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South Carolina Joins North Carolina In Presenting R. L. McMillan For National Commander (open access)

South Carolina Joins North Carolina In Presenting R. L. McMillan For National Commander

A flyer printed by The American Legion of South Carolina promoting R. L. McMillan of North Carolina for National Commander and includes resolutions passed on the 28th day of February, 1944. Signed by J. J. Bullard, Department Adjutant, Department of South Carolina.
Date: February 28, 1944
Creator: American Legion. Department of South Carolina. Departmental Executive Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 12] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 12]

Memorandum outlining a communication received from the Adjutant General's Department regarding the completion of induction papers.
Date: October 28, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for City of Abilene Taxes, 1912] (open access)

[Receipt for City of Abilene Taxes, 1912]

Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1912. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 28, 1913
Creator: Balch, A. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 16, Number 1] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 16, Number 1]

Memorandum amending Administration Memo No. 16, issued September 24, 1918, outlining the institutional quotas for the strength of the Naval Section of the Students Army Training Corps.
Date: September 28, 1918
Creator: Briscoe, Chesleigh H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 16, Number 3] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 16, Number 3]

Memorandum amending Administration Memo No. 16, issued September 24, 1918, outlining how the marine sections of the Students Army Training Corps are to be organized at various institutions.
Date: October 28, 1918
Creator: Briscoe, Chesleigh H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 37] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 37]

Memorandum outlining the examination of officers of the National Guard.
Date: October 28, 1918
Creator: Briscoe, Chesleigh H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
["As It Looks From Here" by Omar Burleson - May 28, 1970] (open access)

["As It Looks From Here" by Omar Burleson - May 28, 1970]

A document titled "As It Looks From Here," by Omar Burleson, 17th District, Texas, scheduled for release Thursday, May 28, 1970. "Washington, D. C. - The total self-interest of the United States should govern her actions in all foreign affairs." "Should decisions on the actual execution of policy be left to the Congress, there would likely be as many different approaches to every question as there are Members, each believing that whatever he espouses is in our own 'self-interest'. Essentially this is the core of the present debate in the United States Senate."
Date: May 28, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate No. 38856 For Canadian Limited] (open access)

[Certificate No. 38856 For Canadian Limited]

Certificate for Canadian Limited, no. 38856 for the monthly drawing for monetary prizes. The front of the certificate has an illustration of a train and the rules of the drawing and the back has a list of the available prizes.
Date: October 28, 1932
Creator: Canadian Limited
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate No. 868273 For Canadian Limited] (open access)

[Certificate No. 868273 For Canadian Limited]

Certificate for Canadian Limited, no. 868273 for the monthly drawing for monetary prizes. The front of the certificate has an illustration of a train and the rules of the drawing and the back has a list of the available prizes.
Date: August 28, 1932
Creator: Canadian Limited
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Application by T. N. Carswell to The Adjutant General of Texas for appointment-promotion as a commissioned officer in the Texas Defense Guard] (open access)

[Application by T. N. Carswell to The Adjutant General of Texas for appointment-promotion as a commissioned officer in the Texas Defense Guard]

An application for Appointment - Promotion as a Commissioned Officer in the Texas Defense Guard, T.D.G. Form 4, 1941, From: Thomas Norwood Carswell, to The Adjutant General of Texas, dated March 28, 1941.
Date: March 28, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1944]

A Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated December 28, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form titled "Certificate Required for Sick Leave."
Date: December 28, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Fulton Lewis, Jr. - January 28, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Fulton Lewis, Jr. - January 28, 1942]

A Western Union telegram sent to Fulton Lewis, Jr., Radio Station WOL, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 28, 1942. Carswell requests information from Lewis on sugar restrictions pertaining to the manufacture of alcohol. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date: January 28, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Representative Sam Russell - January 28, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Representative Sam Russell - January 28, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, and Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Carswell advises Russell that Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion) respectfully requests his active support of the Bill to continue the Dies committee. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date: January 28, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn - January 28, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn - January 28, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Rayburn, Speaker of The House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Confirmation of support by Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, endorsing the work of the Dies committee and the prosecution of those responsible for un-American and subversive activities. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date: January 28, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The City of Abilene Redemption Receipt - Received January 28, 1955 of R. Z. Landrum.  Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8.  A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.] (open access)

[The City of Abilene Redemption Receipt - Received January 28, 1955 of R. Z. Landrum. Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8. A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.]

A receipt ("Redemption Receipt" from The City of Abilene (Texas), dated January 28, 1955. Received of R. Z. Landrum. Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.
Date: January 28, 1955
Creator: Curlee, A. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Davis Brothers Florists to Ralph Jackson - September 28, 1965] (open access)

[Invoice from Davis Brothers Florists to Ralph Jackson - September 28, 1965]

An invoice addressed to Mr. Ralph Jackson, Waycross, Ga. from Davis Brothers Florists, Waycross, Georgia, dated September 28, 1965. The reverse side includes hand drawn map of Camellia and East Cherokee streets in Waycross, Georgia.
Date: September 28, 1965
Creator: Davis Brothers Florists
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1944]

A revised itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for Special work engaged in on the dates of October 28, 1944 through November 10, 1944. The itinerary is approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division. Second page is a duplicate unsigned copy.
Date: October 28, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report] (open access)

[The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report]

A document containing a weekly membership report of The American Legion - Department of Texas, dated July 28, 1944. Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander and Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant.
Date: July 28, 1944
Creator: Forman, Sam D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Receipt for W. K. McAlpine, 1896] (open access)

[Tax Receipt for W. K. McAlpine, 1896]

Receipt for taxes paid by W. K. McAlpine to H. M. Trueheart and Co.
Date: November 28, 1896
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Statement From H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1900] (open access)

[Tax Statement From H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1900]

Receipt for taxes paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of W. K. McAlpine.
Date: December 28, 1900
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1907] (open access)

[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1907]

Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1907. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 28, 1908
Creator: Hale, W. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas]

An agreement by and between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., Lockport, New York, and John Horn of Pecos, Texas, and the Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion), Abilene, Texas, dated the 28th day of March, Nineteen Hundred and Forty. Second page includes original signatures.
Date: March 28, 1940
Creator: Mason, F. S.; Horn, John S. & Brownlee, Thomas K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to Aetna Life Insurance Company] (open access)

[Check Written to Aetna Life Insurance Company]

Galveston National Bank check made out to Aetna Life Insurance Company for $137.32 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped and endorsed by the Aetna Life Insurance Company.
Date: May 28, 1901
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Tax Due, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954.  R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park.] (open access)

[Notice of Tax Due, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954. R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park.]

A notice of tax due from the Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954. For R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park dated Jan 28 55. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Assessor-Collector, By M. Moore, Deputy.
Date: January 28, 1955
Creator: Moore, M.
System: The Portal to Texas History