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Abilene Fire Department Annual Report: 1955
Annual report of the Abilene Fire Department describing the organization and administration, with updates on goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 1955.
Date:
1955
Creator:
Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom McBride to Bob Tice, April 8, 1955]
Letter from Tom McBride to Bob Tice pledging fifty dollars to building a municipal golf course in Sinton, Texas. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "Dear Bob, Would have sent this back sooner, but was contemplating a change in residence. But, that is all past. Will try to enter this $50.00 in our family budget plan and pay this coming fall. Sincerely - Tom McBride." An envelope addressed to Bob Tice was enclosed.
Date:
April 8, 1955
Creator:
McBride, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Employees Who Attended Safety Meeting When Safety Awards Were Presented
List of men from the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad who attended a safety meeting at a Central Texas location on May 11, 1955 documenting names and titles for each attendee.
Date:
1955-05~
Creator:
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. P. Loughridge to T. E. Penn, March 19, 1955]
Letter from F. P. Loughridge to T. E. Penn informing Penn that he is to cut and return the enclosed ballots.
Date:
March 19, 1955
Creator:
Loughridge, F. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. R. Duncan to T. E. Penn, April 27, 1955]
Letter from J. R. Duncan to T. E. Penn informing Penn that the consolidation proposal has been approved. The letter also mentions the way that men cut off at DeLeon will be expected to be present in Smithville, or forfeit their seniority. Duncan also informs Penn he will be the representative from DeLeon. Handwritten text at the top of the letter: "Consolidation T-C-R Smithville."
Date:
April 27, 1955
Creator:
Duncan, J. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Section Laborers, January 1955
List of section laborers employed in the 15th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1955. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date:
January 1, 1955
Creator:
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Department Mechanics, January 1955
List of department mechanics employed in the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1955. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date:
January 1, 1955
Creator:
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Penn to F. P. Loughridge, January 28, 1955]
Letter from T. E. Penn to F. P. Loughridge stating that the consolidation does not violate any rules of the General Grievance Committee. However, provisions do need to be made for those who went from the Texas Central District to the 11th District with seniority entitlement. It is stated that this needs to be corrected before the consolidation takes place.
Date:
January 28, 1955
Creator:
Penn, T. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General Grievance Committee Ballot Regarding Consolidation Agreement #1]
Statement describing an agreement proposed by the General Grievance Committee regarding the ways that seniority among firemen will be handled if the 11th and 15th districts of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway consolidate with a ballot at the bottom of the page for members to vote for or against the proposal.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Lodge 492.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to A. F. Winkel, May 12, 1955]
Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to A. F. Winkel discussing how the consolidation of the Texas Central District and the Smithville District is to proceed.
Date:
May 12, 1955
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge and T. C. Burlison, February 28, 1955]
Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge and T. C. Burlison discussing that the General Grievance Committee will agree to go on record in favor of consolidation of the 11th and 15th seniority districts if both districts also agree to do so.
Date:
February 28, 1955
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General Grievance Committee Ballot Regarding Consolidation Agreement #2]
Statement describing an agreement proposed by the General Grievance Committee regarding the ways that seniority among firemen will be handled if the 11th and 15th districts of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway consolidate with a ballot at the bottom of the page for members to vote for or against the proposal.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Lodge 492.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge, March 22, 1955]
Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge discussing ballots to vote on the consolidation of the 11th and 15th seniority district, and asking for response after review.
Date:
March 22, 1955
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. P. Loughridge to T. E. Penn, April 22, 1955]
Letter from F. P. Loughridge to T. E. Penn showing the report of the ballot for the consolidation of the 11th and 15th seniority districts. It is to be known as the 11th district after consolidation, as the majority voted to consolidate.
Date:
April 22, 1955
Creator:
Loughridge, F. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge, April 25, 1955]
Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge discussing promotions within the new consolidated seniority district.
Date:
April 24, 1955
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge, June 24, 1955]
Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge discussing details of a conference that will meet to discuss the consolidation of the Smithville and Texas Central Districts.
Date:
June 24, 1955
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. C. Burlison, July 11, 1955]
Letter from T. C. Burlison discussing plans to discuss consolidation, or to send a representative to Dallas during the consolidation meeting for two seniority districts.
Date:
July 11, 1955
Creator:
Burlison, T. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Welders and Helpers, January 1955
List of welders and helpers employed in the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1955. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date:
January 1, 1955
Creator:
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Foremen, January 1955
List of foremen employed in the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1955. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date:
January 1, 1955
Creator:
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Miscellaneous Maintenance of Way Employee, January 1955
List of miscellaneous maintenance of way employees employed in the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1955. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date:
January 1, 1955
Creator:
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. S. Miller to T. E. Penn, July, 10, 1955]
Letter from W. S. Miller to T. E. Penn discussing a presentation to be made at the consolidation meeting that is to be held in Dallas on July 18, 1955.
Date:
July 10, 1955
Creator:
Miller, W. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1955
List of firemen employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1955. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date:
January 1, 1955
Creator:
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, July 1955
List of firemen employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1955. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date:
July 1, 1955
Creator:
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ballot Regarding Consolidation Agreement #2]
Statement describing an agreement proposed by the General Grievance Committee regarding the ways that seniority among firemen will be handled if the 11th and 15th districts of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway consolidate, with a ballot at the bottom of the page for members to vote for or against the proposal.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Lodge 492.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History