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[Woman wearing wide-brimmed hat]
A photograph of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat. This photograph 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
[Letter from Senator Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1915]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, President Senior Class, Simmons College from Morris Sheppard, United States Senate, dated May 22, 1915. The letter is typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead. Sheppard accepts an invitation from Simmons College to attend their Alumni Banquet. 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:
May 22, 1915
Creator:
Sheppard, Morris
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas tag from J. D. Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]
A Christmas tag. "To Tommie From Prexy" [to T. N. Carswell from J. D. Sandefer]. The artwork on the tag features a squirrel and trees in snow. 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:
Sandefer, J. D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas
A printed paper with the poem "Texas," by Edwin Brush. 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:
Brush, Edwin
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card by Pearl Ware]
A calling card with the name Pearl Ware in calligraphy. 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
[Staged gunfight on Simmons College campus]
A photograph of a group of men staging a gunfight, continued, six on the ground and four on top of a barn located on Simmons College campus. 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
[Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell]
A Christmas tag for T. N. 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:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Nora playing a mandolin: Postcard addressed to T. N. Carswell]
A picture postcard of [Nora] playing a J. F. Stetson mandolin. The reverse side of the postcard is addressed to Mr. 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:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Staged gunfight on Simmons College campus]
A photograph of a group of men staging a gunfight, six on the ground and four on top of a barn located on Simmons College campus. 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
[Staged gunfight on Simmons College campus]
A photograph of a group of men staging a gunfight, continued, nine men marching in line. The Simmons College new Administration Building in the immediate background on the left, the old Administration Building next building to the right. 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
[Staged gunfight on Simmons College campus]
A photograph of a group of men staging a gunfight, continued. Ten men carrying two "executed" men using guns as gurneys. Campbells Store advertisement on a billboard 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
[Group of seven people in a motor car on Simmons College campus]
A photograph of four men and one woman in a motor car with the windshield up. The Girls Industrial Home building on Simmons College campus is in the distant background on the right. 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
[Staged gunfight on Simmons College campus]
A photograph of a group of men staging a gunfight, continued, hand-to-hand combat (gun-turned-club) with Simmons College 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
[Staged gunfight on Simmons College campus]
A photograph of a group of men staging a gunfight, continued. Ten men in photo, nine-man execution squad with Simmons College Administration Building in the immediate background to the right. 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
[Six students wearing Simmons Class of '15 letter jackets]
A photograph of students, three men and three women, wearing Simmons Class of '15 letter jackets, the new Administration Building of Simmons College in the distant background on the right. The students are identified as Mary Louise Sandefer, Forrest Banks Weakley, Frank Thomas Carson, and J. Milton Clayton. 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
[Group of people with background of trees and wagon wheels]
A photograph of eight people - two men, one boy, two women and two girls, with trees and wagon wheels 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
[Invitation to the Juniors of Simmons College]
A handwriiten invitation that reads, "Come early - stay late, Devoid of fashion just about eight, With dress or apron, As becometh Juniors, To prepare and serve oysters, In the most approved style, Then amuse yourself or 'spoon' for awhile G. I. H. 7:30 to 10:30 March 13, 1914." 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 men posing on the Simmons College campus]
A photograph of seventeen men posing in a leaning line. The new Administration Building of Simmons College in the distant background on the right. 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
[Body of water, island, house, orchard, farm buildings, church and town]
A photograph of a body of water, an island, house, orchard, farm buildings, church building and town. 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
[Six students wearing Simmons Class of '15 letter jackets]
A photograph of four men and two women wearing Simmons Class of '15 letter jackets with Simmons College 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
[Thank you note written by Marie Katherine D. High to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1916]
A bank note with the following text: "Pay to Thomas Norwood Carswell, or bearer 1000 thanks - one thousand large thanks - upon receipt of 1 beautiful animal in perfect condition. Written and signed by Marie Katherine D. High. No 111110 - Exchange National Bank, Denton, Texas dated April 17, 1916." The note refers to a piano presented to the Faculty and Trustees of Simmons College by the 1915 Senior Class. 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:
High, Marie Katherine D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots to T. N. Carswell]
A Christmas from 1913 addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots. 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:
Olsen, Julius ; Olsen, Mrs. Julius
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