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Moody Medical Library, UT
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122
Rosenberg Library
99
Private Collection of Mike Cochran
17
Fort Bend Museum
3
Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
3
Concordia University Texas
2
Rice University Woodson Research Center
2
Smithville Heritage Society
2
City of Grapevine
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Texas Cultures Online
178
Abilene Library Consortium
122
Harris and Eliza Kempner
99
Sayles and Sayles Collection
92
Rescuing Texas History, 2019
17
William J. Bryan Collection
17
T. N. Carswell Collection
12
Fort Bend Museum Collection
3
John J. Herrera Papers
3
Concordia University Texas Records
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[Letter from Oscar Holcombe to John J. Herrera - 1939-08-22]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe. Holcombe advises Herrea to contact Houston City Secretary H. C. Jacobs about Herrera's reinstatement in the water department.
Date:
August 22, 1939
Creator:
Holcombe, Oscar, 1888-1968
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Holcombe to Olivia C. Herrera - August 24, 1939]
Letter to Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera, wife of John J. Herrera, from Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe. Holcombe acknowledges Mrs. Herrera's letter concerning her husband, whom Holcombe refers to as "Johnny," and informs Mrs. Herrera that he had written to Mr. Herrera two days before suggesting that Mr. Herrera meet with City Secretary H. C. Jacobs.
Date:
August 24, 1939
Creator:
Holcombe, Oscar, 1888-1968
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Mann to John J. Herrera - 1939-06-30]
Letter to John J. Herrea from Houston City Commissioner #2 Frank E. Mann. Mann had received a letter from one of Herrera's associations congratulating the city council on a new wage structure. The new structure has clear minimums and maximums that employees can earn through ability or longevity.
Date:
June 30, 1939
Creator:
Mann, Frank E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated February 27, 1939. Radford expresses her appreciation for flowers sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date:
February 27, 1939
Creator:
Radford, B. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - June 23, 1939]
A letter written to "Governor"--Mr. R. N. Richardson, Executive Vice-President, Hardin-Simmons University from T. N. Carswell dated June 23, 1939. In the letter, Carswell resigns as chairman of the Semi-Centennial Commission.
Date:
June 23, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton - February 11, 1939]
A letter addressed to Messrs. C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton, from T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, dated February 11, 1939. Carswell explains that he found it necessary to dispense with the services of Mr. Diffenbaugh, effective January 31, 1939, and paid him a month's salary.
Date:
February 11, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. L. Joosten, Sr. - February 21, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. W. L. Joosten, Sr., Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1939. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Joosten and confirms that he will be glad to see Joosten when he passes through.
Date:
February 21, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. W. Peck - February 27, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Thos. W. Peck, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 27, 1939. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the interest Peck showed in the enterprise into which he had invested his savings confirming that the information from Peck allowed him to succeed in eliminating the "disturbing factor". Carswell assures Peck that his name was never used.
Date:
February 27, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Tom. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co., Abilene, Texas, from W. L. Joosten, Sr. Lubbock, Texas, dated February 28, 1939. Joosten confirms with this letter their long distance discussion of that afternoon and advises that the sooner he can get in the harness the better and offers some suggestions for the business.
Date:
February 28, 1939
Creator:
Joosten, W. L., Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Lee Threatt to Earl Yates, Sr., March 14, 1939]
Letter from Mrs. Lee Threatt to Earl Yates, Sr. explaining that she will pay her bill as soon as she possibly can.
Date:
March 14, 1939
Creator:
Threatt, Mrs. Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from G. W. Hardy to Malcolm Black, June 19, 1939]
Copy of a letter from G. W. Hardy to Malcolm Black in response to a letter Mr. Black sent him about their old friends from College. Mr. Hardy comments about the character of their friends in the letter and urges Mr. Black to write him more often and to plan a visit when he has free time.
Date:
June 19, 1939
Creator:
Hardy, G. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas H. Tompkins to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 26, 1939]
Letter from Chas H. Tompkins to Honorable W. J. Bryan explaining how much he regret missing their party.
Date:
December 26, 1939
Creator:
Tompkins, Chas H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John L. Buckley, December 23, 1939]
Letter to John L. Buckley informing him that he was forwarded a photograph and letter written by him to W. J. Bryan and receiving the letter made him joyous as he reminisced about their younger days.
Date:
December 23, 1939
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939]
Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan informing him about his health condition, discussing the details of the previous letter sent by Mr. Bryan and letting him know that he will share it with his family who will be glad to read it.
Date:
December 27, 1939
Creator:
Meachum, McDonald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1939]
Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan discussing the status of his book about cowboys, their horses, work and play. Weadick also asks Mr. Bryan to share additional information he may have to be incorporated in the book.
Date:
January 2, 1939
Creator:
Weadick, Guy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939]
Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan inviting Mr. Bryan to Dallas, Texas whenever he is is ready as there will be a home waiting for him where he is always welcome.
Date:
December 1939
Creator:
Lomax, John A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939]
Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes and happy holidays with a Christmas card attached.
Date:
December 1939
Creator:
Cousins, W. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John. L. Buckley to Honorable W. J. Bryan, November 14, 1939]
Letter from John L. Buckley to Honorable W. J. Bryan congratulating him for being alive and healthy and for his successful political career. Mr. Buckley also informs Honorable Bryan about his health condition and employment history.
Date:
November 1939
Creator:
Buckley, John L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from Malcolm Black, November 20, 1939]
Letter from Malcolm Black discussing his views on the plan for World Peace.
Date:
November 20, 1939
Creator:
Black, Malcolm
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939]
Letter from expressing joy for receiving the letter sent by Mr. Bryan and informing him that he would like to visit when he has some free time.
Date:
December 27, 1939
Creator:
Meachum, McDonald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter P. Webb to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 17, 1939]
Letter from Walter P. Webb to Senator W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the leaflet about the program of the Texas State Historical Association along with the organization's plans for expansion.
Date:
October 17, 1939
Creator:
Webb, Walter P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan, December 20, 1939]
Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter Mr. Bryan sent and expressing appreciation for it.
Date:
December 20, 1939
Creator:
Britzman, H. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 21, 1939]
Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter and clippings he sent and inquiring from Mr. Bryan about the history of cowboys and ranching.
Date:
January 21, 1939
Creator:
Weadick, Guy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. King to Mr. W. J. Bryan, October 9, 1939]
Letter from Frank M. King to Mr. W. J. Bryan providing him the details of his trip to New Mexico where Mr. Bryan and the T Diamond horses were mentioned and informing him that he looks forward to seeing him in the next year.
Date:
October 9, 1939
Creator:
King, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History