Bowie Co.

Blue line print of survey map of Bowie County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, Trammel's Trace, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil to denote the addition of the Spanish Bluffs and the crossing on Trammel's Trace. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (2000 varas to 3/8 of an inch).
Date: 1899
Creator: Pressler, C. W.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Gulf Pipe Line Company v. Bailey, No. 3974] (open access)

[Clipping: Gulf Pipe Line Company v. Bailey, No. 3974]

Journal clipping discussing cause no. 3974, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. John Bailey, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Texarkana, heard June 18, 1931 and denied a rehearing on July 4, 1931. The cause was brought by John Bailey to recover damages for the loss of a herd of cattle due to a levee break at the point where the Gulf Pipe Line Company's line crossed underneath the levee.
Date: 1931~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Lone Star Gas Company v. Hutton et ux., No. 3972] (open access)

[Clipping: Lone Star Gas Company v. Hutton et ux., No. 3972]

Journal clipping discussing cause no. 3972, Lone Star Gas Company vs. J. R. Hutton and Clara Hutton, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Texarkana, heard March 25, 1931 and denied rehearing April 2, 1931. The original suit was brought by J. R. and Clara Hutton for damage to their land allegedly caused by the gas company diverting natural water ways, and the district court's judgement for the Huttons was appealed by the gas company.
Date: 1931~
Creator: Levy, J. L.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Five Trains Lined Up in Texarkana, Texas]

Photograph of five trains lined up next to each other in Texarkana, Texas. The rightmost train has a large plume of black smoke rising from the engine. Written underneath the image are "Texarkana, Texas 1950" and "H. E. Chelf - R. S. Plummer Photo."
Date: 1950
Creator: Plummer, R. S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 16, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing her aviation training, and travel.
Date: September 16, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer] (open access)

[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer]

Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer inviting him to parties he is hosting before two college football games. In the post script is a handwritten not from Lindsey stating that he hopes to see Latimer soon. An additional note at the bottom of the page reads, "Answered 10-12-54 Can't go!"
Date: 1954-10~
Creator: Lindsey, Jim T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer] (open access)

[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer]

Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer requesting a list of Latimer's preferences for committee appointments for the upcoming regular legislative session.
Date: 1953-01~
Creator: Lindsey, Jim T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer, January 20, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer, January 20, 1954]

Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer discussing running for re-election for the 54th Legislature, asking information on those pledging to run, and mentioning the possibility of an unexpected called session of the already ended 53rd Legislature.
Date: January 20, 1954
Creator: Lindsey, Jim T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1953]

Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer thanking him for his help and discussing hopes to visit one another in Texarkana or Austin.
Date: June 18, 1953
Creator: Lindsey, Jim T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1954]

Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer inviting him to a buffet dinner with other representatives at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. A handwritten note at the bottom reads, "would like to see you some time prior to Sun. night-".
Date: March 5, 1954
Creator: Lindsey, Jim T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jim T. Lindsey, November 5, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jim T. Lindsey, November 5, 1954]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jim T. Lindsey discussing his enclosed card concerning his committee appointments and an enclosed article about Lindsey's visit.
Date: November 5, 1954
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #148]

Copy photo of a group photo in front of T&P train #148. The image on the text says "This photograph of Texas and Pacific switch engine No. 148 was taken in Texarkana in August 1896 and was the first T&P engine in Texarkana equipped with air brakes. Those appearing in the picture, beginning at the front end of the engine, as follows: C. W. Kipple, Foreman, Frank Sountag, Switchman, William Kelley, Switchman, Frank Cromwell, Engineer, William McClain, Switchman, Frank Young, Fireman, Jim Jackson, Porter." Underneath the image is written "Southwest Collection."
Date: August 1896
Creator: Southwest Collection
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #610]

Photograph of T&P train #610 in Texarkana, Texas in front of a large hotel building. Written underneath the image are "Texarkana, Texas Mar 7th 1948 (I-IAR)" and "H. J. Boudreaux."
Date: March 7, 1948
Creator: Boudreaux, H. J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #618]

Photograph of T&P train #618 on the tracks in front of a building. There are two men sitting on a curb in front of the train. Written underneath are "Texarkana Texas Sept 9 1949" and "H. E. Chelf."
Date: September 9, 1949
Creator: Chelf, H. E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #619]

Photograph of T&P train #619 moving near Texarkana, Texas. A large plume of light smoke is rising from the engine. Written under the image are "T&P #619 near Texarkana, Texas 1938" and "H. K. Vollrath."
Date: 1938
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #627]

Photograph of T&P train #627 leaving Texarkana, Texas. There is a man standing left of the train and a dark plume of smoke rising from the engine. Written beneath the image are "[sic] Leaving Texarkana, Texas 1949 with Extra West" and "R. S. Plummer."
Date: 1949
Creator: Plummer, R. S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #706]

Photograph of T&P train #706 going through Texarkana, Texas with a large plume of black smoke rising from the engine. Written below the image are "T&P #706 Texarkana, Texas 1938" and "H. K. Vollrath."
Date: 1938
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #709]

Photograph of T&P train #709 in New Boston, Texas next to a water tower. There is a man standing on top of the train. Written underneath the image are "New Boston, Texas May 9th 1948" and "William L. Colburn."
Date: May 9, 1948
Creator: Colburn, William L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #900]

Photograph of T&P train #900 on tracks at Texarkana, Texas. Written below the image are "Texarkana, Texas - 1934" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: 1934
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #900 in Texarkana, Texas]

Photograph of T&P train #900 in Texarkana, Texas. Text below the image says "Texarkana, Texas Mar. 1932" and "H.K.Vollrath."
Date: March 1932
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #901 in Texarkana, Texas]

Photograph of T&P train #901 in Texarkana, Texas. Text below the image says "Texarkana, Texas Aug 1st 1933" and "William Monypeny."
Date: August 1, 1933
Creator: Monypeny, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #2003]

Photograph of T&P Train #2003 moving through Texarkana, Texas. Written below the image are "T&P #2003 with train no. 8 at Texarkana, Texas Sept 16th 1951" and "R. S. Plummer Photo."
Date: September 16, 1951
Creator: Plummer, R. S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train Car in Texarkana, Texas]

Photograph of a T&P train car in Texarkana, Texas. There is a second train visible behind it. Written below the image are "Texarkana, Texas 1950" and "Charles E. Winters."
Date: 1950
Creator: Winters, Charles E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Trains #2002 and #711]

Photograph of T&P trains #2002 and #711 at the station in Texarkana, Texas with a large hotel building in the background. Written underneath the image are "T&P #2002 & 711 at Texarkana, Texas May 1949 with Trains No. 7 & No. 31" and "R. S. Plummer Photo."
Date: May 1949
Creator: Plummer, R. S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History