[Memo from E. H. Alberty to L. R. Hare, October 3, 1918] (open access)

[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
"The Four Categories" Cartoon - October 8, 1943 (open access)

"The Four Categories" Cartoon - October 8, 1943

An illustrated watercolor cartoon titled "The Four Categories." In four frames, it depicts four groups of cats, subtitled "Single without", "Single with", "Married no children", and "Married with". It is signed by E. R. Alexander dated October 8, 1943.
Date: October 8, 1943
Creator: Alexander, E. R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ira J. Allen, Jr. to Truett Latimer, October 24, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ira J. Allen, Jr. to Truett Latimer, October 24, 1961]

Letter from Ira J. Allen, Jr. to Truett Latimer as words of gratitude for proposing to recommend them for appointment to the State Board of Plumbing Examiners as well as listing their qualifications and experience.
Date: October 24, 1961
Creator: Allen, Ira J., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer, October 12, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer, October 12, 1955]

Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer discussing his inability to give Representative Latimer football tickets since he already gave the tickets in question to State Representative Leroy Saul. He then mentions meeting Latimer November 3rd at an Oil Meeting.
Date: October 12, 1955
Creator: Allison, Mack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Geo. S. Anderson, W. W. Haynes, Thos. E. Roberts, E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - October 1, 1952] (open access)

[Form letter from Geo. S. Anderson, W. W. Haynes, Thos. E. Roberts, E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - October 1, 1952]

A form letter addressed to Trustee from Geo. S. Anderson, President, W. W. Haynes, Vice-President, Thos. E. Roberts, Secretary and E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 1, 1952. Anderson, Haynes, Roberts and Collier advise the Trustees of the need of Hardin-Simmons University for $150,000.00 to complete the girls' dormitory assuring them that the hospital can make the loan to the University and requests a vote for or against making the loan. Handwritten note by Carswell dates the decision as needed by October 3, 1952.
Date: October 1, 1952
Creator: Anderson, George S.; Haynes, W. W.; Roberts, Thomas E. & Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Thelma Andrews to Dr. Walton, October 6, 1942] (open access)

[Memo from Thelma Andrews to Dr. Walton, October 6, 1942]

Memorandum from Thelma Andrews to Dr. Walton discussing where to file important materials.
Date: October 6, 1942
Creator: Andrews, Thelma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence S. T. Ansell, October 3, 1918] (open access)

[Correspondence S. T. Ansell, October 3, 1918]

Indorsement correspondence from S. T. Ansell to the Adjutant General of the Army clarifying the regulations surrounding insurance coverage for soldiers charged with desertion.
Date: October 3, 1918
Creator: Ansell, S. T.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[District Military Inspector General Orders 2] (open access)

[District Military Inspector General Orders 2]

Document outlining orders from SATC District 10 Military Inspector's office regarding Lt. Col. H. LaF. Applewhite's assignment to the position and the appointment of three assisting officers.
Date: October 23, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 12] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 12]

Memorandum outlining a communication received from the Adjutant General's Department regarding the completion of induction papers.
Date: October 28, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 13] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 13]

Memorandum outlining policies to increase the induction of men into the Collegiate Division of the Students Army Training Corps.
Date: October 31, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1972]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Americans United for separation of church and state, dated October 3, 1972. Archer expresses his appreciation for the personal note from Carswell and concurs that they have kindred spirits. He advises that he thinks that Carswell is a "mighty young 85", notes that he appreciates the load that Carswell is carrying regarding his wife and offers to send the magazine for old times' sake. Archer expresses his concern that the job regarding separation of church and state gets bigger all the time and asks that Carswell breath a little extra of that good Texas air for him and tells of his dream to be back in Kansas "where my grandfather took a homestead, where a man lived near the sky and God was all around you". The reverse side includes printed letterhead with a listing of names and offices held in the organization of Americans United for separation of church and state.
Date: October 3, 1972
Creator: Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Sale from George Walker to San Simon Cattle and Canal Co.] (open access)

[Bill of Sale from George Walker to San Simon Cattle and Canal Co.]

Notarized bill of sale certifying the transfer of ownership of particular cattle brands from George W. Walker to the San Simon Cattle and Canal company.
Date: October 28, 1897
Creator: Arizona
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certification of Amended By-Laws] (open access)

[Certification of Amended By-Laws]

Document certifying amendments made to the by-laws of the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company in 1886.
Date: October 13, 1886
Creator: Arizona
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ike Ashburn to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 30, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from Ike Ashburn to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 30, 1926]

Letter from Ike Ashburn to Honorable W. J. Bryan asking him to reach out to the influential Representatives or Senators in his county in regards to the needs of their College, Texas A&M.
Date: October 30, 1926
Creator: Ashburn, Ike
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to parolee - October 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to parolee - October 3, 1953]

A letter written to a parolee, in care of T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated October 3, 1953. Babich informs Subject A-9803 that his application is complete and is being forwarded to Adult Authority for consideration assuring of as early attention as possible under the circumstances.
Date: October 3, 1953
Creator: Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, October 22,1934] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, October 22,1934]

Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles discussing a previous check sent by Sayles to cover the full payment of the quarterly premium for Sayles' policy.
Date: October 22, 1934
Creator: Backes, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, October 31, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, October 31, 1934]

Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles stating his check to the Pan-American Life Insurance Company has been returned due to insufficient funds. The Company is redepositing the check and asks Sayles to be sure it is paid when presented.
Date: October 31, 1934
Creator: Backes, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed from George C. Bailey and L. C. Bailey to Gustave Radeke] (open access)

[Copy of Deed from George C. Bailey and L. C. Bailey to Gustave Radeke]

Copy of a deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County from George C. Bailey and L. C. Bailey to Gustave Radeke. There's a handwritten note on the first page reading "no plat shown on record." and a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
Date: October 9, 1939
Creator: Bailey, George C. & Bailey, L. C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tabulation of Votes on Ballot 251, October 1959] (open access)

[Tabulation of Votes on Ballot 251, October 1959]

Summary page addressed to Truett Latimer listing Congressional bills up for consideration and the tabulation of votes among business owners in the Abilene district regarding the measures.
Date: October 31, 1959
Creator: Baird, J. Allen
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Billy Baker to R. M. Cummins, October 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Billy Baker to R. M. Cummins, October 10, 1961]

Letter from Billy Baker to R. M. Cummins discussing a problem he has been facing with the district's school bus mileage limit and the location of his park.
Date: October 10, 1961
Creator: Baker, Billy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan, October 14, 1947] (open access)

[Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan, October 14, 1947]

Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan thanking him for clippings sent and giving congratulations.
Date: October 14, 1947
Creator: Banks, Rose Allison
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. M. Banner to W. J. Bryan, October 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. M. Banner to W. J. Bryan, October 23, 1942]

Letter from W. M. Banner to W. J. Bryan sharing his reaction after reading the clipping sent by Mr. Bryan and informing him that he hopes to meet again soon.
Date: October 23, 1942
Creator: Banner, W. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Barker to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Barker to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 5, 1942]

Letter from Bob Barker to Honorable W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the clipping sent by Mr. Bryan, sharing his reaction after reading it and making suggestions that could have been included in the article.
Date: October 5, 1942
Creator: Barker, Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Will of Joseph H. Beck] (open access)

[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