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- 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
- Callahan County
- Blue line print of survey map of Callahan County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map to denote the addition of Phantom Hill-Crogan and to emphasize various plots of land. Scale [ca. 1:290,909] (6000 varas to 11/16 of an inch).
- Callahan County, Texas.
- Blueline format of survey map of Callahan County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, 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).
- Case No. 11783-A: Original Petition
- Document certifying the original petition in the suit, City of Abilene vs. J. Rupert Jackson, Jr. Administer of Estate of Rupert Jackson, et. al, which is dealing with the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes, interest, and penalties related to properties in Abilene, Texas.
- Cat in Yard
- Copy negative of Patches the cat sitting and licking its paw in the yard on a side of the house with clothes on a clothesline. Something is written at the top of the picture.
- Clyde's First Basketball Team
- Copy negative of Clyde's first basketball team, including Cliff Berry. There are five team members, all wearing sleeveless shirts and shorts. One man is holding a basketball and there is a basketball court in the background. Written below the photograph is, "Clyde's first basketball team about 1920-21".
- [Document Describing Details of Loan Repayment]
- Two copies of a document describing the details of a loan for the purchase of land by T.K. Powell, C.M. McCauley, B.L. Russell, Compere Bros., R.G. Patton, George L. Paxton, Henry James, and K.K. Legett.
- [Document Discussing a Right of Way From Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke to Gulf Pipe Line Company]
- Document stating the agreement between Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke, and the Gulf Pipe Line Company and the Gulf Production Company regarding a right of way on Duke's property.
- [Draft of Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles]
- Draft of a document discussing a suit against Jones and "defendant Railway Company" for breach of contract. The document has pencil corrections and is printed on Sayles & Sayles stationary.
- Family with Cattle
- Copy negative of the Buchanan family standing in a field with cattle and a dog and trees in the background. Pictured are Mary Adeline Xenia, father William Andrew, Menvil Mae, mother Nancy Boles, Bertha Leo, and George Andrew.
- [Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #1]
- Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
- [Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #2]
- Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
- [Hand Drawn Map and Notes]
- Map and notes proposed railroad lines to Abilene, Texas. The map has several towns labelled, including Abilene and Eula, and some natural features such as the Cottonwood Creek. The notes are discussing the terrain to be covered and the possibly routes and obstacles.
- [Individual Income Tax Return for J. F. Young and Mrs. J. F. Young]
- Individual Income Tax Return for J. F. Young and Mrs. J. F. Young for the year 1935, including an inventory of his business expenses.
- Inventory of Property
- Inventory of Property forms filled out by K.B. Legett, and signed by the tax assessor of Callahan County.
- [Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan, April 30, 1909]
- Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan requesting that Bryan get information on the charges against L. B. Bouyer and attempt to lower his bail so that Bell can get him out of jail.
- [Letter from H. S. and T. S. to A. M. Acheson, March 28, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the change in presidency of the New York Central Lines and the building of a railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas.
- [Letter From H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson, May 15, 1912]
- Letter from H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson discussing a meeting between the writer, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Acheson, and all three men making a trip from Abilene to Cross Plains, Texas over the "upper" or "Eula" line. The lower or Oplin line is mention as being urged by the Sweetwater people, but the writer decided against going that way.
- [Letter from Henry J. Strauss to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1961]
- Letter from Henry J. Strauss to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of House Bill 189.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, January 9, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing railroad issues that W. J. Harris hoped to resolve and mentioning possibly health issues in Dallas.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, March 11, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the extension of the Texas Central Railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas and setting a meeting between the author and Achison.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, January 27, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin discussing the route for the railroad at the most optimal cost. Sayles says he will make time to meet with Irvin in the near future.
- [Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles, May 17, 1919]
- Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles discussing arrangements for Earhearn and Sayles to meet.
- [Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, May 31, 1904]
- Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan discussing how he promised to appoint J. C. Lynch as the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of the One-hundred and third Representative District of Texas.
- [Letter from Jess Pyeatt to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1961]
- Letter from grocer Jess Pyeatt to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for voting against a general sales tax bill.
- [Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke, May 15, 1929]
- Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke tendering $331.00 to lay an additional pipe line. Sayles quotes a section the legal agreement that allows this aciton.
- [Letter from Mrs. Harold Holden to Truett Latimer, February 23,1959]
- Letter from Mrs. Harold Holden to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for introducing House Bill 291, a liquor law bill.
- [Letter from Mrs. Walter Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Caldwell, Clyde Texas, dated November 14, 1944. Caldwell expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his friendship advising that she had heard Walter say many times that "there isn't any one in the world, outside my own family, that I love more than I do Tommy Carswell". She discusses Walter's death and her decision to stay in their home in order to have a place for the children to come together.
- [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.
- [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 Ray D. Black to Truett Latimer, April 19, 1961]
- Letter from Ray D. Black to Truett Latimer; In regards to Mr. Latimer's previous letter about Mr. Carothers changing local boards, he informs him that the Selective Service regulations do not permit such an action. He says the registrants are assigned a unique number that cannot be assigned to anyone else and explains what the digits mean in the number.
- [Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles, February 16, 1912]
- Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles discussing the costs of right of ways for a proposed railroad line.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Clyde L. Garrett - May 14, 1938]
- A letter written to the Honorable Clyde L. Garrett, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce] dated May 14, 1938. Carswell advises Garrett that Leon Kendrick, 18, is desirous of entering the Merchant Marines. Carswell requests that Garrett send information to Kendrick regarding a school and the conditions of appointment.
- [Letter from T. T. Baker to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1959]
- Letter from T. T. Baker to Truett Latimer thanking him for the list he sent of insurance companies that pay a dividend and for an invitation to go to the Capitol.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Clyde Latimer, February 2, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Clyde Latimer giving his best to Mr. Clyde's new appointment as the director of the Baird Lions Club.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Curtis Sutphen, February 2, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Curtis Sutphen wishing him success as president of the Lions Club of Baird, Texas.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Lee Loper, May 1, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Lee Loper discussing House Bill 960. Mr. Latimer says he will vote against it.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to M. C. McGowen, April 18, 1959]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to M. C. McGowen discussing House Bill 76, a bill that provides a central licensing agency for professions that qualify under Texas law. Mr. Latimer says he will oppose it. There is also a written note at the end of the letter in support of House Bill 636 and Senate 268.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kellet, February 3, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kellett discussing issues regarding legislature and taxes.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Harold Holden, February 25, 1959]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Harold Holden acknowledging her previous letter and asking that she ask her State Representative to vote for House Bill 291.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to T. T. Baker, March 25, 1959]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to T. T. Baker; Mr. Latimer encloses a list of all companies that paid dividends in 1957. He also invites Mr. Baker to the Capitol for a visit.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to W. L. Bowlus, January 16, 1959]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Judge W. L. Bowlus discussing a bill that concerns the creation of the County Traffic Courts.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to W. L. Bowlus, March 16, 1954]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to W. L. Bowlus discussing legislation in regard to the salary that jurors receive in Justice Court.
- [Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912]
- Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad trip from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas for Mr. Acheson, W. A. Webb, and Mr. Fischer. Webb requests that Sayles make the necessary arrangements and offers to pay all expenses for the trip. The letter is on the letterhead of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas, Office of Assistant to President.
- [Letter from W. L. Bowlus to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1954]
- Letter from W. L. Bowlus to Truett Latimer advocating for higher juror wages.
- [Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles, February 2, 1910]
- Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles discussing the location of a new town. The town will be considerable distance from the center of Callahan County. Robbins does not believe the new town would obtain the vote necessary. Robbins requests the new town be located at the center of the county.
- [Letter Henry Sayles, March 18, 1912]
- Letter to Henry Sayles discussing the likelihood of Abilene residents allowing right of way for a new road or railroad. The letter is written "The Farmers National Bank of Cross Plains," Texas and is missing the final page or pages.
- Man and Woman in Yard; Portrait of Woman
- Copy negative of two pictures. The first is of Menvil Mae Buchanan and Scott Lavette Seastrunk standing in a yard with plants behind them, taken in 1924 in Putnam, Texas. The second picture is a portrait of Menvil Mae Buchanan Seastrunk in 1947, taken at the Baker Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
- Men and Women by Car
- Copy negative of two pictures of a group of people standing in front of a car in a dirt lot with another car on the right, surrounded by other partially visible pictures. The first picture is of Nancy Boles Buchanan, William Andrew Buchanan, Charlotte Buchanan Teague, Zennie White Buchanan, Robert Lee Buchanan, Mary Buchanan Springer, and others. The second picture is of Charlotte Buchanan Teague, Lucy White, Mary Buchanan Springer, Irene Teague Britain, Mary Boyd Buchanan, Naomi Buchanan Brazil, Nancy Boles Buchanan, Zennie White Buchanan, and others.
- Men in Garden; Men and Women in Garden
- Copy negative of two pictures. The first is of George Alexander, Robert Lee, and William Andrew Buchanan standing together in a garden wearing ties. There are bushes in front and a tree and building behind them. The second picture is the same except Mary Buchanan Springer and Charlotte Buchanan Teague are also standing with the brothers. The names of the people are written at the bottom of the pictures, and a date is at the top.