[Letter from Colonel John J. O'Reilly - December 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel John J. O'Reilly - December 15, 1944]

A letter addressed to the Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas, from John J. O'Reilly, Colonel, Medical Corps State Medical Officer, dated December 15, 1944. O'Reilly provides instructions for transmitting DSS Forms 221.
Date: December 15, 1944
Creator: O'Reilly, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. K. Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from E. K. Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. K. Morrow, President, Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kansas, dated December 15, 1941. E. K. Morrow defines Americanism.
Date: December 15, 1941
Creator: Morrow, E. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated May 15, 1941. Landrum expresses his appreciation for the "kindly" note from Carswell.
Date: May 15, 1941
Creator: Landrum, Lynn W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Grover Sellers to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Grover Sellers to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Grover Sellers, Attorney General of Texas, Austin, dated July 15, 1944. Sellers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated July 7th. Sellers advises that he had previously received copies of the enclosure and confirms that the letter is entirely false noting that such tactics are often employed by a certain type of politician.
Date: July 15, 1944
Creator: Sellers, Grover
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to President Herbert Hoover - September 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to President Herbert Hoover - September 15, 1949]

A letter written to President Herbert Hoover, New York City, New York from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. dated September 15, 1949. An invitation issued by Sandefer and his mother to Hoover to attend as a friend of J. D. Sandefer and be to placed on the program of the dedication of the Sandefer Memorial Building at Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: September 15, 1949
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel John R. Banister to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board - March 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel John R. Banister to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board - March 15, 1944]

A letter addressed to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board, Van Horn, Texas, from John R. Banister, Colonel, Q. M. C., Deputy State Director of Selective Service dated March 15, 1944. Banister requests information from the chairman regarding the previous occupation of a registrant, whether or not a deferment request was made and, if so, on what grounds.
Date: March 15, 1944
Creator: Banister, John R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated August 15, 1941. Connally expresses his appreciation for his letter and the copy of the telegram Carswell sent to the President. He advises Carswell of his own support of the bill to extend the service of selectees and his disapproval of the propaganda being sent out under Senator Wheeler's sponsorship.
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Connally, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1944]

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Hilton Hotel El Paso, Texas from Peg, Ithaca, NY, dated 1944 MAY 15 am 1-20. Peggy Carswell requests that Carswell send money for sorority initiation fees and advises that Mother is safely off the train and will stay over in St. Louis if tired.
Date: May 15, 1944
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 15, 1948. Whiting advises of the enclosed copy of an invoice for the car which totals $1,558.71. He advises that the car has 400 miles on it and that he will break it in more to suit Carswell but assures that it will be in great condition after Carswell drives it home. Enclosure included an inoice addressed to Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Wood Chevrolet Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia dated November 5, 1948. 1948 Fleetmaster 4-door. Total cost is $1558.71.
Date: November 15, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date: February 15, 1941
Creator: Andews, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duncan Gillis to the Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Duncan Gillis to the Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]

A letter addressed to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Duncan Gillis, District Passenger Manager, Holland-America Line, Red Star Line, New York 6, N. Y., dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Gillis, Duncan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Nolan to Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Nolan to Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]

A letter written to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Nolan, United States Lines Company, dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Nolan, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Byron Breen, Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency] (open access)

[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Byron Breen, Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]

A travel agent appointment agreement between The Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc., 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y., signed by Byron Breen and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, signed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness. The reverse side includes received stamp: ALCOA S. S. RECEIVED NOV 18 1949 Pass. Dept.
Date: November 15, 1949
Creator: Breen, Byron
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 15, 1941]

Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing Mr. Bryan about his friend, Mrs. Ethel M. Hetrick who recently moved to Abilene, Texas and encouraging Mr. Bryan to keep in touch with her.
Date: March 15, 1941
Creator: Canales, J. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Theodore Mack to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Theodore Mack to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 15, 1942]

Letter from Theodore Mack to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the clipping he sent from the Abilene Reporter-News along with a brief description of his thoughts and reactions after reading it.
Date: December 15, 1942
Creator: Mack, Theodore
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, May 15, 1940] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Bryan to Judge W. M. Sleeper, April 15, 1940] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan, January 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan, January 15, 1941]

Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan thanking him for purchasing his book "Longhorn Trail Drivers" and informing him to expect it in the mail soon.
Date: January 15, 1941
Creator: King, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum, Sep. 15, 1940 - Sep 15, 1944] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 15, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 15, 1940]

Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz stating several requirements will be passed based on an affidavit made by Rupert C. Allen, Irvin R. Buchanan and Dewey R. Allen. Sayles lists the requirements that have either been waived or met and states that more information is needed on Thad A. Thomson's interest before they are able to waive another requirement.
Date: March 15, 1940
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 15, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 15, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz remitting a copy of the requirement sheet for the Froese land.
Date: March 15, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Requirement Sheet Regarding the Oil and Gas Lease From A. C. Froese and Kathrine Froese To Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company] (open access)

[Requirement Sheet Regarding the Oil and Gas Lease From A. C. Froese and Kathrine Froese To Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]

Document stating that Jack Sayles has examined the abstracts and documents related to the A. C. and Kathrine Froese's property in Ochiltree County, Texas and listing the documents still required to move ahead with an oil and gas lease from A. C. and Kathrine Froses to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date: March 15, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hattie Sayles to Raymond Crowell, February 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Hattie Sayles to Raymond Crowell, February 15, 1943]

Letter from Hattie M. Sayles to Raymond A. Crowell discussing the fence line built along Sayles' property and the signed agreement relating to it.
Date: February 15, 1943
Creator: Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History