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[Letter from Sam M. Weiss to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Commander, Fifth Division, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sam M. Weiss, Member, The Americanism Committee, Paris, Texas, dated December 5, 1942. Weiss makes a request of Carswell to appoint someone as the Chairman of the Disaster Relief Committee. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell is an advisement to Weiss that he recommends Arthur Sitas of San Angelo, Tx.
Date:
December 5, 1942
Creator:
Weiss, Sam M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 20, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying aircraft and trouble with weather, flying between Dallas, Wichita, Pampa, and Walnut Ridge, her friends, and food. Written on Hotel Chisca (Memphis) starionary.
Date:
January 20, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: This Newspaper Supports Changes in Constitution]
Newspaper clipping about the four proposed changes to the Texas Constitution; The Abilene Reporter-News expresses their support for said changes.
Date:
19XX
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. A. Spain to Truett Latimer, 1953~]
Letter from P. A. Spain to Truett Latimer discussing the possibility of reallocating state resources to increase welfare funds for elderly recipients.
Date:
1953~
Creator:
Spain, P. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to P. A. Spain, January 30, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to P. A. Spain discussing issues he sees with Spain's Memorial Petition and previous letter.
Date:
January 30, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. A. Spain to Members of the 53rd Legislative Session, January, 1953~]
Letter from P. A. Spain to Members of the 53rd Legislative Session petitioning on behalf of the Lamar County Texas Old Age Assistance Club of Paris,Texas for the legislature to make an emergency amendment to change the funding of the Welfare Department.
Date:
1953-01~
Creator:
Spain, P. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[T&P Depot in Blossom, Texas]
Photograph of the T&P train station in Blossom, Texas. There is a small group of people lined up to the left of the building. Printed on the photo is "T&P Depot 1909 Blossom, Texas." Written below the image is "H. D. Conner Collection."
Date:
1909
Creator:
Conner, H. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train #20 at Paris, Texas]
Photograph of T&P train #20 on the tracks at Paris, Texas. Written below the image are "Paris, Texas Apr 1913" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
April 1913
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train #20]
Photograph of T&P train #20 on the tracks at Paris, Texas. The silhouette of a man is visible in the cab. Written below the image are "Paris, Texas 1913" and "Geo M. Sittig."
Date:
1913
Creator:
Sittig, Geo M.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train #714]
Photograph of T&P train #714 in Paris, Texas. There are people visible to the left of the image, and the train station is visible in the distance. Written underneath the image are "Frisco #714 at Paris, Texas 1925" and "Evans Studio - Paris Texas."
Date:
1925
Creator:
Evans Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Federal Building in Paris, Texas]
Copy photo of the Federal building in Paris, Texas. There is a horse-drawn carriage with some people standing in front.Written on the bottom of the photo is "Federal Bldg Paris." Written below the image are "Scenes along the T&P 1895-1896" and "T&P."
Date:
1895/1896
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Steam Boiler Parts on a Train]
Photograph of a train in Paris, Texas holding steam boiler sections meant for power generators. Written below the image are "[sic] R. I #1331 Paris, Texas to Warrick, Ind. WB #3167 Aug 21st 1957 Shipper - Babcock & Wilcox Co. Cosignee - Aluminum Co. of America Steam Boiler Sections MFG. at Paris Texas (for Power Generator Stations) - T&P SSW St Louis A&S Sou" and "H. H. Maples."
Date:
August 21, 1957
Creator:
Maples, H. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Artifacts Displayed on a Table]
Photograph of T&P train artifacts displayed on a large table. The display table is covered by a white tablecloth. There are various lights and signs on the table. On the sign behind the artifacts is written "Western Union Telegraph and Cable Office." Written below the photo are "Paris, Texas Nov 28th 1978 - H. H. Maples Collection" and "Don Watson."
Date:
November 28, 1978
Creator:
Watson, Don
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Keys and Pins]
Photograph of T&P keys and pins in a frame on the wall. Written below the image are "Paris, Texas Nov 28th 1978 - H. H. Maples Collection" and "Don Watson."
Date:
November 28, 1978
Creator:
Watson, Don
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train #31]
Photograph of T&P train #31 in Paris, Texas. There are two people standing together next to the train, and a long train of cars behind the train engine. Written below the photo are "Paris, Texas 1923 T&P Train #31 with Loco #246" and "H. H. Maples Collection."
Date:
1923
Creator:
Maples, H. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Steam Boiler Parts on a Train 2]
Photograph of a train in Paris, Texas holding steam boiler sections meant for power generators. Written below the image are "[sic] P. R. R. #613746 Paris, Texas to Warrick, Ind. WB #3167 Aug 21st 1957 Shipper - Babcock & Wilcox Co Consignee - Aluminum Co. of America Steam Boiler Sections mfg at Paris, Texas (for Power Generator Stations) - T&P SSW St Louis A&S Sou" and "H. H. Maples."
Date:
August 21, 1957
Creator:
Maples, H. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Stained Glass Windows from T&P Ticket Office]
2 Photographs of stained glass windows from the T&P station ticket office in Paris, Texas. Written below the image are "Stained Glass Windows from the ticket office of the T&P Station at Paris, Texas - Ticket office and waiting rooms torn down approx 1942-43" and "H. H. Maples Collection."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Maples, H. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group Photo in Paris, Texas]
Photograph of a group posing for a picture in Paris, Texas. Written below the image are "Paris, Texas 1928 or 1929 (L-R) H. E. Gillis - Telegraph Operator, Carl Haley - Clerk, Buck Wright - Chief Clerk - Became V. P., W. M. Scott (Scottie) - Warehouse Foreman, Frank Lytton - Cashier, - Extra porter name not known, Charlie (Plug) Lewis - Porter, - Others name not known" and "H. H. Maples Collection."
Date:
1928/1929
Creator:
Maples, H. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train #109 and All of Its Cars]
Photograph of train #109 in Paris, Texas. There is a long convoy of cars visible behind the engine. A grocery store can be seen behind the train, and some people are visible in the distance. Written underneath the image is "Paris, Texas" and "R.H.Carlson."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Station in Paris, Texas]
Photograph of the train station in Paris, Texas. The text on the image says "T & P Depot Paris, Texas." Below the image is written "Paris, Texas" and "H. D. Conner."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Conner, H. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train #715]
Photograph of T&P train #715 on tracks near Paris, Texas. Written below the image are "[sic] T&P #715 with Train No. 31 near Paris, Texas 1949" and "R. S. Plummer Photo."
Date:
1949
Creator:
Plummer, R. S.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train #112 in Paris, Texas]
Copy photo of train #112 in Paris, Texas. There are men lined up by the train posing for the camera.
Date:
July 9, 1881
Creator:
Burke, W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train #20 in Paris, Texas]
Copy photo of train #20 in Paris, Texas. Written below the image is "Paris Texas, Apr 1913," and "H.K.Vollrath."
Date:
April 1913
Creator:
Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History