[Letter Henry Sayles, March 18, 1912] (open access)

[Letter Henry Sayles, March 18, 1912]

Letter to Henry Sayles discussing the likelihood of Abilene residents allowing right of way for a new road or railroad. The letter is written "The Farmers National Bank of Cross Plains," Texas and is missing the final page or pages.
Date: March 18, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #2] (open access)

[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #2]

Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
Date: 1910-11-06~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson, May 15, 1912] (open access)

[Letter From H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson, May 15, 1912]

Letter from H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson discussing a meeting between the writer, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Acheson, and all three men making a trip from Abilene to Cross Plains, Texas over the "upper" or "Eula" line. The lower or Oplin line is mention as being urged by the Sweetwater people, but the writer decided against going that way.
Date: May 15, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #1] (open access)

[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #1]

Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
Date: 1910-11-06~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles] (open access)

[Draft of Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles]

Draft of a document discussing a suit against Jones and "defendant Railway Company" for breach of contract. The document has pencil corrections and is printed on Sayles & Sayles stationary.
Date: 1910
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles, February 2, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles, February 2, 1910]

Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles discussing the location of a new town. The town will be considerable distance from the center of Callahan County. Robbins does not believe the new town would obtain the vote necessary. Robbins requests the new town be located at the center of the county.
Date: February 2, 1910
Creator: Robbins, Walter R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Statement: Abilene Railroad and Terminal Company (open access)

Statement: Abilene Railroad and Terminal Company

Document proposing a standard gauge railroad between Abilene and Cross Plains, Texas and the construction of new terminals along the proposed line. The documents include information about the proposed profits, the survey of the route, possible issues with construction, and the merits of a new railroad line in the area. The document is divided in to three parts: "Statement," "Terminals," and "Exhibits."
Date: 1910~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912]

Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad trip from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas for Mr. Acheson, W. A. Webb, and Mr. Fischer. Webb requests that Sayles make the necessary arrangements and offers to pay all expenses for the trip. The letter is on the letterhead of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas, Office of Assistant to President.
Date: August 2, 1912
Creator: Webb, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. and T. S. to A. M. Acheson, March 28, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. and T. S. to A. M. Acheson, March 28, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the change in presidency of the New York Central Lines and the building of a railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 28, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles, May 17, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles, May 17, 1919]

Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles discussing arrangements for Earhearn and Sayles to meet.
Date: May 17, 1919
Creator: Earhearn, J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, January 9, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, January 9, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing railroad issues that W. J. Harris hoped to resolve and mentioning possibly health issues in Dallas.
Date: January 9, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles, February 16, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles, February 16, 1912]

Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles discussing the costs of right of ways for a proposed railroad line.
Date: February 16, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, March 11, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, March 11, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the extension of the Texas Central Railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas and setting a meeting between the author and Achison.
Date: March 11, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, January 27, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, January 27, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin discussing the route for the railroad at the most optimal cost. Sayles says he will make time to meet with Irvin in the near future.
Date: January 27, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Station in Clyde, Texas]

Photograph of the T&P train station in Clyde, Texas. An automobile is parked to the left of the building, and there are some barrels lined up to the right. Written below the image are "T&P Clyde, Texas Station - elevation 1,985 (1915-16 era)" and "Don Watson Collection."
Date: 1915~/1916~
Creator: Watson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baird Station]

Photograph of the train station in Baird, Texas. Written underneath the image is "T&P Baird, Texas Station - Elevation 1,715 (1915-16 era)" and "Don Watson Collection."
Date: 1915~/1916~
Creator: Watson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

School Building/Auditorium, Oplin, Texas: Roof Plan

Roof plan for a 5-room school building and auditorium in Oplin, Texas. It includes a layout of the building's roof.
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: Second Floor Plan

Second floor plan for a 5-room school building and auditorium in Oplin, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan for the second 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

School Building/Auditorium, Oplin, Texas: Sections and Elevation

Sections and elevation for a 5-room school building and auditorium in Oplin, Texas. It includes cross section, typical end elevation, and wall section
Date: 1918
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
Report on Acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties, continued. (open access)

Report on Acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties, continued.

Final page of a report prepared by Warren S. Worley concerning development of oil wells on the land of K.K. Legett and K.B. Legett.
Date: October 2, 1919
Creator: Worley, Warren S.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History