[Announcement: Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe] (open access)

[Announcement: Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe]

A handwritten announcement regarding the Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at the home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe dated January 17, 1908. 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

[Baseball game on Simmons College campus]

A photograph of a baseball game taken from behind a backstop made of poultry netting. The Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) campus is in view in the distant background. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Business card for T. H. Gatlin, Abilene Business College] (open access)

[Business card for T. H. Gatlin, Abilene Business College]

A business card for T. H. Gatlin, of the Abilene Business College (Abilene, Texas). The card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell.
Date: [1900, 1915]
Creator: Gatlin, T. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[By-laws of Hardin-Simmons University] (open access)

[By-laws of Hardin-Simmons University]

A printed copy of the by-laws of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card by Pearl Ware] (open access)

[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
[Christmas card from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[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
[Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[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
[Christmas tag from J. D. Sandefer to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[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
[The Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration] (open access)

[The Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration]

A printed list of names to be suggested for appointment to the Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration.
Date: 1909/1950
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dorm room]

A photograph of a dorm room in Cowden Hall at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas), showing an L. C. Smith & Brothers typewritter, a trophy/book shelf on a desk, and Texas A&M and Oklahoma pennants. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four people picnicking]

A photograph of four people picnicking, sitting on the ground beside a tripod, others in the distance. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Hardin-Simmons University. This photo may represent an image taken on his senior class picnic in 1915.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four women wearing swimwear]

A photograph of four women wearing swimwear. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Hardin-Simmons University. This photo may represent an image taken on his senior class picnic in 1915.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of graduates on the steps of the Administration Building of Simmons College]

A photograph of a group of students in caps and gowns on the steps of the new Administration Building, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas. J. D. Sandefer is standing on the farthest right in the front row. 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 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

[Group of people in front of building on Simmons College campus]

A photograph of approximately twenty-seven people grouped in front of the old Administration Building at Simmons College (now Hardin-Simmons University) in Abilene, Texas, with hats on the windowsills. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of people in snow on Simmons College campus]

A photograph of a group of people in the snow with Simmons College in the distant background. 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). This photograph can also be viewed on page ninety-one of The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons College, 1913.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of people swimming]

A photograph of approximately seven people swimming in a tree-lined body of water. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Hardin-Simmons University. This photo may represent an image taken on his senior class picnic in 1915.
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

[Group of women holding tennis rackets on Simmons College campus]

A photograph of a group of women holding tennis rackets, standing and sitting on the new Band Stand on Simmons College campus. 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
[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere to the Freshman Class] (open access)

[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere to the Freshman Class]

An invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere At Home - to the Freshman Class of Simmons College, dated April 19, 1912. 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
[Invitation from The Sophomore Class of Simmons College] (open access)

[Invitation from The Sophomore Class of Simmons College]

A handwritten card that reads, "The Sophomore Class invites you to their term Social at Cowden Hall, Saturday evening, March, the first, 8:00 to 11:00 o'clock." 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
[Invitation Order:  For Simmons College Class of 1915] (open access)

[Invitation Order: For Simmons College Class of 1915]

A printed Invitation Order including a list of names of seniors in the graduating Class of 1915, Simmons College. The list also includes quantities of invitations ordered and the cost. 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
[Invitation to the Juniors of Simmons College] (open access)

[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

Jeff Hood Speaks

A photograph titled "Jeff Hood Speaks." The photo, one of a series of three which are entitled "That Jeff Tree", can also be viewed on page forty of The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons College 1915. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History