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Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 322, September 4, 1957
Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date:
September 4, 1957
Creator:
Esenwein, August C.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from L. V. Porterfield addressed to the wife of parolee - March 11, 1958]
A letter addressed to the wife of a parolee from L. V. Porterfield, Supervisor of Classification, Oklahoma State Penitintiary, dated March 11, 1958. Porterfield requests information from the wife of Subject 60604 regarding the background and personal life of subject.
Date:
March 11, 1958
Creator:
Porterfield, L. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Terry Childers, April 14, 1988
Interview with Terry Childers, City Manager for Oklahoma City. The interview includes a relating of Childers' experiences growing up in Abilene and attending ACU, as well as his journey to becoming city manager of Oklahoma City, and the issues he is currently facing as city manager.
Date:
April 14, 1988
Creator:
Childers, Terry & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
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 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 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 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 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
Letter from Helen Muller to Dr. Cyrus N. Ray - July 19, 1965]
A letter written to "Uncle Cy" [Dr. Cyrus N. Ray], Abilene, Texas from Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma, dated July 19, 1965. Muller suggests to Ray that he should be living in a place where people can care for his needs and where he will have company.
Date:
July 19, 1965
Creator:
Muller, Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Muller to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Helen Muller, Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College, Office of the Registrar, Goodwell, Oklahoma, dated July 20, 1965. Muller expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell concerning Dr. Cyrus N. Ray and explains that she wrote to Ray but does not know him. She offers to help financially, if needed, and advises that Mr. Ambrose Ray of Lubbock should know Dr. Ray well due her understanding that their families visited.
Date:
July 20, 1965
Creator:
Muller, Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hill Hodges to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1953]
Letter from Hill Hodges to Truett Latimer requesting he attend the Southwest Area Youth Activities Council meetings in Tulsa, due to his position as chairman on the Youth Work of Committee of the Y.M.C.A in Abilene.
Date:
February 24, 1953
Creator:
Hodges, Hill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[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 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 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 John W. Glahn to Sayles & Sayles]
Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles & Sayles, discussing Robert Wilson's lease on Floyd Dodson's land in Concho County, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Glahn, John W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. & Mrs. Frances, June 24, 1989]
Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. and Mrs. Frances thanking them for the invitation to hold their 50th birthday reunion in Sweetwater, Texas in 1992 and potentially building a memorial wall for WASP. Included are other papers that give information about the history of WASP and specific members.
Date:
June 24, 1989
Creator:
Wise, Lucile
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 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
[Letter from Mrs. Genevieve Simmons to Truett Latimer]
Letter from Mrs. Genevieve Simmons to Truett Latimer discussing an issue her husband has with the voting restrictions in Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Simmons, Mrs. Genevieve
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Pearl Baggett to T. N. Carswell - June 14, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Pearl Baggett, Secretary to Superintendent, Blackwell, Oklahoma, dated June 14, 1965. Baggett advises that she found no relative information concerning Dr. Cyrus N. Ray but suggests that he write to the local newspaper, The Journal Tribune, to a Mrs. Helen Seubert.
Date:
June 14, 1965
Creator:
Baggett, Pearl
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 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