[Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park'] (open access)

[Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park']

Newspaper clipping of an article written by W. J. Bryan about the proceedings of the U.S. Good Roads Association convention in 1919. Articles about dolomite discovery and a lime producer are visible on the back.
Date: December 1, 1946
Creator: Bryan, William John
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. A. Abernathy to T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. A. Abernathy to T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. Tommie Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. A. Abernathy, Adj, F. A. Post 75, Mineral Wells, Texas, dated August 4, 1944. Abernathy advises of his previous plans to be out of state on vacation at the time of the conference and asks Carswell to serve for him on the Publications Committee at the Fort Worth War Conference.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Abernathy, D. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1943]

An itinerary for T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Travel Order No. 2 for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and August 31, 1943.
Date: August 31, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George Barber - December 9, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George Barber - December 9, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. George Barber, Mineral Wells, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, dated December 9, 1942. Carswell advises of his receipt on December 4th of the invitation for the program to be held on December 2nd and explains that he, otherwise, would have been happy to participate in the program.
Date: December 9, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Harris to Charlie Maisel - November 18, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from D. C. Harris to Charlie Maisel - November 18, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells, Texas, dated November 18, 1942. Harris advises Maisel of his agreement to serve on the Legion Memorial Highway Committee for which he was recommended by Tommy N. Carswell.
Date: November 18, 1942
Creator: Harris, D. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel John Perkins by command of Major General Donovan addressed to Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted - April 22, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel John Perkins by command of Major General Donovan addressed to Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted - April 22, 1942]

A letter addressed to the Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted from John Perkins, Colonel, CAC, Actg. Asst. Adjutant General By command of Major General Donovan: /s/ Headquarters Eighth Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated April 22, 1942. The Formation of Army Emergency Relief Auxiliaries, Regulations 1 through 6. The reverse side includes Regulations 7 through 8. Reproduced Hq. Camp Wolters, Tex., 5-15-42 - cgm.
Date: April 22, 1942
Creator: Perkins, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major General J. A. Ulio by order of the Secretary of War addressed to The Commanding Generals, Divisions of the War Department Special and General Staff, The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations - March 21, 1942] (open access)

[Form letter from Major General J. A. Ulio by order of the Secretary of War addressed to The Commanding Generals, Divisions of the War Department Special and General Staff, The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations - March 21, 1942]

a Form letter addressed to The Commanding Generals, Services of Supply; Army Ground Forces, Army Air Forces, Armies, Army Corps, Corps Areas, Departments, Defense Commands, and Base Commands. Divisions of the War Department Special Staff and the War Department General Staff. The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations. By order of the Secretary of War: /s/ J. A. Ulio, Major General, The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, dated March 21, 1942. Reproduced Hq. Camp Wolters, Tex., 5-15-42. Army Emergency Relief, Regulations. AG 080 Army Emergency Relief (3-18-42) NB-A_Camp Wolters, Texas. The reverse side of the last page includes handwritten dates of Sept. 25 - Nov. 5.
Date: March 21, 1942
Creator: Ulio, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, General Delivery, T. J. Tidwell Shows, Brownwood, Texas/Mineral Wells, Texas, dated March 8, 1941. Schneck confirms the plans for a show the week of March 17th, under the auspices of the Post. The reverse sides includes handwritten notes: "First be true to thineself, Thou canst then be false to any man" - "Aint no such thing as a back slide".
Date: March 8, 1941
Creator: Schneck, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, August 27, 1936] (open access)

[Promissory Note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, August 27, 1936]

Promissory note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank of Strawn, Texas in the amount $200.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a payment of $50.00 dated October 27, 1936 listed and a note in red pencil reading, "Paid by renewal for $150.00" written on the front.
Date: August 27, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, February 17, 1936] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, February 17, 1936]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $200.00.
Date: February 17, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, February 15, 1936] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, February 15, 1936]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank for $200.00.
Date: February 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, October 21, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, October 21, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at The First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $171.94.
Date: October 21, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, October 5, 1935] (open access)

[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, October 5, 1935]

Promissory note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn in the amount $250.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a handwritten note on the front reading, "Paid 12/5/35."
Date: October 5, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Summary Statement of Oil Run Interest: September 1935] (open access)

[Summary Statement of Oil Run Interest: September 1935]

Series of statements documenting interest earned on barrels of oil from fields owned by Perry Sayles, A. M. Foote, D. K. Scott, and Pearl Anderson, with a breakdown of locations, amounts, and other details. There's a note informing royalty owners of a new federal tax going into effect September 1, 1935 and a promissory note from Perry Sayles to the First National Bank of Strawn in the amount of $250.00 dated October 5, 1935.
Date: October 1935
Creator: Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, August 26, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, August 26, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $291.95.
Date: August 26, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, June 25, 1935] (open access)

[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, June 25, 1935]

Promissory note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank of Strawn, Texas in the amount $250.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a note on the front reading "Paid 8-27-35."
Date: June 25, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, June 17, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, June 17, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $250.00.
Date: June 17, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, January 29, 1935] (open access)

[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, January 29, 1935]

Promissory Note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank of Strawn, Texas in the amount $200.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a handwritten note on the front reading, "Paid 3/27/35."
Date: January 29, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to First National Bank, September 19, 1934] (open access)

[Letter to First National Bank, September 19, 1934]

Letter to the First National Bank instructing the bank to deposit the enclosed check to the author's account.
Date: September 19, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 10, 1934] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 10, 1934]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $75.00.
Date: September 10, 1934
Creator: First National Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. S. to First National Bank, September 10, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from P. S. to First National Bank, September 10, 1934]

Letter from P. S. to First National Bank enclosing a check for $75.00 and requesting they deposit it to the author's account.
Date: September 10, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Strawn City Hall: Brick Cornice

Building plan for a city hall building in Strawn, Texas. It includes brick cornice elevation and dimensions.
Date: 1922~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Strawn City Hall: Center of Building

Building plan for a city hall building in Strawn, Texas. It includes details of the center of building, roof trusses, and detail of bulletin board.
Date: 1922~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Strawn City Hall: First Floor

Floor plan for a city hall building in Strawn, Texas. It includes an electrical code and plumbing code.
Date: 1922~
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History