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[Letter from Lillian Preas to Rosa Walston Latimer - August 6, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Lillian Preas to Rosa Walston Latimer - August 6, 1992]

Letter from Lillian Preas of Brownwood, Texas to Rosa Walston Latimer of Lubbock, Texas, in which she expresses thanks to Rosa for her visit.
Date: August 6, 1992
Creator: Preas, Lillian
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Questionnaire filled out by Leona Woods Moore] (open access)

[Questionnaire filled out by Leona Woods Moore]

Questionnaire created by Rosa Walston Latimer and filled out by Leona Woods Moore, with questions about working in Harvey Houses.
Date: May 14, 1992
Creator: Latimer, Rosa Walston
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941]

A form letter written by J. D. Riddle, County and 24th District Secretary, United Drys, dated June 13, 1941. Riddle addresses an urgent matter regarding funds pertaining to the employment of Judge Miller of Brownwood, Texas for legal counsel regarding the challenge to the newly passed liquor bill.
Date: June 13, 1941
Creator: Riddle, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Miller to T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from E. J. Miller to T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. J. Miller, Lawyer, Brownwood, Texas, dated July 16, 1941. Miller advises Carswell that he is enclosing a copy of the letter which he is writing to Dr. Jeff Davis. He advises that the letter might be of interest since Carswell phoned yesterday afternoon. The attached letter is written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys from E. J. Miller, Judge, 35th Judicial District, Brownwood, Texas dated July 16, 1941. Miller reports on the proceedings regarding Ellison vs. Texas Liquor Board, advises to await the action of the Court of Civil Appeals and gives a brief itinerary of his travel and work to date and for the next two weeks requesting further remittance as soon as it may be convenient.
Date: July 16, 1941
Creator: Miller, E. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Robert G. Davis, Daniel Baker College - May 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Robert G. Davis, Daniel Baker College - May 29, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. Robert G. Davis, President, Daniel Baker College, Brownwood, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to a letter written on March 6 in regards to the question of what Christian Colleges are doing about the use of Beverage Alcohol.
Date: May 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major General Walter Krueger to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major General Walter Krueger to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Walter Krueger, Major General, U. S. Army, Headquarters VIII Corps, Office of the Commanding General, Brownwood, Texas, dated April 1, 1941. Krueger expresses his appreciation for the invitation to attend the Army Day Celebration in Abilene but declines due to a previous invitation.
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: Krueger, Walter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, c/o Local Board No. 1, Selective Service, Brownwood, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated July 13, 1943. Rather recounts the events of the morning both before and after they received Carswell's letter, describes the new membership as a pleasant surprise and advises that Carswell has saved his Division while reviving a "goose-egg" Post.
Date: July 13, 1943
Creator: Rather, Harry E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 3, 1885] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 3, 1885]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Henry S. Moore to his brother Charles B. Moore. In the letter, Henry informs Charles of news from Collin Co. and it includes: the letter sent to Sam with a turnip seed in it, a family friend's haul of corn, the construction of the reaper shelter per Charles' advice, Betty Thornhill and Neal Moore's visit, the unexpected visit of Jim Nelms, Solomon's trip to Hunt Co. and details that he has not returned yet, the plowing of Osbourne's millet patch, the condition of his turnip plants due to the dry weather, Neal's reading ability and how he has been passing the time, Henry's discovery of a new star and details on how he has passed on that information to verify the discovery, Nelm's religious affiliation, the killing of a wild cat, political commentary on the prohibition party, and updates on weather, friends, and community. The envelope is included with the letter. It was sent to Charles when he was in Gallatin, Tennessee visiting kin.
Date: September 3, 1885
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from J. Sabina Rucker to Charles B. Moore, June 15-16, 1888] (open access)

[Letters from J. Sabina Rucker to Charles B. Moore, June 15-16, 1888]

These letters are from the Charles B. Moore Collection. They are written by J. Sabina Rucker to her brother, Charles B. Moore. In this letter, Sabina updates Charles on the Rucker family and details the country around her. She notes that while in the country she saw cowboys herding fifteen hundred cattle to New Mexico. The topic of this first letter moves to correspondences she had begun writing to Henry or Solomon. She discusses their travel and lodging plans and then closes the letter. Her brief, second letter was written on June 16, 1888. She discusses a house the family is looking at and notes that they saw a pack of dogs as they were coming into town. She details some news about a family friends and closes the letter because of the misting rain. The envelope is included with the letters.
Date: June 15, 1888
Creator: Rucker, J. Sabina
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. W. Quinn, March 23, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. W. Quinn, March 23, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. W. Quinn sharing the summary of letters between James and himself about availability of Young Davitte, Jr. to join the business.
Date: March 23, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Griffin to Members of the Texas Service Stations, Associated, April 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Gordon Griffin to Members of the Texas Service Stations, Associated, April 9, 1955]

Letter from Gordon Griffin to Members of the Texas Service Stations, Associated discussing a bill regarding the taxation of trading stamps. Mr. Griffin attaches a copy of an audit by Walter Leach. The audit was on questionnaires about trading stamps from the Texas Retail Grocers Association and the Texas Service Stations, Associated.
Date: April 9, 1955
Creator: Griffin, Gordon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B.A.C. to Milton Parks, June 29 1883] (open access)

[Letter from B.A.C. to Milton Parks, June 29 1883]

Letter from B.A.C. to Milton Parks. The letter is dated June 29, 1883.
Date: June 29, 1883
Creator: B.A.C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Narville Newton to Rosa Walston Latimer - June 14, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Narville Newton to Rosa Walston Latimer - June 14, 1992]

Letter from Ruth Narville Newton of Houston, Texas to Rosa Walston Latimer in which she gives information about her sister and brother-in-law, Stella Narville Scott and Charles Dan Scott, who worked at Harvey Houses in Temple, Cleburne, Sweetwater, and Brownwood, Texas.
Date: June 14, 1992
Creator: Newton, Ruth Narville
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bert E. Low to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Bert E. Low to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]

Letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Bert E. Low, Secretary-Treasurer, Brownwood Farm Loan Association, Brownwood, Texas, dated April 28, 1941. Low requests information from Carswell regarding facts and figures on the sales of liquor in his district which he would like to use in a public appearance. He expresses his dismay at having to decline the invitation to attend the inauguration of Dr. White into the Presidency of HSU.
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Low, Bert E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge E. J. Miller to Jeff Davis, copy to T. N. Carswell and J. M. Cook - June 20, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Judge E. J. Miller to Jeff Davis, copy to T. N. Carswell and J. M. Cook - June 20, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Chairman, United Texas Drys, from E. J. Miller, Judge 35th Judicial District, Brownwood, Texas, dated June 20, 1941. Copy to T. N. Carswell and J. M. Cook. Miller reports on the hearing at Huntsville regarding the liquor law.
Date: June 20, 1941
Creator: Miller, E. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. H. Taylor to T. N. Carswell - March 6, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Thos. H. Taylor to T. N. Carswell - March 6, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. H. Taylor, President, Howard Payne College, Brownwood, Texas, dated March 6, 1942. Taylor advises that they have no practical study on the effects of alcohol but approach the problem through classes in science, physical education and health.
Date: March 6, 1942
Creator: Taylor, Thomas H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. N. Richardson to R. P. Hale, December 23, 1918] (open access)

[Memo from R. N. Richardson to R. P. Hale, December 23, 1918]

Memorandum from Lt. Col. R. N. Richardson to R. P. Hale informing him that his son, Private Alton B. Hale, will undergo an operation at the Camp Bowie base hospital.
Date: December 23, 1918
Creator: Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harley Sadler to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Harley Sadler to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, Brownwood, Texas, dated February 28, 1941. Sadler confirms his receipt of the wire from Carswell and brags that their show is one of the largest and finest companies they have ever brought to Abilene.
Date: February 28, 1941
Creator: Sadler, Harley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, General Delivery, T. J. Tidwell Shows, Brownwood, Texas/Mineral Wells, Texas, dated March 8, 1941. Schneck confirms the plans for a show the week of March 17th, under the auspices of the Post. The reverse sides includes handwritten notes: "First be true to thineself, Thou canst then be false to any man" - "Aint no such thing as a back slide".
Date: March 8, 1941
Creator: Schneck, J. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major General Walter Krueger - March 31, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major General Walter Krueger - March 31, 1941]

A letter written to Major General Walter Krueger, Commanding Officer, Eighth Corps Area, Brownwood, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Chairman, "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to Krueger to attend Abilene's first "Army Day".
Date: March 31, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Camp Bowie Commanding Officer, December 17, 1918] (open access)

[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Camp Bowie Commanding Officer, December 17, 1918]

Memorandum from 2nd Lt. R. N. Richardson to the commander of Camp Bowie sending the records for Pvt. Alton B. Hale.
Date: December 17, 1918
Creator: Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. F. Bay to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer, January 4, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. F. Bay to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer, January 4, 1962]

Letter from I. F. Bay of the Texas Motor Bus Association to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer and his wife, inviting them to the association's annual meeting in Austin.
Date: January 4, 1962
Creator: Bay, I. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 19, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 19, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing their interest in Young Davitte, Jr. They are inquiring into whether he would be available to change jobs.
Date: March 19, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
The First National Bank of Brownwood (open access)

The First National Bank of Brownwood

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and illustration of bank building in lithographic print by Frey Stationary Co. St. Louis. Letterhead includes the names D. H. Trent, President; J. C. Weakley, Vice President; W. H. Thompson, Cashier; J. R. Taylor, Ass't Cash.; Directors D. H. Trent; J. C. Weakley; G. W. Hall; F. R. Smith; W. H. Thompson.
Date: 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History