[Letter from Elmer Berger to I. H. Kempner, January 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Elmer Berger to I. H. Kempner, January 27, 1953]

Letter from Elmer Berger to I. H. Kempner discussing the American Council for Judaism's plan to present Lessing Rosenwald with a bound collection of letters to show their appreciation.
Date: January 27, 1953
Creator: Berger, Elmer
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 27, 1941. Davis asks Carswell to write or wire his Senator in reference to the liquor traffic bringing pressure to defeat the confirmation of the appointment of Dr. W. D. Bradfield as Chairman of the Texas Liquor Control Board.
Date: January 27, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1945] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 - January 21, 1941] (open access)

[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 Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 6, 1943] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 26, 1943. Davis describes a "hotel mixup" including the Grace Hotel, the Wooten Hotel, the Hilton Hotel and a Tourist Court when he was in Abilene and expresses his dismay at forgeting the proposed meeting with Carswell. He advises that they are sponsoring an anti-advertising bill which is being scouted by Senator George Moffett, that Representative John Connally has introduced a ten-mile bill like the one passed in 1918 that dried up the State and that they plan to get behind the Governor's curfew bill. Davis expresses the need for more Field Days assuring that the events will be more fruitful than in the past.
Date: January 26, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr., January 31, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr., January 31, 1956]

Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. appreciating successful closure of Aaron Straus gift conditions and requesting for yearly monetary support.
Date: January 31, 1956
Creator: The American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism to Council member, January 9, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from The American Council for Judaism to Council member, January 9, 1963]

Letter from The American Council for Judaism to Council member regarding the details about the first of a series of meetings for the year 1963 of the Houston Chapter.
Date: January 9, 1963
Creator: American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 27, 1942. Advisement from Davis regarding the counties that are to be included in Carswell's district, qualifying probable success due to P. D. O'Brien being located in Big Spring but requesting Carswell to revise the list and submit suggestions.
Date: January 27, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1942. Davis outlines a plan to organize counties into districts then to "reach" counties by using rallys, Field Days, personal contact by Davis and by pastors presenting "matters" to their congregations.
Date: January 29, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, January 30, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, January 30, 1957]

Letter from Clarence L. Coleman, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner elaborating about financial difficulties and requesting for timely monetary contributions.
Date: January 30, 1957
Creator: Coleman, Clarence L., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caroline K. Simon, January 18, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Caroline K. Simon, January 18, 1952]

Letter from Caroline K. Simon presenting the names for officers of the American Jewish Committee for the year 1952, along with enclosed list of nominations for members of Executive and General Committee.
Date: January 18, 1952
Creator: American Jewish Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. to Mr. Isaac H. Kempner, January 6, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. to Mr. Isaac H. Kempner, January 6, 1956]

Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. to Mr. Isaac H. Kempner summarizing the decisions taken at semi-annual meeting of the Advisory Board and requesting for a follow-up letter displaying his acceptance. Third page contains a sample letter and fourth page contains suggested ideas for letters.
Date: January 6, 1956
Creator: Coleman, Clarence L., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Goren to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Goren to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1963]

Letter from Jack Goren to I. H. Kempner notifying Kempner of his appointment as Honorary Chairman of the Southwest Regional Council in a letter dated January 2, 1963, recognizing his valuable contributions as one of the founding members and his enduring guidance. He expresses hope for Kempner’s acceptance of the role to continue promoting civil rights.
Date: January 2, 1963
Creator: Goren, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History