[Letter from T. T. Baker to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from T. T. Baker to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1959]

Letter from T. T. Baker to Truett Latimer thanking him for the list he sent of insurance companies that pay a dividend and for an invitation to go to the Capitol.
Date: March 30, 1959
Creator: Baker, T. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan, April 30, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan, April 30, 1909]

Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan requesting that Bryan get information on the charges against L. B. Bouyer and attempt to lower his bail so that Bell can get him out of jail.
Date: April 30, 1909
Creator: Bell, F. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray D. Black to Truett Latimer, April 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ray D. Black to Truett Latimer, April 19, 1961]

Letter from Ray D. Black to Truett Latimer; In regards to Mr. Latimer's previous letter about Mr. Carothers changing local boards, he informs him that the Selective Service regulations do not permit such an action. He says the registrants are assigned a unique number that cannot be assigned to anyone else and explains what the digits mean in the number.
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Black, Ray D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Callahan County

Blue line print of survey map of Callahan County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map to denote the addition of Phantom Hill-Crogan and to emphasize various plots of land. Scale [ca. 1:290,909] (6000 varas to 11/16 of an inch).
Date: 1918
Creator: Blucher, Carl & Anthony, P. J.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Bowlus to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Bowlus to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1954]

Letter from W. L. Bowlus to Truett Latimer advocating for higher juror wages.
Date: March 5, 1954
Creator: Bowlus, W. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas, April 8, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas, April 8, 1953]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas discussing House Bill 565, regarding the redistricting of state judicial districts and working with Representatives Truett Latimer and David Ratliff to maintain the districts of Judge Thomas and Judge Black as they are. He also states his support for House Bill 269, regarding Shackelford and Callahan county and the 91st district.
Date: April 8, 1953
Creator: Burkett, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Case No. 11783-A: Original Petition (open access)

Case No. 11783-A: Original Petition

Document certifying the original petition in the suit, City of Abilene vs. J. Rupert Jackson, Jr. Administer of Estate of Rupert Jackson, et. al, which is dealing with the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes, interest, and penalties related to properties in Abilene, Texas.
Date: July 27, 1939
Creator: Caffey, Wiley L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Walter Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Walter Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Caldwell, Clyde Texas, dated November 14, 1944. Caldwell expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his friendship advising that she had heard Walter say many times that "there isn't any one in the world, outside my own family, that I love more than I do Tommy Carswell". She discusses Walter's death and her decision to stay in their home in order to have a place for the children to come together.
Date: November 14, 1944
Creator: Caldwell, Mrs. Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train on a Bridge]

Photograph of a T&P train on a bridge. Written below the image are "#unknown - on Trestle at Baird, Texas 1888" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: 1888
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train on a Bridge]

Photograph of a T&P train on a bridge. Written below the image are "[sic] #unknowen 2-6-0 Blt. by Rogers 141-160 class 'a rare bird' on Trestle at Baird, Texas in 1888" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: 1888
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Clyde L. Garrett - May 14, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Clyde L. Garrett - May 14, 1938]

A letter written to the Honorable Clyde L. Garrett, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce] dated May 14, 1938. Carswell advises Garrett that Leon Kendrick, 18, is desirous of entering the Merchant Marines. Carswell requests that Garrett send information to Kendrick regarding a school and the conditions of appointment.
Date: May 14, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Depot in Baird, Texas]

Photograph of the Texas & Pacific depot in Baird, Texas. Printed on the image is "Texas & Pacific Depot, Baird, Texas." Written below the image are "Baird, Texas" and "H. D. Conner."
Date: unknown
Creator: Conner, H. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hass Residence, Baird, Texas: Elevations and Roof Plan

Elevation and roof plan for a home commissioned by Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Hass located on Route 1 in Baird, Texas. It includes drawings of elevations for the four cardinal directions as well as a roof plan.
Date: 1949
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hass Residence, Baird, Texas: Floor Plan

Floor plan for a home commissioned by Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Hass located on Route 1 in Baird, Texas. It includes a floor plan with plumbing and heating symbols. There are also septic tank and distribution box details.
Date: 1949
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hass Residence, Baird, Texas: Floor Plan

Floor plan for a home commissioned by Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Hass located on Route 1 in Baird, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan with a legend.
Date: 1949
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hass Residence, Baird, Texas: Floor Plan

Floor plan for a home commissioned by Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Hass located on Route 1 in Baird, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan as well as window, door, and room finish schedules.
Date: March 28, 1949
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hass Residence, Baird, Texas: Foundation Plan

Foundation plan for a home commissioned by Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Hass located on Route 1 in Baird, Texas. It includes a foundation plan as well as diagrams of various sections.
Date: March 28, 1949
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hass Residence, Baird, Texas: Plans

Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Hass located on Route 1 in Baird, Texas. It includes section "A-A", plan of ceiling joist at chimney, section thru pump, a roof framing plan, detail of fence surrounding plot, and a plot plan.
Date: 1949
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hass Residence, Baird, Texas: Section, Elevation, and Details

Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Hass located on Route 1 in Baird, Texas. It includes typical wall section, section thru porch and front entrance, elevation of front entrance, typical window detail, and detail of sliding doors.
Date: March 28, 1949
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hass Residence, Baird, Texas: Sections and Details

Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Hass located on Route 1 in Baird, Texas. It includes diagrams of various sections, bath room details, kitchen cabinet details, fireplace details, and plan of water closet.
Date: March 28, 1949
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

School Building/Auditorium, Oplin, Texas: Foundation Plan

Foundation plan for a 5-room school building and auditorium in Oplin, Texas. It includes a detailed layout of the building's foundation, as well as miscellaneous sections.
Date: 1918
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

School Building/Auditorium, Oplin, Texas: Front Elevation

Front elevation for a 5-room school building and auditorium in Oplin, Texas. It includes an elevation of the front exterior of the building.
Date: 1918
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

School Building/Auditorium, Oplin, Texas: Ground Floor Plan

Ground floor plan for a 5-room school building and auditorium in Oplin, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan for the ground floor, as well as door and window schedules.
Date: 1918
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

School Building/Auditorium, Oplin, Texas: Rear Elevation

Rear elevation for a 5-room school building and auditorium in Oplin, Texas. It includes elevation of the building's rear exterior, as well as trim detail diagrams and section through handrail.
Date: 1918
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History