The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 15, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 1, 1941 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 15, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 1, 1941

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 1, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 16, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 8, 1941 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 16, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 8, 1941

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 8, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 17, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 15, 1941 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 17, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 15, 1941

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 15, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 18, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 22, 1941 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 18, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 22, 1941

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 22, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, February 1941 (open access)

Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, February 1941

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: February 1941
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Smith & Smith to Jack Sayles, February 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Smith & Smith to Jack Sayles, February 21, 1941]

Letter from Smith & Smith to Jack Sayles discussing the accounts of a clerk and calculating what monies were still owed to Sayles' client.
Date: February 21, 1941
Creator: Smith & Smith
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry, February 4, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry, February 4, 1941]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry discussing cause no. 4035, Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles, requesting Sprayberry look for a duplicate check from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for costs related to the suit and to refund the check if found.
Date: February 4, 1941
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurice Smith to Jack Sayles, February 12, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Maurice Smith to Jack Sayles, February 12, 1941]

Letter from Maurice Smith to Jack Sayles asking if the county clerk can forward her check to cover costs in the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case.
Date: February 12, 1941
Creator: Smith, Maurice
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice, February 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice, February 24, 1941]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice remitting a check for fees regarding the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles states he will have to file a motion to set aside the compromise of fees and asks if the settlement costs have Prentice's approval.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 3, 1941. Davis expresses his appreciation for the letter advising him of the support of Carswell's Senator for Dr. Bradfield's confirmation. Davis touches on an exciting event and promises that he will send a self-explanatory letter regarding "a calvacade of youth to Austin" requesting that Carswell get Abilene's support.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - Feburary 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - Feburary 7, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. E. Roberts, Superintendent, Hendrick Home For Children, Abilene, Texas, dated Feburary 7, 1941. Roberts presents to Carswell the list of names of officers elected at a meeting held in Haskell: Montgomery, R. C., Couch, R. C., Williams, Rev. C. W., Short, Aubrey, Rule, Terry, Pierson, A. C. He notes there was a nice crowd and explains that R. C. Montgomery, who was elected Chairman, was many years earlier the Chairman of the first Local Option Campaign in Haskell.
Date: February 7, 1941
Creator: Roberts, Thomas E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. H. Beckham to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from L. H. Beckham to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. H. Beckham, General Insurance, Abilene, Texas, dated February 3, 1941. Beckham describes the enthusiasim of the Nolan County group regarding the United Drys Program.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Beckham, L. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner, United Texas Drys, dated February 6, 1941. The letter provides information regarding the youth march on the Capitol.
Date: February 6, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff; Hooton, Caradine R. & Gardner, T. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman - February 12, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman - February 12, 1941]

A form letter addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th District Chairman, dated February 12, 1941. Carswell requests of the Vice-Chairman to help the Pastors of the different churches in their county to organize and put over the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital. "We, in the 24th District, are vitally concerned since we must feel the humiliation of having liquor sold in our counties when we have voted it out by substantial majorities." An attachment includes a list of names of Vice-Chairmen to whom letters were sent regarding the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital.
Date: February 12, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ulmer S. Bird to T. N. Carswell - Feburary 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Ulmer S. Bird to T. N. Carswell - Feburary 7, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, City, from Ulmer S. Bird, Abilene, Texas, dated February 7, 1941. Carswell discusses the meeting held at the First Baptist Church in Snyder advising of the election of officers, , Secretary Treasurer, to form a county organization as part of the 24th Senatorial District.
Date: February 7, 1941
Creator: Bird, Ulmer S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Weldon to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Weldon to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. M. Weldon, First Baptist Church, Albany, Texas, dated February 18, 1941. Weldon advises of a meeting to be held in the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church and presses Carswell to be there.
Date: February 18, 1941
Creator: Weldon, H. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: Armstrong, C. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 19, 1941. Davis describes the Youth parade as a tremendous success but warns of the real fight now to get House Bill 373 out of the committee and before the House.
Date: February 19, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. McGahey reports on his actions to get an interest in the Drys including giving the letter to Mr. Waller but that Waller gave it back without comment. He voices his lack of hope to see much done in his county.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: McGahey, Philip C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Flyer:  From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J. R. No. 12.
Date: February 27, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry C. Withers to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Harry C. Withers to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry C. Withers, Managing Editor, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 5, 1941. Confirmation by Withers to Carswell that they have no picture of Judge Allen Wight.
Date: February 5, 1941
Creator: Withers, Harry C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major General William S. Key - February 6, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major General William S. Key - February 6, 1941]

A letter written to General William S. Key, Major General 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 6, 1941. Carswell confirms the plans for the "Defend America" meeting featuring Judge Allen Wight and W. R. White of Hardin-Simmons University as speakers. He requests that Key speak, but if it is not convenient for him to attend, that he ask one of his officers to accept a place on the program instead.
Date: February 6, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Allen Wight - February 6, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Allen Wight - February 6, 1941]

A letter written to Judge Allen Wight, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 6, 1941. Carswell make a request to Wight to supply his newspaper mat.
Date: February 6, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wight to T. N. Carswell - February 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Wight to T. N. Carswell - February 7, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Allen Wight, Touchstone, Wight, Gormley & Touchstone, Dallas, Texas, dated February 7, 1941. Wight advises Carswell that there is no newspaper mat available. " I am very sorry, but I ain't pretty." The reverse side includes miscellaneous handwritten notes.
Date: February 7, 1941
Creator: Wight, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History