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- [Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Agent, Comanche, Texas, dated June 23, 1942. Allcorn acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he does not know how to answer due to not being familiar with the current politics. He advises of his impression of Andy Danforth and Charlie Maisel.
- [Letter from Mrs. C. B. Marchbanks to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Mrs. C. B. Marchbanks, De Leon, Texas, dated September 16, 1941. Marchbanks advises that her daughter Marilyn won the Literary Scholarship given by Dr. White to attend Hardin-Simmons University and, therefore, is requesting that Carswell recommend her for employment to the Commanding Officer at Camp Barkeley noting that his being on the draft board should help.
- [Form letter from George C. Betts to J. B. Allcorn - October 7, 1942]
- A form letter addressed to Mr. J. B. Allcorn, 17th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Comanche, Texas, from GCB (George C. Betts), Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Allcorn as 17th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
- [Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div., Commander, American Legion, from J. B. Allcorn, Comanche, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Allcorn declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to having to watch their tires.
- [Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1942]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Comanche, Texas, dated March 13, 1942. Allcorn congratulates Carswell on his election confiding that he knew nothing about the race including Carswell's name being on the ballot until he had started for the Legion hall.
- [Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Comanche, Texas, dated May 16, 1941. Allcorn replies to a letter from Carswell and affirms his support of Carswell's candidacy for District Commander noting that he is not able to promise Carswell the Comanche vote discussing, at length, past and future politics of the Legion.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Clara Belle Marchbanks - July 28, 1941]
- A letter written to Mrs. Clara Belle Marchbanks, ("Miss Spencer"), De Leon, Texas from T. N. Carswell dated July 28, 1941. Carswell advises Marchbanks that he is passing her letter on to Dr. White, himself not being familiar with the details of the need regarding teachers.
- [Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to Ben D. Sudderth, August 10, 1959]
- Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to Ben D. Sudderth; He encloses material to be included in the Bill he submitted to Mr. Latimer. The material takes care of the omission he made in the Bill: the counties to be included in each district.
- [Clipping: This Newspaper Supports Changes in Constitution]
- Newspaper clipping about the four proposed changes to the Texas Constitution; The Abilene Reporter-News expresses their support for said changes.
- [Letter from Mrs. Effie Shannon to Truett Latimer, December 7, 1954]
- Letter from Mrs. Effie Shannon to Truett Latimer inviting him to a Comanche Company Pension Club meeting.
- Aerial Photograph of Comanche Sewer Farm (Comanche, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Comanche Sewer Farm, located on E. Fleming Avenue in Comanche, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Comanche Sewer Farm (Comanche, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Comanche Sewer Farm, located on East Fleming Avenue in Comanche, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Comanche Sewer Farm (Comanche, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Comanche Sewer Farm, located on East Fleming Avenue in Comanche, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Comanche Sewer Farm (Comanche, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Comanche Sewer Farm, located on E. Fleming Avenue in Comanche, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Comanche Sewer Farm (Comanche, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Comanche Sewer Farm, located on E. Fleming Avenue in Comanche, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Comanche Sewer Farm (Comanche, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Comanche Sewer Farm, located on E. Fleming Avenue in Comanche, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Comanche Sewer Farm (Comanche, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Comanche Sewer Farm, located on East Fleming Avenue in Comanche, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Comanche Sewer Farm (Comanche, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Comanche Sewer Farm, located on East Fleming Avenue in Comanche, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Comanche Sewer Farm (Comanche, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Comanche Sewer Farm, located on East Fleming Avenue in Comanche, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Comanche Sewer Farm (Comanche, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of the Comanche Sewer Farm, located on East Fleming Avenue in Comanche, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- [Letter from Effie Shannon to Truett Latimer, May 23, 1953]
- Letter from Effie Shannon to Truett Latimer discussing opposition from the Comanche Co. Pension Club No. 1 to a raise in taxes on gasoline, tobacco, "or anything senior citizens use".
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Effie Shannon, February 18, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Effie Shannon discussing how he would vote for a bill to raise the ceiling on welfare spending in Texas if one came before the floor of the House.
- [Letter from Mrs. Effie Shannon to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1953]
- Letter from Mrs. Effie Shannon to Truett Latimer requesting to know if Latimer will support a bill proposed by Senator Doyle Willis on a raising the ceiling on welfare spending.
- [Affidavit of B. I. Terry]
- Affidavit sworn by B. I. Terry, attesting to the circumstances under which she acquired her property in Comanche County, Texas. This affidavit is unsigned.
- [Affidavit of B. I. Terry]
- Affidavit sworn by B. I. Terry stating the circumstances under which she purchased her property in Comanche County, Texas. This document is unsigned.
- [Letter from Perry Sayles to County Clerk of Comanche County, January 24, 1919]
- Letter from Perry Sayles to County Clerk of Comanche County remitting a deed from R. H. Reaves and a check for $1.00 to cover fees.
- [Mineral Deed, B. I. Terry to R. H. Reaves]
- Deed certifying the sale of a 1/64 interests in the oil, gas, and mineral in, under, and upon land in Comanche County, Texas from B. I. Terry to R. H. Reaves. This document is signed by B. I. Terry but is not notarized or filed.
- [Draft of Mineral Deed, R. H. Reaves to Perry Sayles]
- Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 1/16 interest in the oil, gas, and minerals of a tract of land in Comanche County, Texas from R. H. Reaves to Perry Sayles. This document has correction in red pencil.
- [Mineral Deed, R. H. Reaves to L. E. Adrian and C. T. Beckham]
- Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 1/64 and 1/128 undivided interests in and to all oil, gas, and minerals in, under, and upon a tract of land in Comanche County, Texas. The interests are subject to the oil and gas lease made by B. I. Terry to W. T. Garrett. This document has corrections made in pencil and is unsigned.
- [Affidavit of B. I. Terry]
- Affidavit sworn by B. I. Terry stating the circumstances under which she purchased her property in Comanche County, Texas. This document is unsigned and has corrections to the text in pencil.
- [Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 27, 1920]
- Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company discussing the B. I. Terry lease. Sayles thanks the company for the information provided to him.
- [Letter from Perry Sayles to B. I. Terry, January 3, 1919]
- Letter from Perry Sayles to B. I. Terry discussing royalties on land owned by Terry. There are few objections on the abstract to the title of the land. Reaves will be able to meet with Terry to clear up the objections soon.
- [Letter from Grisham Brothers to C. E. Logan, February 20, 1919]
- Letter from Grisham Brothers to C. E. Logan discussing exceptions to Sayles' royalties. Shuler and B. I. Terry's wives claim they purchased the land separately. They also need to determine if the land in question is in Erath or Comanche County, or both.
- [Railroad Proposal]
- Proposal for a new railroad from Comanche, Texas to Temple, Texas. The documents included contain information on the cost of construction, route, possibilities for extensions, projected revenue, and Texas laws pertaining to railroads.
- [Letter from W. S. Birge to Perry Sayles, April 30, 1924]
- Letter from W. S. Birge to Perry Sayles stating three oil wells were drilled on the B. I. Terry tract in Comanche County. Two of them produced oil and one produced gas, but neither produced enough resources to be profitable.
- [Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 13, 1920]
- Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company discussing the J. T. Carruth survey in Comanche County. Sayles asks how many wells have been drilled by the company on the land and whether any oil has been produced there.
- [Mineral Deed, B. I. Terry to R. H. Reaves]
- Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 1/8 interests in the oil, gas, and minerals in, under, and upon land in Comanche County, Texas from B. I. Terry to R. H. Reaves. The deed states that Reaves' interest is subject to the terms of the oil and gas lease made by B. I. Terry to W. T. Garrett for the same property.
- [Diagram of J. T. Carruth Survey in Comanche County, Texas]
- Diagram of the J. T. Carruth Survey in Comanche County, Texas, showing property lines and county border. On the back of the paper, there's a note, "P.S. Please pardon the misnomer 'Sales.'"
- [Mineral Deed, B. I. Terry to R. H. Reaves]
- Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 1/8 interest in and to all oil, gas, and minerals in, under, and upon a tract of land in Comanche County, Texas. The deed also states that Reaves 1/8 interest is subject to the oil and gas lease made by B. I. Terry to W. T. Garrett for the same property.
- [Mineral Deed, R. H. Reaves to Perry Sayles]
- Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 1/16 interest in the oil, gas and minerals on or under a tract of land in Comanche County. Sayles' 1/16 interest is subject to the terms of the oil and gas lease made from B. I. Terry to W. T. Garrett for the same property.
- [Letter to B. F. Terry, August 30, 1909]
- Letter to B. F. Terry discussing an investment in a railroad in Terry's region of the state, as it is expected to be densely populated. The railroad is supposed to be continued into central Texas. The writer asks the distance from Rising Star to Bald Eagle Mountain, as well as to Dublin and to Comanche. The writer asks for a sketch of the possible routes and the distance. The following week engineers are to be expected in the region to find the most practical route.
- [Handwritten Notes Related to Bobbie Terry's Property in Comanche County, Texas]
- Handwritten notes relating to Bobbie Terry's property in Comanche County, Texas. The information discussed includes acreage, former owners, and Terry's family members.
- [Abstract for 40 Acres Out of J. T. Carruth Survey in Comanche County, Texas]
- Abstract for 40 Acres Out of J. T. Carruth Survey in Comanche County, Texas prepared for Perry Sayles. The abstract consists of deeds and affidavits related to the described property and dated from 1876-1919.
- [Clipping: Notice]
- Newspaper clipping providing notice that Mrs. Bobbie Terry, guardian of the estate of Norma Terry, Leone Terry, Shuler Terry, Eunice Terry, and Lee Edwin Terry, is seeking the court's permission to lease the oil and gas interests of her minor wards to L. G. Tinsley. There are some notes written on the clipping reading, "52 acre tract," 52/ 26000 (500 [..]) 260/ 00," and "R. [..] R[..]"
- [Affidavit Regarding Bobbie I. Terry's Land Purchase in Comanche County, Texas]
- Document certifying that Bobbie I. Terry purchased 40 acres in the J. T. Carruth Survey in Comanche County, Texas from S. K. Schuler after the death of her husband in 1915.
- [Letter from L. H. Blanton to William John Bryan, September 2, 1899]
- Letter from L. H. Blanton to William John Bryan regrettably declining his invitation to Texas and reporting that the Treasury Department, Office of the Supervising Architect has purchased land in Abilene.
- Pedro Vial's Journey From San Antonio to Comanche Co.
- Map of Pedro (Pierre) Vial's 1787 journey from San Antonio to Comanche County, in an attempt to find a route from San Antonio to the Spanish settlements in New Mexico. The map also includes county boundaries, rivers, and creeks. No relief indicated.
- Map of Portions of Eastland, Brown, and Comanche Counties
- Blue line print of survey map of portions of Eastland, Brown, and Comanche Counties in Texas, showing rivers, creeks, towns, boundaries, original land grants or surveys, roads, and blocks of land. The blocks of land colored yellow denote Texas and Pacific Railway Company land. A diagram of a section is included in the lower-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
- Brownwood
- Topographic quadrangle map of Brownwood, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet) and spot heights. A location diagram is included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000
- Comanche County
- Blue line print of survey map of Comanche County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map to indicate the addition of roads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).