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[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. S. Key, Major General, Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill Division Training Center, dated January 5, 1941. Key replies to an inquiry made by Carswell informing him of Army Regulations and "will be unable to avail ourselves of your services".
Date: January 5, 1941
Creator: Key, William S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milt Phillips to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Milt Phillips to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milt Phillips, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, dated May 22, 1942. Phillips advises that he was given an assurance from Fred Young that Carswell would provide information on the standing of J. W. Reid as a lawyer, that he accepted a fee to secure a divorce for a soldier, the son of a splendid legionnaire, but an allottment made to the girl and was later cancelled has not yet been stopped.
Date: May 22, 1942
Creator: Phillips, Milt
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 2, 1941]

A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 2, 1941. A request by Carswell for information regarding supervising or operating the Canteen at the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
Date: January 2, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain George B. Brown to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain George B. Brown to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George B. Brown, Captain, F. A., Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 7, 1941. Brown advises Carswell that he is replying in the absence of General Key and that the application received from Carswell is being turned over to Col. Miller for his file and consideration.
Date: January 7, 1941
Creator: Brown, George B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, dated January 13, 1941. Carl advises that Lt. Col. Joe J. MIller was described by Professor Hassler as a man of very high quality. Carl commends the work Carswell is sponsoring describing it as "of the highest quality" then wishes for Carswell the greatest measure of success possible.
Date: January 13, 1941
Creator: Carl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date: February 15, 1941
Creator: Andews, F. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company, February 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company, February 27, 1940]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company discussing Sayles & Sayles receipt of supplemental abstracts from the addressee.
Date: February 27, 1940
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, July 5, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, July 5, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, discussing a certificate of acknowledgement regarding "Wiggins Land" in Hemphill County, Texas.
Date: July 5, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, April 1, 1940] (open access)

[Telegram from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, April 1, 1940]

Telegram from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts informing Claunts that Sayles mailed the final opinions in three matters, T-214-D, Froese, T-213-D, Frieson, and T-227-D, Wiebe.
Date: April 1, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 7, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 7, 1940]

Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, copied to F. F. Claunts, discussing the title requirements relating to the lease of Edna and J. G. Betty's land to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date: March 7, 1940
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Mr. Hawk, August 28, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Mr. Hawk, August 28, 1940]

Letter from John Sayles to Mr. Hawk in the Title Division of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing an oil and gas lease for land owned by Fritz Wilhelm and his wife in Concho and Menard Counties, Texas. The letter discusses a boundary agreement between Wilhelm and Robert Wilson.
Date: August 28, 1940
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, Title Division, August 21, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, Title Division, August 21, 1940]

Letter from John Sayles to the Title Division of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing the oil and gas leases purchased from Floyd C. Dodson on lands owned by E. P. Farrar and Frank M. Millar. Sayles states there are amendments needed to the agreement to clarify the dates covered.
Date: August 21, 1940
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice, March 16, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice, March 16, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice at the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's Legal Department discussing the judgment in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date: March 16, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, March 25, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, March 25, 1940]

Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles discussing titles for lands in Hansford and Ochiltree Counties. The titles all relate to oil and gas leases and Rood addresses the issues with the specific titles. The letter is on Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company letterhead.
Date: March 25, 1940
Creator: Rood, R. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, February 22, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, February 22, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing the estate of Herman P. Faris.
Date: February 22, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, February 16, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, February 16, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, copied to F. F. Claunts, discussing two leases, "Betty est." and "Philo W. Butler" in Ochiltree and Hansford Counties, Texas.
Date: February 16, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, April 6, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, April 6, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing a lease of Edna Betty's property by the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date: April 6, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, February 19, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, February 19, 1940]

Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles discussing the Assignment of Deed of Trust relating to the estate of Herman P. Faris.
Date: February 19, 1940
Creator: Hawk, Darall G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Southwestern Life Insurance Company, April 2, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Southwestern Life Insurance Company, April 2, 1940]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Southwestern Life Insurance Company, copied to F. F. Claunts of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, discussing a rental agreement between Jacob B. Wiebe and his wife and the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date: April 2, 1940
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Letter to Cecile from her father about the presidential election, government officials, and the war.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hugh Jeter to Meyer Bodansky, October 8, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Hugh Jeter to Meyer Bodansky, October 8, 1940]

Letter from Dr. Hugh Jeter, Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology at the University Hospital in Oklahoma City, to Dr. Meyer Bodansky. The letter, which is dated October 8, 1940, informs Dr. Bodansky that Dr. Jeter has a job opening at the hospital for an Assistant Director of Laboratories. Dr. Jeter summarizes the qualities and qualifications of an ideal candidate, and requests that Dr. Bodansky ask potential applicants to contact him directly.
Date: October 8, 1940
Creator: Jeter, Hugh
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Robert Taylor, December 30, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Robert Taylor, December 30, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Robert Taylor asking for 15 to 20 prints of Mr. Taylor's photographs.
Date: December 20, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, July 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, July 3, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing his progress in learning how to fly.
Date: July 3, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 15, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon about flying alone, friends and family, and how much he misses her.
Date: June 15, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History