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- Downtown Big Spring
- Copy Negative of a view of downtown Big Spring from Gregg St. (US 87) at Third (US 80) with cars and buildings including a Sherwin-Williams Paint store.
- Howard County
- Blue line print of survey map of Howard County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, townships, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
- 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
- Howard County, Texas.
- Blueline format of survey map of Howard County, Texas, showing land ownership, townships, creeks, rivers, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, and railroads. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil, "See fly leaf Bk 127 - connection with H & TC Bk I7." Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
- Baby Pictures
- 1 copy negative of two young children. The child on the right is shown wearing a bonnet.
- Woman and Child by Cabin
- 1 copy negative of a woman and child by a cabin.
- Girl by Cave
- 1 copy negative of a young woman sitting near a cave.
- [T&P Train #256 in Front of a Water Tower]
- Photograph of train #256 in front of a water tower. Written below the photo are "Big Spring, Texas Aug 9th 1931" and "William Monypeny."
- [T&P Train #256 in Front of a Water Tower 2]
- Photograph of train #256 in front of a water tower. Written below the image are "Big Springs, Texas Aug 9th 1931" and "R. H. Carlson."
- [Landscape View of Big Spring, Texas]
- 2 photographs of a landscape view of Big Spring, Texas. There is a small pen in the foreground. Written underneath the image are "Big Spring in the 1890's - This unusual view of Big Springs (as it was known then) was taken from the northwest slopes and includes the T&P shops to the right. The steeple of the courthouse, erected less than a decade earlier may be seen dimly in the centre. Some say the pens in the foreground were on a tract owned by the Earl of Aylesford and operated by his friend, John Birdwell" and "Big Spring Heritage Museum." On the back of the mat is a card with an image of Heneage Finch and a short description of his life, as well as a letter from Joe Pickle to a man named Don.
- [1902 Flood in Big Spring, Texas]
- Photograph of the 1902 flood in Big Spring, Texas. There are buildings visible in the distance and to the right, as well as a train engine and a few cars filled with debris in the middle-left of the image. A man can be seen to the right in front of a small gate. Text below the image says "Flood in Big Spring in 1902 - [sic] Early settlers and particularly immigrants from Pennsylvania who came to work in the T&P shops, often wrote back about the sandstorms on the frontier. But now and then they had occasion to write about floods, too, which inundated the T&P yards. This view is east from Gregg Street." and "T&P Topics, Jun 1957, pg 21 - J. H. Bradford Photo."
- [Interior Shot of T&P Diner-Lounge Car]
- Photograph of the interior of a T&P diner-lounge car. There are people sitting at tables in the car eating. Written underneath the image are "[sic] One of the T&P's new Diner-Lounge Cars running on the New Texas Eagle Dining Room Section Seats 32 the Lounge Section seats 18. Train will be inaugurated to Big Spring Sunday Aug 15th" and "-Advertising Photographic Studios Inc. St. Louis Mo. #3952-10 - Big Spring Daily Herald."
- [T&P Shops and Roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas]
- Copy photo of T&P shops and roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas. On the left side of the image is an elevated section of track. Printed on the image are "T.&P. R.R. Shops and Round House" and "Big Springs Tex." Written below the image are "[sic] Big Springs, Texas No. Date" and "Howard County Heritage Museum Collection."
- [T&P Roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas]
- Photograph of an aerial view of the T&P roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas near a train yard full of train cars. Written below the image are "T&P Roundhouse Big Spring, Texas 1949" and "Jack M. Haynes Photo (Big Spring Daily Herald)."
- [Floodwaters in Front of the T&P Roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas]
- Photograph of high floodwaters in front of the T&P roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas. Three trains are visible outside of the roundhouse, and two more are visible inside the house. A few men can be seen wading in the water. Text below the image says "[sic] View of the High Water in Big Spring, Texas July 24, 25, and 26, 1902 - T&P Roundhouse" and "Dean or Gene Moon."
- [T&P Roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas]
- Photograph of the T&P roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas. Written underneath the image are "Big Springs, Texas T&P Roundhouse note: Coal Trestle" and "Howard County Heritage Museum Collection."
- [T&P Roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas]
- Photograph of the T&P roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas. There are men lined up in front of it around a train engine. and a large ash pit to the right side of the image. Written below the image are "[sic] Big Springs Texas T&P Roundhouse Note Ashpit Bottom Right" and "Jane Tindall / Permian Basin Historical Society."
- [Floodwaters in Front of the T&P Roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas 2]
- Photograph of high floodwaters in front of the T&P roundhouse in Big Spring, Texas. Three trains are visible outside of the roundhouse, and two more are visible inside the house. A few men can be seen wading in the water. Text below the image says "[sic] View of the High Water in Big Spring, Texas July 24, 25, and 26, 1902 - T&P Roundhouse" and "Dean or Gene Moon."
- [T&P Train With Two Men in the Cab]
- Photograph of two men in the cab of a T&P locomotive. Written below the image are "T&P loco with Walter Pike the Engineer and Billy Power the Fireman photo taken at Big Spring between 1904 and 1910" and "Howard County Historical Society - Big Spring Herald Sun May 17th 1981."
- [Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from P. D. O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1961. O'Brien expresses his pleasure at having the occasion to meet and fellowship with Carswell even if only briefly all these years and reminisces about the "good days at old Simmons College". He expresses his pleasure in doing the favor [witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature] and for the check which he put into the building fund "hoping it will yield dividends for all eternity".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben Hawkins - April 19, 1956]
- A letter written to Mr. Ben Hawkins, Internal Revenue Department, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1956. Carswell advises Hawkins of letters written to and unanswered by the Coldwell Electric Co. of Big Spring relative to W-2 Forms for Subject OP 95040. Carswell requests that Hawkins contact the firm to request that the forms be sent, again.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 20, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison]
- A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Big Spring State Hospital, from T. N. Carswell. Carswell advises Harrison of attached checks to cover his January, 1962 accounts for Mrs. Byrdie Carswell and requests advice from Harrison regarding some reading glasses for Byrdie suggesting an exam be given by a local optometrist. The reverse side shows the letter to be written on hte reverse side of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. letterhead.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 26, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official receipt from a trust fund, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated February 17, 1961. Payment to the account of Byrdie Carswell. Received from T. N. Carswell.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated September 29, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
- [Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1961]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Margaret Pitt, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 9, 1961. Pitt references a letter from Carswell in which he requested a complete statement of his account. She provides an outline of his account noting the increase of the daily rate and apologizes for any confusion for which they are responsible.
- [Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 4, 1961]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Margaret Pitt, Claims Clerk, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 4, 1961. Pitt references a letter from Carswell pertaining to his account in regards to an insurance payment discrepancy.
- [Letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
- A letter written to "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell] from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell]. Byrdie Carswell advises T. N. Carswell that the glasses prescribed by Dr. Fish were dim, she could not see through them and that Dr. Fish is a mess.
- [Letter from Aubrey Hethcoat to Mrs. William Peacock - June 6, 1962]
- A letter written to Mrs. William Peacock, Houston 6, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 6, 1962. Confirmation of the date for an appointment for Mrs. Carswell to go with Peggy and her father. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
- [Letter from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1962]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 27, 1962. Hethcoat expresses their appreciation for Carswell having informed the hospital of his plans for Mrs. Carswell. Handwritten note by Carswell advises of a letter to the hospital dated July 23, 1962 with specific plans. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
- [Authorization for Absence from Hospital - Byrdie Pearl Carswell in the care of T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1962]
- An authorization for absence from the hospital, from Big Spring State Hospital, dated August 13, 1962. Byrdie Pearl Carswell, patient, in the care of T. N. Carswell, signed by Preston Harrison, M.D., Superintendent. The reverse side includes rules and regulations concerning absence from Texas State mental hospitals.
- [Letter from Preston E. Harrison, M.D. to T. N. Carswell]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Preston E. Harrison, M.D., Superintndent, Big Spring State Hospital. Advisement sent for Carswell's records regarding admission date of Byrdie Pearl Carswell on February 16, 1961 and furlough taken on September 10, 1963.
- [Clipping: Crepe Myrtle Is Memorial Flower]
- Newspaper clipping reporting that the town of Big Spring has chosen the Crepe Myrtle plant as its living memorial for World War II veterans. A partial ad for Venetian blinds is visible on the reverse side of the clipping.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Basement Cold Storage Plan
- Basement cold storage plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a portion of the basement floor plan showing revised space for cold storage and refrigeration machine rooms.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Heating Riser Diagram
- Heating riser diagram for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a detailed riser diagram, and a table detailing radiation connections.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Store and Hotel Entrance Plan
- Store and hotel entrance plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes elevations and sections of the hotel entrance and store front.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Framing Details
- Framing details for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a series of diagrams related to framing, including details of interior door frames, details of entrances, and window framing details.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Window Details
- Window details for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes many diagrams of the framing of windows, as well as some door details.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Banquet Room Plans
- Banquet room plans for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes elevations of the banquet room walls looking west and east, elevation of accordion doors, and decorative details for beams.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Stair Plans
- Stair plans for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a section of service stairs, stair details from basement to second floor, stair details from second to fifteenth floor, and other miscellaneous sections.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Third Floor Plan
- Third floor plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan, finish schedule, and stair details.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Framing Plans
- Framing plans for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes framing plans for the fifteenth floor, typical floor, and roof, as well as a beam schedule and several beam sections.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Elevation of Top Floor
- Elevation of top floor for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes an elevation of the top of the shaft of the building, with decorative stone panels, as well as details of the stone panels and miscellaneous sections.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Riser Diagram
- Riser diagram for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a detailed diagram with many notes and numerical notations.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Basement Plan
- Basement plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan, finish schedule for the basement floor, and small diagrams of different types of doors.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Plan of Pipe Space Above Second Floor
- Plan of pipe space above second floor for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a layout of pipes between the second and third floors, as well as a power riser diagram.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: First Floor Mechanical Plan
- First floor mechanical plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan with mechanical notes, a key for electrical code, and detail of ducts for coffee shop venturafin.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: First Floor Framing Plan
- First floor framing plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a detailed framing plan, related sections, and a beam schedule.
- Settles' Hotel, Big Spring, Texas: Basement Footing Plan
- Basement footing plan for a hotel commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Settles in Big Spring, Texas. It includes a detailed footing plan, as well as several section and detail diagrams.