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[Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner, United Texas Drys, dated February 6, 1941. The letter provides information regarding the youth march on the Capitol.
Date: February 6, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff; Hooton, Caradine R. & Gardner, T. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to J. D. Riddle - June 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to J. D. Riddle - June 11, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 11, 1941. Davis advises Riddle that Judge Miller has taken the case. Davis has directed Brother Moore to contact Miller and "let him get busy on the mandamus proceedings".
Date: June 11, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Miss Ursula McCarthy, September 10, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Miss Ursula McCarthy, September 10, 1952]

Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Miss Ursula McCarthy informing about change in dates of Southwest Regional Conference and requesting to communicate the same to Mr. I. H. Kempner.
Date: September 10, 1952
Creator: Geisenberger, Alex J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1952]

Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner inviting to attend the Southwest Regional Conference, along with program details.
Date: August 25, 1952
Creator: Geisenberger, Alex J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 16, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 16, 1952]

Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner showing gratitude for the previous letter confirming his attendance for the forthcoming regional conference, along with discussing the next steps.
Date: September 16, 1952
Creator: Geisenberger, Alex J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 3, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 3, 1952]

Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner reminding about the Southwest Regional Conference and requesting for a reply back.
Date: September 3, 1952
Creator: Geisenberger, Alex J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Johnnie Mae Hackworthe to Captain Will Fritz, November 22, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Johnnie Mae Hackworthe to Captain Will Fritz, November 22, 1966]

Original, signed letter from Reverend Johnnie Mae Hackworthe to Captain Will Fritz. In the letter Reverend Hackworthe discusses various topics relating to his spirituality, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, and makes a request for a reinvestigation of the murders of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson on March 30, 1925. Hackworthe claims to be able to prove that solving the Anderson murders could lead to the solution of the Kennedy and Oswald murders.
Date: November 22, 1966
Creator: Hackworthe, Johnnie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated December 26, 1941. Davis advises of illnesses having prevented his travel to conference with Carswell but that he will travel as soon as he can before they launch their drive in February. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by [T. N. Carswell]; Capt. Robt. F. S. Barry, Sgt. James O. Stennett, Sgt. Arnold A. Nored, Actg. St. Sgt. Billie J. Hale.
Date: December 26, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Louis Jacobson, October 8, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Louis Jacobson, October 8, 1952]

Letter from Mrs. Louis Jacobson inviting to attend the first membership meeting of the fall season and Southwest Regional Conference, along with attaching the proposed amendments to By-Laws.
Date: October 8, 1952
Creator: Jacobson, Leonore
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elmer Berger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, June 20, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Elmer Berger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, June 20, 1952]

Letter from Elmer Berger to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing about their involvement into issues of United Jewish Appeal taking the principles of the American Council of Judaism into consideration.
Date: June 20, 1952
Creator: Berger, Elmer
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, September 10, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, September 10, 1952]

Letter from The American Council for Judaism making the recipients aware that the date for the upcoming Southwest Regional Conference had changed.
Date: September 10, 1952
Creator: American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Flyer:  From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J. R. No. 12.
Date: February 27, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
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 Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 29, 1942] (open access)

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

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Davis advises Carswell that they are making a move on June 8 to get war time prohibition on the July Primary ballot and warns to keep mum until it is presented to the Democratic Committee. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by Carswell: Col. Finch, Maj. Bolling, W. Skinner.
Date: May 29, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954] (open access)

[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 Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[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] (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 - June 17, 1943] (open access)

[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
[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1944] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (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 Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1944] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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