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[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and G. E. Meares and R. A. Ascher - May 1938-November 1939] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and G. E. Meares and R. A. Ascher - May 1938-November 1939]

Letter from Richard A. Ascher to Tex Bradford regarding a business transaction that is not fully described, but has cost Bradford money, and may also be related to Ascher's incarceration. Later correspondence verifies that Ascher was released from prison on Sept. 6, 1938. A handwritten note on the letter from the Parole Commission says, "Re = Stein Nozzles."
Date: 1938-05-09/1939-11-02
Creator: Ascher, Richard A. & Meares, George E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Chas. W. Barnes, dated April 12, 1938. Barnes advises Carswell that it is unwise to undertake a return trip after the flu until he has regained all his strength. He advises that the cold spell is causing slowed business, that the snow is not damaging the crops but did kill the fruit and gardens and then dangles a few remarks regarding a business deal he made assuring that he will hold a part of it for Carswell if he is interested.
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Barnes, C. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry Barnette to Alex Bradford, March 22, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Larry Barnette to Alex Bradford, March 22, 1938]

Letter from Larry Barnette to Alex Bradford about the super charger being improved and all information would be sent to him.
Date: March 22, 1938
Creator: Barnette, Larry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Beck to Jack Sayles, December 5, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from A. F. Beck to Jack Sayles, December 5, 1938]

Letter from A. F. Beck to Jack Sayles making sure that all witnesses will be present.
Date: December 5, 1938
Creator: Beck, A. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne, April 11, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne, April 11, 1938]

Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne asking for prices of the trailers they sell and may make a stop in Beaumont to see the trailers himself.
Date: April 11, 1938
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne - May 3, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne - May 3, 1938]

Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne discussing the potential prospects of Mr. Charles C. Brown, superintendent of Pure Oil Company, and the R. W. Briggs Construction Company.
Date: May 3, 1938
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Barney Carter - October 17, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Barney Carter - October 17, 1938]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Barney Carter discussing recent events surrounding the Vitek oil well fires.
Date: October 17, 1938
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to D. Lamont, October 20, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to D. Lamont, October 20, 1938]

Letter from Alex Bradford to D. Lamont wanting to know the name and address of distributor for the diesel engine in South Texas area.
Date: October 20, 1938
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. D. Platt, July 23, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. D. Platt, July 23, 1938]

Letter from Alex Bradford to J. D. Platt asking if certain sizes of engines for a truck are available. Mainly in the South Texas area, for the new General Motors Model 71 series.
Date: July 28, 1938
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to James D. Platt, April 11, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to James D. Platt, April 11, 1938]

Letter from Alex Bradford to James D. Platt discussing diesels. Bradford needs data on the newer diesels, if they can work with a heavy duty truck or buses, and if they can be purchased within the area.
Date: April 11, 1938
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Typoon Manufacturing Company, March 1, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Typoon Manufacturing Company, March 1, 1938]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Typoon Manufacturing Company asking for prices of a certain motor and a descriptive literature.
Date: March 1, 1938
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson, January 31, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson, January 31, 1938]

Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson asking about if a four of six size diesel can power a fire truck. For Bradford has decided to purchase a new fire truck and wants to know all information on the cylinder diesels. While also asking on the cost and if there high-speed type diesels.
Date: January 31, 1938
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John F. Brooks to D. W. Kempner, October 08, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John F. Brooks to D. W. Kempner, October 08, 1938]

Letter from John F. Brooks to D. W. Kempner discussing how they received Kempner's former letter and they advise getting corrective lenses due to the difficulty in operating the camera mentioned in a previous letter.
Date: October 8, 1938
Creator: Brooks, John F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to W. F. Blount, June 15, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to W. F. Blount, June 15, 1938]

Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginement to W. F. Blount discussing corrections to be made about fired and retiring firemen records on the seniority list.
Date: June 15, 1938
Creator: Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., June 30, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., June 30, 1938]

Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr. Caldwell begins by lamenting the year that has gone by since he retired as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waco, and goes on to thank Willis for being a good friend. He expresses gratitude for Willis' cooperation in deciding important matters, and informs him of his appreciation for Willis and his family.
Date: June 30, 1938
Creator: Caldwell, Charles T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Camp to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John Camp to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Camp, The Ohio Oil Co., Houston, Texas, dated September 8, 1938. Camp notes his surprise at Carswell's retirement as Secretary of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and expresses his regret for the City's loss stating that in his opinion Carswell "as Secretary, contributed more toward the welfare of the town than any other citizen", and wishes him success in his new business.
Date: September 8, 1938
Creator: Camp, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to "Noble" - March 30, 1938] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to "Noble" - March 30, 1938]

A form letter from Tommy Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated March 30, 1938. Reminder from Carswell of their failure to remember "Mrs. Rad" [Bessie May Handy Radford] on the occasion of their Annual Party and a request for donations for Easter lillies to be sent to her in the name of the Drum Corps.
Date: March 30, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Grimes - September 10, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Grimes - September 10, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. Frank Grimes, Editor, Abilene Daily Reporter, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell expresses his deep appreciation to Grimes for the sentiment expressed in the editorial referring to his accomplishments during his connection with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
Date: September 10, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Hap Pender - April 19, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Hap Pender - April 19, 1938]

A letter written to Hap [Pender], from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1938. Report by Carswell regarding money donated by the "Drum Corps" that was left over after purchasing flowers for Mrs. Radford suggesting they add the difference to the treasury. Donors are as listed: V. E. Behrens - Grady French - Holland Holt - W. E. Hiatt - Lloyd McCarty - G. B. Sandefer - T. N. Carswell - W. P. Wright - K. K. Francis - R. W. Haynie - R. A. Maddox - Lee Montgomery - Homer Scott - George Swinney - C. B. Cuthrell - Don Marshall - H. A. Pender - Guy McCarty - E. J. Sharp - Geo. W. Page - H. B. Horn.
Date: April 19, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Honorable R. G. Dickerson - December 20, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Honorable R. G. Dickerson - December 20, 1938]

A letter written to R. G. Dickerson, Valdosta, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated December 20, 1938. Carswell offers his sympathy on Cary's death.
Date: December 20, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Hunter - September 10, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Hunter - September 10, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. J. C. Hunter, President, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Letter of resignation by Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce confirming that he is turning over to Mr. Gruver the records of the office.
Date: September 10, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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 T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated April 29, 1938. Carswell expresses to Hewlett that the Chamber is exceedingly anxious to have the Doll House in Abilene.
Date: April 29, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.
Date: January 15, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History