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[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen, August 21, 1906]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen discussing having sold land and timber from his family's properties and inquiring to know of any other land his father may have owned.
Date:
August 21, 1906
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Paul A. Hill Air Force Documents]
A collection of various military orders and documents pertaining to Paul A. Hill's Air Force and Air Reserve service.
Date:
1929-09-18/1955-02-03
Creator:
Hill, Paul A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co., Abilene, Texas, from W. L. Joosten, Sr., Amarillo Paper Company, Lubbock, Texas, dated February 19, 1939. Joosten makes the suggestion to Carswell, after hearing Mr. Deff. [P. H. Diffenbaugh] was gone, that Carswell might be interested in hiring.
Date:
February 19, 1939
Creator:
Joosten, W. L., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. L. Joosten, Sr. - February 21, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. W. L. Joosten, Sr., Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1939. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Joosten and confirms that he will be glad to see Joosten when he passes through.
Date:
February 21, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Tom. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co., Abilene, Texas, from W. L. Joosten, Sr. Lubbock, Texas, dated February 28, 1939. Joosten confirms with this letter their long distance discussion of that afternoon and advises that the sooner he can get in the harness the better and offers some suggestions for the business.
Date:
February 28, 1939
Creator:
Joosten, W. L., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Chas. A. Guy, Editor, Avalanche, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, American Legion Committee on Americanism, dated November 25, 1941. The letter contains the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A."
Date:
November 25, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Reply letter from Charles A. Guy to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]
A reply letter written to Tommy [Carswell] from Chas. A. Guy, Editor and Publisher, Lubbock Morning Avalanche and Lubbock Evening Journal dated November 27. Chas. A. Guy defines Americanism.
Date:
November 27, 1941
Creator:
Guy, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. E. Hereford to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from C. E. Hereford, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 25, 1942. Hereford replies to a request from Carswell regarding a meeting with church leaders in Lubbock and requests that Carswell wait until the preachers return to plan a conference. He assures Carswell that he feels they will be interested in a Field Day.
Date:
August 25, 1942
Creator:
Hereford, C. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from C. E. Hereford addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1942]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Lubbock, Texas, September 16, 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence addressed to T. N. Carswell from C. E. Hereford, Pastor, First Baptist Church Lubbock, Texas dated September 16, 1942. Hereford requests that Carswell present his plans for a Field Day at their Lubbock Ministerial Association meeting.
Date:
September 16, 1942
Creator:
Hereford, C. E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. E. Hereford - October 1, 1942]
A letter addressed to Rev. C. E. Hereford, Lubbock, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated October 1, 1942. Carswell confirms that he plans to attend the meeting in Lubbock, as Hereford requested, regarding presenting plans for a Field Day.
Date:
October 1, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942]
A letter addressed to Rev. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 1942. Carswell recounts events of a meeting in Lubbock, advises of pledge cards received for a Field Day to be held in Lubbock and emphasizes that the churches are anxious to have Davis and Bishop Boaz attend their Field Day. Typewritten at the top of the letter is a list of Lubbock area churches and organizations.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Charles Whitacre - October 28, 1942]
A letter written to Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to his letter of October 22 and advises of the need for Whitacre's recommendations. He expresses his deepest regret for the loss of Whitacre's home.
Date:
October 28, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Commander Fifth Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 26, 1943. Whitacre expresses his happiness to have served on the Executive Committee with Carswell and extends his best wishes.
Date:
August 23, 1943
Creator:
Whitacre, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Historians Meet At Hotel Today]
Newspaper clipping with an article describing a meeting to take place of the West Texas Historical association at the Wooten Hotel. The meeting is said to feature senator W. J. Bryan as a speaker. Partial articles ar visible int he clipping and a cartoon of a train is printed on the reverse side.
Date:
1946
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1951]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing C. A. Douthit and Bill Smith's interest in the cotton gin in Plantersville, Texas.
Date:
April 5, 1951
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Dale Shepherd, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, June 11, 1951]
Letter from E. Dale Shepherd to I. H. Kempner inviting the Kempners to the Texas Association of Life Underwriters banquet and an additional luncheon on the following day.
Date:
June 11, 1951
Creator:
Shepherd, E. Dale
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Henry Doscher, Jr., February 11, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Henry Doscher Jr. discussing a public hearing for a watchmaker bill, Senate Bill 104, introduced by Senator Kilmer.
Date:
February 11, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, August 13, 1953]
Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing why he cannot attend Truett's breakfast for representatives, and reminding Truett of another upcoming meeting.
Date:
August 13, 1953
Creator:
Berry, George S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1953]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer wishing him a belated happy birthday.
Date:
August 25, 1953
Creator:
Carr, Waggoner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. O. Gillham to Truett Latimer, September 21, 1953]
Letter from J. O. Gillham to Truett Latimer inviting Latimer to a party with other representatives.
Date:
September 21, 1953
Creator:
Gillham, J. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, September 26, 1953]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing their recent weekend in Lubbock, thanking Truett for putting him in contact with Omar Burkett, and teasing him about Marilyn Monroe.
Date:
September 26, 1953
Creator:
Carr, Waggoner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Sterling Fuller and Fred L. Johnston to Truett Latimer, October 27, 1953]
Letter from Dr. Sterling Fuller and Fred L. Johnston to Truett Latimer thanking him for contributing some of his time to the Hi-Y Youth and Government Program.
Date:
October 27, 1953
Creator:
Fuller, Sterling & Johnston, Fred L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 3, 1953]
Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing tickets enclosed for a Texas Tech sporting event.
Date:
November 3, 1953
Creator:
Berry, George S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History