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[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954]
Letter from The American Council for Judaism Henry Cohen Chapter discussing an upcoming dinner meeting for the Henry Cohen Chapter.
Date:
May 17, 1954
Creator:
American Council for Judaism
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Iron Curtain Refugee Campaign to I. H. Kempner, June 7, 1951]
Letter from the Iron Curtain Refugee Campaign to I. H. Kempner requesting support to help refugees from behind the Iron Curtain.
Date:
June 7, 1951
Creator:
Iron Curtain Refugee Campaign
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953]
Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer requesting that he support and oppose several particular Senate and House bills, as well as requesting a "roll-call vote" on any bill pertaining to alcoholic beverages.
Date:
April 20, 1953
Creator:
Tucker, Albert F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1945]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 22, 1945. McKenzie advises that the last letter addressed to Carswell came back and that if this letter comes back he will take it that Carswell has moved and can no longer serve on the committee. Handwritten reply by Carswell dated January 27, 1945 advises McKenzie to "Do as you please. Did not ask it to begin with and see no reason to suggest or request appointment now. Cordially, TNC.".
Date:
January 22, 1945
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1945. McKenzie replies to a letter from Carswell explaining that he has no desire to leave Carswell off the executive committee and the reason for his letter was due to receiving a notification that the address had been changed to Washington, D. C. McKenzie assures Carswell of his desire to have Carswell's cooperation and influence, to hear from him occasionally and to see him if he comes to Dallas.
Date:
January 29, 1945
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1943]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 17, 1943. Davis advises Carswell that the Executive Committee, composed of George Sargeant, Edgar P. Haney, and Dr. Julian Atwood, informed him that they were impressed with Carswell as Davis' logical successor and that Dr. Francis A. Buddin would be contacting him. Notation at bottom of page advises of Carswell having answered on June 27, 1943.
Date:
June 17, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dora Dougherty Strother to Rigdon Edwards]
Letter from Dora Dougherty Strother to Rigdon Edwards discussing the slides used at the 1972 WASP Reunion, and includes a list of the slides used.
Date:
July 27, 1972
Creator:
Strother, Dora Dougherty
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel P. Hayes to Harris Leon Kempner, December 8, 1967]
Letter from Samuel P. Hayes to the Foreign Policy Association discussing some recent circulars Kempner should have received. He also asks him to renew his membership and, potentially, increase his annual contribution. A pamphlet featuring a list of the 50th Anniversary Committee is attached.
Date:
December 8, 1967
Creator:
Hayes, Samuel P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marvin Liebman to Mr. Harris Kempner, May 25, 1954]
Letter from Marvin Liebman to Harris L. Kempner requesting a copy of a recent annual report.
Date:
May 25, 1954
Creator:
Liebman, Marvin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1944]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 17, 1944. An outline of the agenda of the next quarterly meeting of the Executive Committee. The reverse side includes printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date:
March 17, 1944
Creator:
Buddin, Francis Asbury
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1944]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 13, 1944. McKenzie refers to writing and asking a question but that, in reply, Carswell only acknowledged his receipt of the letter and the suggestion made. He requests an answer from Carswell, to write about how he feels, regarding joining up with him. The reverse side includes a printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date:
March 13, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis discusses the strategy of the campaign to be used in church services advising that the temperance question should be presented in an educational way. Handwritten postscript on right edge of page advises that Davis will send a copy of the letter as requested by Carswell. The reverse side includes notes handwritten by Carswell for a sermon regarding action which should be taken against the liquor market.
Date:
January 21, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1944]
A letter wrtten to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 28, 1944. McKenzie advises of a delay of their meeting until July 18 due to the McLennan County election on July 15. The reverse side includes a printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date:
June 28, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 28, 1942]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 28, 1942. Davis confirms that he is sending a Scrap Book and sermon to the twelve pastors who were on the list he received from Carswell and will be bringing Bishop Boaz on the 14th.
Date:
May 28, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 3, 1942. Davis confirms that Bishop Boaz will be with Brother Douglas Carver on June 14, glad Carswell is "getting" a group to go to Austin and enthusiatically advises, in a postscript, that Marion County voted dry on Saturday giving them 129 totally dry counties to date. The reverse side includes a handwritten note, "Cash 28.00" and dated June 7, 1942.
Date:
June 3, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 5, 1942. Davis suggests using a pledge card such as the enclosed one when presenting the matter to pastors and advises of more churches participating than there are special speakers available for every church noting that in Houston, the past year, the pastor of the church usually spoke and took an offering at the close of the service.
Date:
March 5, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated July 29, 1942. Davis reports on the voting results in Wichita County stating, "We licked 'em", and requests news regarding San Angelo.
Date:
July 29, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 2, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the biennial convention of the United Texas Drys meeting to be held on September 30 and requests that Carswell serve on the Committee of Nominations.
Date:
September 2, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Hugh Williams, June 27, 1973]
Letter from Harris K. Weston to Hugh L. Williams discussing fortified sugar.
Date:
June 27, 1973
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated October 13, 1942. Davis acknowledges the receipt of the letter with the pledge cards and advises Carswell of a letter that he wrote to send to those who signed the cards.
Date:
October 13, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 12, 1943. Davis requests that Carswell attend an open Committee Meeting to consider the House Bill sponsored by Representative John Connally creating a dry zone around army camps and defence plants in Texas .
Date:
March 12, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 2, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated November 2, 1942. Davis expresses that Carswell was missed at the Field Day, inquires on the status of a San Angelo Field Day, and advises of an increase to 133 dry counties with more elections to be held, soon.
Date:
November 2, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 26, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 26, 1942. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and confirms the plan to be at their regular meeting. He advises of more than 50 churches having committed to field days estimating they will get one hundred.
Date:
March 26, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 6, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 6, 1943. Davis expresses satisfaction regarding the prospect of Carswell devoting more time to the work. He discusses the outcome of the past year noting the outlook as encouraging but adds that there is immediate work to be done. Offers the season's greetings.
Date:
January 6, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History