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Cotton-Chopper.

Description: Patent for a cotton chopper, which can shop two rows at the same time and performs the work faster than it can be done manually.
Date: March 8, 1910
Creator: Martin, Joseph W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Photograph of Girls Industrial Home]

Description: 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.
Date: [1910..1952]
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Chemistry Class]

Description: Photograph of a chemistry class participating in the Sunrise Breakfast on July 22, 1916. Students, faculty and staff gather around a small campfire while several students hold long sticks over the flames of the fire, cooking strips of bacon.
Date: June 22, 1916
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Mary Frances Hall]

Description: Photograph of the front of the Mary Frances Hall building at Hardin-Simmons University, which was erected in 1916 and removed in 1978. Shows the building's first- and second-story porches from the side, with a large tree in the front lawn and shrubs planted against the walls of the building visible.
Date: [1916..1978]
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Fruit-Picker.

Description: Patent for a fruit picker that allows the user to stand on the ground and separate fruit from its stem and that allows the fruit to fall in such a way as to prevent bruising. Additionally, the cutting teeth are adjustable.
Date: May 8, 1917
Creator: Young, Valner W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Churn

Description: Patent for a new and improved churn and cooler which allows for easier removal of the cooling liquid and includes illustrations and description.
Date: April 8, 1913
Creator: Sibley, William P. & Williamson, Riley B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Invitation to the Junior Class of Simmons College]

Description: A handwritten invitation addressed to the Junior Class dated March 13, 1914 to attend an "oyster" meal. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: March 13, 1914
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Geo. L. Paxton addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned - February 26, 1919]

Description: A letter addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned, from Geo. L. Paxton, President, Board of Trustees of Simmons College, dated February 26, 1919. This certifies that the bearer, Mr. T. N. Carswell, was for many years Bursar of Simmons College—the Trustees of Simmons College are anxious for his return. Certified to be a true copy by J. G. Roberts, Lieut. (P. C.) U. S. N.
Date: February 26, 1919
Creator: Paxton, George L.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[County Clerk Notice of Reception of Deeds]

Description: Unsigned document asserting that the Taylor County Clerk has received several deed transfers from the Sayles between themselves and intends to file them for record. On the back is a header for the business of Henry and John Sayles, "Sayles & Sayles Attorney & Counselors at Law".
Date: May 28, 1913
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1915]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, President Senior Class, Simmons College from Morris Sheppard, United States Senate, dated May 22, 1915. The letter is typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead. Sheppard accepts an invitation from Simmons College to attend their Alumni Banquet. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: May 22, 1915
Creator: Sheppard, Morris
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard from the War Department, Local Board for Taylor County addressed to Thos. N. Carswell - February 19, 1918]

Description: A postcard from the War Department Local Board for Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, addressed to Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, Feb. 19, 1918. The reverse side includes form letter from the Local Board for Taylor County stamp dated February 18, 1918 informing Carswell of his qualification for military service, Class 1.
Date: February 19, 1918
Creator: War Department
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned - February 25, 1919]

Description: A letter addressed to the Commanding Officer Concerned, from J. D. Sandefer, President, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas, dated February 25, 1919. This certifies that the bearer, Mr. T. N. Carswell, was for some years Bursar of Simmons College—the college authorities are anxious for his return. Certified to be a true copy by J. G. Roberts, Lieut. (P. C.) U. S. N.
Date: February 25, 1919
Creator: Sandefer, J. D.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Students of Simmons College Class of 1915]

Description: A photograph of twelve students wearing Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) Class of 1915 letter jackets. This photo can also be viewed on page 40 of the 1915 Bronco, the yearbook of Simmons College, and is entitled "The Dignified Ones". In random order, the students are identified as follows: Sandefer, Mary Louise; Goode, Lula J.; McGregor, Wavie; Holmes, Ruth; Johnson, Audrey; Weakley, Forrest Banks; Carswell, Thomas Norwood; Brown, Harvey Carroll; Triplett, Granville Bayless; Carson, Frank Tho… more
Date: 1915
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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