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[Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas]
An agreement by and between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., Lockport, New York, and John Horn of Pecos, Texas, and the Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion), Abilene, Texas, dated the 28th day of March, Nineteen Hundred and Forty. Second page includes original signatures.
Cattle Roundup
Copy negative of a cattle roundup. There are men on horses and a herd of cattle in a fenced field.
[Christmas card from Edna R. Johnson]
A printed Christmas card depicting a painting by Richard Coleman of a building, men, ship, beach and water: Personalized printed sentiment from Edna R. Johnson.
[Deed Form W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine]
Document certifying the sale of land in El Paso County, Texas from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine. This deed is unsigned and McAlpine's name is written in blue ink over the printed text.
[Deed From Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Document certifying the sale of lands in El Paso County, Texas from Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. The deed specifies the terms of payment and that the fences on the land are not included in the sale. This document is unsigned.
[Deed From Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Document certifying the sale of land in El Paso County, Texas from Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.
[Deed From Perry Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Document certifying the sale of three tracts of land in El Paso County, Texas from Perry Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. The deed specifies that the fences on the land are not conveyed in the contract. This deed is unsigned.
[Deed From Perry Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Document certifying the sale of three tracts of land in Block 96 of the Public Free School Grant in El Paso County, Texas from Perry Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. This document is is unsigned.
[Deed From W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine]
Deed from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine for lands in El Paso County, Texas. The deed describes the payment plan and vendor's lien on the property and it is unsigned.
[Deed From W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to Mac Sayles]
Document certifying the sale of land in El Paso County, Texas from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to Mac Sayles.
[Deed from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to Mac Sayles]
Document certifying the sale of two tracts of land in El Paso County, Texas from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to Mac Sayles.
[Deed From W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Deed from W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr. which describes the vendor's liens and payment schedule for lands which are not specified. The document appears damaged and is missing a large block of text on the bottom half of the first page.
[Draft of a Deed from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to Mac Sayles]
Draft of a deed from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to Mac Sayles for land in El Paso County, Texas. There are corrections to the text and notes in blue ink and the document is unsigned.
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture near a gas well explosion in Pecos, Texas. The picture shows a smoky field and sky with a car in the background.
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture of a standing gas well with a worker standing at its base.
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a gas well after an explosion. This gas well is located in Pecos. Red Adair is listed as having been present to fight the fire but is not pictured.
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture of a gas well falling to the ground from an explosion at its base.
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture of an unidentified man looking at smoke rising from a hill while standing in the debris of a gas well explosion.
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture of workers performing their duties at the base of a gas well.
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture of a gas well in Pecos, Texas that exploded. The base of the rig, a pipeline, and other equipment are visible.
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a gas well after an explosion. There are remains of the well scattered in piles surrounding persistent burning gas. This gas well is located in Pecos, Texas. Red Adair is listed as having been present to fight the fire but is not pictured.
Gas Well Explosion/Water Cannon
Copy negative of a picture of an unidentified man standing at a water cannon that is spraying water at an area between two hills. The man appears to be taking a photograph of the water spray as it exits the cannon.
[Letter from J. S. to Mac Sayles, January 16, 1921]
Letter from J. S. to Mac Sayles discussing taxes owned by both J. S. and Mac Sayles, the author purchasing land from J. F. Carter Sr., and general real estate business.
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Mr. Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting Sayles application to purchase land in El Paso County and authorizing return of payment.
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles and Sayles, June 24, 1911]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles and Sayles discussing a mineral purchase made in Reeves County but that Robison does not believe they are qualified to accept a transfer of the purchase or make substitution in the office records.
[Letter From Mac Sayles to John Sayles, February 7]
Letter from Mac Sayles to John Sayles discussing a real estate contract Mac Sayles has made with Paul Dillahunty. The letter states that J. A. Martin will call on John Sayles to discuss the documentation for the contract. There are several notes written on the first page of the letter and the letter is on the letterhead of the Citizens State Bank of Toyah, Texas.
[Letter from "Madie" to Truett Latimer, 1960~]
Note from a Madie to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a situation involving two young men abruptly quitting their job at an unnamed company.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 17, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Van Horn, Texas dated April 17, 1944. Carswell advises of a current rumor that the Reeves County Sheriff, a member of the Local Board, is allowing his political bias to influence classifications made by the Board.
[Letter to Hon. John J. Terrell, July 9, 1907]
Letter to John J. Terrell discussing real estate that had been leased to Mac Sayles.
[Letter to Pioneer Abstract Company, March 22, 1911]
Letter to Pioneer Abstract Company confirming certification of three more years of residence. The writer also asks for verification of the county in which the certificate was notarized.
Pecos
Topographic quadrangle map of Pecos, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights and includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:250,000
Pecos
Topographic quadrangle map of Pecos, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights and includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:250,000
[Receipt for Registered Article From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, February 28, 1911]
Receipt for registered mail from Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, delivered on February 28, 1911.
[Receipt for Registered Mail]
Receipt for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, Jr. in Toyah, Texas.
[Receipt for Registered Mail]
Receipt for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, Jr. in Toyah, Texas.
[Receipt for Registered Mail]
Receipt for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine in Toyah, Texas. There is a written on the receipt in red, "Martin [..]."
Reeves County
Blue line print of survey map of Reeves County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, lakes, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil. Scale [ca. 1:380,952] (10,000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).
[Return Receipt for Registered Mail From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin]
Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin in Toyah, Texas delivered February 25, 1911.
[Return Receipt for Registered Mail from Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine]
Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine in Toyah, Texas. The return receipt lists the date of delivery and has a note in blue in written on it.
[Return Receipt for Registered Mail Sent From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin]
Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, delivered on February 24, 1911.
[Telegram from Edna Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1951]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Edna [Johnson], Pecos, Texas, dated January 22, 1951. Advisement of the death of Hardin and funeral arrangements.
[Two Letters And Envelope Addressed to McAlpine]
Two letters and an envelope discussing ranch matters. The first letter is addressed to "Uncle" and signed "Bof Bingham," discusses news of a cattle ranch and is dated June 2, 1918. The second letter is on Sayles Bros. & McAlpine letterhead, addressed to "John" and dated July 2, 1908. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Uncle McAlpine" and has a note written on it that reads, "This explains itself. It may be a bluff and may not. He has done nothing yet."
[Two Receipts for Registered Mail]
Two receipts for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, Jr. and M. McAlpine, both in Toyah, Texas.
Van Horn
Topographic quadrangle map of Van Horn, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 200 feet with supplementary contours at 100 foot intervals) and spot heights and includes location and reliability diagrams. Scale 1:250,000
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