The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 214, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 1, 1939 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 214, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 1, 1939

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 1, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clarice Ruth Creger's Journal, 1939] (open access)

[Clarice Ruth Creger's Journal, 1939]

Journal created by Clarice Ruth Creger detailing events in her school and personal life during the spring of 1939, with many entries involving her sister, Charlyne Creger. The journal is compiled in a Scotty Composition Notebook.
Date: 1939-01-01/1939-04-14
Creator: Creger, Clarice Ruth
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 229, Ed. 2 Saturday, January 1, 1938 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 229, Ed. 2 Saturday, January 1, 1938

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 1, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Auto Insurance Policy, February 1936] (open access)

[Invoice for Auto Insurance Policy, February 1936]

Statement listing information about an insurance policy owned by Perry Sayles that covers an automobile, including the company, amount, and premium due. A handwritten note in the center of the statement says, "Paid Feb. 7 - 1936 P.S."
Date: January 1, 1936
Creator: Earl Bender & Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[M-D Cut-In Connections Price List, 1933] (open access)

[M-D Cut-In Connections Price List, 1933]

A printed price list for the M-D Cut-In Connection, which is a house connection built of Terra Cotta, Cement-Concrete, Cast Iron Soil and Water Pipe.
Date: January 1, 1933
Creator: The Atlas Mineral Products Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, January 1, 1932 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, January 1, 1932

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 1, 1932
Creator: McCarty, Richard H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 1, 1931 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 1, 1931

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: Williamson, J. T.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 13, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 1, 1931 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 13, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 1, 1931

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Bar Bending and Placing Schedule

Bar bending and placement schedule for the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. This schedule details the size, location, and type of each bar to be used in construction.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Basement Floor Plan

Floor plan for the basement of the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the layout of the basement with labels saying where each room is located, as well as the heating, and plumbing systems.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Basement Framing Plan

Framing plan for the basement of the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the framing plan for the basement with notations concerning the measurements, specifications, and dimensions. Also included is a large column and footing schedule. There is a note written at the far right side of the sheet that reads, in part: "Bottom of all footings shall be on a rock ledge at a depth of 17'-0" below natural grade."
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Basement Plan

Basement plan for the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a basement plan, elevation of typical dumb waiter opening, section thru opening and cab, dumb waiter plan, and full size details wood trim - janitor's quarters first floor.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: East Elevation and Window Details

Elevation plan for the East side of the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the East side of the building with measurements detailing the elevation. Also included are drawings detailing the window guards, and the glass observation panel.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Elevation and Details

Elevation plan for the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the West elevation of the building; the other details on the sheet concern the shower construction, toilets, elevator.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Elevation Details

Architectural drawings for the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes various drawings that detail the elevation of a number of aspects of the building such as the penthouse, corner bay, exterior walls, etc.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: First Floor Framing Plan

Framing plan for the first floor of the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the framing plan for the first floor, with notations detailing the measurements and specifications for the framework. Also included is a schedule for the beams on this floor.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: First Floor Layout and Details

Floor plan for the first floor of the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the layout of the floor with all of the rooms, doorways, and hallways labeled accordingly. Also included are schedules for the windows, rooms, and jail doors, as well as a number of smaller drawings showing details of the outside kitchen door frame.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: First Floor Mechanical Plan

Mechanical plan for the first floor of the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the layout of the first floor with electrical and plumbing notations included throughout the plan; the codes are listed out in a list to the side.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: North Elevation and Day Rooms

Elevation plan of the North side of the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the North side of the building with measurements describing its elevation. Also included are drawings that detail he food pass to the day room, the shutter, and bunk layout.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Porch Details

Details for the porches and staircase for the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes drawings detailing the building's porches, stairs, and a section of the ceiling molding.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Roofing Plan and Schedule

Architectural plan for the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the roof plan, a roof slab beam schedule, penthouse floor and roof framing plans, and detailed sections of the penthouse.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Second Floor Framing Plan

Framing plan for the second floor of the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the framework for the second floor with notations for measurements and specifications of the beams. Also included is a schedule for the beams that make up the framework.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Second Floor Layout and Details

Floor plan for the second floor of the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the layout of the second floor with labels for each room, hallway, and doorway. Also included are smaller drawings that detail various sections of the framework, and a finish schedule.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taylor County Jail, Abilene, Texas: Second Floor Mechanical Plan

Mechanical plan for the Taylor County Jail in Abilene, Texas. It includes a floor plan for the second floor with notations detailing the plumbing and electrical work throughout the building. Also included is a plumbing riser diagram which shows how the systems runs from each floor.
Date: January 1, 1931
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History