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[Letter from Frank P. Graham - 1961-10-26] (open access)

[Letter from Frank P. Graham - 1961-10-26]

Letter from Frank P. Graham, Chairman of National Sharecroppers Fund, Inc., dated October 26, 1961. The letter refers to an enclosed copy of "Sharecroppers in the 60s -- A Report and a Program."
Date: October 26, 1961
Creator: Graham, Frank P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - September 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - September 15, 1961]

A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 15, 1961. Carswell advises Crane regarding the corner stone taken from Anna Hall when the building was demolished and replaced by the new Students Union Building, and he reports on contents found in a time capsule. He reminds Crane of the vote taken by the Trustees to give the corner stone to her but advises her that Mr. Caldwell suggested the stone be preserved here by placing it in an interior wall of the new building now going up. Carswell advises that they all want to do what will be most pleasing to her.
Date: September 15, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neil B. Watson to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - July 24, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Neil B. Watson to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - July 24, 1961]

A letter written to Mrs. Crane, 114 E. 90 Street, New York, New York c/o Venza from Neil B. Watson, Superintendent, The Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn 32, N.Y. Watson replies to a letter from Crane dated July 24, 1961 and advises her regarding local monument firms that she may contact for the information as to costs of a marker. Crane handwrites to Carswell at the bottom left of the page advising that the information needed by her and Carswell was obtained over the telephone later.
Date: July 24, 1961
Creator: Watson, Neil B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James, December 1, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James, December 1, 1961]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James discussing fig gift packages.
Date: December 1, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Empire Trust Company, December 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Empire Trust Company, December 28, 1961]

Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Empire Trust Company discussing shares in the name of Cecile Kempner. Henry Cassorte Smith and Cecile Kempner are BCC'd on the letter.
Date: December 28, 1961
Creator: Mehan, Ray I.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tsung O. Cheng to Harris Leon Kempner, September 11, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Tsung O. Cheng to Harris Leon Kempner, September 11, 1961]

Letter from Tsung O. Cheng to Harris Leon Kempner letting him know that they just moved to Flushing and also provided his new address. He then mention about the food problem in China and was hoping Kempner would contribute for such a case.
Date: September 11, 1961
Creator: Cheng, Tsung O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert M. Harriss, November 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Robert M. Harriss, November 25, 1961]

Letter from Robert M. Harriss expressing his belief that the only way to defeat communism is through prayer to God and urging the recipient of the letter to talk with their congressmen to encourage President Kennedy to lead the nation in a televised prayer.
Date: September 25, 1961
Creator: Harriss, Robert M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union, February 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union, February 16, 1961]

Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union discussing the recent series of articles published in the Dallas Morning News about communists in Texas and naming John W. Stanford as a member of the communist party. Stanford anticipates being charged as communism is illegal in Texas and asks if the American Civil Liberties Union would recommend an attorney.
Date: February 16, 1961
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1961]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane advises Carswell as to what she had planned to do with the Corner Stone in order to represent her Father's family but that she is willing for the stone to be placed back at Hardin-Simmons. She advises that in Yankton, South Dakota there is a James M. Lloyd - President of the American State Bank who will advise about the expense. Carswell made note that he replied on June 2, 1961.
Date: 1961
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, New York, New York.] (open access)

[Letter to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, New York, New York.]

A letter written to Tommy from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane acknowledges her receipt of the gracious, thoughtful and wise letter from Carswell. Crane advises of an enclosed letter regarding city requirements for the stone to be used as a grave marker. She expresses her relief that Carswell is taking over the details regarding the stone and requests that he write to her any new ideas. Crane expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the gift which was enclosed in his letter and advises of having enjoyed several things with it wishing he were there to enjoy them also. She asks after Mrs. Carswell and for him to remember her to all friends of Abilene and Hardin-Simmons. In a postscript Crane advises that "it is so hot it is difficult to write".
Date: 1961
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - November 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - November 6, 1961]

A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane from T. N. Carswell, dated November 6, 1961. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Sarah Anna. He advises that he has enclosed a check, to let it be a Christmas Present, and that her use and enjoyment of it will be her Christmas present to him. Carswell advises of a suggestion made by Dr. Reiff, that Simmons provide a marker for her grave and the corner stone taken from Anna Hall be placed in the new Student Union building.
Date: November 6, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Rowland Watts, March 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Rowland Watts, March 26, 1961]

Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Rowland Watts discussing the recent Texas newspaper articles that mention Stanford as a prominent communist.
Date: March 26, 1961
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr., April 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr., April 6, 1961]

Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr. stating the American Civil Liberties Union will refer Stanford an attorney if he needs one in the future.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Wulf, Melvin L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rowland Watts to John W. Stanford, Jr., March 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Rowland Watts to John W. Stanford, Jr., March 21, 1961]

Letter from Rowland Watts to John W. Stanford, Jr. asking if anything has developed and stating that Watts will approach some lawyers in San Antonio on Stanford's behalf should he need an attorney for defense.
Date: March 21, 1961
Creator: Watts Rowland
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Senter to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Senter to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1961]

Letter from Bill Senter to Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to House Bill 19.
Date: March 9, 1961
Creator: Senter, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bruce E. Puckett to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Bruce E. Puckett to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]

Letter from Bruce E. Puckett to Truett Latimer informing him that he is now the Area Vice-Chairman of the Oil Information Committee for the Texas Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association. He offers Mr. Latimer his help with any information he needs about the oil industry.
Date: January 19, 1961
Creator: Puckett, Bruce E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edwin E. Middleton to Bob Eckhardt, April 7, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Edwin E. Middleton to Bob Eckhardt, April 7, 1961]

Letter from Edwin E. Middleton to Bob Eckhardt opposing House Bill 575, the bill that would regulate the sale and carry of firearms. He talks about the outcomes of gun restrictions in some communities and highlights some of the bill's unenforceable laws.
Date: April 7, 1961
Creator: Middleton, Edwin E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism Philanthropic Fund, March 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from The American Council for Judaism Philanthropic Fund, March 6, 1961]

Letter from The American Council for Judaism Philanthropic Fund requesting funds to help Jewish refugees who do not want to go to Israel.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: American Council for Judaism Philanthropic Fund
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman of the United Jewish Appeal, June 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman of the United Jewish Appeal, June 15, 1961]

Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman discussing the sharp increase in immigration into Israel thus far in 1961 and the help they will need to help Jewish immigrants leave "a certain European country". he also discusses the attempts of Jewish refugees to leave several other countries to get to Israel.
Date: June 15, 1961
Creator: Friedman, Herbert A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Sharett to I. H. Kempner, 7th September, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from M. Sharett to I. H. Kempner, 7th September, 1961]

Letter from M. Sharett to I. H. Kempner requesting to attend the National Conference to discuss about the responsibilities to handle a new situation.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Sharett, M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, January 3, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, January 3, 1961]

Letter from I. H. Kempner discussing about being re-elected to the National Council of the Joint Distribution Committee.
Date: January 3, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph J. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner, March 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph J. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner, March 13, 1961]

Letter from Joseph J. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner discussing about success of inaugural conference and decisions taken for the year.
Date: March 13, 1961
Creator: Schwartz, Joseph J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna W. Matson to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Anna W. Matson to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, March 8, 1961]

Letter from Anna W. Matson to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner informing about enclosing a copy of materials used for current appeal of funds.
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Matson, Anna W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Tsung O. Cheng, September 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Tsung O. Cheng, September 14, 1961]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Tsung O. Cheng discussing about the note of the 11th, which mentioned that Cheng heard from his father, and Kempner extends his warm greetings. And Kempner mentions that he's glad Cheng's able to send things to him, and hand out $5,000.00 for him.
Date: September 14, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History