrected patents have been issued, and if not, on what date they are expected to be issued.

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Dan Childress discussing cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. The letter states the enclosed documents are the original and a copy of the appellee's motion to file supplemental transcript and the appellee's motion for rehearing, and that copies have also been sent to Gilbert Smith.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Document listing the cost of receiving copies of the proceeding in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, requested by Sayles & Sayles. The listed cost of the copies is $2.00.

A letter written to "Dossie" from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated April 16, 1940. Carswell discusses the importance of the selection that must be made by the Trustees for a replacement for J. D. Sandefer as President of Hardin-Simmons University and offers his opinion that Rupert [Rupert N. Richardson] should be asked first. Carswell defends his opinion, noting the probability of "Dossie" being selected for the job thus requesting that "Dossie" encourage the selection of Rupert, in order to keep Rupert at Simmons, then the offer of the presidency would be made in due course to "Dossie".

Letter from W. J. Bryan to Judge W. M. Sleeper following up on the letter Mr. Sleeper sent him in regards to G. W. Hardy's article "Peace on Earth". Mr. Bryan informs Judge Sleeper that they share similar views on the article and informs him that they should visit him in Abilene, Texas soon.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell asking for a copy of opinion rendered by the Court of Civil Appeals on motion for rehearing in the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs W. O. Rainwater.

Document listing a service done by Sayles & Sayles for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and the fee paid by the company.

Document listing services done by Sayles & Sayles for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and the fees paid by the company.

Document listing services done by Sayles & Sayles for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and the fees paid by the company.

Document describing the terms of an oil and gas lease from Edna Betty to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for a tract of land in Ochiltree and Hansford Counties, Texas. It states that Jack Sayles has examined the documents and that the examination was conducted on behalf of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.

Document describing the terms of an oil and gas lease from J. G. Betty, Selene E. Betty, F. Louise Betty, Gerald C. Betty, E. Dean Betty, Harry R. Betty, Ann Lois Richardson, and Mary E. Fullerton to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for a tract of land in Ochiltree County, Texas. It states that Jack Sayles has examined the documents and that the examination was conducted on behalf of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.

Letter from C. F. Rayburn and R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles remitting a check from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.

Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles discussing that he has waived requirement to obtaining corrected patents covering excess coverage.

Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles discussing if Edna Betty and Betty estate titles are approved.

Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts delivering final opinions and supplemental abstracts for two purchases of the Betty estate. Other abstracts were forwarded to the Federal Land Bank in Houston.

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to F. F. Claunts discussing titles ready for final opinions so long as requirements for corrected patents on excess acreage are waived.