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[Letter from J. Ralph Lee to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. Ralph Lee, Colorado City, Texas, dated January 4, 1942. Lee inquires of Carswell whether or not Bob Wagstaff is a good speaker and explains that he is thinking of asking him to speak to their Lions Club. He notes his regret that it was necessary for Carswell to resign his place in the Defense Guard.
[Letter from Major John W. Herbert to Captain Hazen P. Slagel, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 23, 1941]
A letter written to Captain Hazen P. Slagel, C.O., Company D, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Colorado City, Texas, from John W. Herbert, Major, Inspector Designate, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 23, 1941. Copy to Major T. N. Carswell. Herbert requests the paperwork be completed by the 27th, any errors made can be corrected to insure all paper work will be perfect on inspection date.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ralph Lee - October 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Ralph Lee, Colorado City, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 30, 1941. Carswell confirms that Lt. Col. William O. Perry of the 89th Brigade will speak on Friday, November 7, offers his congratulations to Lee and discloses the details of the event.
[Letter from Captain Hazen P. Slagel to Major T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1941]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Major Infantry 10th Batttalion Headquarters, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Hazen P. Slagel, Captain Infantry Commanding Company D 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, Colorado City, Texas, dated October 3, 1941. Slagel declines the invitation to attend the Armistice Day Review due to Colorado City meeting Abilene in a football game the same day.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - January - February 1943]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 19 B from January 27 through February 16, 1943.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March 2, 1944]
An itinerary (special) for Thomas N. Carswell for work performed in Colorado City, TX from February 20, 1944 through March 2, 1944. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor.
[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to The Chairman, Mitchell County Local Board No. 1 - February 18, 1944]
A letter addressed to The Chairman, Mitchell County Local Board No. 1, Colorado City, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor dated February 18, 1944. Fellbaum advises that Mr. Thomas N. Carswell has been instructed to assist the board members or clerks in the processing of registrants due to the increase in physical examinations and induction calls, and due also to their recent change in clerks explaining that his assistance will greatly aid the local board in their work.
[Notes by T. N. Carswell - January 20, 1941]
A page of handwritten notes by T. N. Carswell on Selective Service System letterhead, dated January 20, 1941. Commanders named to select officers for County set up: J. E. Shewbert, J. J. Mueller and A. E. Travis.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Edna Coe Majors, June 9, 1959]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Edna Coe Majors discussing her application to become Poet Laureate of Texas. Latimer states that she was selected as Alternate Poet Laureate, informs her that other Representatives would like a copy of her book "Wind of the West," and urges her to reapply for the honor in 1961.
[Letter from Chas. C. Thompson to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1962]
Letter from Chas. C. Thompson to Truett Latimer inviting him to the Tumbleweed Festival.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. B. Cushing, January 31, 1962]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. B. Cushing asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Loraine Public School System.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. M. Dixon, July 8, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to R. M. Dixon discussing thanking him for sending clippings of the Dallas Morning News concerning their water problem. He also asks that Mr. Dixon send a copy of the December 1, 1958 editorial to Frank Kelly in Colorado City.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. L. Walker, April 19, 1955]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to R. L. Walker promising his support for HB 714, a bill affecting grocers.
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
Aerial Photograph of Land Surrounding Colorado City, Texas
An aerial photograph of land surrounding Colorado City, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Texas Highway Department Aerial of Colorado City
[Letter from Truett Latimer to M. N. Caddell, March 29, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to M. N. Caddell discussing his thanks for Caddell's attendance at an annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet.
[Letter from H. H. Cox to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1955]
Letter from H. H. Cot to Truett Latimer discussing support for House Bill #714.
[Telegram from Pat Bullock, February 4, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Pat Bullock regarding getting House Bill #5 passed due to what is in best interest of the public.
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kellett to Truett Latimer, January 30, 1953]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kellett to Truett Latimer stating their opposition to any tax increase or pay raise. There is also a letter from Frank H. Kelley to L. L. Armor dated March 13, 1953. The letter shows support for House Bills 447 through 454.
[Letter from Henry Sayles to J. P. Alvey, March 28, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to J. P. Alvey discussing conditions for a loan to Henry Sayles Jr.. The aggregate collateral is worth $10,000. Sayles says the titles will be passed if Alvey accepts the loan. Sayles asks if Alvey prefers deeds of trusts or vendor's lien notices.
[Letter from John Sayles to R. E. L. Batts, January 22, 1931]
Letter from John Sayles to R. E. L. Batts discussing Sayles' mother's land and confidential information in a previous letter.
[Documents Regarding Texas and Pacific Railway Company]
Set of documents relating to the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The included documents are a deed of trust and a supplemental mortgage from Texas and Pacific Railway Co. to W. T. Walters and Geo. D. Krumbhaar, an order of the United States Supreme Court from Associate Justice William B. Woods to C. E. Satterlee and George J. Gould, and a petition brought by the owners of Income and Land Grant Bonds against the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The entire set of documents is on Sayles & Sayles stationary.
[Documents Regarding Texas and Pacific Railway Company]
Set of documents relating to the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The included documents are a deed of trust and a supplemental mortgage from Texas and Pacific Railway Co. to W. T. Walters and Geo. D. Krumbhaar, an order of the United States Supreme Court from Associate Justice William B. Woods to C. E. Satterlee and George J. Gould, and two petitions brought by the owners of Income and Land Grant Bonds against the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The two petitions are for the same case numbers but their texts are slightly different. The entire set of documents is on Sayles & Sayles stationary.
[Probated Will and Estate of Hattie M. Sayles]
Documents relating to the will and estate of Hattie B. Sayles. Included are her probated will, an inventory of her estate, and documents stating the inheritance and estate taxes due.
[Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan, April 17, 1905]
Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan discussing pulling their funds together to open a bank in Abilene and proposing an in-person meeting to cover details..
[Letter from Bud Coleman to William John Bryan, September 26. 1885]
Letter from Bud Coleman to William John Bryan discussing how the rumors of Coleman making threats and harsh statements against Bryan are untrue.
Big Springs
Topographic quadrangle map of Big Spring, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, landmarks, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. A location diagram is included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000
Mitchell County
Blue line print of survey map of Mitchell County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, and towns. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Mitchell Co.
Cadastral map of Mitchell County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, roads, rivers, and creeks. No scale indicated.
Map of Mitchell County, Texas
Blue line print of survey map of Mitchell County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, boundaries, railroads, roads, and blocks of land. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Map of Mitchell County, Texas
Blue line print of survey map of Mitchell County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, boundaries, railroads, roads, and blocks of land. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Parade
Copy photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University Six White Horses in a parade in Colorado City, Texas. The riders, all women, carry the six flags of Texas. There is a store behind called Landaus. A crowd watches from the side of the street.
People on Picnic
Copy negative of two images, the top image is of a a man an three women wearing nice clothes and hats. Behind them is a fence, bushes and a building. The bottom image is of a man and three women holding what seem to be vegetables out on a field. Behind them there is a fence leading down a road with a building at the end of it and a windmill in the distance.
Child with Wagon
Copy negative of an unknown child playing in a wagon. In the background there are trees that cover a partially visible house.
Girl with Baby in Stroller
Copy negative of a picture of a young girl pushing a baby in a stroller. The girl is wearing a dress with a belt, the baby is wearing a gown. In the background there is a fence door and trees.
Woman in Yard
Copy negative of an unknown woman holding what seems to be a kitten in her hands. She is wearing a long light dress out in a yard in front of a house.
Woman in Garden
Copy negative of Annie Gregg wearing a casual dress and a bandana with her arms crossed. In the background there is a big house with a picket fence around it.
Children on Ladder
Copy negative of a big group of children standing under a wooden ladder, with different ones poking through the steps. In the background there is a house with a small porch.
Baby on Porch
Copy photograph of a baby playing on the porch of a wooden house. The baby is playing with a teddy bear on a chair that's been tipped on its side.
Women by Farmhouse in Field
Copy photograph of two women and two small children by a farmhouse in a field. The women and children are wearing white dresses. There are two large trees behind the farmhouse.
Portrait of Women
Copy photograph of a portrait of the Gregg sisters. Three women are pictured, two sitting and one behind, standing. The are wearing large, decorative bonnets and light-colored dresses.
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