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[Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas]
An agreement by and between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., Lockport, New York, and John Horn of Pecos, Texas, and the Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion), Abilene, Texas, dated the 28th day of March, Nineteen Hundred and Forty. Second page includes original signatures.
Date:
March 28, 1940
Creator:
Mason, F. S.; Horn, John S. & Brownlee, Thomas K.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cynthia Izaguirre, News Anchor for the Channel 8 News at 5 and 10 o'clock
This article is a short biography of Cynthia Izaguirre, news anchor for the Channel 8 News, based on an oral history discussing her education and career.
Date:
November 20, 2014
Creator:
Walker, Sydni; Hodo, Chandler & Murphy, Tyler
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interview with Dr. Robert Handy, Dr. Albert Outler, and Dr. Sidney Mead, 1985
Interview with Dr. Robert Handy, professor of American Christianity at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, Dr. Albert Outler, former professor of theology and church history at Yale and SMU, and Dr. Sidney Mead, former professor of church history at the University of Chicago, Claremont, and University of Iowa. The interview covers the topic of religion and Christianity in America, including political issues.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Handy, Robert; Outler, Albert; Mead, Sidney & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Sharon Phillips, 1985
Interview with Sharon Phillips, an actress from New York City. In the interview, Philips discusses her background and experiences in the field of acting.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Phillips, Sharon & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Sharon Phillips, February 26, 1987
Interview with Sharon Phillips, an actress from New York City. In the interview, Phillips discusses the allure of New York City, as well as her career as an actress.
Date:
February 26, 1987
Creator:
Phillips, Sharon & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]
Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1960]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane advises of having sent to Carswell a New York souvenier each year during the holidays but has not heard from him for a "long time". She speaks of Gib Sandefer and other Abilene friends then asks if the situation at Hardin-Simmons is as bad now as he thought when he last wrote. Printed stationery bearing Lilac Hedges Company, Litchfield, Connecticut label. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record, and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked New York, 1960. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 114 East 90 Street, c/o Venza, New York City.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1957]
S letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane explains that each year she sends a message to Grace with greetings for Carswell and any of the other Abilene friends who are still there. She advises that now she is sending the note to Carswell and asking that he give her Christmas love to Grace and all the Sandefers. She requests that he or Grace send the dates on her Grandmother's grave, tell her Abilene news and then offers the season's greetings. Notes written by Carswell; Grand Mother - Died September 24, 1894; Grand Dad - Died December 17, 1905; Answered December 17, 1957; Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80th St., NYC. Printed stationery including "Hollyhocks" by John Edwards. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record. Envelope addressed For Mr. T. N. Carswell c/o Compere, Abilene, Texas postmarked New York, December 1, 1957. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80 Street, New York City.
Date:
December 1, 1957
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann R. Elgar to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ann R. Elgar, For the Editors, Time, The Weekly Newsmagazine, Rockefeller Center, New York, dated November 27, 1941. Elgar refers to the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism and advises that it is against TIME'S policy to take part in campaigns.
Date:
November 27, 1941
Creator:
Elgar, Ann R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Senter to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1961]
Letter from Bill Senter to Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to House Bill 19.
Date:
March 9, 1961
Creator:
Senter, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bruce E. Puckett to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]
Letter from Bruce E. Puckett to Truett Latimer informing him that he is now the Area Vice-Chairman of the Oil Information Committee for the Texas Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association. He offers Mr. Latimer his help with any information he needs about the oil industry.
Date:
January 19, 1961
Creator:
Puckett, Bruce E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Burrows Matthews to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Burrows Matthews, Editor, Buffalo Courier Express, dated December 11, 1941. Burrows Matthews defines Americanism.
Date:
December 11, 1941
Creator:
Matthews, Burrows
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. V. Taylert to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from C. V. Taylert, Asst. to Treasurer, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, dated September 16, 1942. Taylert replies to the letter from Carswell dated September 10th in which he requests to pay bills as they accrue. Taylert outlines a method of payment which Cornell will accept. Copy to Mrs. Anna F. Grace.
Date:
September 16, 1942
Creator:
Taylert, C. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, April 20, 1906]
Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan discussing political strategies hinging on teamwork between William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan.
Date:
April 20, 1906
Creator:
Walsh, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, January 18, 1906]
Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan explaining that his late response is due to being away in Kentucky for two weeks.
Date:
January 18, 1906
Creator:
Walsh, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Merz to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charles Merz, Editor, The New York Times, Times Square dated December 8, 1941. Merz replies to the request for a definition of Americanism enclosing an printed pamphlet from The Times.
Date:
December 8, 1941
Creator:
Merz, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Gillis to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from D. Gillis, Holland-America Line, Red Star Line, New York 6, N. Y., dated April 15, 1949. The letter discusses an extension of sub-agency appointment to April 15, 1950.
Date:
April 15, 1949
Creator:
Gillis, Duncan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duncan Gillis to the Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]
A letter addressed to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Duncan Gillis, District Passenger Manager, Holland-America Line, Red Star Line, New York 6, N. Y., dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
Date:
April 15, 1949
Creator:
Gillis, Duncan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. G. Haynes to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. G. Haynes, Secretary to Mr. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, N. Y., dated February 19, 1946. Acknowledgement to Carswell of the receipt of his letter of January 16th during Mr. Johnson's absence. An assurance is given by Haynes that the address Carswell has for Thos. Cook and Sons is correct.
Date:
February 19, 1946
Creator:
Haynes, Edna
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E.P. Legett to K.B. Legett - April 9, 1934]
Letter from E.P. Legett to K.B. Legett, about another line of Legetts that lives in Canada, and whether or not they are related to one another. Included is a handwritten family genealogy on Rice Hotel stationery.
Date:
April 9, 1934
Creator:
Legett, E. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edna G. Haynes to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Edna G. Haynes, New York City, dated November 29, 1950. Haynes expresses her appreciation for the gift of pecans received from Carswell for the Holiday Season.
Date:
November 20, 1950
Creator:
Haynes, Edna
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edna Haynes to T. N. Carswell - May 17, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., from Edna Haynes, Secretary to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated May 17, 1950. Haynes acknowledges the receipt of his letter with check and instructions. She suggests a basket of fruit but will have to see what the people there are sending to avoid duplications.
Date:
May 17, 1950
Creator:
Haynes, Edna
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Franklin L. Burdette to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Franklin L. Burdette, Director of the Citizenship Course, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, dated December 15, 1941. Burdette conveys for President Daniel S. Robinson his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the request for a definition of Americanism and advises of Robinson's request for Burdette to define it, therefore, the reason for the enclosed statement "Basic Ideals of Constitutional Democracy" as distributed by the National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship. He advises of a full-year course in American Government and Citizenship required of all sophomores attending Butler University.
Date:
December 15, 1941
Creator:
Burdette, Franklin L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Carver to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from G. W. [George Washington] Carver, Board of Trustees, The George Washington Carver Foundation, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, dated December 9, 1941. G. W. Carver defines Americanism. Typewritten on The George Washington Carver Foundation letterhead.
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Carver, George Washington
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History