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[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, July 26, 1932]

Description: Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson stating that he desires a royalty plan more than a salary. Sayles is concerned about the stability of his law practice if he were to leave Abilene, but asks Pearson's opinion on a salary. Sayles states he is capable of the work in St. Paul with proper assistance.
Date: July 26, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, November 26, 1932]

Description: Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson stating that a suit Sayles needed to settle before leaving for St. Paul has been moved to January which may delay his departure. Sayles also mentions the book without the appropriate forms would detract from its value. Sayles also files for a writ of mandamus for the district judge with no help from other form books.
Date: November 26, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Oral History Interview with Francis Rebecca Horton, May 26, 1984

Description: Interview with Francis Rebecca Horton of Austin, Texas, an active member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Francis recalls memories of her younger days during childhood, as a student at Southern Methodist University, and traveling with her husband and children. She describes what life was life during the great depression and the war, and also as a member of the church.
Date: May 26, 1984
Creator: Hillis, Jean & Horton, Francis Rebecca
Partner: St. David’s Episcopal Church

[Ornamental Moldings]

Description: Photograph of three separate decorative wall moldings. The first, marked "27," looks like the top of a column with a curled figure and flat top and side. The next, marked "22," has a semicircle-shape with a seashell pattern inside it and decorative ribbons underneath it. The last one, number 13, is a narrow rectangle with wave-like ornaments inside it. A typewritten note attached to the photograph reads "U.S. Ct. Ho; Custom House, & P.O. Brownsville, Texas May 26-32."
Date: May 26, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association

[Wall Ornament]

Description: Photograph of a decorative molding for a doorway or window that features a square base with curled oval figure in the center and ornamental borders on the sides, and a rounded top with an arch and flowers on it. The molding is marked with the number 12 and attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads "U.S. Ct. House, Custom House and Post Office Brownsville, Texas. May 26-32."
Date: May 26, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association
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