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[Letter from Jimmy Carter to Jesse Fletcher - April 19, 1978]
Copy negative of letter of congratulations on inauguration as twelfth President of Hardin-Simmons University to Dr. Jesse Fletcher from President Jimmy Carter on April 19, 1978.
Date:
April 19, 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950]
Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
Date:
February 9, 1950
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to Hardin-Simmons University - August 19, 1996]
Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to the Alumni Relations office of Hardin-Simmons University describing a collection of pictures pertaining to the Abilene Hall and bookstore fires to be sent to the University. The photographs had belonged to Carnes "Proff" Ribble.
Date:
August 19, 1996
Creator:
Ribble-Harder, Robin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993]
Letter from Eddie Good to the Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department describing the Abilene Hall fire and the photos he took while on the university as a student. He further inquiries about the status of the cowboy statue that used to stand in front of Abilene Hall.
Date:
March 13, 1947
Creator:
Good, Eddie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall – January 18, 2001]
Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall to thank him for the material he sent him regarding his grandfather, Dr. George Oscar Thatcher. George Thatcher encloses several photos in return and describes them in this correspondence.
Date:
January 18, 2001
Creator:
Thatcher, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Mrs. T. M. Willis, July 31, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Mrs. Thomas Middlebrook Willis, on July 31, 1943. He assures her that his mother has been sending her letters to him, and asks after a friend who recently got married and a few relatives.
Date:
July 31, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]
Letter from an unknown assistant cashier at the First State Bank & Trust Co. of Abilene, Texas to whom it may concern expressing interest in the future of John T. Willis, Sr., and informing the reader of Willis' history at the bank and his competency in the field of banking.
Date:
April 16, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcription of Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, 1930]
Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, written around 1930. This is a typed transcript of the letter, which details his family history.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
Willis, Thomas Middlebrook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]
Letter from Henry James at The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in regards to John T. Willis, Sr., in which James explains to the reader that Willis has been raised in Abilene, and will do well by anyone who chooses to employ him.
Date:
April 14, 1913
Creator:
James, Henry
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]
Letter from Joe F. Garrison at The Citizens National Bank regarding John T. Willis, Sr., in which Garrison recommends Willis to whomever is presented with the letter.
Date:
April 14, 1913
Creator:
Garrison, Joe F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]
Letter from E. B. Bynum of the First State Bank & Trust Company to whom it may concern, on April 14, 1913, recommending John T. Willis, Sr. to any position that he may be considered for.
Date:
April 14, 1913
Creator:
Bynum, E. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Henry H. Arnold, May 13, 1943]
Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Lieutenant General Henry H. Arnold discussing the conspiracy case against Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, operators of a military training facility in Sweetwater, Texas. They conclude that the charges and consequent contract cancellation were unjustified and urge the general to reinstate the contract.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
United States Senate
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry C. Claiborne to Joe B. Plosser, April 30, 1943]
Letter from Harry C. Claiborne to Joe B. Plosser offering Claiborne's assistance in helping Plosser through his trial.
Date:
April 30, 1943
Creator:
Claiborne, Harry C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William H. Cooper to Don Morris]
Letter dated November 9, 1967 from William H. Cooper, Colonel and Commander in the United States Air Force, to Don Morris, President of Abilene Christian University. In the letter, Cooper thanks Morris for tickets to "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," the 1967 ACC Homecoming production, and congratulates him on a fine performance.
Date:
November 9, 1967
Creator:
Cooper, William H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from the Cast of Fiddler on the Roof to Lewis Fulks]
Signed card from the cast of the 1972 Abilene Christian College Homecoming production of the "Fiddler on the Roof" to director Lewis Fulks.
Date:
1972-10~
Creator:
Fiddler on the Roof Cast
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Yetta G. Mitchell to Lewis Fulks]
Letter from Dr. Yetta G. Mitchell, Grand Director of Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity, to Homecoming musical director Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Mitchell congratulates Fulks on his 1972 production of "Fiddler on the Roof," and encourages him to send photographs to the theatre magazine "Playbill."
Date:
October 23, 1972
Creator:
Mitchell, Yetta G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Stevens to David Gibson]
Letter from Dr. John C. Stevens, President of Abilene Christian University, to David Gibson. In the letter, Stevens explains to Gibson that ACU is opposed to dancing but has decided to allow some forms of dancing as a type of artistic expression in the Homecoming production of "The King and I." He also enclosed a check of $16.00 to refund Gibson's ticket.
Date:
October 11, 1976
Creator:
Stevens, John C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry F. Thompson to Dr. Rex Kyker]
Letter from Harry F. Thompson, Director of University Theatre at Hardin-Simmons University, to Dr. Rex Kyker complimenting Abilene Christian College on their production of the 1961 ACC Homecoming musical "The King and I." In the letter Thompson expresses his approval of the acting abilities of the actor who played the King and those who played minor roles in the play.
Date:
November 27, 1961
Creator:
Thompson, Harry F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bret Hunter to Lewis Fulks]
Letter from Bret Hunter to Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian Univerisity. In the letter, Hunter is congratulating Fulks on his production of "Oklahoma," the 1968 ACC Homecoming musical production.
Date:
November 5, 1968
Creator:
Hunter, Bret
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Nail to Lewis Fulks #2]
Letter dated May 2, 1967 from Robert Nail, the director of the Fort Griffin Fandangle in Albany, Texas, to Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Nail is inviting Fulks to come to Fandangle, and gives him more details about the plays being performed.
Date:
May 2, 1967
Creator:
Nail, Robert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Walton to Dr. Don L. Morris]
Letter from Hardin-Simmons University's Truett Walton to Dr. Don L. Morris, President of Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Walton congratulates Morris on the success of the production of "Kiss Me, Kate," the 1996 ACC Homecoming musical production.
Date:
November 3, 1966
Creator:
Walton, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. Teague to Lewis Fulks #2]
Letter from William J. Teague, administrative vice president of Kerr-McGee Corporation, to Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian University. In the letter Teague is congratulating Fulks on his production of "Like Stars Shining Brightly," the 1980 ACU Homecoming musical production.
Date:
October 27, 1980
Creator:
Teague, William J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry Hornbaker to Lewis Fulks]
Letter from Larry Hornbaker, Vice-President of Pepperdine University, to Homecoming musical director Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Hornbaker is congratulating Fulks on his 1971 production of "Camelot" and apologizes for not being able to visit the newly renovated Sewell Auditorium while he was on campus.
Date:
November 15, 1971
Creator:
Hornbaker, Larry
System:
The Portal to Texas History