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Heydrick's Ownership Map of Gray Co., Texas.

Description: Survey map of Gray County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, boundaries, bodies of water, railroad lines, and roads. A legend indicating drilling wells, gas wells, abandoned wells, and dry holes is included in the upper-right corner of the second sheet. Scale [ca. 1:48,000] (4000 feet to the inch).
Date: 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Burning]

Description: Photograph of the original Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University on fire. A large plume of black smoke is pictured emanating from the top of the building. Two students are in the forefront of the picture, watching the building burn.
Date: 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Rose Field House]

Description: Photograph of the Rose Field House building at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, moved from Camp Barkeley to the Hardin-Simmons campus in 1947 and removed in 1976. Taken from an angle, this photograph shows the metal building sign letters and a portion of the front porch and awning.
Date: [1947..1976]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Fire]

Description: Photograph of the original Abilene Hall fire at Hardin-Simmons University, showing smoke rising up from behind buildings in the distance. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph in blue ink reads, “Abilene Hall fire. Taken in backyard of where I live – 1024 N. 21st – 10 Feb. 47.”
Date: February 10, 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.473118 -99.731060
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Fire]

Description: Photograph of the old Abilene Hall fire, showing smoke rising from the roof and a fire engine parked alongside the building. A firefighter can be seen standing at the top of a ladder mounted to the fire engine. A sign on the building reads, “Hardin-Simmons Book Store.” A large crowd of people, most likely evacuated employees, stand across the street from the burning building.
Date: 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Demolition]

Description: Photograph of the demolition of the old Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University after a destructive fire in 1947. Shows the brick building with only three walls left standing. A pile of bricks and rubble from the demolition of a wall sits in front of the building. A telephone pole and several trees and shrubs surround the building.
Date: 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Abilene Hall Fire]

Description: Photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Hall building on fire, taken from a distance. Photograph shows smoke rising up from behind a row of houses. In the foreground, a barbed wire fence and a bare field can be seen. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, “Abilene Hall burning - H.S.U 10 Feb. 47 -- Taken from backyard of where I live - 1024 N. 21st.”
Date: 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.473118 -99.731060
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993]

Description: Letter from Eddie Good to the Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department describing the Abilene Hall fire and the photos he took while on the university as a student. He further inquiries about the status of the cowboy statue that used to stand in front of Abilene Hall.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Good, Eddie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Aileen Culpepper on Bench]

Description: Photograph of Aileen Culpepper sitting outside on a bench on the Hardin-Simmons campus in Abilene, Texas. She wears a light-colored skirt suit with a string of pearls and ankle strap pumps. A brick school building and several trees can be seen in the background.
Date: 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1947-1948]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1947 to 1948 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Included in the scrapbook for this year is a brochure celebrating the Ten Year Anniversary of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts. A report of the Art Unit activities is also included as are notes of possible exhibits for the Fine Arts Museum. Local events and local artists are also highlighted.
Date: 1947/1948
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1947]

Description: A letter to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated January 4, 1947. Whiting expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the beautiful tie, advises that he and Nora enjoyed the letter and hope that he, Byrd and Peg are "getting along alright" ending with a wish to Carswell for a prosperous New Year.
Date: January 4, 1947
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. M. Radford - April 5, 1947]

Description: A letter written to Mrs. J. M. Radford, Windsor Hotel, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 5, 1947. Carswell expresses his pleasure for Mrs. Radford on the decision she made in a memorial gift in Mr. Radford's name to McMurry College [Radford Auditorium]. He briefly summarizes the man and the service by J. M. Radford and Mrs. Radford to the city of Abilene.
Date: April 5, 1947
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Omar Radford to T. N. Carswell - April 10, 1947]

Description: A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Omar Radford, Dallas 16, Texas, dated April 10, 1947. Radford expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell of March the 6th in which he said so many nice things about him, but he advises that "you do not find many men in this day and age who are square shooters". Radford lists several qualities of Abilene noting that it is "well located for the making of a good city" and Camp Barkeley is ideal for some kind of plant.
Date: April 10, 1947
Creator: Radford, O. E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. P. Wright to W. R. White - April 17, 1947]

Description: A letter written to Dr. W. R. White, First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas from W. P. Wright, Chairman, Board of Trustees dated April 17, 1947. Wright requests that White serve as chairman of the Denominational Committee and names the men that will serve with him: T. N. Carswell, vice-chairman, M. A. Jenkens, P. D. O'Brien, Vernon Yearby, Henry A. Littleton, T. A. Patterson, J. Ralph Grant.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Wright, W. P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. White - March 5, 1947]

Description: A letter written to Dr. White from T. N. Carswell dated March 5, 1947. Carswell lists the names of men from the 24th District to whom he has spoken and who are willing to work for the liquor cause. The men listed and their respective counties are Nolan County: Rev. L. D. Ball and Judge W. E. Ponder, Sweetwater. Mitchell County: Rev. Jim Sharp, Colorado City and Rev. John Price, Loraine. Scurry County: Layman H. L. Wrenn, Snyder. Fisher County: Bro. Brown, Rotan. Jones County: Bro. Haye… more
Date: March 5, 1947
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 10, 1947]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 10, 1947. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the tie noting its coming from Neely-Barnes reminded him of his college days. He discourses regarding the effects of politics on economics advising that the results of the change to a conservative Congress will be quite different from the last 14 years predicting an era of prosperity in the next ten yea… more
Date: January 10, 1947
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - March 28, 1947]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated March 28, 1947. Johnson lists securities held by Carswell and offers an assurance that the bear market will turn thus suggesting he leave $500 to $1000 to make good profits; "I have been in Wall Street 25 years and have been through these situations many times."
Date: March 28, 1947
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Rupert H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1947]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 5, 1947. Johnson discusses the market assuring Carswell he has changes in mind to bring profits and advises that the present is an opportunity stage for holding and purchasing stocks.
Date: April 5, 1947
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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