Buffalo Gap Messenger, Fall & Winter Edition 1959 (open access)

Buffalo Gap Messenger, Fall & Winter Edition 1959

Fall and Winter 1959 edition of the Buffalo Gap Messenger, with articles about the Ernie Wilson Museum of the Old West. There is handwritten text on the first page to Mr. Holdes from someone named Ernest.
Date: December 15, 1959
Creator: Buffalo Gap Publishing Co.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Simmons to Truett Latimer, July 15, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from J. G. Simmons to Truett Latimer, July 15, 1958]

Letter from J. G. Simmons to Truett Latimer inviting him to a dinner at an upcoming Boys 4-H Camp in Buffalo Gap.
Date: July 15, 1958
Creator: Simmons, J. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1954]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated February 15, 1954. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the advisement by Carswell on his views on the Bricker Amendment. Johnson advises that Senator Bricker offered amendments to his resolution and discusses his opinion on the subject. "I favor an amendment providing that any treaty or international agreement which conflicts with the Constitution shall not be of any force or effect. - any international agreement other than a treaty shall become effective as internal law in the United States only by an Act of Congress."
Date: February 15, 1954
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1952] (open access)

[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1952]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. O. Curry, Snyder, Tx., postmarked Snyder, Texas, September 15, 1952. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. O. Curry. Curry advises Carswell that Jay is still on the same well but is about to finish and that they do not know if they will drill another.
Date: September 15, 1952
Creator: Curry, Mrs. J. O.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Office of the President, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 15, 1950. Reminder by Richardson, at the suggestion of Mr. W. P. Wright, of a Board meeting to be held on May 29.
Date: May 15, 1950
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1959]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated September 15, 1959. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date: September 15, 1959
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder, Co-Chairmen, Taylor County Eisenhower Committee, dated November 15, 1956. Simmons expresses the appreciation of the committee for Carswell's enthusiasm and contribution to the Eisenhower campaign discussing the unreasonable costs of a political campaign making Carswell's material and personal services invaluable.
Date: November 15, 1956
Creator: Simmons, Jack & Mossholder, Max
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Application form by T. N. Carswell for admission to practice before the Treasury Department] (open access)

[Application form by T. N. Carswell for admission to practice before the Treasury Department]

An application for admission to practice before the Treasury Department, by T. N. Carswell, to the Director of Practice, Treasury Department, Washington, DC, dated June 15, 1956. The reverse side includes continuation of the application and a third page includes Form 23 as completed by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 15, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Abilene Country Club Sitting Area]

Photograph of a sitting area in the Abilene Country Club. Two long couches, a sofa, three chairs, and four end tables can be seen arranged into a square. Three of the end tables have lamps, and a glass coffee table can be seen roughly in the center. The wall to the right is covered in mirrors, and a circle of metal ceiling lamps hangs above the sitting area. On the left wall, a large metal door, and a set of french doors can be seen.
Date: March 15, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised First Floor Electrical Plan

Revised electrical plan for the first floor of the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the layout of the floor with labels showing where each room on the floor is located; the lines on the drawing show the planned electrical wiring and connections. There is a lighting fixture schedule drawn in the bottom left corner of the sheet.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised First Floor Heating and Plumbing

Revised heating and plumbing plan for the first floor of the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the layout of the first floor with labels showing where each room is located and notations detailing the aspects of the plumbing and heating work for the floor.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised Basement Floor Plan

Alterations and repairs to the basement floor plan of the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the layout of the basement including labels for the various rooms, hallways, and doorways. Also included are notes and smaller drawings detailing more specific aspects of the changes made to the plan.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised First Floor Layout

Alterations and repairs to the first floor layout of the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the layout with notations and labels showing where each room is located, as well as the stairs, hallways, and doorways. Also included are notations and smaller drawings showing specific details in regards to the layout.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Alternate Jail Equipment Layout

Alternate equipment layout for the ground level jail in the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the layout of the jail with labels showing where all of the rooms and pieces of equipment are located. Also included is a schedule of the jail doors drawn in the top right corner of the sheet.
Date: October 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised Basement Heating and Plumbing Plan

Revised plumbing and heating plan for the basement of the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large layout of the basement with labels showing the different rooms and other aspects of the area; also included are notations detailing the different aspects of the plumbing and heating work.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised Second Floor Layout

Alterations and repairs to the second floor layout of the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the layout of the floor including labels showing where each room, hallway, and doorway is located; a room finish schedule is drawn at the bottom of the sheet. Also included are drawings detailing the floor framing for the second floor and a door and window schedule.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised Heating and Plumbing Details

Revised heating and plumbing details for the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a diagram of the boiler and converter connections, and a plot plan showing where the building is in relation to the surrounding buildings and streets. There is a large plumbing riser diagram drawn at the bottom of the sheet and a chart detailing the symbols used drawn on the right side of the sheet.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised Plot Plan and Drawing Index

Approved revised plot plan for the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the layout of the building with respect to the surrounding streets and buildings, an index to the rest of the drawings in the set, a cross section looking North, the elevation of the existing North entrance, and a section of the North porch.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised Second Floor Mechanical Plan

Revised mechanical plan for the second floor of the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the floor plan for the second floor with labels showing where each room is and notations regarding the heating, plumbing, ventilation, and air conditioning systems throughout the floor.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised Basement Electrical Plan

Revised electrical plan for the basement of the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the floor plan of the basement with labels showing where each room is located and notations detailing the connections and wiring for the electrical work.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abilene City Hall Alterations: Revised Second Floor Electrical Plan

Revised electrical plan for the second floor of the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large layout of the second floor with labels showing where each room and staircase is located; the lines on the drawing show the connections and wiring for the electrical work throughout the floor.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1162.0101]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Four hundred West Texans including old time classmates, teachers and friends gave Major General W.) . Senter a homecoming dinner in Abilene, Texas, Monday night. left to right, General Senter, his foster parens, mr. and Mrs. Feank Grimes of Abilene, and Mrs. Senter."
Date: December 15, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Telegram from H. A. Dunn, May 15, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from H. A. Dunn, May 15, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from H. A. Dunn of the Abilene Class Room Teachers Association regarding contingencies on the group's support for teacher salary raises.
Date: May 15, 1953
Creator: Dunn, H. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer John Brandon, February 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer John Brandon, February 15, 1954]

Letter from Truett Latimer John Brandon discussing wanting to meet with Brandon before an early, special session of the Texas legislature to go over a proposed annual pay raise for Texas teachers.
Date: February 15, 1954
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History