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[Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP, April 5, 1986] (open access)

[Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP, April 5, 1986]

Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP about Helen Schaefer, people she met, Barbara Heinrich, the upcoming meeting in Sweetwater, and other WASP. On the front is a photograph of a group of WASP and a note about Dora Dougherty and Didi Moorman.
Date: April 5, 1986
Creator: Keefe, Lyda Dunham
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry F. Snapp] (open access)

[Letter from Harry F. Snapp]

Letter from Harry F. Snapp, presumably to Helen W. Snapp, discussing possible oral interview questions that the correspondent should attempt to answer over time.
Date: unknown
Creator: Snapp, Harry F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell from Jeff Davis, dated March 13, 1941. The letter discusses the House Committee voting out H. B. 373 and H. B. 565 and hoping that the bills withstand the Courts.
Date: March 13, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Wright Morrow, copy to State Committee Headquarters and R. M. Wagstaff - July 12, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Wright Morrow, copy to State Committee Headquarters and R. M. Wagstaff - July 12, 1955]

A letter written to Judge Wright Morrow, National Democratic Committeeman, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 12, 1955. Copy to State Committee Headquarters, Austin and R. M. Wagstaff, 24th Dist. Committeeman. Carswell commends Morrow for maintaining the integrity of his status as National Democratic Committeeman from Texas.
Date: July 7, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1956. Morrow acknowledges his receipt of the copy of Carswell's letter of September 1st that he wrote to Congressman Martin Dies describing it as a fine letter and expressing his appreciation for Carswell's interest. He then expounds upon the political situation of Senator Daniel and the unknown time of the special election which is causing the delay of his own announcement of intentions. He requests advice on the situation from Carswell and from others that are interested from his part of the state.
Date: September 6, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Camp - September 10, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Camp - September 10, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John Camp, The Ohio Oil Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Camp and expresses his appreciation for the "spirit" of the letter. He writes, "I am checking out today and will begin Monday morning with my own business, wholesale paper."
Date: September 10, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - April 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - April 1969]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, The Rice Hotel, Houston 2, Texas. Whitehead expresses her appreciation to Carswell for taking care of the payment of the income tax, advises of checks that have been enclosed and asks for the amount owed for his income tax services. Carswell noted that he answered on April 7, 1969.
Date: April 1969
Creator: Whitehead, Lucie K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aubrey Hethcoat to Mrs. William Peacock - June 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Aubrey Hethcoat to Mrs. William Peacock - June 6, 1962]

A letter written to Mrs. William Peacock, Houston 6, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 6, 1962. Confirmation of the date for an appointment for Mrs. Carswell to go with Peggy and her father. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
Date: June 6, 1962
Creator: Hethcoat, Mrs. Aubrey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Peacock, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - March 11, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from William Peacock, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - March 11, 1968]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from William Peacock, Sr., Houston Export Crating Co., Inc., dated March 11, 1968. Peacock advises that Carswell is most welcome to use two places in their family burial plot in Houston.
Date: March 11, 1968
Creator: Peacock, William, Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, Asst. Director, United Service Organizations, Inc., Houston, Texas, dated June 23, 1943. Wisdom expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "gracious" letter regarding his finding an opportunity to offer his services "to our boys" advising that he will train in N. Y. then be reassigned. Requests of Carswell to give his regards to the "old 17th".
Date: June 23, 1943
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Sam D. Forman, Jr. addressed TO ALL LEGIONNAIRES, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS - August 3, 1944] (open access)

[Form letter from Sam D. Forman, Jr. addressed TO ALL LEGIONNAIRES, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS - August 3, 1944]

A form letter addressed to Buddies--TO ALL LEGIONNAIRES, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, from Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Houston, Texas, dated August 3, 1944. Forman reminds the Legionnaires of the housing conditions and that things are abnormal in Fort Worth, the same as in any other city in the Nation due to the war effort, and to make all reservations with Mr. Herbert Joseph, Chairman of the Housing Committee.
Date: August 3, 1944
Creator: Forman, Sam D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the compliments by Carswell on his ideas. Offering his viewpoint of the constitution Morrow states, "The real genius of our government, in my opinion, is the recognition of the paramount importance of the individual". He exposes the differences between "our" democracy and other nations that call themselves democracies: "This is the real difference between us and the other nations that call themselves democracies because no where else in the world is there such a reservation of power in the people themselves and such a recognition of the significance of the individual man and woman." He makes referrence to Weatherred and advises of the probability of a new governor making an appointment to the vacant Senate seat.
Date: October 17, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Francis, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Francis, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. H. Francis, Jr., Chairman Texas Eisenhower Campaign Finance Committee, Houston, Texas, dated December 4, 1956. Francis expresses his appreciation for the very generous contribution by Carswell to the Eisenhower campaign.
Date: December 4, 1956
Creator: Francis, W. H. , Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated December 27, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the copy of Carswell's letter written to Senator Daniel in regards to the vacated Senate seat and for his interest. He offers the season's greetings.
Date: December 27, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo. W. LeVan to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Geo. W. LeVan to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. W. LeVan, Division Head, Humble Oil & Refining Company, Houston 1, Texas, dated June 17, 1954. LeVan confirms the execution of a Division Order by Carswell covering oil purchased from the LUCY M. COLEMAN tract and advises of an enclosed amended Division Order to be executed and returned promptly to avoid delay in the settlements for June oil.
Date: June 17, 1954
Creator: LeVan, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Jack Bryan to William John Bryan, April, 29, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from W. Jack Bryan to William John Bryan, April, 29, 1905]

Letter from W. Jack Bryan to William John Bryan discussing an enclosed letter that was mistakenly delivered to W. Jack instead of William John regarding the Beef Trust.
Date: April 29, 1905
Creator: Bryan, W. Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, Sept 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, Sept 15, 1944]

Letter from McDonald Meacham to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent illness and praising his character as a politician.
Date: September 15, 1944
Creator: Meachum, James McDonald
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]

Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan requesting Bryan join him in a visit to Houston and further stating that he would like Bryan to help a man named Butler in his candidacy for president.
Date: May 2, 1909
Creator: Webb, S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, February 2, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, February 2, 1905]

Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing Bryan acquire a train pass for a trip Kirk is taking.
Date: February 2, 1905
Creator: Kirk, W. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, February 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, February 14, 1940]

Letter from the Abstract Division of the Federal Land Bank of Houston, Legal Division, to Sayles & Sayles discussing abstracts relating to the estate of A. M. Betty.
Date: February 14, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon, May 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon, May 17, 1954]

Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon discussing the itinerary for taxiing John Ben Shepperd by plane to give a speech in Abilene. Truett Latimer is listed in the carbon copy field.
Date: May 17, 1954
Creator: Weiss, Edwin E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1953]

Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer thanking Latimer for being a part of his wedding and discussing how well the honeymoon is going. He also discusses correcting an insurance policy on his car.
Date: June 18, 1953
Creator: Wofford, Gene
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Darion to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, September 22, 2015] (open access)

[Letter from Darion to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, September 22, 2015]

Letter written by a student, Darion to the WASPs with a hand-drawn picture and a thank-you message.
Date: September 22, 2015
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Patrick to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, September 22, 2015] (open access)

[Letter from Patrick to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, September 22, 2015]

Letter written by a student, Patrick to the WASPs with a hand-drawn picture and a thank-you message.
Date: September 22, 2015
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History