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[News Clip: Longest oil pipe line is opened]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about dedication ceremonies for the opening of the largest crude oil pipeline in North America, stretching 466 miles from oil wells in the West Texas town of Colorado City to refineries on the Gulf Coast.
Date: May 13, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mitchell County Court House]

Description: Postcard of the front (east) and south sides of a three-story red brick building with white stone accents and ionic columns above the front entrance, with the text "Mitchell County Court House" near the roofline. The landscaping includes hordering hedges and a number of plants near the building.
Date: 1931
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Letter from J. Ralph Lee to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1942]

Description: 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.
Date: January 4, 1942
Creator: Lee, J. Ralph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ralph Lee - October 30, 1941]

Description: 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.
Date: October 30, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Historic plaque - Dr. Preston C. Coleman

Description: Photograph of a historic marker. It reads: "Physician and Leader Dr. Preston C. Coleman (1853 - 1932). Born in Tennessee. Graduated from University of Louisville (KY.). Coming in 1883 to Colorado City, rode horseback or by buggy to ranches in 100-mile radius, practicing here rest of his life. Religion, medicine, and education were his chief concerns. He was a Texas & Pacific Railroad surgeon; 1895-96 president, Texas Medical Association; a fellow, American College of Surgeons; an elder in his c… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque - Founding of Colorado City

Description: Photograph of a historic marker in Colorado City. It reads: "The Founding of Colorado City. Founded, 1880, at the crossing of the Colorado River and Texas & Pacific Railroad right-of-way: central shipping point and supply depot for the sprawling cattle ranches of west Texas and New Mexico. From 1880 (when A. W. Dunn opened his dirt-floor. Tent-roof General Store) to 1890. The boisterous cattle town garnered notoriety as well as fame. The largest community between Fort Worth and El Paso. Colorad… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

George Herman Mahon monument

Description: Photograph of the George Herman Mahon monument. There is a bust of Mahon atop the monument. A plaque under the bust says "George Herman Mahon (1900-1985) reared in Mitchell County. First United States Congressman elected to 19th District (elected to 22 terms, 1934-1978). Chairman, appropriations committee (1964-1978). Mitchell County attorney (1926-1927). 32nd Judicial District Attorney (1927-1934). A Statesman."
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Mitchell County Courthouse: Second Floor Framing Plan

Description: Framing plan for the second floor of the Mitchell County Courthouse in Colorado City, Texas. It includes a large drawing that shows the complete layout of the framework for the floor, as well as two beam schedules drawn at the top of the sheet. The drawing on the right side of the sheet detail beams number 9 and 10.
Date: May 26, 1923
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Mitchell County Courthouse: Furniture and Equipment Details

Description: Details for the furniture and equipment in the Mitchell County Courthouse in Colorado City, Texas. It includes various drawings of individual pieces of furniture and equipment such as the judge's bench, jury box, molding, and console.
Date: September 25, 1923
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Mitchell County Courthouse: Third Floor Furniture Layout

Description: Furniture and equipment layout for the third floor of the Mitchell County Courthouse in Colorado City, Texas. It includes a drawing of the floor plan with labels and notations showing where each piece of furniture and equipment is located on this level of the building.
Date: September 25, 1923
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Mitchell County Courthouse: Transverse Section

Description: Transverse section plan for the Mitchell County Courthouse in Colorado City, Texas. It includes a cross section drawing showing the inside of the building including the staircase and main entrance. The drawing at the top of the sheet details the end entrances.
Date: May 26, 1923
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Mitchell County Courthouse: Window and Cabinet Details

Description: Window and counter details for the Mitchell County Courthouse in Colorado City, Texas. It includes drawings showing details of various window frames such as the elevation, and framework. Other drawings contain details for the counters in the county clerk's office and interior toilet rooms.
Date: May 26, 1923
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Mitchell County Courthouse: First Floor Furniture Layout

Description: Furniture layout for the first floor of the Mitchell County Courthouse in Colorado City, Texas. This plan consists of a floor plan with labels and notations that detail where each piece of furniture is located. The note at the bottom of the sheet says this sheet shows the furniture and equipment for the floor.
Date: September 25, 1923
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Mitchell County Courthouse: Third Floor Framing Plan

Description: Third floor framing plan for the Mitchell County Courthouse in Colorado City, Texas. It includes a large drawing of the layout of the floor with notations detailing the beams and framework. There are also two beam schedules drawn at the top left corner of the sheet, and beams C3 and C4 are detailed in a drawing on the right side of the sheet.
Date: May 26, 1923
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.
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