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[Letter from Creighton W. Abrams to Omar Burleson, November 23, 1955]
Letter from Creighton W. Abrams to Omar Burleson discussing the reassignment of Private William S. Beam.
Date:
November 23, 1955
Creator:
Abrams, Creighton W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurice Acers to Truett Latimer, August 31, 1959]
Letter from Maurice Acers to Truett Latimer; He asks Mr. Latimer where he plans to be in order to schedule a visit.
Date:
August 31, 1959
Creator:
Acers, Maurice
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Anita Ahrens, April 4, 1954]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Anita Ahrens regarding the Classroom Teachers Association preferring the Compromise Bill over the Murphy Bill.
Date:
April 4, 1954
Creator:
Ahrens, Anita
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from E. H. Alberty to L. R. Hare, October 3, 1918]
Memorandum from Capt. E. H. Alberty on behalf of the commander of US Army Southern Department to Maj. L. R. Hare, forwarding a communication from the Adjutant General ordering the appointment of a Liberty Loan Officer at each SATC unit.
Date:
October 3, 1918
Creator:
Alberty, E. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Edna Allen to Truett Latimer, January 8, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. Edna Allen to Truett Latimer thanking him, on behalf of the Texas Graduate Nurses Association, for the consideration given to the committee members that contacted him about the nurse practice act. She also gives the contact details and positions of a couple of nurses.
Date:
January 8, 1959
Creator:
Allen, Mrs. Edna
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Bacon to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1953]
Letter from W. D. Bacon to Truett Latimer discussing his company's opposition to House Bill 560, which would limit officers or directors of the Texas Employers' Insurance Association serving as an officer or director of any other insurance company.
Date:
April 13, 1953
Creator:
Bacon, W. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plot of Itinerary Maps from Camp Verde, Texas to San Antonio, Texas
Plot of two routes from Camp Verde, Texas, to San Antonio, Texas, as per letter from J.W. Bean at Camp Verde. Scale [ca. 1:633,600] (approximately 10 miles to the inch).
Date:
January 18, 1869
Creator:
Bean, J. W.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Beard to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1959]
Letter from Ruth Beard to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 76. Ms. Ruth states she would like to go on record as opposing the bill and goes on the give reasons why she does.
Date:
March 21, 1959
Creator:
Beard, Ruth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abstract of Title
Booklet entitled "Abstract of Title, to One League and Labor of land situated in Runnels County in the name of Rama Christa as appears from the records of Bexar County while Runnels Co. was a part of Bexar, made by Cocke, Hildebrand & Co. for John C. Beasley," containing records about land titles and legal transactions.
Date:
June 16, 1857
Creator:
Beasley, John C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Will of Joseph H. Beck]
Handwritten will of Joseph H. Beck, giving detailed instructions regarding treatment of his estate following his death.
Date:
October 25, 1880
Creator:
Beck, Joseph H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, May 28, 1954]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing recent developments in the various political campaigns of himself and other representatives.
Date:
April 28, 1954
Creator:
Carr, Waggoner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt: From T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - September 10, 1942]
A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Williamson having made it possible for Maj. Roy W. McMillan to attend the dedication service citing McMillan's address as exceptional. Attachment includes: Expense receipt. "Received of Parramore Post $5 for incidental expenses. Roy W. McMillan" dated September 8, 1942.
Date:
September 10, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Brigadier General Richard Donovan - February 7, 1941]
A letter written to Brigadier General Richard Donovan, Commander 8th Corp Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated February 7, 1941. Carswell requests to receive copies of : "Infantry Drill Regulations F.M. 22-5". Carswell informs Donovan that Congressman Russell had advised Carswell that the War Department had refered Russell and Carswell to him.
Date:
February 7, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Army Specialist Corps - September 14, 1942]
A letter addressed to the Army Specialist Corps, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 14, 1942. Carswell makes application to and advises of his interest in the Specialist Corps.
Date:
September 14, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 27, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 27, 1932. Carswell acknowledges receipt of their letters expressing his regret that Peg was sick. He describes his enjoyment in speaking to the High School class of the Future Farmers of America and his trip with Mr. Tittle to Robert Lee where Mr. Bradley asked after Peg.
Date:
February 27, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 29, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 29, 1932. Carswell advises of his travel plans to New Orleans via Dallas for a meeting of the American Cotton Co-Operative Association and the possibility of visiting Jackson, Mississippi and Baton Rouge on some highway projects.
Date:
February 29, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - May 6, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated May 6, 1932. Carswell tells about a fishing trip he took with H. B. Stevens, R. F. Babb, J. W. Weems, Hardy Grissom, George Minter, Henry Bass, Dilworth Parramore and Walter Baker. He notes that he was a bit sore and sick afterward yet wishes that he could have ten days of "such outing" but that it is not possible.
Date:
May 6, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - May 10, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated May 10, 1932. Carswell expresses his distress that Peg is not doing well noting they evidently will have to get further south the next winter. He explains how he welcomed the Knights of Pythias Convention in behalf of the city using Katherine Barnes to present roses and that he will write later regarding getting the household goods home.
Date:
May 10, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell - February 16, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 16, 1932. Carswell advises of a Washington's birthday special rate available from San Antonio to Tuscola and return for $7.95, hoping she and Peggy Anne would arrange to leave Friday night for the long weekend. In a handwritten postscript he suggests a possibility of the same rate via Dallas or Ft. Worth.
Date:
February 16, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - August 26, 1942]
A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Eighth Corps Service Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 26, 1942. Carswell requests of Williamson that it be made possible for Lt. Col. Julian C. Hyer to be present for the main address at the dedication of the Parramore Post, American Legion building.
Date:
August 26, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to General Page, State Director for Selective Service, Texas - February 7, 1944]
A letter addressed to General J. Watt Page, State Director for Selective Service, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated February 7, 1944. Carswell advises Page of the ideas of Mr. Lewis Kayton regarding returning veterans and suggests that Kayton be appointed as Chairman of the Bexar County Re-employment Committeemen.
Date:
February 7, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Henry B. Wiener - December 7, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Henry B. Wiener, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 7, 1942. An advisement to Wiener from Carswell recommending Russell S. Stephens as the proper man to help with the American Legion Oratorical Contest.
Date:
December 7, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. J. McConnell - April 15, 1941]
A letter written to Commander J. J. McConnell, District Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated April 15, 1941. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of having met Major B. L. Maloney and the others making up the escort of Mrs. Barkeley.
Date:
April 15, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lt. General H. J. Brees - April 1, 1941]
A letter written to Lt. General H. J. Brees, Commanding Officer, Eighth Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Chairman, "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, dated April 1, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to General Brees to attend Abilene's first "Army Day".
Date:
April 1, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History