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[Letter from George C. Whyte to the Waco Parish, May 3, 1890]
Letter from George C. Whyte, the reverend at an Abilene church to the rector at a Protestant Episcopal church in Waco, regarding parishioner John Houston Morrow who has just moved into his parish.
Date:
May 3, 1890
Creator:
Whyte. George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest
This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
Date:
1896
Creator:
Texas & Pacific Railway
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Davis to William John Bryan, July 13, 1905]
Letter from J. T. Davis to William John Bryan thanking him for sending over a picture of Bryan's father.
Date:
July 13, 1905
Creator:
Davis, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. M. Kennedy to William John Bryan, March 6, 1908]
Letter from A. M. Kennedy to William John Bryan requesting a list of men who could help secure the county for Senator Bailey's campaign.
Date:
March 6, 1908
Creator:
Kennedy, A. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Quilla A. Griffin, August 30, 1909]
Letter to Dr. Quilla A. Griffin discussing the landscape near Cottonwood, Texas with the purposes of surveying it for a railroad.
Date:
August 30, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Webb to Mr. Henry Sayles, December 2, 1912]
Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing Webb passing along Sayles letters to Mr. Allen.
Date:
December 2, 1912
Creator:
Webb, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Conditional Interest of Sale of Minerals, Mac Sayles to Edgar Scurry]
Document certifying the sale of oil, gas, and other minerals from Mac Sayles to Edgar Scurry on land in McLennon County, Texas.
Date:
July 21, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, McAlpine (Mac)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Personnel Adjutant, C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, November 9, 1918]
Memorandum from 2nd Lt. R. N. Richardson of SATC Abilene Unit to the personnel adjutant at Camp MacArthur submitting records for three soldiers.
Date:
November 9, 1918
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Personnel Adjutant, C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, November 9, 1918]
Memorandum from 2nd Lt. R. N. Richardson of SATC Abilene Unit to the personnel adjutant at Camp MacArthur submitting records for three soldiers.
Date:
November 9, 1918
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transfer List, Abilene Christian College Unit S. A. T. C. to C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas, November 9, 1918]
Document listing the names of three men transferring from the Abilene Christian College Unit of the S. A. T. C. to C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, in Waco, Texas.
Date:
November 9, 1918
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transfer List: Simmons College Unit S. A. T. C. to C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, November 9, 1918]
Document listing the names of six men transferring from the Simmons College Unit of the S. A. T. C. to C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, in Waco, Texas.
Date:
November 9, 1918
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. G. Lane to Camp MacArthur Personnel Adjutant, November 11, 1918]
Memorandum from Capt. R. G. Lane, commander of SATC Simmons College Unit, to the personnel adjutant of Camp MacArthur regarding a previous transportation request needing a signature.
Date:
November 11, 1918
Creator:
Lane, R. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Chester Siff, November 15, 1918]
Indorsement correspondence from Chester Siff to the personnel adjutant at Abilene Christian College S. A. T. C. stating "Receipt Acknowledged."
Date:
November 15, 1918
Creator:
Siff, Chester
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to A. S. Jackson - March 4, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. A. S. Jackson, President, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial Drys, dated March 4, 1942. Carswell explains the survey that he is making is to assertain to what extent the effects of the use of alcohol are taught in denominational schools.
Date:
March 4, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pat M. Neff to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat M. Neff, President, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, dated March 19, 1942. Neff advises that the effects of alcohol are taught with other classes, but there are no classes so designated.
Date:
March 19, 1942
Creator:
Neff, Pat M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. W. Yancy, III - May 29, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. J. W. Yancy, III, President, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to a letter sent March 4 to Dr. Jackson regarding what Christian Schools and Colleges are doing about the use of Beverage Alcohol.
Date:
May 29, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated September 1, 1942. Whitacre offers his regrets regarding Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building on account of the shortage of tires.
Date:
September 1, 1942
Creator:
Whitacre, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - October 30, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated October 30, 1942. Whitacre expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell and notes that the sympathy from their many friends has made their loss easier and that they have been able, so far, to obtain the materials necessary to replace the home. Whitacre suggests as Chairman for the following committees; A. C. Jackson of Lubbock for the Transportation Committee, W. R. Weaver of Spur for the Float Committee and Charnell Jobe of Lamesa.
Date:
October 30, 1942
Creator:
Whitacre, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. Walter Hammond, President Texas Farm Bureau Federation, Waco, Texas, dated March 13, 1945. Hammond expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell advising that he knew of Carswell's activities even back to his school days, of his honesty, integrity and sincerety of purpose. He states, "I can truthfully say that because of your efforts the world is a better place in which to live".
Date:
March 13, 1945
Creator:
Hammond, J. Walter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, March 1, 1949]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing
Date:
March 1, 1949
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sallie Parker Willis to Clara E. and John T. Willis, Sr., March 25, 1952]
Letter from Sallie Ann Parker Willis to Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on March 25, 1952. She thanks them for their letters, and tells them all the family gossip. There is a photograph attached of Longs Peak and Bear Lake.
Date:
March 25, 1952
Creator:
Willis, Sallie Ann Parker
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to French Robertson, January 17, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to French Robertson discussing his committee appointments for the 53rd legislative session and thanking Robertson for his support in the representative election race.
Date:
January 17, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
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 Tom Joseph to Truett Latimer, June 15, 1953]
Letter from Tom Joseph to Truett Latimer congratulating him on his work in the the recent 53rd Legislative session.
Date:
June 15, 1953
Creator:
Joseph, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History