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The Early History of Floyd County (open access)

The Early History of Floyd County

This book discusses the history of Floyd County, Texas, including the general organization of the county, the first settlers and settlements, battles, expeditions, and notable individuals. The index begins on page 141.
Date: 1947
Creator: Hall, Claude V.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: V-766 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: V-766

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Price Daniel, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: The legality of simultaneous separate consolidate Floydata Independent School District and such contiguous common school districts as vote favorably in their separate elections.
Date: February 4, 1949
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Floyd County, Texas (open access)

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Floyd County, Texas

Directory of the men and women from Floyd County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1946~
Creator: Greenbelt Publishing Service
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - June 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - June 5, 1943]

A letter written to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas from Floyd County Local Board, J. M. Willson, Chairman, Floydada, Texas, dated June 5, 1943. Willson makes a request for a waiver on a registrant classified 1-A by the Floyd County Board citing his dishonorable discharge from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, December 16, 1941. Handwritten notation advising of no answer and dated September 25, 1944.
Date: June 5, 1943
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 25, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 25, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, 5th Division Com. Floydada, Texas, dated September 25, 1941. Willson acknowledges the nice letter from Carswell and his note confirming he would take the Division meeting.
Date: September 25, 1941
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 3, 1942]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated September 3, 1942. Willson declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to a previous engagement.
Date: September 3, 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jim Willson - September 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jim Willson - September 10, 1942]

A letter written to Jim Willson, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, Floydada, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell requests that Willson serve this year as Fifth Division Membership Chairman.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1942]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated September 12, 1942. Willson explains his hesitancy regarding the membership drive "in a small town" knowing the resources to meet the quota are not available. He advises Carswell that he wishes to discuss the plans while at Kansas City, disclosing his travel plans for Kansas City.
Date: September 12, 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J.M.Willson. Willson asks for a clear conception of the plans as outlined to the Executive committee on the legion membership drive explaining that he left at midnight on Saturday and does not know what happened at Austin.
Date: 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - October 24, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - October 24, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated October 24, 1942. Willson advises that he has not received information from Whitacre or Monk and hopes to be in Abilene and speak with Carswell regarding the improbable goal of the membership drive, that "they justhavenot got it in the 5th".
Date: October 24, 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to Charles Whitacre] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to Charles Whitacre]

A letter written to Chas. Whitacre, District Commander 19th District, Lubbock, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Membership Chairman 5th Division. Willson requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and discusses the membership drive strategy. He comments that he does not know what happened at Austin and he supposes it was for the good of the Legion, "But God and Country first". 100% for saving shirttails.
Date: 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. M. Willson addressed to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1942] (open access)

[Postcard from J. M. Willson addressed to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1942]

A postcard addressed to Mr. Tom Carswell, c/o Draft Board, postmarked Floydada, Texas, dated November 26, 1942. The reverse side includes corrrespondence to Tommie from J. M. Willson dated November 26, 1942. Willson advises of his concern regarding the low membership and requests that Carswell check on and send a personal card to the Posts assuring Carswell that he will write to the Posts, also. He requests any other suggestions Carswell might think of and advises that he has not received a report as of late.
Date: November 26, 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - June 18, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - June 18, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Fifth Division Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated June 18, 1943. Willson advises of his not being able to make the Division meeting but that he will make the Fort Worth meeting then on to Omaha Nebraska. He emphasizes the importance of Carswell to endorse George Berry and Sam Forman at the Division meeting.
Date: June 18, 1943
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Dept Membership Chairman, Floydada, Texas, dated October 3, 1943. Willson expresses his opinion of Carswell as one of the finest, hardworking, clean men in the Legion.
Date: October 3, 1943
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - November 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - November 23, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Dallas, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated November 23, 1943. Willson advises Carswell of the reason he has never run for any office is that he did not approve of the tactics used in elections. He advises Carswell that he is very much in favor of Henry Love being elected to the office.
Date: November 23, 1943
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History