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
Copy negative the Ivan, Texas baseball team. The group includes Blanton Norton, Len Martin, Sterling Weatherford, Drew Johnson, Slate Walker, Walter Watkins, Pete Delong, Elmer Milam, Walter Milam, Wesley Weatherford and Jim Norton. Six of the men are wearing baseball uniforms and six are wearing button-up shirts, including one man wearing a hat. Eight cowboy hats are on the floor in front of the group.
Subpoena issued by the Stephens County sheriff's office requiring Mary E. Sayles to appear in court for a suit related to delinquent taxes. This document is marked a copy.
Journal clipping discussing cause no. 301, American Glycerin Company and Nelson Mosier vs. Kenridge Oil Company et al., in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Eastland, heard on April 29, 1927. The original cause was brought by Kenridge Oil Company and others for damage to an oil well due to the premature explosion of a nitroglycerin shell, and the district court's judgement in favor of the plaintiff was appealed by the American Glycerin Company and Nelson Mosier.
Copy negative of a community group photograph in Ivan, Texas. The group includes men in suits and hats, women in long dresses and hats and small children. People are standing in the center of the frame and several horse-drawn buggies with people are on the right and left sides. In the foreground is a dead tree and in the background is a township.
Copy negative of Mamie Hatchett and John Berry in Stephens County, Texas where he was born. They are standing on the left of the picture with a dog, in front of a stone house with a car partially visible in the foreground.
Document transferring the debt of $88.00 against C. E. Dearolph and the estate of C. E. Dearolph from the Dunigan Tool & Supply Company to J. F. Young.
Copy negative of a Boles family portrait with some of the people labeled. Some of the labels are "Boyd's wife," "Ballard's wife," "great Grandmaw Boles," and "her sister." There are five women, three men, and 10 children. Some people are sitting. and some are standing.
1 copy negative of 2 images. The first is a portrait of Dan Power, who is dressed in a graduation cap and gown. The second image is a portrait of Eugenia Lee Power. She is wearing a formal dress along with a necklace, earrings, and a corsage.
Photograph of a highway and bridge under construction in Breckenridge, Texas. The first section of the bridge has been constructed. There are construction vehicles around the bridge.
Photograph of supports for a bridge under construction. All of the supports appear to be up. There is construction equipment on the ground near the bridge.
Photograph of a bridge under construction in Breckenridge, Texas. The road portion of the bridge is being constructed. There is construction equipment on the bridge, and a small building on the ground near a nearby road.
Photograph of a bridge under construction in Breckenridge, Texas. The road portion of the bridge is being constructed. The photograph was taken from the right side of the bridge.
Photograph of a bridge under construction in Breckenridge, Texas. The road portion of the bridge is being constructed. The photograph was taken from the ground.
Photograph of a highway and bridge under construction in Breckenridge, Texas. The highway has not yet been paved. A bridge portion of the highway can be seen in the background. There is a truck on a road nearby.
Photograph of a highway and bridge under construction in Breckenridge, Texas. The highway has not yet been paved. A bridge portion of the highway can be seen in the background. There is a truck on a road nearby.
Photograph of the dam and bridge at Lake Hubbard in Breckenridge, Texas. There is a large drainage pipe in the foreground, and the dam is in the background.
Contract between Mary E. Sayles and J. W. Dooley in which Sayles agrees to lease 177 acres of land in Stephens county at certain rates and under certain conditions to Mr. Dooley. Title at the top of the document reads, "(Copy.) This Lease in Duplicate. (This the duplicate.)"
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 14, 1949. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and then advises of an attached copy of correspondence that will also be mailed today and describes the correspondence as "a little hard to write". Typewritten on business letterhead bearing TEXAS BOND watermark.
Letter from Austin P. Hancock to Wayne Gibbens commending him for his help with House Bill 341. He goes on to discuss two other bills which he feels are vital to the West Central Texas Municipal Water District, House Bill 342 and House Bill 713.
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Beene, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated January 7, 1946. Beene informs Carswell that Mr. J. W. Wash and he were in Abilene to see if he could help them "get an under-cover man to catch some of the boot-leggers in their town".
Letter from Gail Williams to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for Mr. Latimer's work as a representative. He also updates Mr. Latimer on what is going on in his life.
Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
A letter written to Mr. John Alvis (Abilene, Texas) from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. (Breckenridge, Texas) dated March 12, 1941. Sandefer advises that he is appointing a Faculty Committee composed of Alvis as Chairman, Mr. George S. Anderson, Mr. T. N. Carswell, Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Mr. Fred Eastham, Dr. Jenkins, and Mr. C. R. Simmons.
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell and Mr. Harvey Brown, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 19, 1965. Copy to Grace Compere, Gib Sandefer and Bill J. Walker. Sandefer expresses the appreciation from Grace, Gib and himself for the flowers that Carswell and Brown placed on his parent's graves and advises of his "acquired knowledge" that A. J. Morgan had planted the bluebonnets years ago.
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 6, 1950. Sandefer issues a reminder to Carswell of the annual service at the grave of J. D. Sandefer, Sr. on Easter morning and breakfast at the Wooten Hotel following.
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Hamilton, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated April 9, 1945. Sandefer advises that he sent a copy of Carswell's letter to Dr. Richardson. Sandefer advises that he will not be carrying on as Chairman of the Board stating, "Frankly, I have butted my head against concrete long enough and have grown tired doing so."
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated April 14, 1941. Sandefer reminds Carswell of his promise of help in writing a speech for the inauguration of W. R. White as president of Hardin-Simmons University.
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated April 30, 1941. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for a beautiful program.
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 15, 1949. Sandefer makes a request that Carswell give some thought to the wording for a plaque to be placed in his Dad's building [Sandefer Memorial Library]. He advises Carswell that he will be in Colorado for a week as the guest of Gene Holman and would appreciate having something from Carswell when he returns. He advises that Dr. Hill of Nashville has accepted their invitation to make the main address. The reverse side of the letter includes notes regarding S. K. McCulloch; phone number 2-0735, address 1101 No. 18th.
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 30, 1948. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the work done by Carswell on the invitation and program. He makes two suggestions regarding the program. One suggestion is to include the names of Boyd, Porter, Becker and Perini on the program which will increase attendance at the memorial service. Sandefer then confides that he has arranged for the Railroad Commission to have their October statewide hearing in Abilene on the morning of the 13th which will assure them of an outstanding group of operators to be present for the memorial service.
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated December 28, 1959. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell stating that he has always felt like Carswell was 'kin' -"the same as Gib". He discusses his health issues and thanks Carswell again for his note.
A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated February 29, 1972. Sandefer expresses their appreciation for the "thoughtful long-hand letter" of Sunday the 27th confiding their knowledge that Carswell has similar problems and closes the letter by stating, "It is useless to tell you that we consider you a member of the family".
A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated July 7, 1972. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his presence during his sad hours. He speaks of his Carrie Lynn as a gallant lady and tells Carswell that he has always felt like he was one of the family.
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated July 26, 1948. Sandefer requests a copy of the suggested wording for the Hunter hall plaque which was prepared by Carswell.
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated July 26, 1950. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "interest in that little Mother of mine" and assures him that she enjoyed the recent visit from Carswell.
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated June 1, 1943. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell knowing that some of his efforts as Chairman of the Board have been appreciated. He advises of his recent effort to obtain an armed services setup on the campus, the resignation of Dr. White as president of HSU and touches on a past discussion regarding allowing the Executive Committee to frame the policies stating, again, that his chairmanship was not perfect but that he did his best. Sandefer advises that Carswell was asked after by everyone at the Easter Service and offers his sympathy regarding Truett's death [E. Truett Compere].
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated April 7, 1941. Sandefer advises of a probable plan to have a service at the grave of J. D. Sandefer each Easter morning.
A letter addressed to Mr. & Mrs. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated March 21, 1951. Sandefer issues an invitation to attend the annual sunrise service Easter morning including breakfast at the Wooten Hotel. He notes that each year they discuss discontinuing the annual get-together, yet, continue.
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University, Breckenridge, Texas dated March 22, 1945. Sandefer announces a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University to be held on March 29 advising of a report to be made by Raymond Foy regarding the search for a president and a report by O. D. Dillingham regarding a campus plot on the future development of the University. Sandefer advises that due to travel restrictions this meeting might take the place of the annual meeting held each year in June. Sandefer requests that Carswell reply by mail stating that he will be present.
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