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[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page one - 1940-11-09]
Page 1 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date:
November 9, 1940
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page two - 1940-11-09]
Page 2 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date:
November 9, 1940
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Forrest McKee to Little, Brown and Company, April 24, 1970]
Letter from Helen Forrest McKee to Little Brown Company discussing Mrs. McKee's project to turn Jacqueline Cochran's life into a children's book so that Cochran can be accessible to a younger age group.
Date:
April 24, 1940
Creator:
McKee, Helen Forrest
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from J. H. Brashears addressed to Other Medicinal Permit Holders of Texas - October 19, 1940]
A form letter addressed to Other Medicinal Permit Holders of Texas, from City Drug, Inc., Perryton, Texas, (J. H. Brashears, President), dated October 19, 1940. Brashears advises of his support for the plan to protect the present law which permits druggists to dispense liquor by prescriptions under the medicinal permit law. He compels druggists to contribute $100 to the fund and recommends Mr. Max Boyer believing that much good will be accomplished through his endeavors and the other connections he has in Austin.
Date:
October 19, 1940
Creator:
Brashears, J. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to T. H. Curry - October 30, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. H. Curry, Superintendent, Wylie Consolidated School, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated October 30, 1940. Carswell accepts the invitation for the American Legion to assist with a school program.
Date:
October 30, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Chairman, Federal Communications Commission - December 16, 1940]
A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Washinigton, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated December 16, 1940. Copy to Robert L. Murray. Carswell advises the Commission of the wishes of Parramore Post No. 57 regarding the controversy between the ASCAP and the National Broadcasting Company.
Date:
December 16, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norman S. Case to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1940]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Norman S. Case, Acting Chairman, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D. C., dated December 23, 1940. Case acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relating to the controversy between the ASCAP and the radio broadcast industry, and he expresses to Carswell the appreciation of the Commission for the benefit of having his views.
Date:
December 23, 1940
Creator:
Case, Norman S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope: From Senator John A. Danaher, including The American's Creed, by William Tyler Page - March 5, 1941]
A reply letter from John A. Danaher, United States Senate, consisting of an attached clipping in answer to the question "What is Americanism?" "Excerpt from Congressional Record March 5, 1941 Page 1871." THE AMERICAN'S CREED written by William Tyler Page. The envelope into which the letter with attached clipping was placed is also included in the record and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas from United States Senate Committee On Finance John A. Danaher, Conn postmarked WASHINGTON, D.C. DEC 9 1941. Typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark.
Date:
March 5, 1940
Creator:
Danaher, John A. & Page, William Tyler
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Clyde L. Garrett to T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Clyde L. Garrett, House of Respresentatives, dated April 8, 1940. Garrett advises Carswell that he is soliciting his valued support and influence in the race for re-election to Congress.
Date:
April 8, 1940
Creator:
Garrett, Clyde L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dossie - April 16, 1940]
A letter written to "Dossie" from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated April 16, 1940. Carswell discusses the importance of the selection that must be made by the Trustees for a replacement for J. D. Sandefer as President of Hardin-Simmons University and offers his opinion that Rupert [Rupert N. Richardson] should be asked first. Carswell defends his opinion, noting the probability of "Dossie" being selected for the job thus requesting that "Dossie" encourage the selection of Rupert, in order to keep Rupert at Simmons, then the offer of the presidency would be made in due course to "Dossie".
Date:
April 16, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - October 2, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. J. D. Sandefer (Breckenridge, Texas) from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 2, 1940. White advises Sandefer that he has thought considerably about the question of their affiliation with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. White outlines the conditions of an organic relationship and defends the benefits of an affiliation without the disadvantages of the old correlation.
Date:
October 2, 1940
Creator:
White, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to N. F. Muir Virginia - December 26, 1940]
A letter written to Dr. N. F. Muir, Roanoke, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 26, 1940. Carswell addresses "apparent misunderstandings" regarding account arrangements made by Dr. Gillespie with Dr. Muir for his work on bands and appliance adjustments on Peggy Anne.
Date:
December 26, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor W. Lee O'Daniel - October 8, 1940]
A letter addressed to Governor W. Lee O'Daniel, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, dated October 8, 1940. Carswell files to organize five companies of the Texas Defense Guard in Taylor County. Officers, as listed: Captain - Jesse Warren, Roscoe Blankenship, Stanley King, Thomas E. Brownlee, Thomas N. Carswell; 1st Lieutenant - Louis Agee, Edmund C. Yates, J. C. White, Dave Mauldin, Roy Johnson; 2nd Lieutenant - W. R. (Ruck) Sibley), Clyde Fulwiler, Allen A. McGehee, Joe Williamson, O. P. Beebe. Signatures included: Will W. Hair, R. M. Wagstaff, Paul McCarty, H. C. West, R. T. Gray, Sid McAdams, W. P. Wright, R. G. Boger, J. D. Perry, W. O. Boney, D. H. Vaughn, Carl P. Hulsey.
Date:
October 8, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Sidney C. Mason to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sidney C. Mason, Lieut. Col., 142nd Infantry, Adjutant General's Department, State of Texas, Austin, dated October 17, 1940. Mason acknowledges the receipt of the application for authority to organize units of the Texas Defense Guard. He suggests that Carswell modify the program to consist of three companies at Abilene and one at Merkel thereby making one complete battalion in that vicinity.
Date:
October 17, 1940
Creator:
Mason, Sidney C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Theodore Mack to John A. Lomax, August 20, 1940]
Letter from Theodore Mack to John A. Lomax informing him of his previous discharge from Cook Memorial Hospital, discussing the details about the previous article written by Mr. Lomax involving W. J. Bryan and inquiring about his next publication.
Date:
August 20, 1940
Creator:
Mack, Theodore
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1940]
Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan sharing his reaction to the article in the Southwest Review which included an article about Mr. Bryan's "DIamond T" Ranch.
Date:
November 18, 1940
Creator:
Meachum, McDonald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. King to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 31, 1940]
Letter from Frank M. King to Honorable W. J. Bryan asking him for a photograph of himself to be included in Mr. King's book "Longhorn Trail Drivers" where there is a story about Senator Bryan and the T Diamond.
Date:
January 31, 1940
Creator:
King, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Theodore Mack to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1940]
Letter from Theodore Mack to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing him about his health condition and how much he enjoyed reading Mr. Lomax's article "Stop Over in Abilene".
Date:
August 19, 1940
Creator:
Mack, Theodore
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Caldwell to HOnorable W. J. Bryan, May 7, 1940]
Letter from Frank Caldwell to Honorable W. J. Bryan telling him how much he enjoyed visiting his home in Abilene, Texas and meeting his wife and children. Mr. Caldwell also provides a description of several books which he recommends Mr. Bryan to read and tells him that he will bring him some during his next visit.
Date:
May 7, 1940
Creator:
Caldwell, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas H. Dwyer to W. J. Bryan, November 19, 1940]
Letter from Thomas H. Dwyer to W. J. Bryan informing him of the death of Austin Mercer and providing him with a brief history of Mr. Mercer's life. Mr. Dwyer also mentions the passing of Almer Hosea and the the health conditions of Joe Routt, Dick Carrington, and John Chapel.
Date:
November 19, 1940
Creator:
Dwyer, Thomas H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Triplett to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 9, 1940]
Letter from G. D. Triplett to Senator W. J. Bryan asking for a photograph of himself to be included in their story about the Cowboys' Christmas Ball.
Date:
December 9, 1940
Creator:
Triplett, G. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, May 15, 1940]
Letter from John A. Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan asking Mr. Bryan to stay with him when he visits Dallas, TX. He also discusses the details of an article which features Mr. Bryan and informs him that he will incorporate the information in his next book.
Date:
May 15, 1940
Creator:
Lomax, John A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan, January 5, 1940]
Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the holiday greeting letter he sent and explaining the details of their Christmas dinner to Mr. Bryan. King also informs Mr Bryan that he will be at their reunion and hopes that he will be there.
Date:
January 5, 1940
Creator:
King, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Bryan to Judge W. M. Sleeper, April 15, 1940]
Letter from W. J. Bryan to Judge W. M. Sleeper following up on the letter Mr. Sleeper sent him in regards to G. W. Hardy's article "Peace on Earth". Mr. Bryan informs Judge Sleeper that they share similar views on the article and informs him that they should visit him in Abilene, Texas soon.
Date:
April 15, 1940
Creator:
Bryan, William John
System:
The Portal to Texas History