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[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]
Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayers!'. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date:
February 1961
Creator:
James, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 322, September 4, 1957
Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date:
September 4, 1957
Creator:
Esenwein, August C.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cynthia Izaguirre, News Anchor for the Channel 8 News at 5 and 10 o'clock
This article is a short biography of Cynthia Izaguirre, news anchor for the Channel 8 News, based on an oral history discussing her education and career.
Date:
November 20, 2014
Creator:
Walker, Sydni; Hodo, Chandler & Murphy, Tyler
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Distribution of Funds from Hattie M. Sayles and Henry Sayles, February 2, 1915]
Document in which Henry Sayles and Hattie M. Sayles distribute an amount of $7866.97 amidst their children and relatives, declaring Henry Sayles Jr. to be in charge of the funds.
Date:
February 2, 1915
Creator:
Sayles, Henry & Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie)
Object Type:
Legal Document
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1944]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated April 19, 1944. McKenzie outlines two actions taken at the Executive Committee meeting and advises of the enclosed quarterly report. McKenzie handwrites in a postscript to please answer his last two letters and requests to see Carswell at the earliest possible minute. Typewritten carbon copy bearing red COPY mark.
Date:
April 19, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from William A. Blakley - May 14, 1958]
A form letter addressed to "Fellow Texan," from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated May 14, 1958. Blakley acknowledges that he is not an experienced politician and having been appointed to the Senate on January 15, 1957 by Governor Shivers but that he feels the need to serve to preserve our system of government which is based on the separation of powers and the sovereignty of the States. He advises of the devotion that is required from all who believe in contitutional government and requests suggestions regarding his candidacy for the United States Senate.
Date:
May 14, 1958
Creator:
Blakley, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Holiday Lights Galore
Text about drive-through holiday light parks that was published in the "When..." section of a December 2000 Texas Highways magazine article.
Date:
2000-12~
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Insurance statement from Betty Bray to Les Clark]
An insurance statement from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas 21, Texas, to Mr. Les Clark, Abilene, Texas, dated July 2, 1962. Re: Southern County Mutual, Thomas N. Carswell. Advisement of balance due on the above policy.
Date:
July 2, 1962
Creator:
Bray, Betty
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Brant Bryan, 1985
Interview with Brant Bryan, an executive with the Staubach Company in Dallas. In the interview, he discusses the company's current state of affairs.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Bryan, Brant & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with David Leeson, 1985
Interview with David Leeson, staff photographer for the Dallas Morning News. In the interview, Leeson discusses his recent assignment in South Africa.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Leeson, David & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Dr. Robert Handy, Dr. Albert Outler, and Dr. Sidney Mead, 1985
Interview with Dr. Robert Handy, professor of American Christianity at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, Dr. Albert Outler, former professor of theology and church history at Yale and SMU, and Dr. Sidney Mead, former professor of church history at the University of Chicago, Claremont, and University of Iowa. The interview covers the topic of religion and Christianity in America, including political issues.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Handy, Robert; Outler, Albert; Mead, Sidney & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Jack Evans, 1986
Interview with Jack Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer for Cullum Company in Dallas, Texas and former mayor of the city of Dallas. In the interview, Evans discusses his business background, as well as civics experiences and perspectives.
Date:
1986
Creator:
Evans, Jack & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with James McCormick, October 21, 1988
Interview with James McCormick, an investment banker from Dallas, Texas. In the interview, McCormick discusses his career in the investment banking business, as well as his insights and wisdom about life.
Date:
October 21, 1988
Creator:
McCormick, James & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Phillip Shephard, 1986
Interview with Phillip Shephard, architect with Shephard & Partners. In the interview, Shephard discusses a new project on the grounds of the Crescent Center in Dallas, Texas. The interview takes place next to a scale model of the Crescent Court and includes several shots of the model.
Date:
1986
Creator:
Shephard, Phillip & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]
Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Transfer from Mary E. Sayles to Harriett Harris]
Un-notarized draft of a deed transfer written by Mary E. Sayles in which she grants two lots of land to her daughter, Harriett Harris. A few corrections in red ink are handwritten on the page.
Date:
June 20, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Business Card: From Francis A. Buddin to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman Executive Committee, United Texas Drys, dated September 1, 1943. Buddin advises Carswell of the election of Dr. W. H. McKenzie, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, as the replacement for Davis. Typewritten on church letterhead. Enclosed wtih the letter is a business card for Francis Asbury Buddin, District Superintendent, The Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas.
Date:
September 1, 1943
Creator:
Buddin, Francis Asbury
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope: From Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - October 12, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated October 12, 1953. Breeding advises that payments of $20.00 will be made weekly until the hundred and twenty five is paid. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record.
Date:
October 12, 1953
Creator:
Breeding, Hattie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Wimpee to Truett Latimer, May 2, 1962]
Letter from A. C. Wimpee to Truett Latimer; He encloses some information that he mailed out at the request of Dr. White pertaining to Representative Townsend and Bill Heatly.
Date:
May 2, 1962
Creator:
Wimpee, A. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1959]
Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer inviting him to a Texas Alcohol-Narcotic Education (TANE) Legislative Information Committee meeting at the First Baptist Church in Dallas on the 21st of October. Mr. Tucker says the main topic of discussion would be the Texas Liquor Control Act. He also invites him to another meeting the following day.
Date:
October 1, 1959
Creator:
Tucker, Albert F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wight to T. N. Carswell - February 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Allen Wight, Touchstone, Wight, Gormley & Touchstone, Dallas, Texas, dated February 7, 1941. Wight advises Carswell that there is no newspaper mat available. " I am very sorry, but I ain't pretty." The reverse side includes miscellaneous handwritten notes.
Date:
February 7, 1941
Creator:
Wight, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wight to T. N. Carswell - January 20, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Allen Wight, Touchstone, Wight, Gormley & Touchstone, Dallas, Texas, dated January 20, 1941. Wight confirms that he is available to speak at the meeting and is "by no means a famous man" but, complying with the request by Carswell for a personal sketch, details his background: Born in 1889, a great grandson of Lyman Wight, who brought a colony to Texas in the days of the Republic; graduated Austin College in 1909 and spent 1912-1913 in Panama in the service of the Isthmian Canal Commission then engaged in building the canal; graduated the University of Texas (in Law) in 1915 and practiced law under Ellis Douthit in Sweetwater 1915-1917. "I went to the First Officers' Training Camp at Leon Springs in 1917; was commissioned captain, assigned to the Regular Army, going Overseas with the First Trench Mortar Battalion, which was engaged as Infantry at Chateau Thierry; operated two batteries of French Artillery at St. Miheil; and both operated as Infantry and used its Mortars in the Argonne. I was promoted to Major after the Armistice, remaining in the Reserve Corps until 1937." Wight called the …
Date:
January 20, 1941
Creator:
Wight, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wight to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allen Wight, Touchstone, Wight, Gormley & Touchstone, Dallas, Texas, dated January 29, 1941. Wight confirms he will be expected to talk about twenty minutes and advises that he has requested of Mr. R. L. Thomas to send his printed matter.
Date:
January 29, 1941
Creator:
Wight, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History