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Long Island Quadrangle: Texas--Calhoun Co.
Topographic quadrangle map of a portion of Texas, showing boundaries, mud flats, water bodies, roads, and landmarks, including Intracoastal Waterway, Shoalwater Bay, Long Island, Steamboat Pass, Steamboat Island, Espiritu Santo Bay, Josephine Reef, Vanderveer Island, South Pass, South Pass Island, First Chain of Islands, South Pass Lake, Contee Lake, Rahal Bayou, Pringle Lake, Long Lake, Pats Bay, Power Lake, Matagorda Island Bombing and Gunnery Range, Matagorda Island, and the Gulf of Mexico. Relief shown by contours and spot heights and includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:24,000
Date:
1953
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cedar Lakes West Quadrangle: Texas
Topographic quadrangle map of a portion of Texas, showing Cedar lake, Cedar Creek, Cow Trap Lake, Dead Caney Lake, Intracoastal Waterway, Cedar Lakes, Choctow Lake, and the Gulf of Mexico, with relief shown by contours and spot heights. The map includes a key and road classification and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:24,000
Date:
1953
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Panther Point Quadrangle: Texas--Calhoun Co.
Topographic quadrangle map of a portion of Texas, showing boundaries, water bodies, roads, and landmarks, including San Antonio Bay, Panther Reef, Cedar Point, Cedar Lake, Twin Lakes, Panther Point, Panther Point Lake, Swan Lake, Cottonwood Bayou, Matagorda Island Bombing and Gunnery Range, Matagorda Island, and the Gulf of Mexico. Relief shown by contours and spot heights and includes key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:24,000
Date:
1953
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pass Cavallo SW Quadrangle: Texas--Calhoun Co.
Topographic quadrangle map of a portion of Texas, showing boundaries, water bodies, roads, and landmarks, including Grass Island, Espiritu Santo Bay, Mule Slough, Farwell Island, Big Pocket, Lighthouse Cove, Fish Pond, Vanderveer Island, Pringle Lake, Matagorda Island, Matagorda Island Bombing and Gunnery Range, Matagorda Island Air Force Base, U.S. Coast Guard Station, Pass Cavallo, and the Gulf of Mexico. Relief shown by contours and spot heights and includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:24,000
Date:
1953
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Etheridge's Oct. 1953 City Map Abilene, Texas
Map of Abilene, Texas, showing highways, roads, and streets. The map also includes bodies of water, such as Lytle Lake and Cedar Creek. Includes the handwritten addition of McMurry University, located on Sayles Boulevard. The schools, parks, public buildings, and hospitals numbers correspond to a separate index.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Etheridge, Kenneth A.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sargent quadrangle: Texas--Matagorda Co.
Topographic quadrangle map of a portion of Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 5 feet) and spot heights and includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:24,000
Date:
1953
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cedar Lane NE Quadrangle: Texas
Topographic quadrangle map of a portion of Texas, showing boundaries, water bodies, pipe lines, telephone lines, railroads, roads, and landmarks, including San Bernard River, Cedar Lake, Cedar Creek, Cocklebur Slough, and Clemens State Farm. Relief shown by contours (interval 5 feet) and spot heights, and includes key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:24,000
Date:
1953
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1953
Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations. Name indexes start on page 321.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Piano Teacher Forum]
Photograph of a group of piano instructors looking at sheet music on the top of a grand piano. A note is taped to the back of the frame that identifies each individual.
Date:
1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Students with Cow]
Photograph of three male Hardin-Simmons University students standing next to a cow that has a hand lettered sign attached to its belly. The sign reads, “[sic] The Cowboys will win tonight! And this is no bull!”
Date:
April 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of HSU Cowboy Band on Field]
The 1953 Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band performing at a football game against Texas Tech at Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. This photo was taken from high up in the stands of the stadium, and the band members are congregated near the goalpost to the right.
Date:
1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Aileen Culpepper]
Photograph of Aileen Culpepper standing with her hand resting on an outdoor bench on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. She wears a calf-length floral dress with a string of pearls and ankle strap pumps. The porch of a brick school building with columns can be seen in the background.
Date:
1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953]
A letter written to Judge James P. McGranery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1953. Carswell advises McGranery that he had written to Chairman McCarran and to both Texas Senators in opposition to his confirmation but decided that after McGranery began his duties he felt he had misinterpreted his "calibre as a man and official". He expresses his appreciation for what McGranery did for the country.
Date:
February 21, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - February 23, 1953]
A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 23, 1953. Carswell advises that now is the right time for an overall and comprehensive study of the costs, organization and operation of the governments in the state of Texas.
Date:
February 23, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated April 24, 1953. Shivers acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 23 and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "commendatory remarks" on his stand.
Date:
April 24, 1953
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 6, 1953. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the recommendation from Carswell regarding The Bricker Amendment and advises of his support of "its aims and principles as they are generally understood". Johnson advises of the compromise made in the resolution by the Judiciary Committee between the S. J. Res. 1 by Bricker and S. J. Res. 43 by Watkins. He advises of his need to study the hearings since he was not a member of the Judiciary Committee and was not able to participate in the hearings.
Date:
July 6, 1953
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace Busby to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Horace Busby, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated July 8, 1953. Busby acknowledges the message from Carswell in which he supports S. J. Res. 1 to prevent international treaties from superseding the Constitution. He advises Carswell that Senator Daniel is one of the co-sponsors of the Bricker Amendment.
Date:
July 8, 1953
Creator:
Busby, Horace
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 20, 1953. Johnson acknowledges the letter from Carswell dated July 16th urging Johnson to support the request for increased postal rates. Johnson advises of the decision made by Acting Senate Majority Leader Knowland for no final action this year on the request for increases in mail rates but expresses his appreciation for the views and recommendations from Carswell in the matter, that what he says "will be given every consideration" if and when the request reaches the Senate floor.
Date:
July 20, 1953
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Bryan Bradbury - October 24, 1953]
A form letter from Bryan Bradbury, Chairman State and National Affairs Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated October 24, 1953. Bradbury announces that their Committee is host to Lester Flesner of Houston, District Manager for the United States Chamber of Commerce, for a breakfast at Mack Eplen's Restaurant to discuss their part of the National Legislative scene.
Date:
November 24, 1953
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Shivers - December 5, 1953]
A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 5, 1953. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a news story of a Democratic (so-called) meeting held in Abilene. He advises Shivers that to carry on they must have him and another good man as candidates for Governor and U. S. Senator emphasizing that "Texas and the Nation are in need of you!"
Date:
December 5, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell - February 7, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas, dated February 7, 1953. Hildebrand advises of his plans to visit that week but that it is not a promise due to his having three houses going up now and that he hopes to get two ready for plaster this week.
Date:
February 7, 1953
Creator:
Hildebrand, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite L. Murphy to T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Marguerite L. Murphy, District Passenger Agent, Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Transit Company, dated August 31, 1953. Murphy advises that a basket of fruit, candy and a card was placed in the cabin for Mr. J. B. Dalton as Carswell requested costing $6.48.
Date:
August 31, 1953
Creator:
Murphy, Marquerite L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 29, 1953. Notification by Ledbetter of a meeting to be held of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. W. P. Wright, the first meeting with the new President of Hardin-Simmons University. He advises of a personal invitation which Carswell will receive in due time for a dinner to be given by Mr. and Mrs. Wright honoring Dr. and Mrs. Reiff.
Date:
October 29, 1953
Creator:
Ledbetter, E. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Evan Allard Reiff to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Evan Allard Reiff, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 14, 1953. Reiff advises that he is enclosing copies of the agenda and by-laws at the request of W. P. Wright noting the delay of the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees which is to include business of importance to the University.
Date:
November 14, 1953
Creator:
Reiff, Evan Allard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History