[Letter from Charles M. Reeves to Louis J. Wortham, December 22, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from Charles M. Reeves to Louis J. Wortham, December 22, 1903]

Letter from Charles M. Reeves to Louis J. Wortham discussing how Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bryan will be cared for upon their arrival to the St. Louis World's Fair.
Date: December 22, 1903
Creator: Reeves, Charles M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert H. Sexton to Louis J. Wortham, December 22, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from Robert H. Sexton to Louis J. Wortham, December 22, 1903]

Letter from Robert H. Sexton to Louis J. Wortham acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent in regards to showing Honorable W. J. Bryan around when he visits his city.
Date: December 22, 1903
Creator: Sexton, Robert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Written on John C. Moore Corporation Receipt] (open access)

[Note Written on John C. Moore Corporation Receipt]

Note written on a receipt from the John C. Moore Corporation, addressed to Henry Sayles. The back of the receipt has "Henry Sayles" written on it. The front of the receipt reads, "Father, Please send C [K] for 250 40 to cover your port [okeep] balance. H. S. Jr." A shorter note is written in purple ink, "also paid [dineel] [..] 2010 8 [..] 1400."
Date: December 15, 1903
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, October 4, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, October 4, 1903]

Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing selling H. and T. C. railroad lands, the illness of a man named, "Grogan", and his recent political business.
Date: October 4, 1903
Creator: Kirk, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Kirk to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 3, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Kirk to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 3, 1903]

Letter from W. W. Kirk to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the actions of his editor friend at Breckenridge. Kirk explains how the editor did not give credit to Bryan for the fight on behalf of the Land and Quarantine Bills, and he also states some of the accusations made against Bryan.
Date: August 3, 1903
Creator: Kirk, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Terrell to William John Bryan, June 26, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Terrell to William John Bryan, June 26, 1903]

Letter from John J. Terrell to William John Bryan discussing the issue of unfair land buying practices in Stanton and how the problem may need to be settled by the governor.
Date: June 26, 1903
Creator: Terrell, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William John Bryan to John J. Terrell, June 19, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from William John Bryan to John J. Terrell, June 19, 1903]

Letter from William John Bryan to John J. Terrell responding to Terrell's letter and reporting back on his visit Stanton, and offering his assessment of the land filing process.
Date: June 19, 1903
Creator: Bryan, William John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J Terrell to William John Bryan, June 17, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from John J Terrell to William John Bryan, June 17, 1903]

Letter from John J Terrell to William John Bryan asking Bryan to report back on his visit to Stanton and give his assessment of the manner in which filing for land is being handled.
Date: June 17, 1903
Creator: Terrell, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between Lake Wichita Irrigation and Water Company and Henry Sayles] (open access)

[Contract Between Lake Wichita Irrigation and Water Company and Henry Sayles]

Document describing the contract between Henry Sayles and the Lake Wichita Irrigation and Water Company, in which Sayles purchases permanent water rights from the company. The document also includes descriptions of lands which are not covered by the water rights contract.
Date: June 15, 1903
Creator: Lake Wichita Irrigation and Water Company
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Old Main Building]

Photograph of the old Main Building at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Students can be seen walking on the front steps and sidewalk of the building.
Date: April 21, 1903
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Road Notice to Land Owner Mary E. Sayles] (open access)

[Road Notice to Land Owner Mary E. Sayles]

Notice to Mary E. Sayles informing her of the petitioners in favor of the opening of a public road on the Austin and Williams League #340.
Date: April 6, 1903
Creator: Young, S. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Road Notice to Land Owner Henry Sayles] (open access)

[Road Notice to Land Owner Henry Sayles]

Notice to Henry Sayles informing him of the petitioners in favor of the opening of a public road on the Austin and Williams League #340.
Date: March 28, 1903
Creator: Appling, J. E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. S. Bass to William John Bryan, March 10, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from C. S. Bass to William John Bryan, March 10, 1903]

Letter from C. S. Bass to William John Bryan discussing a particular kind of bill that many farmers in the county would like passed.
Date: March 10, 1903
Creator: Bass, C. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. B. Worsham and W. H. Featherston to William John Bryan, February 7, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from W. B. Worsham and W. H. Featherston to William John Bryan, February 7, 1903]

Letter from W. B. Worsham and W. H. Featherston to William John Bryan warning Bryan several papers are calling his claim that Colonel C. W. Merchant supports his quarantine bill false.
Date: February 7, 1903
Creator: Worsham, W. B. & Featherston, W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis J. Wortham to W. J. Bryan, January 21, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from Louis J. Wortham to W. J. Bryan, January 21, 1903]

Letter from Louis J. Wortham to W. J. Bryan referencing two other letters and wishing the Bryans a pleasant trip to St. Louis.
Date: January 21, 1903
Creator: Wortham, Louis J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan, January 16, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan, January 16, 1903]

Letter from J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan discussing politics and offering condolences to their mutual acquaintance, Brelsford, for a death he is mourning.
Date: January 16, 1903
Creator: Cunningham, J. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Anna Hall

Photograph of Anna Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, showing the front facade of the two story brick building. Ivy covers the left corner and side of the building. Two female students can be seen walking up the entrance steps to enter the building.
Date: [1903..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anna Hall]

Copy negative of old Anna Hall as a women's dormitory at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: [1903..1925]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anna Hall]

Photograph of one side of Anna Hall, a women's dormitory at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: [1903..1925]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Anna Hall and Mary Frances Hall

Photograph of Anna Hall (left) and Mary Frances Hall (right) at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. The photo has been taken from a considerable distance, so the dirt road leading up to the two buildings is clearly visible.
Date: [1903..1925]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of Simmons College, 1903-1904 (open access)

Catalogue of Simmons College, 1903-1904

Catalogue describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1903~
Creator: Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Donley County

Blue line print of survey map of Donley County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been on the published map in pencil to denote the addition of Rath Trail. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Date: 1903
Creator: Walne, W. H.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Garza County

Blue line print of survey map of Garza County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, and towns. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil to denote the addition of Chimney Creek and Dalton's Creek. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Date: 1903
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of Country School in County Monaghan, Wales

A glass slide showing a photograph of children at a country school in County Monaghan, Wales. On the frame of the slide is printed "Neg. No. 454, copyrighted 1903 by Underwood & Underwood, New York City."
Date: 1903
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History