Part of Tom Green County, Texas (No. 2)

Blueline format of the second survey map of Tom Green County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, lakes, railroads, townships, and blocks of land. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil to label specific tracts of land. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1870
Creator: Gast, August
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Central and West Texas (1)]

Map of the U.S. Postal Service mail stations and routes in parts of west Texas, showing a mail route that passes through Fort Concho, Fort Stockton, and Fort Davis as well as a mail line from Fort McKavett to Ben Ficklin, ending in Fort Concho. The map also includes railroads, bodies of water, major towns and forts, and county lines.
Date: 1880?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Tom Green County

Blue line print of survey map of Tom Green County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
Date: 1910
Creator: Schutze, E.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. T. Bartholomew to W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1912] (open access)

[Telegram from W. T. Bartholomew to W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1912]

Telegram from W. T. Bartholomew to W. J. Bryan wishing Bryan a speedy recovery.
Date: August 20, 1912
Creator: Bartholomew, W. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[From Map of Texas]

Map of San Angelo, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, water bodies, post offices, roads, railroads, and areas of elevation, with relief shown in hachures. Scale ca. 1:800,000
Date: March 14, 1919
Creator: Brown, E. B.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from J. C. Deal, Angelo Furniture Company, Secretary, Lions Club, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Deal confirms their endorsement of Lion Green of Abilene and introduces their delegate to the Paris Convention as Lion W. P. Barnes c/o Reed Shoe Co.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Deal, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Deal - April 30, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Deal - April 30, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. J. C. Deal, Secretary Lions Club, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 30, 1924. Carswell expresses his appreciation to the San Angelo Lions Club for their decision to support Lion Green, advises of their plans to leave on the Sunshine Special Sunday morning for Paris, Texas assuring Deal that he will be happy to meet Lion Barnes and issues an invitation for Mr. Barnes [W. P. Barnes] to join them.
Date: April 30, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Exterior View of Hemphill Wells Department Store and Moutray Oil Service Station

Copy negative of street scene with cars and unidentified people standing outside of the Moutray Oil Service Station. To the left of the service station is a large brick building housing the Hemphill Wells Department Store.
Date: 1940~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between E. P. and Myrtis Farrar, and Floyd C. Dodson] (open access)

[Contract Between E. P. and Myrtis Farrar, and Floyd C. Dodson]

Document certifying the changes to the agreement between E. P. Farrar, Myrtis Farrar, and Floyd C. Dodson regarding the oil and gas lease from the Farrars to Dodson. This document is unsigned.
Date: August 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between Frank M. and Willie Lou Millar to Floyd C. Dodson] (open access)

[Contract Between Frank M. and Willie Lou Millar to Floyd C. Dodson]

Document which amends the oil and gas lease from Frank M. Millar and Willie Lou Millar to Floyd C. Dodson. This document is unsigned.
Date: August 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease From Floyd C. Dodson to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company] (open access)

[Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease From Floyd C. Dodson to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]

Document certifying the transfer of an oil and gas lease of E. P. and Myrtis Farrar's property in Concho County, Texas from Floyd C. Dodson to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date: August 3, 1940
Creator: Dodson, Floyd C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Floyd C. Dodson to Mr. Sayles, August 3, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Floyd C. Dodson to Mr. Sayles, August 3, 1940]

Letter from Floyd C. Dodson to Mr. Sayles, discussing affidavits for purchasing tracts of land.
Date: August 3, 1940
Creator: Dodson, Floyd C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of Non-Development of A. W. Billingsley] (open access)

[Affidavit of Non-Development of A. W. Billingsley]

Affidavit of non-development sworn by A. W. Billingsley that land owned by Robert and B. C. Wilson and leased by Floyd C. Dodson, has not produced any oil or gas prior to 1940.
Date: August 9, 1940
Creator: Billingsley, A. W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between Frank M. and Willie Lou Millar and Floyd C. Dodson] (open access)

[Contract Between Frank M. and Willie Lou Millar and Floyd C. Dodson]

Document which amends the oil and gas lease from Frank M. Millar and Willie Lou Millar to Floyd C. Dodson. This document is unsigned.
Date: August 19, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles, August 20, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles, August 20, 1940]

Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's purchases from Floyd C. Dodson. Sedberry states he is enclosing copies of the rental agreement from Frank M. Millar to Dodson and an affidavit of non-development for the Robert Wilson lands.
Date: August 20, 1940
Creator: Sedberry, M. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, Title Division, August 21, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, Title Division, August 21, 1940]

Letter from John Sayles to the Title Division of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing the oil and gas leases purchased from Floyd C. Dodson on lands owned by E. P. Farrar and Frank M. Millar. Sayles states there are amendments needed to the agreement to clarify the dates covered.
Date: August 21, 1940
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles, August 22, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles, August 22, 1940]

Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles, discussing the purchase of a tract of land and responding to Sayles & Sayles previous letter.
Date: August 22, 1940
Creator: Sedberry, M. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Boswell to Sayles & Sayles, August 26, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Boswell to Sayles & Sayles, August 26, 1940]

Letter from W. W. Boswell on behalf of the W. C. Montgomery Co. to Sayles and Sayles discussing a judgement regarding land belonging to Robert Wilson.
Date: August 26, 1940
Creator: Boswell, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten notes written by T. N. Carswell pertaining to Post finances] (open access)

[Handwritten notes written by T. N. Carswell pertaining to Post finances]

A set of notes regarding finances and funding of Post A. The reverse side includes notes regarding B funds.
Date: 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Riedel - January 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Ed Riedel - January 10, 1941]

A letter from Ed Riedel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 10, 1941. Riedel provides a letter of reference/recommendation for Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander of Parramore Post 57, Abilene.
Date: January 10, 1941
Creator: Riedel, Ed
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Riedel to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Ed Riedel to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, c/o Parramore Post 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ed Riedel, Past Department Commander, San Angelo, Texas, dated September 1, 1941. Riedel replies to a letter from Carswell confirming that The Ford Motor Co. will furnish cars, details how to secure one, expresses his appreciation to Carswell and the members of his post for everything they did to make the year outstanding and "Will see you on the Special".
Date: January 14, 1941
Creator: Riedel, Ed
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Gudera - March 31, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Gudera - March 31, 1941]

A letter written to Col. [Albert M.] Guidera, Commanding Officer, Army Air School, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Chairman, "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell advises Guidera of the plans regarding Abilene observing its first "Army Day" citing Camp Barkeley is located in Abilene and General Key as having authorized his command to participate assuring it would add interest if Gudera could send a unit or two to participate.
Date: March 31, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Captain W. B. Groseclose - July 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Captain W. B. Groseclose - July 1, 1941]

A letter written to Captain W. B. Groseclose, Company B, Texas Defense Guard, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, Inf., 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, INSPECTING OFFICER, dated July 1, 1941. Instructions for correcting errors on reports.
Date: July 1, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Reports:  From W. B. Groseclose to Major T. N. Carswell - July 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter and Reports: From W. B. Groseclose to Major T. N. Carswell - July 3, 1941]

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. B. Groseclose, Humble Oil & Refining Company, San Angelo, Texas, dated July 3, 1941. Groseclose advises Carswell of enclosed corrected reports.
Date: July 3, 1941
Creator: Groseclose, W. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History