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Hutchinson County
Blue line print of survey map of Hutchinson County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, and towns. Scale [ca. 1:145,454] (6000 varas to 11/8 of an inch).
Date:
1922
Creator:
McDonald, H. F.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Ranches Panhandle Section
Survey map of large ranches in the Texas Panhandle region, including the name and/or the owner(s) of each ranch. Map also includes labeled counties, towns, rivers, creeks, and roads. Handwritten notes have been made to the map in pencil to denote the approximate acreage of a number of ranches.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Williams, J. W. & Neal, A. D., Sr.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Local & State Section of Orlando Sentinal, November 8, 2002]
The "Local & State" section of the November 2002 issue of the Orlando Sentinel. Articles about local news, recent crimes, obituaries, and more are included. Linda Florea's article about the sixtieth reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASPs added sting to nation's air power") and a color photograph of seven WASP can be found on the section's first page.
Date:
November 8, 2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - September 29, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Phillips, Texas, dated September 29, 1941. Phillips announces that his hat is in the ring to succeed Andy Dillworth as Dept. Commander noting that Carswell's council and advice and able assistance would be appreciated by him in this campaign.
Date:
September 21, 1941
Creator:
Maisel, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Maisel - August 31, 1942]
A letter written to Charles Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated August 31, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building.
Date:
August 31, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated September 8, 1942. Maisel requests the selection of members for the Legislative Committee and the Membership Committee appointments made by Carswell.
Date:
September 8, 1942
Creator:
Maisel, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Charlie Maisel addressed to Commander - October 22, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Commander from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 22, 1942. Form letter from Maisel to Commanders elected for the coming year. Pep talk regarding the extra work required as leader due to the war. A request that the Posts assist the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine in their recruiting program. Advisement that their Civilian Defense program will be enlarged, their Rehabilitation program will function; that they are preparing to take in their own sons.
Date:
October 22, 1942
Creator:
Maisel, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to W. R. Gilliam - October 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. W. R. Gilliam, Chairman 5th Div. Membership, American Legion, Junction, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 29, 1942. Maisel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Gilliam advising that he will forward it to T. N. Carswell.
Date:
October 29, 1942
Creator:
Maisel, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charlie Maisel - October 31, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander dated October 31, 1942. Carswell advises Maisel of having just received a letter containing the name of the last district membership chairman. He explains regarding the names of Division committee members he has yet to receive and advises that they had a very good convention at Odessa.
Date:
October 31, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charlie Maisel - November 20, 1942]
A letter written to Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated November 20, 1942. Carswell advises Maisel that he is submitting his recommendations for committee appointments noting that he is doing so only after having discussed the matter with each Division Commander in whose districts these men live: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells - R. N. Richardson, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene - W. R. Weaver, Spur - Charnell Jobe, Lamesa - A. E. Creigh, Jr., Sanderson - Leland L. Martin, Crane - F. E. (Fred) DeCoster, Amarillo - George E. Chisholm, Eden - F. D. Sheffield, Kerrville.
Date:
November 20, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Maisel - November 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Charles Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Carswell expresses his regrets at not seeing Maisel at Wellington and describes the convention events in which he participated. He advises that he has sent his committee nominations and that he will attempt a little membership campaign on his own during December assuring that the extra cost will be justified.
Date:
November 27, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Narrative about an Attack Led by Quanah Parker]
Narrative describing an attack on Adobe Walls led by Chief Quanah Parker, followed by the U.S. army's eventual retaliation.
Date:
February 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Borger, Texas]
Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the church in Borger, Texas. Scene depicts wide water, rocks, trees, prominent mountain peak, clouds, sun. Painting is photographed outside against a brick wall with a window.
Date:
November 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Borger, Texas #2]
Black and white photograph of a baptistry painting by Perry installed in the church in Borger, TX. Shows baptistry and painting framed by curved arch.
Date:
November 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Borger, Texas Church of Christ Bulletin]
Copy of "Church News" bulletin v.2 no. 26 for the Church of Christ in Borger, TX. Contains photograph of the exterior of the church building, lists elders and deacons, and gives schedule of services. Inside contains notes about sermon, short articles on baptism and on forgiveness, and details about the life of people in the congregation. A short announcement mentions that a baptistry painting by Blanche Perry is being shipped to the building.
Date:
November 12, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from E. N. McCoy to Blanche Perry]
Series of letters, plus envelope, mailed together from E.N. McCoy as minister of the Church of Christ in Borger, TX to Blanche Perry. First letter confirms receipt of the painting and its installation on the church baptistry wall. Second letter is addressed to the leaders at the Sherman Street Church of Christ to transmit a check for $200 to the Belgian ministry in appreciation of Perry's painting (November 15, 1950). Third enclosure is a copy of explanatory text given to the Borger congregation regarding the Perry painting. It gives brief background of Perry and short discussion of symbolism in the painting. Symbols mentioned include mountains, sky, snow, sunbeams, light, rocks, flowers, birds. All letters are on church letterhead.
Date:
November 13, 1950
Creator:
McCoy, E.N.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Sanford, Texas]
Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Sanford, Texas.
Date:
August 1949
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Comptroller's Tax Deed From William J. Swain to J. H. Collet]
Copy of Comptroller's Tax Deed From William J. Swain, comptroller of public accounts of the State of Texas to J. H. Collet, agent for H. C. Hendrick. The deed states that Swain published in the Dallas Weekly Herald his intent to seize and auction the lands listed due to unpaid taxes and that the listed lands were purchased at the auction by J. H. Collet on behalf of H. C. Hendrick. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
Date:
November 9, 1939
Creator:
Swain, William J.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melvin Sisk to Truett Latimer, February 26. 1953]
Letter from Melvin Sisk to Truett Latimer discussing opposition from various parties toward House Bill 207.
Date:
February 26, 1953
Creator:
Sisk, Melvin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard K. Phillips to Truett Latimer, April 26, 1954]
Letter from Howard K. Phillips to Truett Latimer discussing his company's appreciation of the McIlhany and Hazlewood amendments to a program created by the governor.
Date:
April 26, 1954
Creator:
Phillips, Howard K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Partial Interpretation]
Portion of interpretative essay by Blanche Perry for the baptistry painting for the church in Sanford, Texas, missing the first page. Notation on essay indicates "Jordan River interpretation" and "requested by Sis. [Sister] Hines."
Date:
1949
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman, March 28, 1961]
Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman discussing the tax situation in Texas. He suggests that they increase the tax on alcoholic beverages and legalize horse racing for the chance to tax it. He also thinks dry towns are hypocritical about their stance on the sale of alcohol.
Date:
March 28, 1961
Creator:
Comgan, A. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Amarillo
Topographic quadrangle map of Amarillo, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, landmarks, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. Scale 1:250,000
Date:
1954
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - August 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Phillips, Texas, dated August 27, 1942. Maisel advises of the duty as 5th Division Commander to serve one more year on the Department Membership Committee suggesting that Carswell resign and send to him the name of someone to take his place then appoint his membership chairman which would set two working at the job.
Date:
August 27, 1942
Creator:
Maisel, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History