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[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby, November 11, 1907]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby discussing land sold to Joseph Galaske. The writer also mentions land owned by himself and three others, with Henry Sayles acting as the trustee.
Date:
November 11, 1907
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Post Hole Auger
Patent for an improved post-hole digger/auger with multiple blades that cut in a spiral pattern and has the blades adjust and lock on the base. The blade shanks form a cage and keeps dirt from clogging the blades.
Date:
May 22, 1915
Creator:
Hoover, Orville M. & Ardery, Sarah, J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927]
A letter written to the State Highway Commission of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, from W. R. Ely, Member Texas Highway Commission, Abilene, dated November 3, 1927. Letter of introduction for Mr. T. N. Carswell of Abilene, Texas as a representative of the various towns touched by Highway No. 4 in Texas and an advisement that he has the endorsement of the Texas Highway Commission.
Date:
November 3, 1927
Creator:
Ely, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Prentice to Sayles & Sayles, February 18, 1939]
Letter from Donald Prentice to Sayles & Sayles discussing a payment to Johnnie White for his expenses relating to the case, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
February 18, 1939
Creator:
Prentice, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, October 18, 1939]
Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles discussing documents related to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's Webb, Vollmert, Miller, and Johnson leases. The letter is on the letterhead of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
October 18, 1939
Creator:
Rood, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, October 27, 1939]
Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles discussing abstracts and other documents relating to an oil and gas lease to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company from Robert Bruce Wiggins, Ruth Wiggins, Thomas Darrel Wiggins, and Sarah Wiggins in Hemphill County, Texas.
Date:
October 27, 1939
Creator:
Rood, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to J. W. Glahn, November 2, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to J. W. Glahn discussing requirement sheets and abstracts for several properties covered by oil and gas leases held by the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The notegram is copied to C. F. Rayburn.
Date:
November 2, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, February 16, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, copied to F. F. Claunts, discussing two leases, "Betty est." and "Philo W. Butler" in Ochiltree and Hansford Counties, Texas.
Date:
February 16, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, February 19, 1940]
Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles discussing the Assignment of Deed of Trust relating to the estate of Herman P. Faris.
Date:
February 19, 1940
Creator:
Hawk, Darall G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, March 25, 1940]
Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles discussing titles for lands in Hansford and Ochiltree Counties. The titles all relate to oil and gas leases and Rood addresses the issues with the specific titles. The letter is on Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company letterhead.
Date:
March 25, 1940
Creator:
Rood, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Mr. Hawk, August 28, 1940]
Letter from John Sayles to Mr. Hawk in the Title Division of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing an oil and gas lease for land owned by Fritz Wilhelm and his wife in Concho and Menard Counties, Texas. The letter discusses a boundary agreement between Wilhelm and Robert Wilson.
Date:
August 28, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 2, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 2, 1941. A request by Carswell for information regarding supervising or operating the Canteen at the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
Date:
January 2, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 4, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 4, 1941. Carswell advises of a correction to his letter of January 2. He advises that it was written in the interest of himself as Purchasing Agent for the Canteens in the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
Date:
January 4, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. S. Key, Major General, Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill Division Training Center, dated January 5, 1941. Key replies to an inquiry made by Carswell informing him of Army Regulations and "will be unable to avail ourselves of your services".
Date:
January 5, 1941
Creator:
Key, William S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain George B. Brown to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George B. Brown, Captain, F. A., Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 7, 1941. Brown advises Carswell that he is replying in the absence of General Key and that the application received from Carswell is being turned over to Col. Miller for his file and consideration.
Date:
January 7, 1941
Creator:
Brown, George B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to Major General William S. Key - January 8, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major General William S. Key, Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from R. M. Wagstaff, Wagstaff, Harwell, Douthit & Alvis, Abilene, Texas, dated January 8, 1941. The letter introduces Mr. T. N. Carswell, of Abilene, Texas, who wishes to make application for the position of purchasing agent.
Date:
January 8, 1941
Creator:
Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lt. Col. Joe J. Miller - January 10, 1941]
A letter written to Lt. Col. Joe J. Miller, 45th Division Exchange Officer, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 10, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the time given to him by Miller and for the copy of the letter from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
Date:
January 10, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Wayne M. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lt. Col. Joe J. Miller by Wayne M. Roberts, Capt. 180th Inf. Ass't. P. O., 45th Division Canteen, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 13th 1941. Roberts acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated January 10th and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's efforts in behalf of the men of the 45th Division.
Date:
January 13, 1941
Creator:
Roberts, Wayne M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, dated January 13, 1941. Carl advises that Lt. Col. Joe J. MIller was described by Professor Hassler as a man of very high quality. Carl commends the work Carswell is sponsoring describing it as "of the highest quality" then wishes for Carswell the greatest measure of success possible.
Date:
January 13, 1941
Creator:
Carl
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date:
February 15, 1941
Creator:
Andews, F. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to The Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, wiht a note that the same telegram was sent to the governors of Arizona (Phoenix), New Mexico (Santa Fe), and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to attend Army Day, that "General Key and the Mayor of the City of Abilene join in this invitation."
Date:
March 31, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Governor Leon C. Phillips to T. N. Carswell - April 7, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Committee, from Leon C. Phillips, Governor of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, dated 1941 APR 7 1008A. Phillips regrets the necessity to decline the invitation to attend the Review offering best wishes and kindest regards.
Date:
April 7, 1941
Creator:
Phillips, Leon C. (Chase)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milt Phillips to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milt Phillips, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, dated May 22, 1942. Phillips advises that he was given an assurance from Fred Young that Carswell would provide information on the standing of J. W. Reid as a lawyer, that he accepted a fee to secure a divorce for a soldier, the son of a splendid legionnaire, but an allottment made to the girl and was later cancelled has not yet been stopped.
Date:
May 22, 1942
Creator:
Phillips, Milt
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History