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[Train Wreck Group Photo]

Description: Copy photo of a small group of people posing in front of a head on train collision. In the bottom right corner of the image is printed "Texas & Pacific Topics." Below the image are written "#270 & #314 Jefferson, Texas Jun 4th 1903" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: June 4, 1903
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[T&P Depot in Blossom, Texas]

Description: Photograph of the T&P train station in Blossom, Texas. There is a small group of people lined up to the left of the building. Printed on the photo is "T&P Depot 1909 Blossom, Texas." Written below the image is "H. D. Conner Collection."
Date: 1909
Creator: Conner, H. D.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[T&P Depot in Collinsville, Texas]

Description: Photograph of the T&P depot in Collinsville, Texas. A large water tower is visible to the left of the tracks, and two men are standing in front of the station. Printed on the photo is "T&P Depot Collinsville, Texas 1909." Below the image is written "H. D. Conner."
Date: 1909
Creator: Conner, H. D.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Train Station in Arlington, Texas]

Description: Photograph of the train station in Arlington, Texas. Printed on the bottom edge of the photo is "T&P Depot Arlington, Texas 1904." Written below the image is "H. D. Conner Collection."
Date: 1904
Creator: Conner, H. D.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Anna Hall President's Office]

Description: Photograph of the president’s office in Anna Hall at Simmons University, showing a room with several chairs and couches. The coffee table in the middle of the room has a typewriter and a bust placed on the surface.
Date: [1904..1905]
Creator: Davis, W. B. (Ben)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Simmons College Class]

Description: Photograph of the students and faculty and staff of Simmons College on the steps of a building. A note on the back of the photo mentions a society.
Date: 1903
Creator: Davis, W. B. (Ben)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Tennis]

Description: Photograph of men playing tennis on a court at Simmons University. The person third from the left has been identified as Edward Jackson Woodward. A description about the owner and photographer is included in a note on the back of the photo.
Date: 1905?
Creator: Davis, W. B. (Ben)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Women's Club]

Description: Group photograph of a women’s club at Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Note on the back of the photo reads, “Ladies Society - Simmons University, 1903 -- Bottom row: 2nd from left Mary Paxton (Mrs. Herman Pender) -- 3rd from left ([?] Dorschus?) -- 6th from left Dovie Hicks.”
Date: 1903?
Creator: Davis, W. B. (Ben)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Women's Tennis Team]

Description: Photograph of the Simmons University Women’s Tennis Club standing with their rackets over their shoulders in a line in front of the tennis net. Note on the back of the photograph identifies Miss Pearl Provence and Pauline Millwee as first and second in line, and Willie Beaty and Burr Goode as the fifth and sixth in the row.
Date: 1903
Creator: Davis, W. Ben
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[T&P #265 Being Hauled by Horses]

Description: Photograph of T&P train #265 being hauled by horses. There are crowds of people in the street and buildings visible throughout. Below the photo are written "Paterson, N.J. Sept 21st 1900 - T&P #265 @ Rogers Locomotive Works [sic] This was the method of transporting new locomotives from the Rogers Works to the Erie tracks - about 1 mile. 32 horses were used and this was the last locomotive hauled by them. After this a dummy engine was employed until the works were abandoned in 1926. The building… more
Date: September 21, 1900
Creator: Lucas, W. A.
Location: 40.916633 -74.172214
Partner: The Grace Museum

[T&P Train #254 Engine]

Description: Copy photo of the engine of train #254. Below the image is written "T&P #254 - in May 11th 1903 issue of 'The Bohemian' Vol 4 No. 3 pg. 51" and "J. C. McDaniel."
Date: May 11, 1903
Creator: McDaniel, J. C.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[T&P Train #264]

Description: Photograph of T&P train #264. Most of the engine is visible. Written below the image are "T&P #264 - in May 11th 1903 issue of "The Bohemian" Vol 4 No. 3 pg. 51 - Listed as #254" and "J. C. McDaniel."
Date: May 11, 1903
Creator: McDaniel, J. C.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Floodwaters in Front of the T&P Roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas]

Description: Photograph of high floodwaters in front of the T&P roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas. Three trains are visible outside of the roundhouse, and two more are visible inside the house. A few men can be seen wading in the water. Text below the image says "[sic] View of the High Water in Big Spring, Texas July 24, 25, and 26, 1902 - T&P Roundhouse" and "Dean or Gene Moon."
Date: 1902-07-24/1902-07-26
Creator: Moon, Dean & Moon, Gene
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Delegates Credentials card for T. N. Carswell, Simmons College]

Description: A card labeled "DELEGATES CREDENTIALS issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell, DELEGATE FROM Simmons College for the State Convention of the Young Mens Christian Association (Corsicana) February 21, 22, 23, 1913. Signed by A. J. Morgan, President, Y. M. C. A." 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: Morgan, A. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Group Photo Posing in Front of a Train Wreck]

Description: Photograph of a group of people posing for a picture in front of a collision of T&P Cannon Balls #5 and #6 in Jefferson, Texas. Large trees are visible in the background. Printed on the image is "Collision of T. and P. "Cannon Balls" #5 and #6. Jefferson, Tex. June 4th 1903. Parker Photo." Below the image is written "Ruth E. Frank."
Date: June 4, 1903
Creator: Parker Photo
Partner: The Grace Museum

[T&P "Cannon Ball" Collision]

Description: Photograph of the T. and P. "Cannon Ball" train collision in Jefferson, Texas. One of the trains lies on on its side along the tracks on the left. The front of the other train on the right is visibly damaged, though remains upright. Four men and two children stand center along the tracks. Several people stand examining the damage off to the right. A small fence separates the bushy hill of the railroad tracks from a grassy section in front. Text on the bottom of the photograph reads, "Parker, Ph… more
Date: June 4, 1903
Creator: Parker Photo
Partner: The Grace Museum

[T&P Cannonball Collision in Jefferson, Texas]

Description: Photograph of a collision between T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 in Jefferson, Texas. A few people are visible near the train wreckage. On the image are printed "Parker Photo" and "T. and P. 'Cannon Ball' Collision June 4th 1903." Beneath the image are written "#270 & #314 T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 Jefferson Texas - Jun 4th 1903" and "Avery Von Blon."
Date: June 4, 1903
Creator: Parker Photo
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Photograph of men wearing Simmons College basketball uniforms]

Description: A postcard with a photo of six men wearing Simmons College uniforms and posing on an outdoor basketball court. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This postcard 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: Photo Cosby
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[T&P Train #102]

Description: Photograph of T&P train #102 with four men posing in front of it. A small plume of grey smoke is rising from the engine. Written below the image are "T&P #102 built by the T&P in 1907 at Marshall, Texas, note T&P shops Builders/Number plate" and "W. H. (Billy) Robinson Collection."
Date: 1907
Creator: Robinson, W. H.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Alba Depot]

Description: Copy photo of the Alba train station. Some men can be seen outside the building and there is a train car down the tracks. Written underneath the image are "Alba Depot around 1900" and "Southwest Collection."
Date: 1900~
Creator: Southwest Collection
Partner: The Grace Museum

[First Shipment on the Texas Short Line From Grand Saline]

Description: Photograph of five attached railroad cars on tracks, viewed from the side. Text is visible on the cars. Houses and trees can be seen to the right of the cars in the background. Men in hats stand atop the train cars, while several others lead a cart of hay bales on the left. Another person stands alone off to the far left. Typed text below the image says, "Texas Short Line Ry. Co. First shipment out of Grand Saline. Five cars of cotton for Greenville. September 8th, 1902," and "3182" is handwrit… more
Date: September 8, 1902
Creator: Southwest Collection
Partner: The Grace Museum

[First Texas Short Line Shipment Out of Grand Saline}

Description: Photograph of five attached railroad cars on tracks, viewed from the side. "Texas Short Line Railway Company" and additional text are visible on the cars. Buildings can be seen in the distant left background. Men in hats stand atop the train and alongside it on the grass. Typed text below the image says, "Texas Short Line Ry. Co. First shipment out of Grand Saline. Five cars of cotton for Greenville. September 8th, 1902." Handwritten text below the image says, "Southwest Collection."
Date: September 8, 1902
Creator: Southwest Collection
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Head On Collision of T&P Cannon Balls]

Description: Photograph of a head on collision between two T&P trains. Written on the photo is "Collision of T. and P. 'Cannon Balls.' #5 and #6. Jefferson, Tex. June 4th 1903." Written underneath the image are "#270 & #314 T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 Jefferson, Texas - Jun 4th 1903" and "Avery Von Blon."
Date: June 4, 1903
Creator: Von Blon, Avery
Partner: The Grace Museum

[T&P Cannonball Collision in Jefferson, Texas]

Description: Photograph of wreckage from a collision between T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 in Jefferson, Texas. Beneath the image are written "#270 & #314 T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 Jefferson Texas - Jun 4th 1903" and "Avery Von Blon."
Date: June 4, 1903
Creator: Von Blon, Avery
Partner: The Grace Museum
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