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[Envelope with print reading: "Houston Fat Stock Show"]
Envelope that contained 38 photographs. Manila envelope with red print reading: "Houston Fat Stock Show - and Live Stock Exposition - Houston, Texas" below this print is a red image of a cow's head in a star with ribbons, sheep, hog, and cow drawing at interval between star points. The star is enclosed in a circle. Written below circled star image is written "Premium List" Stamped in red near top center "[drawing of a globe] The Best Job In The World Enlist U. S. Army" The stamp is postmarked "Houston, Texas Oct 21 '46 PB Meter 93104 U. S. Postage Paid .04 1/2" and addressed to "For [in red print] A. P. George Richmond, Texas [in blue ink]
Date:
1940
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Lieutenant Colonel Sidney C. Mason to The Post or civic body addressed]
A form letter addressed to The Post or civic body, from Sidney C. Mason, Lieut. Col., 142nd Infantry, Adjutant General's Department, Austin. Acknowledgement of the receipt of the application to organize a unit of the Texas Defense Guard noting the issuance of a formal Letter of Approval has been delayed due to the volume of applications, due to the emergency work caused by the administration of the Selective Service Act and due to the pending mobilization of the Texas National Guard. Pending final approval, Mason authorizes Carswell to proceed with preliminary organizational work.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Mason, Sidney C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Sidney C. Mason to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sidney C. Mason, Lieut. Col., 142nd Infantry, Asst. to Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Department, State of Texas, Austin. Reply letter from Mason, advising of the compliance with Carswell's request of October 24; the companies commanded by Brownlee and Carswell have been eliminated but, in view of the forecasted attitude of the War Department, the application may be delayed. Enclosure includes: Personal note written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Sid--Sidney C. Mason reminding Carswell of a time when Wilson Gunn, one bullsnake and the writer "had to do with you around the hallowed portals of old Cowden Hall". [Cowden Hall - men's dormitory, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas].
Date:
1940
Creator:
Mason, Sidney C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Regarding Replacement of Ration Books]
General letter regarding the replacement of ration books, requesting that the family who has lost a book search for it thoroughly before requesting a new one.
Date:
1940~/1949~
Creator:
Tarrant County War Price and Rationing Board
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Meyer Bodansky to Dr. Irving S. Wright - January 2, 1940]
Letter from Dr. Bodansky to Dr. Irving S. Wright discussing if he could submit an article for the 1940 Meeting of the American Medical Association, Section on Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Date:
January 2, 1940
Creator:
Bodansky, Meyer, 1896-1941
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan, January 5, 1940]
Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the holiday greeting letter he sent and explaining the details of their Christmas dinner to Mr. Bryan. King also informs Mr Bryan that he will be at their reunion and hopes that he will be there.
Date:
January 5, 1940
Creator:
King, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. R. Macgregor to Mr. Alex Bradford, January 5, 1940]
Letter from Australian Government Trade Commissioner L. R. Macgregor to Mr. Alex Bradford informing the later that his consideration for entry into the Royal Australian Air Force has been rejected due to Mr. Bradford not having residency in Australia.
Date:
January 5, 1940
Creator:
Macgregor, L. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 11, 1940]
Letter from G. W. Hardy to Honorable W. J. Bryan asking him to feel free to write him even when he is at his worst because he is willing to listen as a close friend.
Date:
January 11, 1940
Creator:
Hardy, G. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan, January 11, 1940]
Letter from G. W. Hardy to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing him about a letter he received in regards to his article "Peace on Earth". He also shared with Mr. Black his thoughts about Malcolm Black's letter in regards to the article.
Date:
January 11, 1940
Creator:
Bryan, William John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Kuduer]
A letter from Lillian Kuduer, Editorial Secretary at McGraw-Hill Book Company, to Carl B. Compton about the rejection of his manuscript.
Date:
January 15, 1940
Creator:
Kuduer, Lillian
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Allan E. Markowitz to Meyer Bodansky - January 16, 1940]
Letter to Dr. Meyer Bodansky from Allan E. Markowitz dated January 16, 1940 regarding assistance in securing a resident position at John Sealy Memorial Hospital. In the letter, Allan writes that he has struggled to find a job due in part to his religious practices. Allan asks for a recommendation and potentially employment if possible.
Date:
January 16, 1940
Creator:
Markowitz, Allan E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, January 17, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing abstracts in Hemphill County that are lacking final opinions for the oil and gas leases.
Date:
January 17, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frederic Taubes]
A letter addressed to Carl B. Compton from Frederic Taubes about a suggestion he had made to him about using Natural Copal Resin for mixing oil paints.
Date:
January 19, 1940
Creator:
Taubes, Frederic
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from R. F. Rood and C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles, January 19, 1940]
Letter from R. F. Rood and C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles acknowledging opinions for the Webb leases and requesting an opinion for the Maude B. Johnson lease.
Date:
January 19, 1940
Creator:
Rood, R. F. & Rayburn, C. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford, January 19, 1940]
Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford informing him that he'll call when he reaches Corpus Christi.
Date:
January 19, 1940
Creator:
Dinneen, W. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Military Service Publishing Company - January 20, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 20, 1941. Carswell places an order for 16 copies of the "State Defense Force Manual" authorizing a draw on his personal account at F. & M. National Bank, Abilene, Texas to assure shipment.
Date:
January 20, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Callcott]
A letter from Frank Callcott to Carl B. Compton in reply to Carl's invitation to him to become a member of the Southwestern University Arts Club.
Date:
January 24, 1940
Creator:
Callcott, Frank
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Frank M. King to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 31, 1940]
Letter from Frank M. King to Honorable W. J. Bryan asking him for a photograph of himself to be included in Mr. King's book "Longhorn Trail Drivers" where there is a story about Senator Bryan and the T Diamond.
Date:
January 31, 1940
Creator:
King, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Congregation Adath Yeshurun to Charles A. Keilin, D. M. Gordon, and Sam Rosenberg, February 1, 1940]
Letter from Congregation Adath Yeshurun to Charles A. Keilin, D. M. Gordon, and Sam Rosenberg discussing their duties as members of the "Nominating Committee" including presenting candidates for election at the Congregation Adath Yeshurun annual general membership meeting.
Date:
February 1, 1940
Creator:
Congregation Adath Yeshurun
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean E. Vesco to Daniel Webster Kempner, February 2, 1940]
Letter from Jean E. Vesco to Daniel Webster Kempner answering his letter of February 1st. And he mentions that they will transfer him to the Liberte as soon as he knows the exact sailing dates.
Date:
February 2, 1940
Creator:
Vesco, Jean E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger, February 4, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger discussing how sorry he was for missing his bus to Mexico. Bradford wants Earl to give him a call once he's in town.
Date:
February 4, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Eleanor R. Thompson to Walter G. Stuck - February 5, 1940]
Letter written to Mrs. Eleanor R. Thompson in Galveston, Texas from Walter Stuck, secretary of the Texas Surgical Society in San Antonio, Texas. In the letter, Stuck thanks Thompson for loaning materials related to Dr. Thompson for a historical sketch of the Texas Surgical Society.
Date:
February 5, 1940
Creator:
Stuck, Walter G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Federal Land Bank of Houston, February 7, 1940]
Letter from F. F. Claunts to Federal Land Bank of Houston remitting an application for loan of abstracts. Claunts states what sections of the loans he is interested in and states that he wants to obtain a bond to insure the safe return of the abstracts. Claunts asks all abstracts be forwarded to Sayles & Sayles.
Date:
February 7, 1940
Creator:
Claunts, F. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, February 7, 1940]
Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles stating he's requested the Federal Land Bank of Houston mail abstracts for the Betty estate to the Sayles firm. Claunts requests their review of the abstracts and for the abstracts to be returned with a requirement sheet. Claunts will also forward a supplemental abstract ordered by Edward S. Arentz.
Date:
February 7, 1940
Creator:
Claunts, F. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History