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[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards, August 11, 1980] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards, August 11, 1980]

Letter from WASP Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards discussing the weather, and receiving a genealogy of her husband's grandmother that mentioned someone from Sweetwater, Texas named Bess Laverne. She asks them if they know anything about this woman. She also discusses communicating with a Robin Cannon and his wife, and the health concerns of several mutual friends. The letter is written on WASP stationary.
Date: August 11, 1980
Creator: Harmon, Elaine D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp, August 11, 2012] (open access)

[Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp, August 11, 2012]

Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp discussing the upcoming projects that The Greatest Generations Foundation has planned for the next two years. Davis invites Snapp to join them on one of their programs.
Date: August 11, 2012
Creator: Davis, Timothy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - August 11, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - August 11, 1955]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated August 11, 1955. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated August 6 concerning the Democratic National Committeeman. He advises Carswell that he is passing the letter along to the "proper authorities" so that they might have the benefit of Carswell's views.
Date: August 11, 1955
Creator: Shivers, Allan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bertram D. Janes - August 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bertram D. Janes - August 11, 1953]

A letter written to Bertram D. Janes, District Attorney, Plumas County, Quincy, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 11, 1953. Carswell advises Janes that he has enclosed a Notice of Intention of Subject A-9803 to apply for Pardon and Restoration and advises of progress made by Subject for the two years while under his supervision explaining that he urges his worthy parolees to regain their citizenship.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles, August 11, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles, August 11, 1906]

Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles discussing a warranty deed on the timber in Hardin County. Hemming warrants the title to the extent of his interest.
Date: August 11, 1906
Creator: Hemming, C. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles, August 11, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles, August 11, 1897]

Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles discussing the land that Sayles' father, Henry Sayles, owned in the region.
Date: August 11, 1897
Creator: McIver, A. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, August 11,1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, August 11,1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing that Mr. Stephens is sending a check for $90.45 to cover judgement for a case, as well as a check for cost. The case he mentions is the case of Sam Underwood et al vs Gulf Refining Company.
Date: August 11, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, August 11, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, August 11, 1916]

Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles remitting $127.22 for payment of taxes for years 1914 and 1915 and stating that payment for 1916 and 1917 will be made by the company.
Date: August 11, 1916
Creator: Bloxsom, E. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. J. Kimbell to Sayles & Sayles, August 11, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from L. J. Kimbell to Sayles & Sayles, August 11, 1909]

Letter from L. J. Kimbell to Sayles & Sayles discussing a lawsuit. The creditors opinions about the debt owed in the suit are also discussed.
Date: August 11, 1909
Creator: Kimbell, L. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to Truett Latimer, August 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to Truett Latimer, August 11, 1953]

Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to Truett Latimer regarding an application of employement on behalf of Mr. T. J. Hooser.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: Stevenson, Coke R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Andrew Howsley, August 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Andrew Howsley, August 11, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Andrew Howsley inviting him to a breakfast gathering being held for Reuben Senterfitt.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing life in flying school.
Date: August 11, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945] (open access)

[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945]

Postcard from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon informing her that he received her letter and about his travels. The front of the post card has an illustration of the National Bank of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Date: August 11, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Marty, Aug. 11, 1998] (open access)

[Letter to Marty, Aug. 11, 1998]

Letter to Marty, possibly Marty Wyall, discussing how joyful and busy the writer's life has been in recent months in regards to reuniting with WASP members and retelling stories.
Date: August 11, 1998
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa] (open access)

[Letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa]

A letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa in response to an earlier letter to Hunt on the subject of temperance and bootlegging.
Date: August 11, 1933
Creator: Hunt, James W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Riley G. Maxwell, August 11, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Riley G. Maxwell, August 11, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Riley G. Maxwell informing him that House Bill 20 passed the House the previous Tuesday.
Date: August 11, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lula Hassey to Truett Latimer, August 11, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Hassey to Truett Latimer, August 11, 1961]

Letter from Lula Hassey to Truett Latimer discussing the Brewing Industry and the tax system in Texas.
Date: August 11, 1961
Creator: Hassey, Lula
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Cooley, August 11, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Cooley, August 11, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Cooley; He encloses ten copies of Senate Bill 35.
Date: August 11, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from E. L. Bowden, August 11, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from E. L. Bowden, August 11, 1961]

Telegram from E. L. Bowdenf for Truett Latimer urging for his continued support of public schools legislation.
Date: August 11, 1961
Creator: Bowden, E. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Turman, August 11, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Turman, August 11, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Turman discussing thecurrent progression of sending out a mailing as well as wanting his secretary, Laura McCormick, to work on Monday and Tuesday to complete a job.
Date: August 11, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Greer to Truett Latimer, August 11, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from D. C. Greer to Truett Latimer, August 11, 1959]

Letter from D. C. Greer to Truett Latimer thanking him for his previous letter and an attached information sheet concerning the Texas Highway Department.
Date: August 11, 1959
Creator: Greer, D. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. J. Blackwell - August 11, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. J. Blackwell - August 11, 1965]

A letter written to Horace [H. J. Blackwell] from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 11, 1965. Carswell explains his holdings of 200 shares of South Coast Life Insurance stock, of his desire to acquire more and requests information regarding the Company, if available. He advises, in a postscript, that he would value Blackwell's opinion. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: August 11, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 11, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 11, 1953. Christian advises Gordon regarding a monthly report and the recommedation for Final Discharge for Subject 17095. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B Christian [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell expressing her appreciation for his letter of recommendation for the above Subject and for his assistance.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Hollis Huddleston to Truett Latimer, August 11, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Hollis Huddleston to Truett Latimer, August 11, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. Hollis Huddleston to Truett Latimer discussing support for the Hale-Aiken School improvement program.
Date: August 11, 1961
Creator: Huddleston, Mrs. Hollis
System: The Portal to Texas History