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[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to The Chairman, Hidalgo County Local Board No. 2 - October 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to The Chairman, Hidalgo County Local Board No. 2 - October 20, 1943]

A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Hidalgo County Local Board No. 2, Mission, Texas, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor, dated October 20, 1943. Subject: Insufficent Evidence Report. Fellbaum orders the Board to take no more action at this time but to wait until an officer of the Field Division will visit their local board for the purpose of coordinating the inspection made by Mr. Carswell and Mr. Vernon.
Date: October 20, 1943
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - March 20, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - March 20, 1951]

A letter written to John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 20, 1951. The letter contains an advisement regarding Subject A-9808-A, that the Subject is doing well, but Carswell expounds on his carpentry work and restates the need for the remaining Postal Savings Certificates belonging to Subject to be transferred to him from California.
Date: March 20, 1951
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - May 20, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - May 20, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated May 20, 1948. Confirmation from Stevenson that the suggestions contained in the recent letter from Carswell have been very helpful and the advisement of how those suggestions have been implemented. He requests that Carswell keep him informed as to his "situation" in that section of the State.
Date: May 20, 1948
Creator: Stevenson, Coke
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Pat Bullock to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Pat Bullock to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat Bullock, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 20, 1945. Bullock advises that he agrees on all four points mentioned in Carswell's letter dated March 14 and that he has never voted against redistricting. He, too, is for the "open shop", agrees that Texas has too many District Courts and thinks "that a Constitutional Convention should be called to repeal our out-moded and patched-up Constitution".
Date: March 20, 1945
Creator: Bullock, Pat
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissions T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board - July 20, 1953] (open access)

[Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissions T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board - July 20, 1953]

A certificate commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, by Texas Governor Allan Shivers, and Howard Carney, Secretary of State dated July 20, 1953.
Date: July 20, 1953
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - September 20, 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - September 20, 1943]

A Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated September 20, 1943. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date: September 20, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Report:  From W. J. Wisdom to G. Ward Moody - October 20, 1942] (open access)

[Letter and Report: From W. J. Wisdom to G. Ward Moody - October 20, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. G. Ward Moody, Field Representative, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 20, 1942. Wisdom explains the reason for his delay in answering Moody's letter, that it is due to membership quotas being set too high and advises that the talk from the boys from most of the posts is regarding lowering membership quotas. He advises of the attached sheet listing quotas for each Post. Attachment includes: Report by G. Ward Moody, Austin. Suggested quotas for Posts in 17th District, Department of Texas, The American Legion and a handwritten note to Tommy from Bill, "This is terrible, Tommy".
Date: October 20, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Frank L. Turner to Major Tom Carswell - August 20, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Frank L. Turner to Major Tom Carswell - August 20, 1941]

A letter written to Major Tom Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, from Frank L. Turner, Captain, Infantry, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, McMurry College, Abilene, Texas, dated August 20, 1941. Turner advises Carswell that he has enclosed a copy of a letter that he received from the office of Col. Bannister, deems the enclosed letter self-explanatory and assures Carswell of his interest in the guard and of his desire to be of service. Typewritten on McMurry College letterhead bearing Nekoosa BOND watermark.
Date: August 20, 1941
Creator: Turner, Frank L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Special Orders:  From Colonel Barry D. Greer to Major Thomas N. Carswell - June 30, 1956] (open access)

[Form letter and Special Orders: From Colonel Barry D. Greer to Major Thomas N. Carswell - June 30, 1956]

A form letter addressed to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Barry D. Greer, Colonel AGC TEX NG, Chief, Pers Div, Austin, Texas, dated June 20, 1956. Discharge of Overage Officers in the TSGRC [Texas State Guard Reserve Corps] effective June 30, 1956. Attachment includes: SPECIAL ORDERS TSGRC NO. 9. from K. L. Berry, Major General, The Adjutant General and W. H. Martin, Brigadier General AGC TEX NG, Assistant Adjutant General, Austin, Texas dated June 30, 1956. A listing of officers having reached maximum age with AGD Cir No. 1 (TSGRC) December 17, 1953 honorablly discharged from the TSGRC [Texas State Guard Reserve Corps] effective June 30, 1956. Page five includes instructions and a listing of officers having reached maximum age with AGD Cir No. 1 (TSGRC) December 17, 1953 relieved from assignment and honorablly discharged. Page six includes instructions and a listing of officers honorablly discharged for reason, Whereabouts unknown.
Date: June 20, 1956
Creator: Greer, Barry D. & Berry, K. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to W. S. Simkins, June 20, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to W. S. Simkins, June 20, 1910]

Letter from John Sayles to W. S. Simkins inquiring about when the author can expect copy of Simkin's new edition of Contracts and Sales.
Date: June 20, 1910
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. A. Staggs to Truett Latimer, January 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from M. A. Staggs to Truett Latimer, January 20, 1953]

Letter from M. A. Staggs to Truett Latimer requesting his help in passing a bill to repeal House Bill 409, which was passed in the 52nd Legislature.
Date: January 20, 1953
Creator: Staggs, M. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953]

Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer requesting that he support and oppose several particular Senate and House bills, as well as requesting a "roll-call vote" on any bill pertaining to alcoholic beverages.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Tucker, Albert F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. T. J. Hollingshead to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. T. J. Hollingshead to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953]

Letter from Mrs. T. J. Hollingshead to Truett Latimer discussing support for additional taxes to benefit the education system in Texas.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Hollingshead, Mrs. T. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel Hollingshead to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Ethel Hollingshead to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953]

Letter from Ethel Hollinsghead to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding taxes to fund the school system and the harm they could do ion the public.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Hollingshead, Ethel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. E. Clark to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from S. E. Clark to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1953]

Letter from S. E. Clark to Truett Latimer requesting Latimer vote in favor of the worker's compensation bill, House Bill 261. The letter is written on stationary from Clark's company, which features images of tractor models printed in the left margin.
Date: March 20, 1953
Creator: Clark, S. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953]

Letter from Bryan Bradbury to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 261, relating to the Workmen's Compensation Board.
Date: February 20, 1953
Creator: Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Myer M. Donosky to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Myer M. Donosky to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1953]

Letter from Myer M. Donosky to Truett Latimer discussing hosiery his company is sending as gift for Mrs. Latimer.
Date: May 20, 1953
Creator: Donosky, Myer M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latiemr to L. C. Jackson, August 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latiemr to L. C. Jackson, August 20, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latiemr to L. C. Jackson asking him to send his application papers for land purchase through the Veterans Land Board to Rollie O. Cloud, Jr.
Date: August 20, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. O. Black and W. O. Higgins, March 20, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram from W. O. Black and W. O. Higgins, March 20, 1954]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. O. Black and W. O. Higgins regarding opposition to a tax plan put forth by Governor Shivers and support of natural resource taxes paying teachers.
Date: March 20, 1954
Creator: Black, W. O. & Higgins, W. O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack G. Fisk to Truett Latimer, July 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jack G. Fisk to Truett Latimer, July 20, 1953]

Letter from Jack G. Fisk to Truett Latimer discussing his business plans and intentions to visit Abilene in the near future.
Date: July 20, 1953
Creator: Fisk, Jack G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank R. Pitt to William E. Osborn, March 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Frank R. Pitt to William E. Osborn, March 20, 1953]

Copy of a Western Union Telegram from Frank R. Pitt to William E. Osborn discussing his opposition to House Bill 644.
Date: March 20, 1953
Creator: Pitt, Frank R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. C. Roberson to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from B. C. Roberson to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953]

Letter from B. C. Roberson to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 325 and dealing with the opposition to it from the Feed Manufacturers Association.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Roberson, B. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1954]

Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer thanking him for support provided on a project for Eastham Prison.
Date: April 20, 1954
Creator: Ellis, O. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Etheredge to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from John W. Etheredge to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1953]

Letter from John W. Etheredge to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 24 to stop the use of netting in the Laguna Madre.
Date: March 20, 1953
Creator: Etheredge, John W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History