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- The Bronco, Yearbook of Simmons College, 1910
- Yearbook for Simmons College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
- Brown County
- Blue line print of survey map of Brown County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map, marking an approximate route to Phantom Hill via Crogan [Croghan] Road. Scale ca. 1:213,333 (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
- Catalogue of Simmons College, 1909-1910
- Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
- [Conqueror of the Chiefs Tablet with Drawings]
- A red Conqueror of the Chiefs Tablet containing drawings and writings by Roy Crane, including map tracings and reproductions.
- The Corral, Volume 3, Number 5, January, 1910
- The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
- [Document Relating to a Suit Against Jones]
- Document listing details of a suit against Jones. The suit relates to new construction of a railroad in Abilene, Texas.
- [Document Seeking Damages for Breach of Contract]
- Document listing the complaints against "defendants Jones" and "Railway Company" and seeking damages for the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims Jones and the Railway Company breached their contract. This document is possibly a fragment, and is unsigned.
- [Draft of Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles]
- Draft of a document discussing a suit against Jones and "defendant Railway Company" for breach of contract. The document has pencil corrections and is printed on Sayles & Sayles stationary.
- [Draft of Document Related to A Suit Against Jones]
- Draft of a document related to a suit against Jones regarding a breach of contract executed by Jones and a railway company.
- Edwards Co.
- Blue line print of survey map of Edwards County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns. Scale [ca. 1:320,000] (6000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
- Harris County
- Blue line print of survey map of Harris County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:266,666] (4000 varas to 1/2 an inch).
- [The Leader Tablet with Drawings]
- A Leader writing tablet with a maroon cardboard cover, containing drawings and writings by Roy Crane, including illustrations of buildings, houses, battles, ships, trains, and automobiles. There are a few school exercises among the illustrations.
- [Letter Regarding Railway Line in Abilene, Texas]
- Unsigned. draft letter discussing efforts to raise money for a short railroad line connection at Abilene, Texas, which was taken over by the Santa Fe Railroad and indefinitely postponed.
- Map of Tom Green County
- Blue line print of survey map of Tom Green County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
- Men on Horses
- Copy negative of Horace Bryant and George Humphries on horses at Pitchfork Ranch with a wagon and house in the back on the left.
- People by Windmill; Woman with Horse
- Copy negative of two pictures. In the first picture, Lester Hensley is on a horse with Lanti Hensley and Ruth Hensley Guthrie standing in front and a windmill behind them. The second picture is of Thelma McDaniel standing to the right of a saddled horse.
- [Photograph of Brick Cottages]
- Photograph of the three brick men’s cottages at Simmons College. Each cottage had two rooms, and generally each room was assigned to one man – although sometimes two men were required to share. Typed note in the bottom margin reads, “Mens Collages - 1910.”
- [Photograph of Girls Basketball Team]
- Group photograph of the Simmons College women’s basketball team. Note on the back of the photo reads, "Simmons College Girls Basketball Team of 1910 -- Mrs. Owen Green ( Willie Lou Darby) Abilene -- Mrs. Horace Murphy (Frances Mae McCullough) Ballinger -- Mrs. Marvin Cowan (Lillie Thomas) Pecos -- A Miss Chandler Allene -- Mrs. H.A Pender (Mary Paxton) -- Ina Wooten (Mrs. Ina Wooten Jones) -- went to Haskell and played one Thanksgiving. To Stamford College."
- [Photograph of Girls Industrial Home]
- Photograph of the Girls Industrial Home building (later changed to Smith Hall) at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, erected in 1910. Photograph shows the three story brick building's gravel front walkway, front entrance, and a little bit of one side.
- [Photograph of Rev. Chas T. Ball]
- Portrait of Reverend Charles T. Ball, visible from the shoulders up, wearing a dark-colored suit and tie. He was lecturer on missions and Bible pedagogy and dean of the Bible department and Simmons University.
- [Photograph of Simmons College Band, 1910-11]
- Photograph for the Simmons College band from the 1910-11 school year, showing the members of the band on the front steps of a campus building. There are 26 people standing in two rows with their instruments. A small child wearing a matching uniform stands in front of the bottom row.
- Portrait of Men
- Copy negative of a portrait of three men standing, wearing suits and hats. The man on the right is Herman McDaniel.
- Portrait of Woman
- Copy negative of a portrait of Thelma Graves wearing dark colored clothing, taken at Rex Studio in Abilene.
- [Prize Beauties Writing Tablet with Drawings]
- A colorful Prize Beauties Tablet, with pansy flowers on the cover, containing drawings and writings by Roy Crane, including illustrations of buildings, trolleys, ships, trains, and automobiles.
- [Red Chief Writing Tablet with Drawings]
- A Red Chief writing tablet containing drawings and writings by Roy Crane, including illustrations of buildings, trolleys, ships, trains, and automobiles. There are several square pieces of paper missing from the pages.
- [Red Ruled School Tablet with Drawings]
- A Red Ruled school writing tablet with a decorative gold and red cardboard cover, containing drawings and writings by Roy Crane, including illustrations of buildings, trolleys, ships, trains, and automobiles.
- San Augustine County
- Blue line print of survey map of San Augustine County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in red pencil to denote the addition of Old San Antonio Road, Zavala Road, and a couple of unidentified roads. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
- Statement: Abilene Railroad and Terminal Company
- Document proposing a standard gauge railroad between Abilene and Cross Plains, Texas and the construction of new terminals along the proposed line. The documents include information about the proposed profits, the survey of the route, possible issues with construction, and the merits of a new railroad line in the area. The document is divided in to three parts: "Statement," "Terminals," and "Exhibits."
- [Warranty Deed, City of Abilene to Abilene Central Railway Company]
- Warranty deed certifying the sale of a strip of land in Abilene, Texas from the City of Abilene to the Abilene Central Railway Company. This deed is unsigned and is in a folder labeled, "Broad & Bomar Investment Bankers, Fort Worth, Texas."
- [Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1909]
- Receipt for property taxes paid to Montgomery County by Henry Sayles for the year 1909. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in Montgomery County, Texas and an inventory of taxes paid.
- [Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1909]
- Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Henry Sayles for the year 1909. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
- [Receipt for Taylor County Poll Taxes, 1909]
- Receipt for a poll tax paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1909. The receipt lists Henry Sayles, Sr.'s race, occupation, age, and number of years he'd lived in Abilene, Texas.
- [Receipt for Abilene City Poll Taxes, 1909]
- Receipt for poll taxes paid by Henry Sayles, Sr. to the City of Abilene for they year 1909. "Poll Taxes" is written on the back of the receipt in red pencil.
- [Receipt for Abilene City Taxes, 1909]
- Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1909.
- [Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1909]
- Receipt for taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1909. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
- The Corral, Volume 3, Number 6, February, 1910
- The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
- [Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles, February 2, 1910]
- Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles discussing the location of a new town. The town will be considerable distance from the center of Callahan County. Robbins does not believe the new town would obtain the vote necessary. Robbins requests the new town be located at the center of the county.
- [Letter from L. T. Dashiell to Hawkins, February 10, 1910]
- Letter from L. T. Dashiell to Hawkins discussing a previous letter from Hawkins, future political endeavors, congratulating Hawkins' brother, and plans to meet later on. Dashiell also mentions his brother in law, William John Bryan of Abilene.
- [Letter from D. T. Bomar to C. W. Merchant, Henry James, Geo L. Paxton, W. G. Swenson, H. O. Wooten, and J. M. Redford, February 21, 1910]
- Letter from D. T. Bomar to C. W. Merchant, Henry James, Geo L. Paxton, W. G. Swenson, H. O. Wooten, and J. M. Redford, asking the addressees to resign from the board of the Abilene Central Railway Company due to their "partisanship and personal interest in the City of Abilene."
- [Letter from G. A. Mitchell to Mr. Sayles, February 21, 1910]
- Letter from G. A. Mitchell to Mr. Sayles discussing a railroad proposition and recommending Sayles get a guarantee from the M. K. & T. Railroad.
- [Letter from J. M. Wagstaff to Chas. Hamilton, February 23, 1910]
- Letter from J. M. Wagstaff to Chas. Hamilton stating he is in agreement with Hamilton's views written in a prior letter. Wagstaff states he will make an effort to go to Abilene the following week. He is currently suffering from rheumatism.
- [Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw, February 25,1910]
- Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw discussing that Shanks would like to receive the plans, specifications and full information covering the proposal of construction of the Abilene Central Railroad. Bids for the construction will be received on March 21st.
- The Corral, Volume 3, Number 7, March, 1910
- The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
- [Letter from D. T. Bomar to J. M. Wagstaff and Sayles & Sayles, March 8, 1910]
- Letter from D. T. Bomar to J. M. Wagstaff discussing Percy Jones' absence from the country.
- [Letter from John Scott & Sons to H. J. Bradshaw, March 10, 1910]
- Letter from John Scott & Sons to H. J. Bradshaw asking if his company can pay all cash for the construction of the Abilene Central Railway.
- [Letter from H. J. Bradshaw to John Scott and sons, March 14, 1910]
- Letter from H. J. Bradshaw to John Scott and sons saying to wait to see their representation.
- [Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]
- Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar giving notice to attend a Board of Directors meeting for the Abilene Central Railway Company.
- [Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]
- Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar urging him to attend an upcoming meeting of the board of directors.
- [Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones, March 15,1910]
- Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones discussing Jones presence for a board of the directors for the company.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar informing him of a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company that he is urged to attend.