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Abilene Library Consortium
11,382
Latimer Papers
7,605
Abilene Photograph Collection
2,356
T. N. Carswell Collection
682
The Brand (Abilene, TX)
295
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
295
Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
128
Range Rider
96
Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
74
Lloyd Jones Aerial Photograph Collection
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Woolworth Drug Store
Photograph of a display window at Woolworth Drug Store in Abilene, viewed from the sidewalk. There are signs and merchandise behind the glass.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Woolworth Drug Store
Photograph of the inside of Woolworth Drug Store in Abilene. There are shelves with merchandise, people sitting at the bar, decorations, and signs.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Woolworth Drug Store
Photograph of people sitting at the bar at Woolworth Drug Store eating. There are signs on the wall including a large "Cheese Burgers" banner.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Woolworth Drug Store #1
Photograph of a display window at Woolworth Drug Store in Abilene, viewed from the sidewalk. There are signs, merchandise, and decorative cows behind the glass.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Woolworth Drug Store #2
Photograph of a display window at Woolworth Drug Store in Abilene, viewed from the sidewalk. There are signs, merchandise, and decorative cows behind the glass.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 4, 1950. Johnson expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the thought and for the tie for Christmas. He advises that he put some Florida Power & Light stock into Carswell's account noting the prospects of the company as excellent.
Date:
January 4, 1950
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1950]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from John Ben Shepperd (signed by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Austin, Texas dated January 5, 1950. Kirk orders the parolee to report to Mr. T. N. Carswell and advises Subject regarding the parole violation that was committed, of the transfer of the case to Taylor County and of the importance to abide by the parole requirements.
Date:
January 5, 1950
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Lafayette Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas - Los Angeles 5, California, dated January 5, 1950. Hill advises that a water softening business at Albuquerque has tentatively agreed to take on their project for distribution. He advises of a Mr. Sproul as the operating head, outlines his travel itinerary and offers best wishes to Carswell, Dalton and Mutt. In a handwritten postscript Hill acknowledges that his letter is "not very fancy written" but believes Carswell understands what he tried to say.
Date:
January 5, 1950
Creator:
Hill, R. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 14, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 7, 1950
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 7, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson - January 11, 1950]
A letter from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 11, 1950. Reminder by Richardson of a Board meeting to be held on January 17.
Date:
January 11, 1950
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 15, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 14, 1950
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 14, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 14, 1950. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date:
January 14, 1950
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 16, 1950. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell regarding Florida Power & Light Company. He distinguishes it from Florida Power Company noting that New York newspapers do not list it but there is now a Dallas edition of The Wall Street Journal that may carry it.
Date:
January 16, 1950
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cumulative Case Summary by the State of California Department of Corrections - January 18, 1950]
A Cumulative Case Summary by the State of California Department of Corrections, dated January 18, 1950. 2 pages. Guidance Center, Northern Br SQ 10-8-48.
Date:
January 18, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inmate's Progress Report - Folsom Prison - January 18, 1950]
An Inmate's Progress Report and Additional Information from Folsom Prison (California), dated January 18, 1950. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED DEC 8 - 1950 PAROLE OFFICE FOLSOM STATE PRISON. RECEIVED BUREAU OF PAROLES CENTRAL OFFICE, SACTO 1950 DEC 11 AM 11 04.
Date:
January 18, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 19, 1950. Burleson acknowledges his receipt of the telegram from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for Carswell wiring with reference to HR 133. He assures Carswell of his support of the proposition to restore the authority of the Rules Committee as provided by this action, that it will be a close vote. Burleson writes in a postscript that he will write, again, relative to questions Carswell mentioned in the poll submitted by Burleson.
Date:
January 19, 1950
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 16, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 21, 1950
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 21, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated January 24, 1950. Hill predicts that the New Mexico man will prove to be a "go-get-ter", outlines his business travel itinerary, and requests to learn by February 1 of the status of the Post Office Box in order to direct his mail there. Handwritten postscript at top left of page requests a pardon for the errors.
Date:
January 24, 1950
Creator:
Hill, R. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 4, Number 2, February, 1950
The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date:
February 1950
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated February 3, 1950. Hill requests that Carswell hold the letter for instructions to be utilizied later and suggests he obtain Cashier's Checks. Hill identifies "his man" in Albuquerque as Elmer C. Sproul, describes Sproul's background and gives his approval of Sproul. The reverse side includes a handwritten postscript by Hill informing Carswell that he learned that the tubing which Dalton wrote about is of smaller diameter than the pipe presently used by the firm thus it would not fit the units they are making.
Date:
February 3, 1950
Creator:
Hill, R. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1950. Burleson writes relative to questions Carswell mentioned in the poll submitted by Burleson. He explains his vote on labor issues involving the Wood Amendment, the Taft-Hartley Law and the Wagner Act citing a difference of opinion and impression by Houston Harte, Editor of The San Angelo Standard-Times. Burleson expresses his hope to be able to discuss the issues more fully with Carswell.
Date:
February 3, 1950
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 17, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 4, 1950
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
February 4, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ira Willet to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1950]
Letter from Ira Willet to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 for the visual welfare of the public.
Date:
February 4, 1950
Creator:
Willet, Ira
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950]
Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
Date:
February 9, 1950
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History