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- Map of Asylum and University Lands situated on the waters of Hubbards-Creek
- Cadastral map of land grants for universities, blind asylums, and lunatic asylums, showing blocks of land and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, roads, and areas of elevation. Relief shown in hachures.
- Map of Asylum Lands
- Survey map of land grants for "blind and lunatic asylums" in Shackelford, Jones, Taylor, and Calhoun Counties, showing blocks of land and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, and areas of elevation. Relief shown in hachures. Scale [ca. 1:70,000] (2000 varas to the inch).
- Map of Haskell County, Young Land District
- Cadastral map of Haskell County and the Young surveying district, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, roads, rivers, and creeks. No scale indicated.
- Shackleford County, Texas
- Blueline format of survey map of Shackelford County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, railroads and blocks of land. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil to label specific tracts of land. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
- Map of Shackelford County
- Blueline format of survey map of Shackelford County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, railroads, and blocks of land. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
- [Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]
- Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan requesting Bryan join him in a visit to Houston and further stating that he would like Bryan to help a man named Butler in his candidacy for president.
- Family on Hillside; Men by Car in Country
- Copy negative of two pictures. The top picture is of William Morris and the Morris family posing in a large field in Grayson County, Texas. The bottom picture is of Gazzie and Art Morris standing by the back of a car in front of a mountain near Albany, Texas.
- Shackelford County
- Blue line print of survey map of Shackelford County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil tentatively identifying a point on Phantom Hill - Belknap Road from an 1854 map. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
- [Personal Narrative about Voting and Politics]
- Personal narrative written by an unknown author describing voting for Wilbert Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel, and his views on current politics of the time. Penciled notes are visible in the margins.
- [Letter from H. M. Weldon to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. M. Weldon, First Baptist Church, Albany, Texas, dated February 18, 1941. Weldon advises of a meeting to be held in the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church and presses Carswell to be there.
- [Letter from D. F. Morris to Major T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941]
- A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. F. Morris, Guy Taylor Post No. 61, American Legion, Albany, Texas, dated April 5, 1941. Morris acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding House Bill 373 and informs Carswell that he passed his letter on to Mr. V. H. Moore, Chairman of the local committee, advising Carswell that he had to resign from the committee but pledges his support un-officially.
- [Letter from Fred C. Smith to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]
- A letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated April 21, 1941. Smith advises Carswell that he and several of the men will attend the Albany Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and wanted to avoid being absent for inspection if it was planned for the same evening. He expresses his appreciation for the courtesy shown to them by Carswell and the other officers and by the Chamber of Commerce.
- [Letter from Captain D. F. Morris to Major John W. Herbert, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 20, 1941]
- A letter written to Major John W. Herbert, Major, C. O., 27th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Fort Worth, Texas, from D. F. Morris, Captain, Company "E", 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated May 20, 1941. Copy to T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, T.D.G., Abilene, Texas. Morris acknowledges having received a copy of the letter written by Herbert to Major T. N. Carswell and having carefully noted its contents. He provides to Herbert his business location and telephone number.
- [Letter from Major John W. Herbert to Captain George L. McCargo, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 23, 1941]
- A letter written to Captain George L. McCargo, C.O., Company C, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Moran, 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 26th, any errors made can be corrected to insure all paper work will be perfect on inspection date.
- [Letter from Fred C. Smith to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated May 27, 1941. Smith acknowledges the letter from Carswell assuring him of the support of the Moran Post members for his campaign for District Commander.
- [Letter from Captain George L. McCargo to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]
- A letter written to Thomas N. Carswell, Major Infantry Commanding Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from George L. McCargo, Captain Infantry Commanding Company C. Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Moran, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. McCargo accepts the invitation to attend the Abilene Armistice Day program. He requests that Carswell take it up with T & P railroad about a "Special" to enable all to attend the National Defense Patriotic Day Ceremony at Dallas on October 12.
- [Letter from Wyatt W. Lipscomb to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. Lipscomb brags on the success of the Albany membership drive for The American Legion and advises of their plans to celebrate with a big barbeque. The guest list includes The Department Commander, Adjutant, Chaplain, the 5th Division Commander (The Honorable T. N. Carswell), the 17th District Commander, Major Federbush of Camp Barkeley who will bring some officers from the Camp, and Ed Riedel.
- [Letter from Wyatt W. Lipscomb to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated November 22, 1942. Lipscomb advises of the enclosed clipping from one of their two local newspapers of an article written by himself relative to the proper consideration of Armistice. He complains that the other newspaper destroyed the intent of the article by leaving out the last paragraph. Lipscomb extends an invitation to Carswell and to his wife to attend an event to be held at their Legion Hall adding that he hopes his gasoline will not be too limited for the trip. Enclosure includes: "November 11, 1942" by Wyatt W. Lipscomb. Article printed by The Shackelford County Leader, Chas. A. Fryar, Publisher, Albany, Texas. The reverse side of clipping includes the articles: "Questionnaires Go To Teen Age Boys"; "Week's Honor roll At Red Cross Room"; "Albany Soldier Here Tells of Jap Raids In Aleutian Islands".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wyatt W. Lipscomb - December 14, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell offers the explanation regarding his receipt a few days ago of Lipscomb's letter dated November 22nd which accounted for his not being with them on December 3rd. He advises of a similar incident which caused him to miss another event held in Mineral Wells and so ends his letter advising that "war has its drawbacks" that they "must take them in their stride without complaint".
- [Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August-September, 1943]
- Itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and September 20, 1943. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor.
- [Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1943]
- An itinerary for T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Travel Order No. 2 for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and August 31, 1943.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. George Latimer, January 17, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. George Latimer discussing being sworn into office in Austin and sending kind regards to her and others Albany.
- [Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas, April 8, 1953]
- 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.
- [Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953]
- Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from a group of motel owners regarding their strong opposition to any form of toll roads.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Andrew Howsley, August 11, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Andrew Howsley inviting him to a breakfast gathering being held for Reuben Senterfitt.
- Abilene
- Topographic quadrangle map of Abilene, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:250,000
- [Letter from Elbert A. Black to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1955]
- Letter from Edwin A. Black to Truett Latimer discussing inviting Latimer to come sit in on and assess one of Black's night classes at Ranger Junior College.
- [Letter from Charles C. Winn to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1955]
- Letter from Charles C. Winn to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer explaining how legislation then in consideration would negatively impact him as a night school student.
- [Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1955]
- Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer discussing the statewide re-districting bill introduced by Representative Yancy of Houston. He also asks to be placed on the mailing list for the House Journal.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Sears, March 28, 1955]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Sears showing appreciation for their attendance at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Georgia Taylor, April 6, 1955]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Georgia Taylor discussing his support for the Trinity River Bill.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Richard Balzer, April 7, 1955]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Richard Balzer discussing his position on water conservation and the need for House Bill #7 to set up the Trinity River Authority, explaining that the measure to add a canal to the Trinity River has been removed from the bill.
- [Letter from Bill E. Read to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1957]
- Letter from Bill E. Read to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing opposition to proposed school consolidation legislation.
- [Letter from Loren Williams to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1959]
- Letter from Loren Williams to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the Abandoned Property Bill submitted by Governor Daniel.
- [Letter from Loren Williams to Paul Brashear, May 1, 1959]
- Letter from Loren Williams to Paul Brashear expressing opposition to Senate Bill 387.
- [Telegram from B. C. McMordie, July 13, 1959]
- Telegram from B. C. McMordie for Truett Latimer stating his support of the resubmission of the compromised tax bill.
- [Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, December 30, 1960]
- Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer; He encloses a copy of the amendment to article 5519-a [not included here].
- [Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer Discussing Article 5519-a]
- Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer discussing Article 5519-a of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas; He thanks Mr. Latimer for the amendments he made to an unnamed bill and notes that he did not see in it a section to amend Article 5519-a. He hopes that it is just an oversight and apologizes if so. He also leaves a postscript thanking him for incorporating into the bill an emergency clause.
- [Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sauders to Truett Latimer, 1961]
- Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sauders to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Joint Resolution 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Davis Scarborough, January 19, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Davis Scarborough discussing the transfer of Shackelford County and Fisher County. He said he requested the transfers after he got a letter from Judge Thomas on the 10th of January concerning the Abilene Bar Association.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Loren Williams, January 20, 1961]
- Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Loren Williams discussing his support for legislation moving Shakelford County from the 42nd Judicial District to the 90th.
- [Letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1961]
- Letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer; He encloses a letter from Judge Black and expresses support for the Certified Reporter law, which he thinks would make more qualified Court Reporters in Texas.
- [Letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1961]
- Letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer discussing the change in Courts of Shackelford and Fisher Counties.
- [Letter from M. L. Joyce to Truett Latimer, February 28, 1961]
- Letter from M. L. Joyce to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for their meeting in Austin.
- [Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1961]
- Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer regarding the amendment he [Mr. Dresser] proposed for Article 5519-a. Mr. Dresser thinks his amendment is good legislation for landowners in Texas.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to J. G. Freeman, February 1, 1962]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to J. G. Freeman asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Moran Public School System.
- [Letter from The Albany News to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1962]
- Letter from The Albany News to Truett Latimer informing him of their advertising rates.
- [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.
- [Drawing: Fort Griffin in 1876]
- Drawing of a trail leading up a hill towards a fort with a flag raised at the top. A rider on horseback is drawn speeding up the trail, coming from a town drawn at the bottom. Text at the bottom reads, "Fort Griffin in 1876".