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[Letter from W. R. White, 1957~] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. White, 1957~]

Letter from W. R. Wright, chairman of Crusaders Against Delinquency, urging its recipients to contact their local statesman about outlawing the sale of beer and wine in Texas after 10 PM and on Sundays.
Date: 1957~
Creator: White, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Roy Wells, January 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Roy Wells, January 17, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Roy Wells of Texas Tech thanking him for sending football tickets.
Date: January 17, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. E. Hereford to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from C. E. Hereford to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942]

A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from C. E. Hereford, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 25, 1942. Hereford replies to a request from Carswell regarding a meeting with church leaders in Lubbock and requests that Carswell wait until the preachers return to plan a conference. He assures Carswell that he feels they will be interested in a Field Day.
Date: August 25, 1942
Creator: Hereford, C. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942]

A letter addressed to Rev. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 1942. Carswell recounts events of a meeting in Lubbock, advises of pledge cards received for a Field Day to be held in Lubbock and emphasizes that the churches are anxious to have Davis and Bishop Boaz attend their Field Day. Typewritten at the top of the letter is a list of Lubbock area churches and organizations.
Date: October 7, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941]

A form letter addressed to Mr. Chas. A. Guy, Editor, Avalanche, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, American Legion Committee on Americanism, dated November 25, 1941. The letter contains the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A."
Date: November 25, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 14, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 14, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and his full committee set-up, and discusses the importance of membership growth noting the war effort itself will be strengthened because of a strong Legion organization.
Date: October 14, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 28, 1942]

A letter written to Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to his letter of October 22 and advises of the need for Whitacre's recommendations. He expresses his deepest regret for the loss of Whitacre's home.
Date: October 28, 1942
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] (open access)

[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 W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1939] (open access)

[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 Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen, August 21, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen, August 21, 1906]

Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen discussing having sold land and timber from his family's properties and inquiring to know of any other land his father may have owned.
Date: August 21, 1906
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl L. Dean to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Carl L. Dean to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1953]

Letter from Carl L. Dean to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 to protect the Optometry profession as well as the public visual welfare of Texas.
Date: February 16, 1953
Creator: Dean, Carl L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from C. Earl Hildreth, February 9, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from C. Earl Hildreth, February 9, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from C. Earl Hildreth regarding support of House Bill #5.
Date: February 9, 1953
Creator: Hildreth, C. Earl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1954]

Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer discussing his many business difficulties and his intentions to do business with Bob Haley again in the future. In the top left corner of the page, the sentence, "Come to see us sometime!" is handwritten in blue ink.
Date: February 22, 1954
Creator: Smith, Preston
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. P. K. Palum to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. P. K. Palum to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953]

Letter from Dr. P. K. Palum to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #5, stating his opinion that it will limit competition and restrict free-enterprise.
Date: February 11, 1953
Creator: Palum, P. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Cauley to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Cauley to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]

Letter from William M. Cauley to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 fort the benefit of professional visual care.
Date: February 3, 1953
Creator: Cauley, William M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to William M. Cauley, February 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to William M. Cauley, February 5, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. William M. Cauley discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 at the upcoming public hearing.
Date: February 5, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Davis Grieshop to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from J. Davis Grieshop to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]

Letter from J. Davis Grieshop to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5, stating that it will assure the people of Texas better visual care.
Date: February 3, 1953
Creator: Grieshop, J. Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Lynn McCarty to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Lynn McCarty to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]

Letter from Dr. Lynn McCarty to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 (relating to clarifying and amending the Laws of Texas relating to Optometry), stating that he feels it will assure better visual care for Texans.
Date: February 3, 1953
Creator: McCarty, Lynn
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. W. Kinard to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. J. W. Kinard to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1953]

Letter from Mrs. J. W. Kinard to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 (relating to clarifying and amending the Laws of Texas relating to Optometry) in order to protect the visual welfare of Texas citizens.
Date: February 6, 1953
Creator: Kinard, Mrs. J. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 3, 1953]

Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing tickets enclosed for a Texas Tech sporting event.
Date: November 3, 1953
Creator: Berry, George S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 1, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 1, 1954]

Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing an upcoming party that Truett and other representatives have been invited to.
Date: November 1, 1954
Creator: Berry, George S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hulon B. Brown to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Hulon B. Brown to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1954]

Letter from Hulon B. Brown to Truett Latimer discussing Truett's upcoming wedding and the chance of them meeting with each other at a future time.
Date: October 1, 1954
Creator: Brown, Hulon B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to T. J. Hooser and Bessie Lou Hooser, August 28, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to T. J. Hooser and Bessie Lou Hooser, August 28, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to T. J. and Bessie Lou Hooser discussing correspondence he made on their behalf to Coke Stevenson about an application form of theirs.
Date: August 28, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. I. Wall, April 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from C. I. Wall, April 4, 1953]

Letter from C. I. Wall addressed to citizens and government officials of Lubbock, Texas, discussing the potential financial repercussions to Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 16, which regard the authorization of the Railroad Commission of Texas to set minimum field prices for gas.
Date: April 4, 1953
Creator: Wall, C. I.
System: The Portal to Texas History