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[Address by Attorney General Francis Biddle on the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights - December 15, 1941] (open access)

[Address by Attorney General Francis Biddle on the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights - December 15, 1941]

A document containing the Address of The Honorable Francis Biddle, Attorney General of the United States, on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The address was delivered at the Dedication Ceremonies of the Thomas Jefferson Room, Library of Congress Annex on December 15, 1941.
Date: December 15, 1941
Creator: Biddle, Francis
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Application form by T. N. Carswell for admission to practice before the Treasury Department] (open access)

[Application form by T. N. Carswell for admission to practice before the Treasury Department]

An application for admission to practice before the Treasury Department, by T. N. Carswell, to the Director of Practice, Treasury Department, Washington, DC, dated June 15, 1956. The reverse side includes continuation of the application and a third page includes Form 23 as completed by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 15, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A welcome home sentiment written by T. N. Carswell for Laurence and Lucie Whitehead - May 15, 1963] (open access)

[A welcome home sentiment written by T. N. Carswell for Laurence and Lucie Whitehead - May 15, 1963]

A l welcome home sentiment written by T. N. Carswell and to be sent with flowers ordered via Mrs. Eggleston for Laurence and Lucie Whitehead.
Date: May 15, 1963
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell to Senator Lyndon Johnson and Senator Price Daniel - February 15, 1954] (open access)

[Wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell to Senator Lyndon Johnson and Senator Price Daniel - February 15, 1954]

A wired correspondence to Hon. Lyndon Johnson and Hon. Price Daniel, U. S. Senate, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 15, 1954. Carswell "respectfully requests" their support of the Bricker Amendment, or a substitute containing the essentials thereof.
Date: February 15, 1954
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1952] (open access)

[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1952]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. O. Curry, Snyder, Tx., postmarked Snyder, Texas, September 15, 1952. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. O. Curry. Curry advises Carswell that Jay is still on the same well but is about to finish and that they do not know if they will drill another.
Date: September 15, 1952
Creator: Curry, Mrs. J. O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1944]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Tarrant County dated 1944-45, 12-15 through 12-24. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division.
Date: December 15, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March-May 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March-May 1944]

An itinerary for T. N. Carswell for work in District 20-A from March 15, 1944 through May 12, 1944. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor. The third page includes a supplement for Thomas N. Carswell for Special work from May 21, 1944 through June 1, 1944. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division.
Date: 1944-03-15/0944-06-01
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1909] (open access)

[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1909]

Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Henry Sayles for the year 1909. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 15, 1910
Creator: Hale, W. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club] (open access)

[Program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club]

A program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club, dated February 15, 1955. The reverse side includes program events including billing for an "Address by Tom Carswell".
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Hamlin Lions Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Delinquent Tax Notice for Hattie M. Sayles] (open access)

[Delinquent Tax Notice for Hattie M. Sayles]

Notice of delinquent taxes for Hattie M. Sayles' property in San Jacinto County, Texas. The notice lists taxes for the years, 1885-1891, 1894, and 1901.
Date: October 15, 1929
Creator: Hayman, J. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Elmer D. Holt addressed to J. D. Riddle - January 15, 1941] (open access)

[Postcard from Elmer D. Holt addressed to J. D. Riddle - January 15, 1941]

A postcard addressed to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Throckmorton, Texas (January 15, 1941). The reverse side includes correspondence to Bro. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas from Elmer D. Holt, Throckmorton, Texas. Holt announces a meeting of the Dry Forces of their County to be held at the First Presbyterian Church and requests of Riddle that a team be sent to assist in the beginning of the work.
Date: January 15, 1941
Creator: Holt, Elmer D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between C. M. Knowles, Grace Line, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency] (open access)

[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between C. M. Knowles, Grace Line, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]

A travel agent appointment agreement between The Grace Line, Inc., 10 Hanover Square, New York 5, N. Y., signed by C. M. Knowles and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness.
Date: November 15, 1949
Creator: Knowles, C. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 15, 1934] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 15, 1934]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: October 15, 1934
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to Sayles & McAlpine] (open access)

[Check Written to Sayles & McAlpine]

Galveston National Bank check made out to Sayles & McAlpine for $1,500.00 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is endorsed by Sayles & McAlpine and stamped by the First National Bank, The Galveston National Bank, the Fort Worth National Bank, and W. L. Moody & Co.
Date: May 15, 1901
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1909] (open access)

[Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1909]

Receipt for property taxes paid to Montgomery County by Henry Sayles for the year 1909. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in Montgomery County, Texas and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 15, 1910
Creator: Montgomery, B. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Receipt for the Effects of Private Dennis Pumphrey, Deceased. (open access)

Receipt for the Effects of Private Dennis Pumphrey, Deceased.

Receipt acknowledging that J. L. Pumphrey has received all personal effects of his son, Private Dennis Pumphrey, from 2nd. Lieutenant R. N. Richardson of the Simmons College Unit of the S. A. T. C.
Date: October 15, 1918
Creator: Pumphrey, J. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Consent of San Simon Company Stockholders to Hold First Annual Meeting] (open access)

[Consent of San Simon Company Stockholders to Hold First Annual Meeting]

Document signed by all stockholders of the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company consenting to initiate the company's first stockholder meeting. Similar information is repeated in a brief section on the back of the paper.
Date: September 15, 1885
Creator: San Simon Cattle and Canal Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Stating the Acreage of Two Lots] (open access)

[Document Stating the Acreage of Two Lots]

Document stating the acreage of the Alfred and Mary Fasshauer Subdivision Lots 5 and 6, excluding the right of way of the Abilene and Southern Railroad.
Date: December 15, 1928
Creator: Sayles, C. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Chester Siff, November 15, 1918] (open access)

[Correspondence from Chester Siff, November 15, 1918]

Indorsement correspondence from Chester Siff to the personnel adjutant at Abilene Christian College S. A. T. C. stating "Receipt Acknowledged."
Date: November 15, 1918
Creator: Siff, Chester
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Captain D. F. Simpson, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Texas to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1946] (open access)

[Memo from Captain D. F. Simpson, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Texas to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1946]

A memo addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. F. Simpson, Captain, F. D. Personnel Officer, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, dated April 15, 1946. Advisement of Refund of Retirement Deductions.
Date: April 15, 1946
Creator: Simpson, D. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Sayles & Sayles, May 15, 1940] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Sayles & Sayles, May 15, 1940]

Envelope addressed to "Sayles & Sayles, Attorneys at Law, Abilene, Texas" and with the return of address, "Gilbert Smith Attorneys at Law, Anson, Texas."
Date: May 15, 1939
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 10] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 10]

Memorandum outlining a request for commanding officers to submit a report on the influenza epidemic in their command areas.
Date: October 15, 1918
Creator: Strack, Henry D.
System: The Portal to Texas History