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Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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Private Collection of Mike Cochran
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UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Concordia University Texas
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[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1949-05-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to assure him that John J. Herrera had received Lane's letter and was contacting his friends around Texas to try to find a Latin doctor willing to take up his proposition.
Date:
May 17, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-17]
Letter to John J. Herrera from D. F. Prince, dated March 17, 1947. Prince advises Herrera about the most likely outcome in the radio permit dispute between Mr. Morales and Mexia. Prince expresses his opinion that Morales will not get the radio station in Houston and would incur financial expenses if he chooses to continue with the Federal Communications Commission hearing.
Date:
March 17, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-17]
Letter sent by D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera. Prince provides an update about the application submitted by Mr. Morales and the Petition to Amend and Remove from Hearing Docket submitted to the FCC. Prince also provides a timeline for the application process.
Date:
April 17, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-02-17]
Letter sent to Felix H. Morales by D. F. Prince of Washington, D. C. Prince informes Morales that his application was in direct conflict with another application filed in Mexia, Texas. Prince also advises Morales that the matter may need to go through a hearing if no other frequency could be found for the Mexia station.
Date:
February 17, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, August 17, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on August 17, 1944, in which Willis hypothesizes that he's not gotten any mail because all the ships are going to France, and that the invasion will shorten the war. He goes on to say that he went to the beach and got a sunburn recently, then mentions the marriage of a friend.
Date:
August 17, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 17, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 17, 1943. He writes on the one year anniversary of his entering the army, and talks about his plans for the week, as well as what he's heard about what's happening in Waco.
Date:
July 17, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 17, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 17, 1944, about a visit he had from Robert, Jr., whom he had to go pick up from the air field. Wilbur Crawford promised to send Willis a fountain pen when he got back to his camp. Willis says it's still cold out, but they keep their stove on to stay warm. He also mentions getting a letter from Wilbur Crawford, who promised to send him a picture of his wife.
Date:
November 17, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, March 17, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on March 17, 1944, asking after a friend he heard was in Waco recently. He also mentions spending a day with Wilbur Crawford, and going to a show that turned out to be awful. He says they will try again on Monday, and that Crawford is walking without a cane again.
Date:
March 17, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 17, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 17, 1944. He reflects on the strangeness of spending two birthdays overseas, and wishes to spend his next one in America. He tells them he went to see a movie the day before, which he didn't like. He concludes by expressing a wish to meet Jean Wood, and wonders if he still remembers how to talk to girls.
Date:
May 17, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 17, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 17, 1943. He says it has been sunny for the last couple days, and compliments the American Red Cross facilities where many of the soldiers spend their free time.
Date:
September 17, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 17, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 17, 1943. He tells them how his friends are doing, and mentions seeing a swarm of grasshoppers.
Date:
April 17, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, May 17, 1946]
Letter, using Western Union, from I. H. Kempner ("Dad") to Cecile Kempner discussing I. H. Kempner's and his wife's travel plans and offering to help Cecile Kempner regarding her passport.
Date:
May 17, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. J. Young to J. D. Riddle - January 17, 1941]
A letter written to J. D. Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. J. Young, Roby, Texas, dated January 17, 1941. Young discusses the support of the movement which they received from the local people advising Riddle that they have some real problems in Fisher County.
Date:
January 17, 1941
Creator:
Young, Thomas J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. N. Grisham, Attorney at Law, Eastland, Texas, dated March 17, 1941. Grisham confirms that their representative has promised to vote for H. B. 373 but that they have had no expression from Senator Smith.
Date:
March 17, 1941
Creator:
Grisham, R. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 17, 1942. Davis inquires of Carswell, "how goes the battle," and advises that he has plans, but he wants to hear from Carswell before doing anything and describes the program plans for Dallas. He advises Carswell, confidentially, that they have a plan to try to get on the July Primary ballot on a "war time proposition" noting if they can do that they "will be ready for big things".
Date:
March 17, 1942
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]
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
[Form letter from the Committee on Resolutions and T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1945]
A form letter addressed to the Chairman and Members of the Taylor County Drys in Convention, from the Committee on Resolutions: C. R. Pennington, Thomas E Hayden, R. B. Wylie, Sec., Mrs. Andrew Urban, Sr., E. P. Mead, T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County & 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated June 17, 1945. The letter reports on the increasing use of beverage alcohol, and a proposal on how to counter that use.
Date:
June 17, 1945
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ralph Davis, Executive Secretary to the Governor, State of Florida, dated December 17, 1941. Davis explains that due to the heavy demand upon the time of the Governor since the American declaration of war against the Axis powers there has been no time for the Governor to answer but confirms that he will continue to hold the letter for the Governor's attention.
Date:
December 17, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Ralph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 17, 1941. Russell replies to the request by Carswell for a 1941 Congressional Directory advising that it is now in the mail.
Date:
November 17, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Wright to W. R. White - April 17, 1947]
A letter written to Dr. W. R. White, First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas from W. P. Wright, Chairman, Board of Trustees dated April 17, 1947. Wright requests that White serve as chairman of the Denominational Committee and names the men that will serve with him: T. N. Carswell, vice-chairman, M. A. Jenkens, P. D. O'Brien, Vernon Yearby, Henry A. Littleton, T. A. Patterson, J. Ralph Grant.
Date:
April 17, 1947
Creator:
Wright, W. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director for Selective Service, Texas - December 17, 1943]
A letter addressed to the State Director, Field Division, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, C. A. S. dated December 17, 1943. Carswell advises of and explains regarding testimony given by a registrant and a statement by a person "in a position to know" regarding some practices by individuals covered in the testimony. Carswell advises that "it is also revealed that the appeal agent is under the influence of liquor much of the time", that he made inquiry and is convinced that the official connection of the appeal agent tends to discredit the board and is a source of embarrassment to the board.
Date:
December 17, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 17, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Van Horn, Texas dated April 17, 1944. Carswell reports on an irregular request for deferment by the Appeal Agent in Jeff Davis County.
Date:
April 17, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. J. (Bill) Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated December 17, 1941. Wisdom expresses his appreciation for Carswell's good will and whole-hearted cooperation during the time that Wisdom was district commander and extends Christmas greetings.
Date:
December 17, 1941
Creator:
Wisdom, W. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Sidney C. Mason to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sidney C. Mason, Lieut. Col., 142nd Infantry, Adjutant General's Department, State of Texas, Austin, dated October 17, 1940. Mason acknowledges the receipt of the application for authority to organize units of the Texas Defense Guard. He suggests that Carswell modify the program to consist of three companies at Abilene and one at Merkel thereby making one complete battalion in that vicinity.
Date:
October 17, 1940
Creator:
Mason, Sidney C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History