[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.
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Carrollton Chronicle (Carrollton, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, September 19, 1941 (open access)

The Carrollton Chronicle (Carrollton, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, September 19, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Carrollton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 19, 1941
Creator: Harvey, J. Edwin
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Carrollton Chronicle (Carrollton, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, April 11, 1941 (open access)

The Carrollton Chronicle (Carrollton, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, April 11, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Carrollton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 11, 1941
Creator: Harvey, J. Edwin
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, February 14, 1941 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, February 14, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 14, 1941
Creator: Cook, Mrs. A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, November 28, 1941 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, November 28, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 28, 1941
Creator: Cook, Mrs. A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, June 27, 1941 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, June 27, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 27, 1941
Creator: Cook, Mrs. A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, March 21, 1941 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, March 21, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 21, 1941
Creator: Cook, Mrs. A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 27, Ed. 1 Friday, December 12, 1941 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 27, Ed. 1 Friday, December 12, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 12, 1941
Creator: Cook, Mrs. A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, November 7, 1941 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, November 7, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 7, 1941
Creator: Cook, Mrs. A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, April 4, 1941 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, April 4, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 4, 1941
Creator: Cook, Mrs. A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, October 3, 1941 (open access)

The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, October 3, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Mesquite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 3, 1941
Creator: Cook, Mrs. A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Craftsman (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, October 3, 1941 (open access)

The Dallas Craftsman (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, October 3, 1941

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes news and information concerning the labor movement along with advertising.
Date: October 3, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1941] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 5, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and of the acceptance by Carswell to serve on the Committee of Nomination.
Date: September 5, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated April 28, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the Senate refusal in the confirmation of Dr. Bradfield as Chairman, therefore, they are requesting the Governor to appoint Senator Thomas B. Love.
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 8, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 8, 1941. Davis reports to Carswell that the Senate removed the amendments and passed House Bill 373.
Date: May 8, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 3, 1941. Davis expresses his appreciation for the letter advising him of the support of Carswell's Senator for Dr. Bradfield's confirmation. Davis touches on an exciting event and promises that he will send a self-explanatory letter regarding "a calvacade of youth to Austin" requesting that Carswell get Abilene's support.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

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

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated November 26, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for the check for the Judge Miller fee. He advises Carswell that the petitions will be "in the hands of our Friends" by February 1, will be subject to the poll tax list of 1942 and that they will not know who are qualified voters until after February 1. He advises of their need to meet before February.
Date: November 26, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 19, 1941. Davis describes the Youth parade as a tremendous success but warns of the real fight now to get House Bill 373 out of the committee and before the House.
Date: February 19, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History