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[Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, August 21, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, August 21, 1973]

Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing a letter she received a letter from Gip D. Oldham, Jr., to which she's not sure how to respond. She asks Mr. Edwards for help with how to respond, and mentions that she has fond memories of Sweetwater, Texas. The letter she discusses, which is included, asks for information from ex-instructors in the WASP air school for the WASP newsletter. Also included is the envelope addressed to Mr. Edwards from Betty Riddle.
Date: August 21, 1973
Creator: Riddle, Betty
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis supplies a list of names, as requested by Carswell, of key men in the District and advises that Dr. Walter H. McKenzie of University Baptist Church in Austin be their official representative to the Legislature.
Date: January 21, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated April 21, 1958. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter of confidence and support and for his contribution to the campaign. "You may be sure that I was not unmindful of the encouragment given me in Abilene when I reached my decision to make this campaign."
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Blakley, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960]

A letter written to Senator Blakley, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1961. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Blakley advising that he will do what he can to help get him elected to the U. S. Senate.
Date: February 21, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis J. Wortham to W. J. Bryan, January 21, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from Louis J. Wortham to W. J. Bryan, January 21, 1903]

Letter from Louis J. Wortham to W. J. Bryan referencing two other letters and wishing the Bryans a pleasant trip to St. Louis.
Date: January 21, 1903
Creator: Wortham, Louis J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. Mitchell to Mr. Sayles, February 21, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from G. A. Mitchell to Mr. Sayles, February 21, 1910]

Letter from G. A. Mitchell to Mr. Sayles discussing a railroad proposition and recommending Sayles get a guarantee from the M. K. & T. Railroad.
Date: February 21, 1910
Creator: Mitchell, G. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer, July 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer, July 21, 1953]

Letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer discussing insurance practices and premiums from 1952.
Date: July 21, 1953
Creator: Allen, Austin F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Tracy to Truett Latimer, February 21, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from John L. Tracy to Truett Latimer, February 21, 1957]

Letter from John L. Tracy of Kenneth Murchison & Co. to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer recommending he support HB 256.
Date: February 21, 1957
Creator: Tracy, John L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. R. Temple to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from J. R. Temple to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]

Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from J. R. Temple urging him to oppose Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 61. On the back of the telegram are some notes in short hand.
Date: March 21, 1961
Creator: Temple, James R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]

Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer criticizing his vote against the sales tax. He also asks for an increase in the speed limit on Highway eighty.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Fergus, J. Theron
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 21, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting for flying orders and difficulty getting a plane to fly, her uniform and needing clothing items from the recipient, attending a pass-in-review, her friend Bobby and missing a chance to meet with someone, and the P-51. Typed on Hotel Heidelberg (Jackson MS) stationary.
Date: May 21, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 21, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, mailed courtesy of Mrs. C. C. Willis, discussing her last flight as a WASP and the end of the program, packages, Christmas, and changing her name back to Yerkes from Colby with the Civil Service.
Date: December 21, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis discusses the strategy of the campaign to be used in church services advising that the temperance question should be presented in an educational way. Handwritten postscript on right edge of page advises that Davis will send a copy of the letter as requested by Carswell. The reverse side includes notes handwritten by Carswell for a sermon regarding action which should be taken against the liquor market.
Date: January 21, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 21, 1942. Davis questions Carswell as to whether or not he is to be at the Abilene Field Day.
Date: May 21, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1958]

Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer commending him for his work in the Insurance Committee.
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Thompson, M. Cullum
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 21, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing transferring from Avenger Field to Love Field, getting uniform items, paperwork, and her car. Written on the back of a 5th Ferrying Group "photographic badge" request form.
Date: August 21, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 21, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing orders to ferry a plane from Colorado Springs, getting a train there, and recent correspondence. Written on Braniff Airways stationary.
Date: February 21, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from L. H. Tapscott, March 21, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from L. H. Tapscott, March 21, 1961]

Telegram from L. H. Tapscott for Truett Latimer asking him to oppose the berry bill.
Date: March 21, 1961
Creator: Tapscott, L. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History