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[Funeral Program for Allen Davis, December 15, 1900]
Funeral program for Will Allen Davis, born 1898 and died December 14, 1900. The funeral was held on December 15, 1900 in the residence of R. H. Parker. He was buried in the Masonic section of the Abilene Municipal Cemetery in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
December 15, 1900
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Roberta H. Willis]
Photograph of Roberta H. Willis (1904–1912), a daughter of Sallie Ann Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis of Abilene, Texas. Roberta is dressed in a white gown and is seated on a cushion. She smiles and looks forward.
Date:
1904/1912
Creator:
New York Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Records for Abilene Confederate Veterans Association, 1902-1922]
Minute book and membership roster for Camp Abilene, No. 72, Confederate Veterans Association, containing minutes of monthly meetings and a membership roster dating from 1902 to 1922. Newspaper clippings glued onto some pages document the activities of the organization.
Date:
1902/1922
Creator:
United Confederate Veterans. Abilene Camp No. 72 (Abilene, Tex).
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer of Hardin-Simmons University dated May 22, 1945. Ledbetter advises that Mr. J. C. Hunter has called a meeting of the Hardin-Simmons Board of Trustees May 28.
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
Ledbetter, E. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration]
A printed list of names to be suggested for appointment to the Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration.
Date:
1909/1950
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Woman and a man wearing hats]
A photograph of a woman and a man wearing hats, holding towels and standing on an incline. 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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of T. N. Carswell]
A photographic portrait of Thomas Norwood Carswell. 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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of two girls in housecoats and sleep caps]
A photograph of two girls in housecoats and sleep caps. Simmons, G. I. H. and Kent pennants displayed on dorm wall. "Lest you forget Mae & Abbie" is handwritten with black ink. 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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of T. N. Carswell]
A photographic portrait of Thomas Norwood Carswell. 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
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group of graduates on the steps of the Administration Building of Simmons College]
A photograph of a group of students in caps and gowns on the steps of the new Administration Building, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas. J. D. Sandefer is standing on the farthest right in the front row. 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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS PIANO
A newspaper clipping with an article titled "SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS PIANO" - Simmons College dated February 22, 1915. "Beautiful new $1000.00 grand piano presented to Simmons by Class of 1915. Dr. Cooper Introduced." The reverse side of clipping includes the article "Clemency to be Dealt Out," by Gov. Ferguson (James Edward "Pa" Ferguson). 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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Simmons College personnel and students and two street cars]
A picture postcard of Simmons College personnel and students. Large group of people in, on top of, around and in front of two street cars, holding band instruments and Simmons pennants. J. D. Sandefer is standing in the right-hand doorway of the car on the left. 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
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Simmons University, Abilene, Texas]
A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS. 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.
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Cecil Simmons and an unidentified man]
A photograph of Cecil Simmons, in the darker suit, and an unidentified man in front of a draped backdrop. 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
Object Type:
Photograph
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.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Simmons College Quartette]
A printed program for the Simmons College Quartette, held at the Buffalo Gap Public School, Professor W. J. Leslie, Principal dated Friday, April 9, 1915. 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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of two unidentified women]
A photograph of two unidentified women posing in front of a backdrop of leaves. 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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Snapshot of J. D. Sandefer]
A photograph of J. D. Sandefer on a concrete walkway with lawn mowers, a bench and Anna Hall, located on Simmons College campus, in the background. 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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Snapshot of J. D. Sandefer]
A photograph of J. D. Sandefer on a concrete walkway with strewn lawn mowers, a bench and Anna Hall, located on Simmons College campus, in the background. 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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History