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Abilene

Description: Topographic quadrangle map of Abilene, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1954
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Location: None
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Callahan County

Description: Blue line print of survey map of Callahan County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map to denote the addition of Phantom Hill-Crogan and to emphasize various plots of land. Scale [ca. 1:290,909] (6000 varas to 11/16 of an inch).
Date: 1918
Creator: Blucher, Carl & Anthony, P. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Callahan County, Texas.

Description: Blueline format of survey map of Callahan County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Date: 187u
Creator: Gast, August
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Case No. 11783-A: Original Petition

Description: Document certifying the original petition in the suit, City of Abilene vs. J. Rupert Jackson, Jr. Administer of Estate of Rupert Jackson, et. al, which is dealing with the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes, interest, and penalties related to properties in Abilene, Texas.
Date: July 27, 1939
Creator: Caffey, Wiley L.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Cat in Yard

Description: Copy negative of Patches the cat sitting and licking its paw in the yard on a side of the house with clothes on a clothesline. Something is written at the top of the picture.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Funeral Director's Research. Attics, Trunks Give Up History]

Description: Newspaper clipping discussing Jack North's research process for his book and how he discovered a biscuit that belonged to Thomas Henry Floyd. The clipping also provides details about North's book and the type of stories he covers regarding the pioneers of Abilene. The reverse side of the clipping includes a portion of a "Dear Abby" column and marriage announcements.
Date: July 31, 1974
Creator: Stoler, Susie
Partner: McMurry University Library

Clyde's First Basketball Team

Description: Copy negative of Clyde's first basketball team, including Cliff Berry. There are five team members, all wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts. One man is holding a basketball and there is a basketball court in the background. Written below the photograph is, "Clyde's first basketball team about 1920-21".
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Family with Cattle

Description: Copy negative of the Buchanan family standing in a field with cattle and a dog and trees in the background. Pictured are Mary Adeline Xenia, father William Andrew, Menvil Mae, mother Nancy Boles, Bertha Leo, and George Andrew.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Group Photo of the Crew of Train #220]

Description: Copy photo of the crew of train #220. Each person is numbered, and to the right is written a list of the identified people: "1. Jim Walker 2. Chas. Ruhruf 3. Jesse Daugherty 4. ? 5. ___ Stillings 6. ? 7. ? 8. ? 9. 'Daddy' Hamm 10. ? 11. Gus Turiff 12. ?" Written underneath the image is "Baird Texas early 1890's - T&P Roundhouse," and "J.C. McDaniel -(Callahan County Museum - Baird Texas)."
Date: 1890~/1895~
Creator: McDaniel, J. C.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Hand Drawn Map and Notes]

Description: Map and notes proposed railroad lines to Abilene, Texas. The map has several towns labelled, including Abilene and Eula, and some natural features such as the Cottonwood Creek. The notes are discussing the terrain to be covered and the possibly routes and obstacles.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Hass Residence, Baird, Texas: Plans

Description: Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Hass located on Route 1 in Baird, Texas. It includes section "A-A", plan of ceiling joist at chimney, section thru pump, a roof framing plan, detail of fence surrounding plot, and a plot plan.
Date: 1949
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.
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