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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. D. Thorn - October 14, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. D. Thorn - October 14, 1942]

A letter written to Rev. J. D. Thorn, First Baptist Church, Belton, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, 24th District United Texas Drys, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell replies to a letter in which Thorn inquires if Carswell thinks it advisable that he incorporate the suggestion made by Carswell, that Baptist schools require a course of study on liquor, into his report for the state convention. Carswell answers that if Thorn includes a recommendation in his report "it would be very helpful".
Date: October 14, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flag Day, 1940 - June 14, 1940] (open access)

[Flag Day, 1940 - June 14, 1940]

An editorial essay titled "Flag Day, 1940." The essay was reprinted from The New York Times, June 14, 1940.
Date: June 14, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Young acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and assures him that nothing will be said about his application.
Date: January 14, 1941
Creator: Young, Fred E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Reed to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from W. O. Reed to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion Post, Abilene, Texas, from W. O. Reed, Commander, Rufus Shelton Post No. 247, Honey Grove, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Reed advises of the help needed from Carswell for a Mrs. Pat Crowson, a widow of a Legionnaire, in trying to obtain a position with the Amy Camp.
Date: January 14, 1941
Creator: Reed, W. O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Walter Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Walter Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Caldwell, Clyde Texas, dated November 14, 1944. Caldwell expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his friendship advising that she had heard Walter say many times that "there isn't any one in the world, outside my own family, that I love more than I do Tommy Carswell". She discusses Walter's death and her decision to stay in their home in order to have a place for the children to come together.
Date: November 14, 1944
Creator: Caldwell, Mrs. Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1949] (open access)

[Form letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1949]

A form letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Office of the President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 14, 1949. Second reminder by Richardson advising of a meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held on January 20.
Date: January 14, 1949
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain G. S. Nalle to The Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1 - January 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Captain G. S. Nalle to The Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1 - January 14, 1944]

A letter addressed to The Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas, from G. S. Nalle, Captain, Q. M. C., Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin, Texas dated January 14, 1944. Nalle advises the Chairman, in reference to a letter by Carswell dated January 10, that a registrant having been nominated for appointment as midshipman should be required to register and be classified IV-B.
Date: January 14, 1944
Creator: Nalle, G. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight) (open access)

1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight)

A roster of the 1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe Des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight), dated October 14, 1941. Lynn, U. Stambaugh, W. C. "Tom" Sawyer, De Lacey Allen, Charles E. Booth, V. M. Armstrong, John F. Sullivan, Father Frederick J. Halloran, Thomas M. Owen, John R. Ruddick, Ralph B. Gregg, Frank E. Samuel. The American Legion, War Memorial Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Date: October 14, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 14, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 14, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and his full committee set-up, and discusses the importance of membership growth noting the war effort itself will be strengthened because of a strong Legion organization.
Date: October 14, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Roscoe Carswell - December 14, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Roscoe Carswell - December 14, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Roscoe Carswell, Waycross, Georgia, from "Your Uncle" [T. N. Carswell], dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Roscoe advising that he has thought of him many times since he was in Georgia and is proud that Roscoe is now "making the most of opportunity".
Date: December 14, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - June 14, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - June 14, 1946]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 14, 1946. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell in which was enclosed a copy of the letter written by Carswell to the President with reference to Vatican representation. Russell advises that the matter has never come before the Congress, if it did that he would oppose such actions. He advises that the President has been appointing Mr. Taylor as his personal representative, paying him out of contingent funds.
Date: June 14, 1946
Creator: Russell, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. B. LaMaster to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from W. B. LaMaster to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. B. LaMaster, Perryton, Texas, dated January 14, 1948. LaMaster requests that Carswell and Judge Ely attend the Texas and Oklahoma state meeting of the Great Plains Highway Association regarding completing Highway 83 from Uvalde to Junction.
Date: January 14, 1948
Creator: LaMaster, W. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan, October 14, 1947] (open access)

[Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan, October 14, 1947]

Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan thanking him for clippings sent and giving congratulations.
Date: October 14, 1947
Creator: Banks, Rose Allison
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Bryan, to Mr. E. E. McQuillen, November 14, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Bryan, to Mr. E. E. McQuillen, November 14, 1946]

Letter from W. J. Bryan to Mr. E. E. McQuillen thanking him for the letter he sent as it brought back old memories, informing him of the few A&M alumni from their year who are still alive. Mr. Bryan also discusses his past activities at the university and his achievements as a member of the Legislature.
Date: November 14, 1946
Creator: Bryan, William John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, December 14, 1942] (open access)

[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, December 14, 1942]

Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan sharing his reaction to the letter sent by Mr. Bryan and providing him with the details of his health condition.
Date: December 14, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Magruder to Sayles & Sayles, February 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Magruder to Sayles & Sayles, February 14, 1940]

Letter from F. F. Magruder to Sayles & Sayles remitting abstracts for the loan indicated the land. Magruder expects Sayles & Sayles to follow the requirements and return the abstract. Once returned, the bond Sayles & Sayles requested will be cancelled.
Date: February 14, 1940
Creator: Magruder, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 14, 1940]

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. Childress discusses the total costs incurred in the case.
Date: November 14, 1940
Creator: Childress, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Hartgraves to Floyd C. Dodson, August 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Hartgraves to Floyd C. Dodson, August 14, 1940]

Letter from Frank Hartgraves to Floyd C. Dodson discussing irregularities found in the abstracts given by the Menard Abstract Company. Hartgraves has cross referenced with the deeds for the land to find these inconsistencies.
Date: August 14, 1940
Creator: Hartgraves, Frank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 14, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz stating it is necessary to obtain quitclaim deed from Jacob Wiebe and A. N. Wiebe and their wives as they are not allowed to convey the property without the other's approval.
Date: March 14, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, March 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, March 14, 1940]

Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, copied to Mr. Arentz, discussing paperwork from the Federal Land Bank of Houston relating to a property in Hansford and Ochiltree Counties in Texas.
Date: March 14, 1940
Creator: Claunts, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, February 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, February 14, 1940]

Letter from the Abstract Division of the Federal Land Bank of Houston, Legal Division, to Sayles & Sayles discussing abstracts relating to the estate of A. M. Betty.
Date: February 14, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 14, 1940]

Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles informing them of the requirements on the abstract of the Betty estate.
Date: March 14, 1940
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from William R. Bond, April 14, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from William R. Bond, April 14, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from William R. Bond regarding local opposition to House Bill 261 which would effect worker's compensation.
Date: April 14, 1943
Creator: Bond, William R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 18, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 14, 1942 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 18, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 14, 1942

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 14, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History