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[Letter from W. J. Myres to Mose Newman, November 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Myres to Mose Newman, November 28, 1961]

Letter from W. J. Myres to Mose Newman responding to the letter that Newman had send to Myres. Myres writes about how with R. C. Crane dying, there are not very many people from the older generation who lived in Sweetwater and can relay what has happened in the past. He also talks about an old racing horse named Panzareta who he says is still talked about to this day
Date: November 28, 1961
Creator: Myres, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose Newman to Bill Myres, November 21, 1961 (open access)

[Letter from Mose Newman to Bill Myres, November 21, 1961

Letter from Mose Newman to Billie Myres discussing the biography that he read about Sam Myres written by Sanda Myres. He expresses that he enjoyed it and that it brought back many fond memories. He also says that he still has seven saddles made by Sam Myres and all are in great condition.
Date: November 21, 1961
Creator: Newman, Mose
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Frank O'Leary and his painting of Sam Myres] (open access)

[Frank O'Leary and his painting of Sam Myres]

Newspaper clipping that features an article about artist Frank O'Leary and the painting that he made of Sam Myres. It goes on to say that the painting will be featured in the Sun Carnival "Southwest Scene" art exhibition that will be held at the El Paso Public Library.
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: O'Leary, Frank
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Museum Texas Technological College to W. J. Myres, June 22, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from The Museum Texas Technological College to W. J. Myres, June 22, 1961]

Letter from The Museum Texas Technological College to W. J. Myres discussing the donation of a saddle made by Sam Myres to The Museum Texas Technological College. They state that with the donation of the saddle, it becomes their absolute property.
Date: June 22, 1961
Creator: Museum Texas Technological College
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
S.D. Myres: Saddlemaker (open access)

S.D. Myres: Saddlemaker

Biographical essay written about Sam Myres, a saddemeaker in Texas, describing his family, the establishment of his business, his saddle designs, and other information about his life. Index starts on page 123.
Date: 1961
Creator: Myres, Sandra L.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History