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- Glass Slide of Children at Play in Farm Field (Vossevangin, Norway)
- A glass slide showing a photograph of children at play in a farm field in Vossevangin, Norway. On the frame of the slide is printed "Neg. No. 643, copyrighted 1905, Underwood & Underwood, New York City."
- Glass Slide of Schoolboys and their teacher beside the Irrawaddy River (Burma)
- A glass slide showing a photograph of Burmese schoolboys and their teacher beside the Irrawaddy River (also called the Ayeyarwady River) with temples in the background. On the frame of the slide is printed "Neg. No. 7663, copyrighted 1905 by Underwood & Underwood, New York City."
- Glass Slide of "Boys and Girls Favorite Playground"
- A glass slide showing a photograph with the caption (on the reverse of the slide) "Boys and girls favorite playground." On the frame of the slide is printed "Neg. No. 1028, copyrighted 1905, Underwood & Underwood, New York City."
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to C. C. Hemming, March 6, 1905]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to C. C. Hemming discussing a copy of the contract of sale that was sent to Hemming. Sayles has paid taxes for 1902 and does not believe they will be required to do so again for some time.
- [Receipt for Poll Taxes Paid by Henry Sayles, 1904]
- Receipt for the poll tax paid by Henry Sayles for the year 1904. The receipt lists Sayles' race, occupation, age, and the number of years he resided in Texas, Taylor County, and the City of Abilene.
- [Relinquishing of Land Rights Over to Mary E. Sayles]
- Signed document from relatives of Mary E. Sayles relinquishing all of their rights to the Austin and Williams land onto her.
- Documents Pertaining to C. L. Trezebvant, Relator vs. John J. Terrell, Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas, Respondent
- Documents pertaining to C. L. Trezebvant, Relator vs. John J. Terrell, Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas, Respondent. The case is concerning a dispute over land leased to Mac Sayles in El Paso County, Texas. The included documents are petitions to the Supreme Court of Texas, evidentiary exhibits, and arguments. These papers appear to be a copy or a draft of the official documents; many of the documents are unsigned and undated.
- [Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1904]
- Receipt for property taxes for Taylor County, paid by Henry Sayles, for the year 1904. The receipt includes a list of Sayles' property and its assessed value, and an inventory of the taxes paid.
- [Mary E. Sayles Naming Her Attorneys, October 31, 1905]
- Document written by Mary E. Sayles appointing her son, Henry Sayles, her son-in-law, George C. Harris, and Henry Sayles, Jr. as attorneys in fact to her estate so that they may distribute and sell off her portions of the Austin and Williams land on her behalf.
- [Mary E. Sayles Naming Her Attorneys]
- Document written by Mary E. Sayles appointing her son, Henry Sayles, and her son-in-law, George C. Harris, as attorneys in fact to her estate so that they may distribute and sell off her portions of the Austin and Williams land on her behalf. An addendum is handwritten and signed by the two men at the end of the document.
- [Receipt City of Abilene Taxes, 1904]
- Receipt for ad valorem and poll taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles for the year 1904. The receipt includes a list of the taxes paid.
- [Mary E. Sayles vs. The County of Jones, Texas: Petition to Appeal]
- Unsigned petition to appeal in the case of Mary E. Sayles vs. The County of Jones, Texas, that states a timeline of incidents beginning with Mary E. Sayles being notified of construction of a public road through part of her land, her request for compensation, the courts' denial due to the high importance of the road, and Mary E. Sayles and her attorneys' decision to appeal the judgement.
- [Gifting of Land from M. E. Sayles to Relatives with Partial Will]
- Unsigned document in which Mary E. Sayles is gifting land from the Austin and Williams league #340 to her children and their spouses. She names Henry Sayles and her son-in-law George C. Harris as executors of the estate once she passes, and the document includes a response from all parties stipulating that Mary E. Sayles may continue to benefit from the properties as long as she lives. A portion of Mary E. Sayles' final will bequeathing property to her daughters is also included.
- [Mary E. Sayles Naming Her Attorneys, Unsigned]
- Unsigned portion of a document written by Mary E. Sayles appointing her son, Henry Sayles, and her son-in-law, George C. Harris, as attorneys in fact to her estate so that they may distribute and sell off her sections of the Austin and Williams land on her behalf.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to C. C. Hemming, March 6, 1905]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to C. C. Hemming discussing a copy of the contract of sale that was sent to Hemming. Sayles has paid taxes for 1902 and does not believe they will be required to do so again for some time.
- [Land Owners to be Compensated]
- Court decision to compensate a list of land owners for a public road being constructed through parts of their properties.
- [Gifting of Land from M. E. Sayles to Relatives with Partial Will]
- Unsigned document in which Mary E. Sayles is gifting land from the Austin and Williams league #340 to her children and their spouses. She names Henry Sayles and her son-in-law George C. Harris as executors of the estate once she passes, and the document includes a response from all parties stipulating that Mary E. Sayles may continue to benefit from the properties as long as she lives. A portion of Mary E. Sayles' final will bequeathing property to her daughters is also included.
- [Letter from the U. S. Land Office to J. H. Parramore, April 10, 1905]
- Letter from the U. S. Land Office to James Harrison Parramore discussing the suspension of Lieu Selection #760, thus forbidding the removal of timber or other valuable assets from a particular section of land.
- [Letter from Charles G. Russell to William John Bryan, March 30, 1905]
- Letter from Charles G. Russell to William John Bryan discussing his vision health, his visit to Texas, and an article to be run on the investigation of the Beef Trust that will feature a photo of Bryan. The page has a printed header from the Chicago Examiner.
- [Letter from J. T. Davis to William John Bryan, July 13, 1905]
- Letter from J. T. Davis to William John Bryan thanking him for sending over a picture of Bryan's father.
- [Letter from J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan, January 12, 1905]
- Letter from J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan discussing how inexpensive his trip was thanks to Bryan lending his passes to Cunningham.
- [Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, September 22, 1905]
- Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan declining Bryan's invitation to the West Texan Fair.
- [Letter from W. Jack Bryan to William John Bryan, April, 29, 1905]
- Letter from W. Jack Bryan to William John Bryan discussing an enclosed letter that was mistakenly delivered to W. Jack instead of William John regarding the Beef Trust.
- [Letter from F. W. Flanagan to William John Bryan, March 25, 1905]
- Letter from F. W. Flanagan to William John Bryan asking Bryan and other legislators to do something about the "door holding" practices at the court house preventing large groups of people from being able to buy land.
- [Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan, April 17, 1905]
- Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan discussing pulling their funds together to open a bank in Abilene and proposing an in-person meeting to cover details..
- [Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, February 4, 1905]
- Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan discussing the ways in which he wishes to have the local county court system ran.
- [Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young, April 15, 1905]
- Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young expressing sympathy for the death of Young's father in law, Washington Carroll Bryan.
- [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.
- [Letter from Guy M. Bryan to William John Bryan, March 4, 1905]
- Letter from Guy M. Bryan to William John Bryan discussing his appreciation of Bryan's political stances on a particular bill amendment.
- [Letter from Ed J. Leeman to William John Bryan, January 22, 1905]
- Letter from Ed J. Leeman to William John Bryan congratulating Bryan on his recent political success.
- [Certificate of Appointment of K.K. Legett as Member of Board of Directors]
- Certificate appointing K.K. Legett as a member of the Board of Directors of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College (Texas A&M College).
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward R. Meek - September 19, 1905]
- Letter written to Judge Edward R. Meek from K.K. Legett, inviting Meek to stay with him during the next term of Court.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to His Parents - December 22, 1905]
- Letter written by K.K. Legett to his parents, filling them in on the recent events in his family and community.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to S.W.T. Lanham - December 18, 1905
- Letter written to Governor S.W.T. Lanham about assistance in procuring a donation from Mr. Carnegie for Simmons College.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to C.A. Culberson - December 18, 1905]
- Letter written to Senator C.A. Culberson inquiring about assistance in procuring a donation from Mr. Carnegie for Simmons College.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to J.R. Curl - January 23, 1905]
- Letter written to J.R. Curl, the Texas Secretary of State, from K.K. Legett, concerning his appointment as a member of the board of directors of A&M College.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Sam Lapowski - December 22, 1905]
- Letter written to Sam Lapowski from K.K. Legett, discussing the possibility of traveling to New York together.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Mr. and Mrs. K.K. Legett - April 12, 1905]
- Letter written by K.K. Legett to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K.K. Legett, informing them of the death of his father-in-law, Colonel Bryan.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Judge John A. Nabers - December 15, 1905]
- Letter written to Judge John A. Nabers from K.K. Legett, requesting that Nabers visit soon.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to David S. Houston - December 19, 1905]
- Letter written by K.K. Legett to Dr. David S. Houston of State University in Austin, Texas, requesting assistance in procuring financial aid for Simmons College.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to H.H. Harrington - December 19, 1905]
- Letter written to Professor H.H. Harrington at Texas A&M College about assistance in procuring a donation from Mr. Carnegie for Simmons College.
- Letter from K.K. Legett to H.H. Harrington - June 5, 1905]
- Letter written to Professor H.H. Harrington from K.K. Legett, accepting a dinner invitation on behalf of himself and explaining why his wife and children will not be attending.
- Nacogdoches Co
- Blue line print of survey map of Nacogdoches County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, railroads, and the Old San Antonio Road. Handwritten notes have been made to the published map in red pencil to highlight San Antonio Road and Kings Highway and denote the addition of Mt. Sterling. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
- Map of Newton Co.
- Blue line print of survey map of Newton County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
- Trinity Co.
- Blue line print of survey map of Trinity County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
- Terrell County
- Blue line print of survey map of Terrell County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Hand dawn lines have been made on the published map in red pencil to outline blocks of State University Lands. Scale [ca. 1:333,333] (10,000 varas to the inch).
- King County
- Blue line print of survey map of King County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and roads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil. Scale [ca. 1:190,476] (5000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).
- [Photograph of Tennis]
- Photograph of men playing tennis on a court at Simmons University. The person third from the left has been identified as Edward Jackson Woodward. A description about the owner and photographer is included in a note on the back of the photo.
- [Photograph of Simmons College Dining Hall]
- Photograph of faculty, staff, and students having a meal at tables in the Simmons College dining hall. Typed note on the back of the photo reads, “Dining Room -- Simmons College Dining Room Scene about 1905 -- Facing camera, left to right: (1) Dr. O. H. Cooper; (2) Hubert Cooper (3) Mary Cooper (Mrs. Dan Gallaghert) -- At right end of table: Mrs. Cooper -- January, 1951.”
- [Photograph of ROTC Extended Orders]
- Photograph of military personnel performing drills in a field at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Anna Hall can be seen in the background. Typed note below the photo reads, “Military, Extended Orders, Academy Military Drill - 1905.”