[Letter from T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1962]

A letter addressed to Sirs from T. N. Carswell, dated December 11, 1962. Carswell orders fruit cakes to be delivered about December 20 and writes original sentiments to be included for each recipient. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: December 11, 1962
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order/list from T. N. Carswell to Collin Street Bakery] (open access)

[Order/list from T. N. Carswell to Collin Street Bakery]

An order placed with Collin Street Bakery, Inc., Corsicana, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Carswell orders a cake to be gifted to every recipient listed including a greeting for each; Miss Thelma Batson, Poplarville, Miss., Mr. & Mrs. Barney Knight & Family, Brunswick, Ga., Mrs. Leslie Bevil & Family, Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. M. B. Whiting, Clifton Forge, Va., Mrs. Edna R. Johnson & Family, Pecos, Texas, Mr. A. N. Carswell & Family, Homerville, Ga. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance OPAQUE Parchment watermark.
Date: 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Collin Street Bakery to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1960] (open access)

[Invoice from Collin Street Bakery to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1960]

An invoice addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Collin Street Bakery, Inc, Corsicana, Texas, dated October 28, 1960 for "Fancy De Luxe Fruit Cakes.
Date: October 28, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order from T. N. Carswell to Collin Street Bakery including list of Christmas gift recipients - December 6, 1966] (open access)

[Order from T. N. Carswell to Collin Street Bakery including list of Christmas gift recipients - December 6, 1966]

An order made to Collin Street Bakery, Corsicana, Texas by T. N. Carswell, dated December 6, 1966 and ordered on December 9, 1966. An order sheet listing recipients. The reverse side includes a handwritten list of recipients for Poinsettia Gift Packs; L. F. Stevenson, Johnson, Carter, Davison, Berry, Turner, Howard, Baileys, Ferrell.
Date: December 6, 1966
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Delegates Credentials card for T. N. Carswell, Simmons College]

A card labeled "DELEGATES CREDENTIALS issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell, DELEGATE FROM Simmons College for the State Convention of the Young Mens Christian Association (Corsicana) February 21, 22, 23, 1913. Signed by A. J. Morgan, President, Y. M. C. A." This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: Morgan, A. J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T. N. Carswell standing by courthouse statue in Corsicana, Texas]

A photograph of T. N. Carswell standing by a statue in front of the courthouse in Corsicana, Texas. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909,1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1959]

Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing the sales tax, the Game and Fish Commission, and the correctional boy's school for Abilene. Mr. Wright is in support of a broad-based general sales tax. He encloses [not included here] and talks about the material he received from Dick Vaughn relating to the Game and Fish Commission and other items.
Date: April 21, 1959
Creator: Wright, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961]

Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer; She details her parents living situation to help get their Old Age Assistance reinstated. She summarizes their past, discussing their finances and health. She also talks about other members of her family and what they have done to support their parents.
Date: September 12, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Madree C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Clint Wilks, March 22, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Clint Wilks, March 22, 1955]

Telegram from Clint Wilks to Truett Latimer supporting the Trinity River Authority Bill.
Date: March 22, 1955
Creator: Wilks, Clint
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Clint Wilks, March 24, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Clint Wilks, March 24, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Clint Wilks discussing the Trinity River Bill. Mr. Latimer assures that his vote on the bill will be what represents the best interest of his people.
Date: March 24, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Richard Mays to W. John Bryan] (open access)

[Telegram from Richard Mays to W. John Bryan]

Telegram from Richard Mays to W. John Bryan wishing Bryan a Merry Christmas with an illustrated holiday banner at the top.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mays, Richard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Death Thins Ranks of First A&M Graduating Class to 3] (open access)

[Clipping: Death Thins Ranks of First A&M Graduating Class to 3]

Newspaper clipping reporting on the shrinking number of Texas A&M's first graduating class, listing former senator William John Bryan among one of three surviving members.
Date: October 23, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Early East Texas Oil Developer Dies] (open access)

[Clipping: Early East Texas Oil Developer Dies]

Newspaper clipping reporting on the death of George W. Hardy.
Date: October 22, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #3] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #3]

Color photograph of baptistry painting by Perry installed in the church in Corsicana, Texas. Photograph shows painting framed by wooden arch of baptistry, part of the pulpit, and microphone. Inscription on back of the photographs reads, "Jordan River. Mt. of Temptation. This Present Temporal and Eternal Life."
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #2] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #2]

Color photograph of baptistry painting by Perry installed in the church in Corsicana, Texas. Photograph shows painting framed by wooden arch of baptistry, part of the pulpit, and microphone.
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #1] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #1]

Color photograph of baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Corsicana, Texas. Closeup of painting installed in baptistry. Scene is of wide water, rocks, trees, mountains, clouds, and sunbeam cross. Shows part of baptistry arch framing the painting. Inscription on back reads, "Colors have faded. A golden and rose sunset with rose and mauve shadows and glow on cliffs."
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #4] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #4]

Black and white photograph of interior of church building at Corsicana, Texas. Photographed from back of auditorium looking front. Shows framed double arch of baptistry with painting, man standing at pulpit, arched roof with rafters, backs of people sitting in the pews.
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of House of Worship]

Photograph of a church building on the corner of 17th and 6th street in Corsicana, Texas, showing the small, boxy building with a tall steeple. Several structures can be seen along both sides of the building.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Jesse P. Sewell]

Portrait of a young J.P. Sewell, visible from the waist up, wearing a dark-colored three-piece suit with a white necktie.
Date: unknown
Creator: Frey, E. T.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of West Side Church of Christ]

Photograph of the West Side Church of Christ in Corsicana, Texas, showing the front of the building. Two men can be seen peeping out of the front doors of the building.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Friendship Club]

Group photograph of the Friendship Club, showing Jesse P. Sewell and eleven other young men sitting or standing around a couch. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "This is the Friendship Club at Corsicana before Jesse P. (went) to Nashville Bible School."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Corsicana Church]

Photograph of the Main Avenue Church of Christ in Corsicana, Texas, showing the side and front of the brick building. A women and a child can bee seen walking along the sidewalk, up to the front steps of the church.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Fund Friendship Club]

Group photograph of the "Fund Friendship" club, showing Jesse P. Sewell and other young adults in a professional photography studio. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Boys Club 'Fund Friendship' in Corsicana before Jesse P. Sewell went to Nashville Bible School."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Navarro County

Blue line print of survey map of Navarro County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
Date: 1924
Creator: Atlee, Tom & Giles, J. Bascom
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History