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[Outdoor Swimming Pool]
Photograph of the outdoor swimming and the open-air theater in the background. In this image, the pool is filled with people doing different activities and some people are standing in the shade watching. Multiple rows or seats lead up to a stage and large screen for outside entertainment. Beyond the large area covered with trees, you can see the courthouse at the top of the frame. The pool was in operation from 1926 to 1986.
[County Officials]
County Officials: Jesse Shaw, Bill Cornutt, Judge Williams, R.E. Dishman, _obenchain, George Alexander, Jim Boyd. Photo circa 1930: Henrietta, Texas.
[Gladewater Jailhouse]
Photograph of the original Gladewater Jailhouse in Gladewater, Texas. There are two men standing outside the wooden jailhouse.
[Jackson Conner Howard]
Photograph of Jackson Conner Howard. Howard was Sheriff of Gregg County for 13 years, and he served as sheriff when the Dalton Bank Robbery took place in June 1894.
[Image of Arlington Police Officer James E. Johnson's cartridge holder, whistle, and pen]
Photograph of the cartridge holder, whistle, and pen used by Officer James E. Johnson. Officer Johnson was killed by gunfire on November 23, 1930 while attempting to arrest a man for disturbing the peace. He was the first Arlington Police Officer to die in the line of duty. A brief description of the items is placed below them. (date in photograph is incorrect)
[Arlington Police Officer James Evans Johnson, portrait]
Photograph of Officer James Evans Johnson dressed in a suit. Officer Johnson was killed in the line of duty by gunfire on November 23, 1930 while attempting to arrest a man for disturbing the peace.
Journal of the Senate of Texas being the Fourth Called Session of the Forty-First Legislature
This volume of the Journal contains the full documentation for the fourth called session of the Senate of Texas including proceedings, authors of Senate bills, as well as the history of Senate bills and resolutions. The index begins on page 359.
Journal of the Senate of Texas being the Fifth Called Session of the Forty-First Legislature
This volume of the Journal contains the full documentation for the fifth called session of the Senate of Texas including proceedings, authors of Senate bills, as well as the history of Senate bills and resolutions. The index begins on page 415.
Life of J. W. Holston
Handwritten manuscript by John Willis Holston. Chronicles his family's journey to Texas from Mississippi in 1869. Includes stories from his days as a cowboy on a cattle drive, and his two year service as a Texas Ranger.
Aerial View at Ninth and Throckmorton Streets
Aerial photograph of downtown Fort Worth at Ninth and Throckmorton Streets around 1930. The Carnegie Public Library is in the center of the photo. The first Fort Worth city hall is on the left.
[Articles of Incorporation, League of United Latin American Citizens - 1930-05-04]
Articles of Incorporation for the League of United Latin American Citizens dated May 4, 1930. The document states the organization's name and statement of purpose and is signed by LULAC's president and Secretary General, representatives from 20 LULAC Councils, and the Secretary of State of Texas.
[Articles of Incorporation, League of United Latin American Citizens - 1930-05-04]
Articles of Incorporation for the League of United Latin American Citizens dated May 4, 1930. The document states the organization's name and statement of purpose and is signed by LULAC's president and Secretary General, representatives from 20 LULAC Councils, and the Secretary of State of Texas.
[Transcription of Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, 1930]
Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, written around 1930. This is a typed transcript of the letter, which details his family history.
[Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, 1930]
Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, written around 1930. This letter details his family history.
[Photograph of the City Hall building in Fort Worth #1]
Photograph of the City Hall building in Fort Worth, Texas.The photograph looks up at the building's tall, stone tower. The Texas flag waves from a flagpole which stands on top of the building. A big, leafy tree in the foreground obstructs the view of the tower.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 454
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from June 1930 to September 1930, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 457 - Mechanics Liens
Recorded copies of liens filed by individuals or firms (lumber dealers, corporations, artisans, laborers, mechanics, or subcontractors) who provide labor or furnish materials to construct or repair houses, buildings, or levees, or for construction and repair of railroads, to insure payment for goods or services rendered, from June 1930 to March 1931. Shows county; names of contracting parties; type of construction or repairs to be completed; tract of land where improvement or construction to be made; contractual terms; date witnessed or executed; signatures of parties; notarization; and recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Some contracts also include assignment of liens to financial institutions. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 459
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from August 1930 to December 1930, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 464
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from December 1930 to March 1831, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 452 - Deeds of Trust
Recorded copies of deeds of trust used as mortgages or liens on real estate or improvements to real estate from April 1930 to November 1930. Shows date and place of execution; name of mortgagor; name of mortgagee; description of property involved; amount and terms of contract; signature of mortgagor; certificate of acknowledgment; and recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Also includes agreement that third party (named trustee) may in case of default advertise and sell the land encumbered to the highest bidder and apply proceeds to liquidation of lien. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
[Cause No. 36-B: Decision of the Court]
Document in cause no. 36-B, the State of Texas vs. Mrs. Hattie M. Sayles, stating that Sayles has paid her taxes for the years 1885-1891, 1894, and 1901 for her property in San Jacinto County, Texas, and that the state is liable for court costs. This order is unsigned.
[Letter from S. H. Terrell to Sayles and Sayles, January 31, 1930]
Letter from S. H. Terrell to Sayles and Sayles confirming that taxes have been paid on the properties that Sayles inquired about and delivering a certificate for proof.
Certificate by State Comptroller, Public Accounts: Payment of Taxes.
Document stating that taxes for property in San Jacinto County, Texas were paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company for Mrs. S. J. McAlpine.
[Subpoena for Mattie M. Sayles]
Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring Mattie M. Sayles to appear in court in Cold Spring, Texas February 17, 1930, regarding delinquent taxes.
[Receipt for Certificates of Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company for Mrs. S. J. McAlpine]
Receipt for certificates of taxes paid to the Comptroller's Office by H. M. Trueheart for S. J. McAlpine ordered by Sayles & Sayles from the Comptroller's Office.
[Cause No. 36-B: Defendant's Answer]
Document in cause no. 36-B, State of Texas vs. Hattie M. Sayles, requesting that the citation served to Hattie Sayles be quashed.
[Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale, January 28, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale delivering receipts for 107 acres of land and requesting that Hale record these in his tax receipt record. Sayles requests Hale to advise him of fees so Sayles can remit. Text handwritten in black ink at the bottom of the letter.
[Letter from John Adriance to John Sayles, February 3, 1930]
Letter from John Adriance to John Sayles discussing old tax rolls that are likely stored elsewhere and would be difficult to find. If Sayles wishes to have them, Adriance informs him it will be subject to a $25.00 fee.
[Transfer of Mechanics Lien Contracts]
Record of the transfer of two mechanics lien originally between John and Frances Sayles and George A. Owens over to J. G. Dodge and extending the dates by which payments are due.
[Letter from W. M. McMurray to Sayles & Sayles, February 28, 1930]
Letter from W. M. McMurray to Sayles & Sayles confirming receipt of papers that Sayles sent. McMurray states he filed an answer in the suit and had judgment filed there as well. McMurray says he will send them the cancellation certificate as soon as he can. He returns the tax receipts sent by Sayles.
[Letter from John Sayles to S. H. Terrell, February 3, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to S. H. Terrell confirming receipt of the certificate of payment from January 31 for taxes. Sayles remits the fees needed to provide the service.
[Cause No. 36-B: Defendant's Answer]
Document in cause no. 36-B, The State of Texas vs. Hattie M. Sayles, stating that Sayles denies all allegations made by the plaintiff and that the taxes are not delinquent.
[Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale, January 28, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale delivering tax receipts for land in San Jacinto County. Sayles requests advice on fees so that he can remit.
[Telegram from Sayles and Sayles to John C. Browder, Ferbuary 14, 1930]
Telegram sent to John C. Browder from Sayles and Sayles regarding the judgement on a tax suit against Hattie M. Sayles.
[Tax Receipts for San Jacinto County]
Tax receipts for property in San Jacinto County, filed for record January 29, 1930. The tax receipts are for the years, 1891, 1890, 1894, and 1902, and were paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of S. J. McAlpine, and Henry Sales.
[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to J. H. Hale, February 3, 1930]
Letter from Sayles and Sayles to J. H. Hale delivering certificate of payment for taxes and remitting a check for recording and mailing the receipts.
[Letter from John Sayles to John Adriance, February 3, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to John Adriance stating that the state comptroller has confirmed payment of all taxes that Adriance inquired about.
[Letter from John Sayles to W. M. McMurray, February 26, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to W. M. McMurray delivering tax certificates and tax receipts. Sayles discusses the changing of the form of judgment and cancellation certificates, and will remit fees for such.
[Codicil to Hattie M. Sayles' Last Will and Testament]
Document amending Hattie M. Sayles' last will and testament, giving the executors the power to manage the property of the estate however they see fit. This document is unsigned.
[Transfer of Mechanics Lien Contracts #2]
Record of the transfer of two mechanics lien originally between John and Frances Sayles and George A. Owens over to J. G. Dodge and extending the dates by which payments are due. Handwritten note at bottom of document mentions next interest payment due date and a document filed in 1917.
[Letter from John Sayles to John Adriance, January 28, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to John Adriance informing him that there is a suit against his mother for not paying taxes. Sayles states that they find record of H. M. Trueheart and co. paying taxes and asks that Adriance look at old ledgers to see if Trueheart also paid taxes for the years stated in the suit.
[Cause No. 36-B: Decision of the Court]
Document in cause no. 36-B, the State of Texas vs. Mrs. Hattie M. Sayles, stating that Sayles has paid her taxes for the years 1885-1891, 1894, and 1901 for her property in San Jacinto County, Texas, and that the state is liable for court costs. This order is unsigned.
[Letter from John Sayles to S. H. Terrell, January 27, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to S. H. Terrell requesting to know whether or not Terrell's records show payment of taxes for Sayles' mother's land.
[Letter from S. H. Terrell to Sayles and Sayles, February 5, 1930]
Letter from S. H. Terrell to Sayles and Sayles confirming receipt for payment of certificate of tax payments for land owned by S. J. McAlpine.
[Letter from John Sayles to W. M. McMurray, February 15, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to W. M. McMurray delivering mail relevant to a tax suit against Hattie M. Sayles. John Sayles also asks to file a motion to quash citation. Sayles requests that the judgment be filed in the district court rather than dismissed. He asks McMurray to confirm receipt of the mail and advise Sayles about fees.
[Cause No. 36-B: Petition to Foreclose on Delinquent Taxes]
Document in cause no. 36-B, The State of Texas vs. Mrs. Hattie M. Sayles, which is suing Hattie Sayles for unpaid taxes on property in San Jacinto County, Texas.
[Police walking down the street]
Photograph of two police officers followed by two citizens walking along a city sidewalk. There are numerous vehicles visible on the street in the background as well as many buildings.
[Tom Green County Courthouse]
Photograph of a young boy and a man sitting by the George Julien Bird Memorial Fountain in front of the Tom Green County courthouse.
[Travis County Courthouse under construction]
Exterior of the Courthouse in the final stage of construction. Sign in foreground details contractors used.
[Travis County Courthouse under construction]
Exterior of the Courthouse under construction. "Progress Photo No. 4."
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