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[Card from Sid E. Pass to Truett Latimer, 1957~]
Card from Sid E. Pass to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his support for a bill that would increase legal responsibility of parents for their teenagers' actions. On the reverse is a portrait of Pass and an advertisement for his insurance business.
Date:
1957~
Creator:
Pass, Sid E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
CHECK LIST TO ACCOMPANY NUMBERED INSPECTION LETTERS
A check list to accompany numbered inspection letters. This form provides a checklist for inspectors indicating the forms to be forwarded to the Adjutant General's Department upon completion of the inspection of each unit.
Date:
May 22, 1941
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from the Beacon Inn Hotel]
Christmas card from the Beacon Inn Hotel.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Virginia, Brock & Virginia, Norris
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Greetings from Jim Houghton to T. N. Carswell]
A letter sending Christmas greetings to Mr. Carswell from Jim Houghton. Printed greetings and a handwritten note by Houghton expressing his appreciation for "the consideration, interest and helpfulness" shown to him by Carswell.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Houghton, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas message from T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers to The C. W. Barnes home in Abilene, Texas - December 1959]
A Christmas message from T. N. Carswell sent with flowers to The Charles Barnes home in Abilene, Texas. A short story written by Carswell about the "Barnes clan" starring Charlie and Katherine and their grandchildren Debby, Beverly, Kathy, Teressa and Patty. His story sets a scene representing the joy of grandchildren at Christmastime. The reverse side includes business letterhead of ABILENE Machine Company, Telephone OR2-3861, 1334-42 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, and bears a Fox River Bond watermark.
Date:
December 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]
Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayers!'. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date:
February 1961
Creator:
James, E. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Letter from E. M. Overshiner to John A. Lomax, September 25, 1940]
Copy of a letter from E. M. Overshiner to John A. Lomax sharing his reaction to Mr. Lomax's article "My Stop off in Abilene" which was included in the Southwest Magazine.
Date:
September 25, 1940
Creator:
Overshiner, E. M.
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
[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
[Copy of a letter from W. J. Bryan to Mc, May 30, 1944]
Copy of a letter from W. J. Bryan to Mc thanking him for being a great friend, describing his previous activities and health conditions. Mr. Bryan also attached a letter he received from Will Young in regards to his previous operation.
Date:
May 30, 1944
Creator:
Bryan, William John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from W. M. Sleeper to G. W. Hardy, March 19, 1940]
Copy of a letter from W. M. Sleeper to G. W. Hardy sharing his views about the article written by Colonel Hardy in regards to world peace.
Date:
March 19, 1940
Creator:
Sleeper, W. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from W. M. Sleeper to Mr. Sumner Gerard, August 13, 1941]
Copy of a letter from W. M. Sleeper to Mr. Summer Gerard discussing his views and some suggestions about government policy and allocation of power to the President.
Date:
August 13, 1941
Creator:
Sleeper, W. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from Herbert Hoover to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - September 17, 1949]
A copy of letter written to Mr. J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas from Herbert Hoover, The Waldorf-Astoria Towers, New York 22, New York dated September 17, 1949. Hoover declines the invitation due to commitments that was received from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to attend and be placed on the program for the dedication of the Sandefer building at Hardin-Simmons University. A note handwritten by Jake Sandefer expresses appreciation to T. N. Carswell for the idea to invite Hoover.
Date:
September 17, 1949
Creator:
Hoover, Herbert Clark (1874-1964)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, November 25,1939]
Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the purchase and lease of Wiggins Land. Sayles writes that there is a vendor's lien and deed of trust lien securing the purchase money note held and owned by the Lyle Family Trust which affects the Wiggins Land.
Date:
November 25, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, November 25,1939]
Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the purchase and lease of Wiggins Land. Sayles writes that there is a vendor's lien and deed of trust lien securing the purchase money note held and owned by the Lyle Family Trust which affects the Wiggins Land. There is a hand written correction visible.
Date:
November 25, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Henry Sayles and J. Carlisle, September 21, 1891 - September 28, 1891]
Letter from J. Carlisle to Henry Sayles inquiring about using a property in Nolan County until Sayles is able to sell it. A response from Henry Sayles to J. Carlisle is written on the back, laying out terms under which he will agree to lease the property.
Date:
1891-09-21/1891-09-28
Creator:
Carlisle, J. & Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between San Simon Cattle Company and Dr. E. W. Johnson, February 23, 1918]
Correspondence between San Simon Cattle Co. and Dr. E. W. Johnson discussing making a payment of ten dollars to the order of J. D. Jordan. The correspondence is written on the back of a torn-open envelope that was once addressed to Mr. J. D. Jordan from attorneys Wilson and Walton.
Date:
February 24, 1918
Creator:
San Simon Cattle and Canal Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. Birmingham, May 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. George Birmingham discussing Truett's service in the legislature. The response from the Birminghams has been typed at the bottom of Truett's initial letter.
Date:
1953-05-14/1953-05-15
Creator:
Latimer, Truett; Birmingham, George & Birmingham, Mrs. George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. W. Brown, 1953]
Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. W. Brown discussing a petition the Browns signed regarding Texas House Bill #216 and the high taxes that would be needed to raise teacher salaries. The Browns' response is handwritten on the back of Latimer's initial letter.
Date:
1953-02~
Creator:
Latimer, Truett; Brown, J. T. W. & Brown, Mrs. J. T. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jarrett, March 31, 1954]
Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jarrett wherein Latimer is asking the Jarrett's support as he runs for re-election to the position of state representative. W. E. Jarrett has written back on the bottom of the same letter, joking that he will vote for him in re-election as long as Latimer marries "that pretty girl".
Date:
March 31, 1954
Creator:
Latimer, Truett & Jarrett, W. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt, 1953]
Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt discussing a petition Hunt signed regarding Texas House Bill #216 and the desire for higher teacher salaries in the state of Texas regardless of any taxes that are raised to achieve said goal. Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt's response is typed directly onto Latimer's initial letter.
Date:
1953-02~
Creator:
Latimer, Truett & Hunt, Mrs. Andrew W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum, Sep. 15, 1940 - Sep 15, 1944]
Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum discussing Bryan's recent surgery, memories of Austin, and wanting to meet in person again.
Date:
1940-09-15/1944-09-15
Creator:
Bryan, William John & Meachum, James McDonald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dispatch from Student Army Training Corps Eight District Commandant to L. R. Hare, December 12, 1918]
Dispatch sent from the SATC Eighth District commandant to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare, commander of the Simmons College Unit.
Date:
December 12, 1918
Creator:
United States. Army. Student Army Training Corps. Eight District Commandant
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of a form letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign]
A draft of a letter promoting 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. By T. N. Carswell, For the Committee.
Date:
November 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History