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- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mayor L. E. Newton - February 2, 1942]
- A letter written to Mayor L. E. Newton, Mayor, Rotan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 2, 1942. Carswell discourses on the gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by himself with reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan and advises Newton that those remarks "are so foreign of my high opinion of you that I never even imagined them".
- [Letter from Mayor L. E. Newton to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, Mayor, dated January 29, 1942. Newton advises of gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by Carswell in reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan. He states, "I never was much of hand to pay attention to 'rumors'" and requests that Carswell write to assure him no such statement was made.
- [Roster and January 1941 Activity meeting minutes of Fisher County Unit, Texas Defense Guards, Rotan, Texas]
- A roster of Fisher County Unit, Texas Defense Guards of Rotan, Texas. Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Company Roll. Report includes January 1941 Activity of the Fisher County Unit and minutes of January meetings.
- [Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major L. E. Newton - February 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Major L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, T.D.G, dated February 13, 1941. Carswell commends Newton on the work his Home Defense Unit is doing, advises that he is writing Col. Banister with reference to his unit and presumes that Newton sent a copy of the report to the Adjutant General.
- [Postal Telegraph-Cable Company billing to T. N. Carswell]
- A postal telegraph-cable company bill charged to Thomas N Carswell, Roby, Tex. for collect telegram from Denver, Colorado, dated January 17, 1943.
- [Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1943]
- A postal telegraph sent to Thomas N. Carswell, Roby, Texas from Eula Clark, Denver, Colorado, dated Jan. 17, 1943. Eula requests forty or fifty dollars assuring Carswell that she is starting a permanent job and is fine.
- [Letter from Lon R. Adams to T. N. Carswell - July 21, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lon R. Adams, Rotan Post. 194, Rotan, Texas, dated July 21, 1942. Adams expresses his regrets that he was not able to be in Abilene to cast a vote for Carswell and assures of his willingness to do his part to make the coming year one of the best for the 5th Division.
- [Letter from Lon R. Adams to T. N. Carswell - June 10, 1941]
- A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lon R. Adams, Commander Post 194, Rotan, Texas, dated June 10th 1941. Adams advises of an outdoor program to be held advising that their state commander Ed Ridel will attend and issues an invitation for Carswell to "round up your boys and bring them over".
- [Letter from W. T. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1955]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. T. Johnson, President, Lions Club Hamlin, Texas, dated February 23, 1955. Johnson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's address to the club on its Silver Anniversary.
- [Letter from Joe Culbertson to T. N. Carswell - February 21, 1955]
- A letter written to Tom [Carswell], from Joe Culbertson, Hamlin, Texas, dated February 21, 1955. Culbertson expresses his appreciation for the talk by Carswell at Hamlin Lions Club, Friday night, calling it a masterpiece.
- [Program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club]
- A program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club, dated February 15, 1955. The reverse side includes program events including billing for an "Address by Tom Carswell".
- United Drys Still Fighting Prescription Liquor Situation
- A newspaper clipping with an article titled "United Drys Still Fighting Prescription Liquor Situation". The article was written by C. A. Jones, chairman of the United Drys of Fisher County to inform ministers of the status of the fight regarding the Prescription Liquor Bill and a request for financial help from "those who hate liquor worse than they do a rattlesnake".
- [Letter and Resolution from Charlie A. Jones to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1942]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie A. Jones, Rotan, Texas, dated September 2, 1942. Jones explains to Carswell that his letter addressed to O. D. Henley was given to him. Jones advises that the enclosed resolution was adopted by their association and that there were some heated talks all in favor of the resolution. He suggested that Carswell might phone Dr. Walton of Hardin-Simmons for his version as he listened in on the proceedings. Jones assures Carswell that he is at his service, that his stand on the liquor question has cost him three political campaigns and that he will probably be a contender for the place John Lee Smith is vacating in the Senate. The enclosed resolution condemns the alcohol traffic and charges the reader with the responsibility "of keeping the soldier boys safe."
- [Letter from Thos. J. Young to J. D. Riddle - January 17, 1941]
- A letter written to J. D. Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. J. Young, Roby, Texas, dated January 17, 1941. Young discusses the support of the movement which they received from the local people advising Riddle that they have some real problems in Fisher County.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to M. T. Wilson - May 12, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. M. T. Wilson, Clerk, Local Board No. 1, Roby, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 12, 1944. Carswell acknowledges receipt of the letter from Wilson dated April 11 and advises that the forwarding of mail from Abilene to Austin is slow. He advises of recording issues in Form 100 and suggests that Wilson leave the line on the form blank until it is decided whether or not to reclassify the registrant for service.
- [Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1942 - January 22, 1943]
- An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Supervisor for work in District 18 A from December 22, 1942 through January 22, 1943.
- [Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1943]
- An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor for work in District 18-A, dated September 30, 1943, for work performed from September 1-30, 1943.
- [Letter from M. T. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from M. T. Wilson, Fisher County, Roby, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Wilson requests to be instructed regarding how to keep records for men forwarded for preinduction examination. He advises that as it is now the IV-F classification is the only indication that the men have been up for examination. The letter is typewritten on SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM letterhead bearing stamp of Local Board No. 1, Fisher County, Roby, Texas.
- [Letter from Tate May to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1952]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tate May, President, The Farmers and Merchants National Bank dated June 7, 1952. May acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell notifying him of a meeting and dinner to be held on June 12 and accepts the invitation.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to John H. Alvis, February 23, 1959]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to John H. Alvis; Mr. Latimer assures that he would oppose any move to take away counties from their District Court but asks Mr. Alvis not to make his position known. He thinks they can keep the bill tied up in the committee and wants to avoid any possible fighting. He also mentions extending Highway 36 from Abilene to Roby which he says would need the full support of the people in Fisher County.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to The Rotan Advance, January 6, 1962]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to The Rotan Advance discussing running a political advert on their paper. He encloses a news release concerning his announcement for State Senator from the 24th District.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins, January 31, 1962]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Roby Public School System.
- [Postcard from Ruth Higgins to Truett Latimer, June 6, 1958]
- Postcard from Ruth Higgins to Truett Latimer inviting him to be a speaker during the 'old-fashioned rally' at Trent High School.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Davis Scarborough, January 19, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Davis Scarborough discussing the transfer of Shackelford County and Fisher County. He said he requested the transfers after he got a letter from Judge Thomas on the 10th of January concerning the Abilene Bar Association.
- [Letter from E. L. Smith to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1962]
- Letter from E. L. Smith to Truett Latimer discussing the state income tax, child labor laws, and liquor law.
- [Letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1961]
- Letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer discussing the change in Courts of Shackelford and Fisher Counties.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to A. O. Dennington, January 30, 1962]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to A. O. Dennington asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Hobbs Public School System.
- [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 Alice Emma Cross to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1955]
- Letter from Alice Emma Cross to Truett Latimer asking him to support H.C.R. 24 and H.B. 650, a Teacher Retirement System revision. The letter is signed by other individuals.
- [Budget for a Railroad From Roby, Texas to Brownwood, Texas]
- Document listing the costs of construction and the proposed earnings for a railroad from Roby to Brownwood, Texas.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to Tax Collector in Roby, Fisher County, January 11, 1892]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to a tax collector in Roby, Texas inquiring about purchasing land that may partially be located in Fisher county, expressing the desire to purchase the land and pay any taxes necessary on the Fisher county section. On the back of the letter is a stationary header from Buie and Hanna's Land Agency, upon which several section and certification numbers for different pieces of land have been written in pencil along with a calculated price.
- [Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, October 4, 1903]
- Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing selling H. and T. C. railroad lands, the illness of a man named, "Grogan", and his recent political business.
- West Texas Historical Association Yearbook: Historical Items; Damage Claims For Attacks, etc.
- Section from the West Texas Historical Association Yearbook discussing the historical context of a poem titled, The Band of Hope, that centers around the trials of a gang of cattle rustlers from Noodle, Texas.
- [Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, February 2, 1905]
- Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing Bryan acquire a train pass for a trip Kirk is taking.
- 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
- Combination Map of Parts of Jones, Taylor, Fisher, and Nolan Counties.
- Survey map of parts of Jones, Taylor, Fisher, and Nolan Counties, showing rivers, towns, boundaries, creeks, original land grants or surveys, roads, and blocks of land. A legend indicating drilling wells, gas wells, abandoned wells, and dry holes is included in the lower-left corner of the second sheet. Handwritten notes have been made on the map in red pencil to outline specific tracts of land. Scale [ca. 1:66,667] (2000 varas to the inch).
- Fisher County, Texas
- Blueline format of survey map of Fisher County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, and 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).
- Fisher County
- Blue line print of survey map of Fisher County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (2000 varas to 3/8 of an inch).
- Man and Woman with Sheep; Woman with Sheep
- 1 copy negative of 2 images. The first is of Alpha Theta Cummings holding a sheep while John Robinson looks on. A barn can be seen in the background. The second is of Alpha Theta Cummings reaching over a fence and petting the head of a sheep.
- Men by Barn; Man Holding Sheep
- 1 copy negative of 2 images. The first is of 4 members of the Robinson family - Jim, Joe, John, and Boss - standing next to a barn wearing work boots, jeans, and hats. The second is of John Robinson holding a sheep. A barn and wagon loaded with hay can be seen in the background.
- Oil Derrick and Tank; Woman on Oil Well
- 1 copy negative of 2 images. The first (on the right) is of an oil derrick near Rotan, Texas. The second (on the left) is of Mary Virginia Hefner Robinson in a dress standing on the steps of an oil well.
- Field and Farmhouse
- Copy negative of Alex Davis' house in Roby, Texas. There are trees on both sides of the house. There are several people sitting on the porch and there is a horse on the left.
- Field and Farmhouse
- Copy negative of Alex Davis' house in Roby, Texas. There are trees on both sides of the house. There are several people sitting on the porch and there is a horse on the left.
- Girl on Donkey
- Copy negative of two photographs. In the image on the left is Galen Davis Orr as a young girl riding a donkey. She is wearing a dress and bow in her hair. In the image on the right is Audie Cornelia Davis as a young girl in a dress and bow in her hair. She is standing on a porch with a doll in a stroller.
- Man By House
- Copy negative of J Frank Cummings standing outside a house. He is wearing a shirt, tie and slacks. Behind him is a house with a porch and a single window on one of the sides.
- Portrait of Man
- Copy negative of two portraits of Walter E. Smith. The photograph on the left was taken in 1910 in Fort Worth, and the one on the right was taken in 1907 in Roby.
- Girl Barrel Racing
- Copy negative of Pat McDaniel barrel racing in an arena with a crowd in the stands behind her.
- Barrel Racer
- Copy negative of a barrel racer rounding the barrel and riding away from the camera in a large arena at night.