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Building Exterior
Copy negative of Josh Dishman Cotton Gin. In the picture there is a big house with many windows and a barn attached to the side of the house. In the picture there are three people standing outside a door on a small deck. Also on the piture a wagon with a man on it is being pulled by two horses. Behind them is another barn type building attached to the house. On the picture there is writing that reads " Uncle John Dishman's gin, Collinsville, Texas (1895)"
[Clipping: I Cover The Lake Front]
Newspaper clipping about the Latimer Bill and how it would affect the Eisenhower State Park Marina.
[Clipping: Latimer Bill Hearing Delayed]
Newspaper clipping about the delay in the hearing of a bill by Truett Latimer that would prohibit people from taking intoxicants into all state parks.
Family on Hillside; Men by Car in Country
Copy negative of two pictures. The top picture is of William Morris and the Morris family posing in a large field in Grayson County, Texas. The bottom picture is of Gazzie and Art Morris standing by the back of a car in front of a mountain near Albany, Texas.
Family Portrait
Copy negative of a portrait of the Buchanan family, with the parents sitting in chairs, three children sitting on hay bales, two children standing, and two babies in the parents' laps. Pictured are Robert Lee, George Young, Mary L. A., Henry William Andrew, Mary Prichard, Charlotte, Joseph C. Buchanan, and three others.
Family Portrait
Copy negative of a Curry family portrait with Oscar H. Curry, Arthur H. Curry, Mary S. Curry, William A. Curry, Lucretia Curry, and Mary Elizabeth Short Curry. The two parents are sitting, and the children are standing behind and between them.
Family Reunion
Copy negative of John and Jennie Dishman with other family members at a family reunion. The group includes seven women, two men, one girl, one boy and a dog. All of the women except one are wearing light-colored dresses, the men are wearing suits and ties and the young boy is wearing a loose-fitting shirt. The group is seated on a porch and a stoop. A typed note beneath the photograph reads, "Uncle John & Aunt Jennie Dishman & family, about 1908 (Collinsville, Tex)".
Forbis Family Portrait
Copy photograph of a portrait of the Forbus family. Luther and Nannie Forbus stand behind their two youngest children Mary Frances Forbis and Orval John Forbis, who stand and sit on stools. The children, a toddler and a baby, wear white dresses. Nannie Forbus also wears a white dress with a flower pinned to the front. Luther Forbus wears a three-piece suit. Behind them is a painted backdrop of curtains. Below the photograph is a typed note that says, "Luther & Nannie Forbus and daughters."
Grayson County, Fannin District
Blue line print of survey map of Grayson County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
House Exterior With Family
Copy photograph of Jack and Tilda Perkins with their four daughters and their families. The family group is posed outside a two-storey house. There is a wooden fence on which many children are sitting. Above the photo is a typed note that says, "Uncle Jack and Aunt Tilda, with their four daughters and their families, Whitesboro, Texas, about 1885.
[Letter and attached letter: From R. N. McMichael to Jack Ross - September 3, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated September 3, 1954. McMichael refers to the request of a pre-parole investigation advising that a health report of Subject 95040 OP has been attached. Postscript by McMichael advises that a detainer filed against this subject by the Sheriff of Grayson County, Texas has been withdrawn making subject eligible for regular parole release on November 3, 1954. Attached is a letter written to Mr. R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor, Ohio Penitentiary from Richard H. Brooks, M. D., Medical Director, James Hospital dated August 26, 1954. Brooks advises McMichael that the medical records of Inmate No. 95040 have been reviewed and has retained the "No Occupational Restrictions" classification given shortly after arrival at the penitentiary.
[Letter from E. B. Tucker to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. B. Tucker, President, Austin College, Sherman, Texas from, dated March 5, 1942. Tucker advises that there is no separate course, but the effects of alcoholism are included in regular courses.
[Letter from E. P. Wooten to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 24th District United Texas Drys, from E. P. Wooten, Clerk, Grayson County Baptist Assn., Whitewright, Texas, dated October 3, 1942. Wooten replies to a letter from Carswell which was addressed to Rev. L. R. Lamb and assures Carswell that the Association is unalterably opposed to the liquor traffic.
[Letter from Fred Conn, April 6, 1955]
Letter from Fred Conn discussing House Bill 685. He asks that the bill be supported.
[Letter from J. B. Fitzpatrick to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1959]
Letter from J. B. Fitzpatrick to Truett Latimer asking for his support of House Bill 237.
[Letter from John Clift to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]
Letter from John Clift to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a ban on the public consumption of liquor in Texas state parks, arguing that the ban has severely affected state tourism and ought to be reconsidered.
[Letter from Melvin Sisk to Truett Latimer, February 26. 1953]
Letter from Melvin Sisk to Truett Latimer discussing opposition from various parties toward House Bill 207.
[Letter from R. N. McMichael to Jack Ross - November 8, 1954]
A letter written to Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated November 8, 1954. McMichael advises Ross of the enclosed, recent photograph, criminal record and fingerprints of Subject 95040 OP, recently approved for placement in Abilene,Texas. The enclosures include an Ohio State Penitentiary Institutional Processing Photograph of Inmate No. 95040, dated August 23, 1954; an Ohio Penitentiary, Columbus Ohio Inmate No. 95040. BERT 11 7M-6-54-OFF Form, dated September 15, 1953; the Criminal Record of Inmate No. 95040, dated March 24, 1952 - September 15, 1953. Compiled by: G. W. Norris, Superintendent, Identification Department, Ohio Penitentiary.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Ed. Kanode, February 6, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Ed. Kanode discussing his intentions to carefully consider his vote on Texas House Bill #5, regarding amending laws on optometry, and when the public hearing on the bill will be.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hulon B. Brown, February 18, 1954]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Hulon B. Brown discussing putting a stop to construction of hotel on Lake Texoma and worries about communism.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. B. Fitzpatrick, March 5, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. B. Fitzpatrick discussing House Bill 237, a bill concerning a revision to Nursery Products
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Melvin Sisk, March 26, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Melvin Sisk criticizing Sisk's reasons for opposing House Bill 207.
Man and Woman at Cemetery
Copy negative of Nancy Boles and William Andrew Buchanan standing near a cemetery. Nancy is wearing a floral dress and hat and William is wearing dress pants and shirts with suspenders and is holding a hat in his right hand.
Portrait of Baby
Copy photograph of a portrait of a child. The child is standing on a chair covered with a tapestry and holding a photograph, though the photograph is blurred.
Portrait of Baby
Copy photograph of a portrait of a baby. The baby is wearing a long white dress and is seated in an elaborate wicker chair. Behind the baby is a cushion.
Portrait of Children
Copy photograph of a portrait of Ara, Eula and Hattie Dishman as young children. They are seated on a fur blanket in a chair. All three girls wearing light-colored dresses and are looking to their left. The studio is identified as Cole's Studio in Collinsville at the bottom of the photograph.
Portrait of Couple
Copy photograph of a portrait of Jack and Tilda Perkins. They are posed with cutouts that look like a metal gate and stone wall. Behind them is a backdrop of trees. Below the photograph is a typed note that says, "Uncle Jack & Aunt Tilda Perkins."
Portrait of Girl
Copy photograph of a portrait of Bessie and Jennie Perkins. They are posed with their hands on a prop gate. Behind them is a backdrop with trees. Below the photograph is a note that says, "Bessie & Jennie Perkins (Uncle Jack's daughters)."
Portrait of Girl
Copy photograph of a portrait of Lula Perkins. She is posed standing with her right hand on a prop gate. She is standing on a fur rug and there are flowers nearby. Below the photograph is a typed note that says, "Lula Perkins (Uncle Billy's daughter)."
Portrait of Girls
Copy negative of a portrait of young Ara and Hattie Dishman leaning together, dressed up, taken by Cole's Studio in Collinsville, Texas.
Portrait of Man
Copy photograph of a portrait of Lee Perkins. He is pictured from the shoulders up and is wearing a suit and bow tie. Below the photograph is a typed note that says, "Lee Perkins, Gordonville (Uncle Billy's son)."
Portrait of Man
Copy photograph of a portrait of Dick Perkins. He is posed with his left hand on a wooden column. Near his hand is a book. He is wearing a jacket, trousers and work boots. There is a typed note that says, "Dick Perkins (Uncle Dick's Son)."
Portrait of Man
Copy photograph of a portrait of Earl Dishman. He is wearing glasses, a suit and tie, and there is a ribbon pinned to his suit. Below is a typed note that says, "Earl Dishman."
Portrait of Man #1
Copy negative of a portrait of Oscar H. Curry wearing a suit, standing behind a prop fence, in front of a painted background.
Portrait of Man #2
Copy negative of a portrait of Oscar H. Curry wearing a suit, standing behind a prop fence, in front of a painted background.
Portrait of Man and Woman
Copy negative of two photographs. The portrait on the left is of Nat D. Perkins. He is wearing a dark suit with a bow tie and holding a curtain. An attached typed note beneath the photograph reads, "Father, Nat D. Perkins". The portrait on the right is of an unidentified woman seated in a chair with fringe. She is wearing a long dress with a light-colored collar.
Portrait of Man and Woman
Copy negative of two photographs. The photograph on the left is of an unidentified man in a dark suit. The photograph on the right is of Johnny and Ida Perkins. Mr. Perkins is seated and wearing a dark suit and bow tie and Mrs. Perkins is standing beside him with her hand on his shoulder. She is wearing a dark dress with a large, ruffly white collar. Beneath the photograph is a typed note that reads, "Uncle Johnny & Aunt Ida Perkins".
Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Perkins
Copy negative of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Perkins. In the portrait a woman is wearing a long light dress sitting down on a chair. To her left is a man wearing a nice suit sitting down with his legs crossed.
Portrait of Nat, Billy and Billy Perkins
Copy negative of the portrait of Nat, Jack and Billy Perkins. The picture shows three boys wearing nice clothes sitting next to each other.
Portrait of Nat, Billy and Billy Perkins
Copy negative of the portrait of Nat, Jack and Billy Perkins. The picture shows three boys wearing nice clothes sitting next to each other.
Portrait of Nat, Billy and Billy Perkins
Copy negative of the portrait of Nat, Jack and Billy Perkins. The picture shows three boys wearing nice clothes sitting next to each other.
Portrait of Woman
Copy photograph of a portrait of Mollie Carson. She is posed next to a table covered with a tapestry and a wooden chair. Behind her is a backdrop of foliage. Below the photograph is a typed note that says, "Aunt Mollie Carson."
Portrait of Woman
Copy photograph of a portrait of Ada Perkins. She is posed with her left hand on a prop gate and wall. Behind her is a backdrop of foliage. She is wearing a dark-colored dress. Below the photograph is a typed note that says, "Ada Perkins."
Portrait of Woman
Copy photograph of a portrait of Bessie Perkins. She is wearing glasses and a light-colored dress with bows. Below is a typed note that says, "Bessie Perkins, Uncle Jack's daughter."
Portrait of Woman
Copy photograph of a portrait of Hattie Dishman. The portrait shows Dishman from the torso up. She is wearing a lace blouse with a cardigan. Below is a typed note that says, "Hattie Dishman."
Portrait of Woman
Copy photograph of a portrait of Ara Dishman. She is pictured from the shoulders up, and is looking at the camera over her right shoulder.
[The Texas Central Railroad Company vs. Mary E. Sayles et al.: Exception to Ruling]
List of objections from the defendants to the court ruling in the case of The Texas Central Railroad Company vs. Mary E. Sayles et al.
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