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Men Before Judge

Description: Copy negative of a picture of four young men of the University of Illinois fencing team standing in front of a judge sitting at his desk in a court room. There is a partially visible handwritten note on the right side and another photograph above the picture.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Judge in Courtroom

Description: 1 copy negative of two photographs. The first and second photograph both show Judge J.R. Black. There is a calendar behind Judge Black in the second photograph. The photographs were taken inside of the Taylor County Courthouse in Abilene.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Home of Judge J. M. Wagstaff

Description: Copy negative of the home of Judge J. M. Wagstaff located at Meander Street, on the corner of South 8th street. The house has at least two levels, a front entrance with huge pillars, another porch, and a balcony. The home was demolished in the mid-1950s and replaced with the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal. In the image, there is a note written along the top from a woman named Gladys.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: Armstrong, C. C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from G. W. Hardy to Dr. W. B. Bizzell, September 28, 1921]

Description: Letter from G. W. Hardy to Dr. W. B. Bizzell discussing the idea of a reunion for the pioneers of Texas A&M University from the years 1876 to 1879. Mr. Hardy also honors Judge Page Morris, former professor of the University whom they would like to invite to the reunion.
Date: September 28, 1921
Creator: Hardy, G. W. & Bowen, R. D.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 18, 1932]

Description: Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens stating he does not agree with Stephens' interpretation of another case against the Gulf Pipe Line Company as it requires too much of both parties involved. Sayles believes the trial judge may reset the time of the hearing during the same term of court.
Date: June 18, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Document in Condemnation Proceeding Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.]

Description: Document in the proceedings Gulf Pipe Line Company for the condemnation of certain properties owned by J. W. Bettis et al., which states the when and where the petition was filed. There is a short statement certifying that the details of the petition are accurate with a space for the presiding judge to sign. This document appears to be a draft and is unsigned.
Date: April 4, 1929
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]

Description: Document setting the hearing date in the condemnation proceeding for Lot 4 in Block 96 in Abilene, Texas, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas. "Copy" is written at the top of the document and the back has, handwritten, the name of the cause, and is signed by the special commissioners and the judge, T. A. Bledsoe.
Date: December 15, 1908
Creator: McKinney, P. M.; McDonald, A. F. & Motz, Charles
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas, April 8, 1953]

Description: Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas discussing House Bill 565, regarding the redistricting of state judicial districts and working with Representatives Truett Latimer and David Ratliff to maintain the districts of Judge Thomas and Judge Black as they are. He also states his support for House Bill 269, regarding Shackelford and Callahan county and the 91st district.
Date: April 8, 1953
Creator: Burkett, Omar
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Judge Black and Juror

Description: Photograph of Judge Black speaking with a juror. The judge is wearing a suit and tie and the juror, an African American woman, is wearing a light-colored blazer and skirt and a hat. There is a calendar on the wall behind the judge's desk.
Date: 1956
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Judge Black and Juror

Description: Photograph of Judge Black sitting at a desk and speaking to a juror. The judge is wearing a suit and tie and the juror, an African American woman, is wearing a hat and dress. There is a calendar on the wall behind the desk.
Date: 1956
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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