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[Letter from J. L. Ward, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Ward, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. L. Ward, President, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas, dated March 5, 1942. Ward advises that there is no course offered on the effects of alcohol.
Date: March 5, 1942
Creator: Ward, J. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. B. Goosby to John Patterson Osterhout, May 3, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from R. B. Goosby to John Patterson Osterhout, May 3, 1897]

Letter from R. B. Goosby to John Patterson Osterhout briefly discussing recent events. Goosby mentioned he was paying for stenography and that his wife was sick. He hoped to receive another letter from John soon.
Date: May 3, 1897
Creator: Goosby, R. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
tax roll (open access)

tax roll

Tax roll for Alvord, Texas 1920-1921.
Date: 1920/1921
Creator: City of Alvord
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Miscellaneous loose law enforcement documents] (open access)

[Miscellaneous loose law enforcement documents]

Search warrants, arrest warrants, complaint forms, tax receipts and other legal documents.
Date: unknown
Creator: City of Alvord
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Alvord waterworks and sewage resolution] (open access)

[Alvord waterworks and sewage resolution]

Resolution by City of Alvord Council to install waterworks and a sewer system.
Date: January 8, 1951
Creator: City Council of the City of Alvord
System: The Portal to Texas History
Union Hill Baptist Church Record Book (1921-1934) (open access)

Union Hill Baptist Church Record Book (1921-1934)

Minutes of church meetings, lists of members, records of baptisms, deaths, church finances, projects.
Date: unknown
Creator: Union Hill Baptist Church
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes of Alvord City Council (open access)

Minutes of Alvord City Council

Minutes of the meetings of the town board of the City of Alvord, Texas.
Date: October 16, 1888
Creator: City of Alvord
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. L. Ward with address revision to Dr. H. Lee - March 4, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. L. Ward with address revision to Dr. H. Lee - March 4, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. J. L. Ward, President, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys. Letter reused with address revision to Dr. H. Lee, President, SMU, Dallas, Texas, 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)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to  I. H. Kempner, III, October 19, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to I. H. Kempner, III, October 19, 1965]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to I. H. Kempner, III discussing land and oil.
Date: October 19, 1965
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to R. Lee Morris, November 6, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to R. Lee Morris, November 6, 1963]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to R. Lee Morris informing that he still collects transactions.
Date: November 6, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. Herbert S. Scharff, November 29, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. Herbert S. Scharff, November 29, 1949]

Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. Herbert S. Scharff discussing the state of oil and gas production among various properties.
Date: November 29, 1949
Creator: Mehan, Ray I.
System: The Portal to Texas History
B. C. Rhome (open access)

B. C. Rhome

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustration, and business name in lithographic print by Woodward & Tiernan Printing Co. St. Louis. Text on letterhead reads: "Breeder of Pure Bred Hereford Cattle Stock for Sale"; "Ranch 25 miles north of Fort Worth, Texas. On Line of Fort Worth & Denver City Railway."
Date: 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
N. L. Umsted (open access)

N. L. Umsted

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes stylized text with business name and text reading: "Druggist, Chemist. A Complete Assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Etc."
Date: 1895
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History