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40
The Brand (Abilene, TX)
31
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[Application No. 25,071: Reply Brief of Defendant in Error To Application For Writ of Error.]
Document in application no. 25,071, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, presenting the defendant in error's reply the application of writ of error. The brief lists the documents relevant to the cause, details how the cause progressed through the lower courts, and presents prior cases supporting the defendant's argument.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1940-1941]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1910 to 1941 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The title page of this book includes the membership and officers of the Forum Club and the Art Unit. A note on the Table of Contents page states that the "Clippings not arranged by above contents." The last section of the book included reproductions of paintings from magazines and highlights Mexican Art. The section related to the 6th District includes art related activities and financial reports by Miss A. M. Carpenter.
Date:
1940/1941
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Assets of San Simon Cattle Company Partnership]
Financial asset figures of the San Simon Cattle Company Partnership between 1920 and 1940. A handwritten note at the top reads, "These figures for my books, The deficiencies in assets figures".
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Parramore, Dock Dilworth
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baby Pictures
Copy negative of two portraits of babies. The photograph on the left is of Norma Ann Smith in a light colored dress laying on some silky fabric, taken in the 1940's. The picture on the right is of Theodore Stephen Green sitting in a chair, laughing with a white background, taken in 1950.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Band Members
Copy negative of some HSU Cowboy Band members and HSU Cowgirls. Three are standing by the Cowboy Band logo, one is sitting playing a trumpet, and more are in the background on the right.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Band Members
Copy negative of HSU Cowgirls and a Cowboy in western costumes sitting on the ground.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1940
Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause 1988: Appellant's Reply to Appellee's Motion for Rehearing]
Document stating the appellant's, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's, reply to the appellee's, W. O. Rainwater's, motion for rehearing. It states that the appellant relies on the cases, Clonts v. Johnson and Texas & N. O. R. Company vs. Whisenant.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause 1988: Brief of Appellant]
Document detailing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's reasons for appealing in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. Included are the Statement of Nature and Result of the Suit, Appellate Jurisdiction, and Assignments of Error, Propositions, Statements, Authorities, and Arguments.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing]
Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the appellant's arguments for rehearing the cause. It lists prior cases that support their motion and the errors in the process of the court. This copy appears to be a draft and has editing marks and correction in pencil.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, discussing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's reasons for requesting a rehearing. It states that the court erred in remanding the cause and lists several prior cases to support the company's argument.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion to File Supplemental Transcript]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company requests to have a corrected transcript filed in the cause. The motion discusses the question of jurisdiction for the cause and lists prior cases to support the oil company's argument.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion to File Supplemental Transcript]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company requests to have a corrected transcript filed in the cause. The motion discusses the question of jurisdiction for the cause and lists prior cases to support the oil company's argument.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Reply to Appellee's Motion For Rehearing]
Document stating the appellant 's reply to the appellee's motion for rehearing in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. The reply references the cases Clonts vs. Johnson and Texas & N.O.R. vs. Whisenant as the basis for their appeal.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Brief]
Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, stating the appellee's, W. O. Rainwater's, position in the cause and presenting several prior cases to support his position.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Motion for Rehearing]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the history of the cause in lower courts, assignments of error, propositions, and prior cases supporting Rainwater's motion.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Motion for Rehearing]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the history of the cause in lower courts, assignments of error, propositions, and prior cases supporting Rainwater's motion.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Reply to Appellant's Motion for Rehearing and Appellant's Motion for Writ of Certiorari]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, countering the oil company's motion for rehearing the cause. The document lists the events in the cause, Rainwater's rebuttal of the reasons put forth by the oil company, and prior cases which support Rainwater's argument.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Brief of Appellant and Assignments of Error, Propositions, Statements, Authorities, and Arguments]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, containing a statement of the nature and result of the suit, and listing the errors of the court. This document appears to be a draft and there are editing marks and corrections made in pencil.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Brief of Appellant and Assignments of Error, Propositions, Statements, Authorities, and Arguments]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, containing a statement of the nature and result of the suit, and listing the errors of the court.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Amended Motion for a New Trial]
Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, detailing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's request for a new trial.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Document from Defendant Requesting New Trial]
Document in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, requesting a new trial due to errors in the previous trial. There is a handwritten note on the back of the document.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Document Waiving Filing Requirements]
Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, which waives the filing requirements of depositions in the named cause by both parties.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn]
Document providing notice of depositions to W. O. Rainwater, G. A. Rainwater, and/or their attorney Gilbert Smith, including the names of the witnesses and the list of questions. The named witnesses are E. Williams and C. C. Chinn and are found in Enid, Oklahoma.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History