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Home Mission
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon centered on Isaiah 32:20. This sermon addresses Missions at home as opposed to missions in foreign lands. Reaching out to neighbors, new immigrants to share Christ. Texas gave more to missions in 1903 than any other state, and had more baptisms. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date:
April 17, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lawlessness
A handwritten manuscript using scripture of 1 John 3:4. This sermon addresses the fact that lawlessness is sin, and church members are an example to the world when they respect the laws of the church and follow them. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date:
May 8, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
No Part Nor Lot in the Matter
A handwritten manuscript based on Acts 8:18 - 24. The sermon examines the life of Simon, encourages a look at the hearer's own life to be sure their heart is right with God. Preached in Amarillo, and then Brownwood (11/24/1904 and 1/16/1910), and Cisco, Texas (4/27/19).
Date:
November 20, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stout Words Against God
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Malachi 3:13. This covers Israel in dispute with God, and asks the listener to examine his own life in this regard. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date:
September 18, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The New Testament Church Like A Temple
A handwritten manuscript of a sermon using Ephesians 2:19-22 to look at what a New Testament Church looks like according to scripture. This was preached in Amarillo, and then Granbury Bible School (4/13/1906).
Date:
January 17, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Pounds and Talents
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:11-27. Discusses the lessons of these two parables. Preached in Amarillo and then Rochelle, Texas (2/28/1909).
Date:
May 8, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Time
A handwritten sermon using Psalm 39:4 and89:47. This looks at the fact that time is a small point in eternity, how is it measured, and how can we best use it? Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date:
January 10, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missions
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Luke 24:4-7 and proclaiming the need to reach out to others and what we need to be to prepare for this. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date:
October 17, 1909
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Deacons
A handwritten description of the church deacons: selection and carrying out the office. The text used is 1 Timothy 3:13. This was given in San Saba, Texas
Date:
December 3, 1905
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A New Testament Church
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon giving the origin of Christ's church, and the essentials of the church. Preached at Granbury Bible School in Granbury, Texas.
Date:
April 12, 1906
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
What to Do with Burdens
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Matthew 11:28-30, and looks at the fact that we are to bring our burdens and lay them at the feet of Jesus because we are unable to be good enough to make them right. Preached in Bangs, Texas.
Date:
October 12, 1907
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Business card for T. H. Gatlin, Abilene Business College]
A business card for T. H. Gatlin, of the Abilene Business College (Abilene, Texas). The card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell.
Date:
[1900, 1915]
Creator:
Gatlin, T. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
T. I. P. A TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL
A newspaper clipping with an article titled "T. I. P. A TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL." The article was by THE LASS---O - COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS, DENTON, TEXAS dated MARCH 27, 1915, and announces a meeting of T. I. P. A. which is to be held on April 1 and 2. Listed in the program is a session to be presented by T. N. Carswell of Simmons, " What Is Needed to Edit a Successful Annual." This clipping 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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere to the Freshman Class]
An invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere At Home - to the Freshman Class of Simmons College, dated April 19, 1912. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas tag from J. D. Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]
A Christmas tag. "To Tommie From Prexy" [to T. N. Carswell from J. D. Sandefer]. The artwork on the tag features a squirrel and trees in snow. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas
A printed paper with the poem "Texas," by Edwin Brush. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
Brush, Edwin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card by Pearl Ware]
A calling card with the name Pearl Ware in calligraphy. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the Juniors of Simmons College]
A handwriiten invitation that reads, "Come early - stay late, Devoid of fashion just about eight, With dress or apron, As becometh Juniors, To prepare and serve oysters, In the most approved style, Then amuse yourself or 'spoon' for awhile G. I. H. 7:30 to 10:30 March 13, 1914." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of two unidentified women wearing floor-length dresses]
A picture postcard of two unidentified women wearing floor-length dresses posing in front of a backdrop which depicts fringed drapery, a footed pedestal and greenery. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE DEBATE of Simmons College]
A printed program for the Freshman-Sophomore Debate held in Simmons Auditorium dated December 4, 1914. The debate topic is listed as follows: "Resolved that the nations should disarm and settle all disputes by arbitration." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Simmons University, Abilene, Texas]
A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS in the early 1920's. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Senior Song of Simmons College]
A printed copy of The Senior Song of Simmons College. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation Order: For Simmons College Class of 1915]
A printed Invitation Order including a list of names of seniors in the graduating Class of 1915, Simmons College. The list also includes quantities of invitations ordered and the cost. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[By-laws of Hardin-Simmons University]
A printed copy of the by-laws of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History