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[Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown, November 19, 2002] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown, November 19, 2002]

Letter from Mary R. Jones-Wilkinson to Eleanor Brown discussing the induction ceremonies to the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Aviator's article on the WASP. Includes a hand-written message stating, "So good to see you in Tucson!"
Date: November 19, 2002
Creator: Jones-Wilkinson, Mary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame Induction] (open access)

[Invitation: Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame Induction]

Invitation to the 2002 induction ceremonies for the Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame.
Date: 2002
Creator: Kirkpatrick Science and Air Space Museum
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Oklahoma - June 5, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Oklahoma - June 5, 1965]

A letter addressed to the Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Okla. from T. N. Carswell, dated June 5, 1965. Carswell explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care and requests assistance in locating his family. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: June 5, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent of Schools, Frederick, Oklahoma - June 17, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent of Schools, Frederick, Oklahoma - June 17, 1965]

A letter addressed to the Superintendent of Schools, Frederick, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated June 17, 1965. Carswell explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care and requests assistance in locating his family.
Date: June 17, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - July 17, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - July 17, 1965]

A letter written to Miss Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated July 17, 1965. Carswell advises that he wrote to her a month ago but did not have her given name correct and was concerned that she did not receive his letter. He explains that he is writing in hope that on her advice that Dr. Cyrus N. Ray will accept institutional care. The reverse side includes a blank purchase order of Abilene Machine Company, 1334-42 Pine STreet, Abilene, Texas.
Date: July 17, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Helen Muller to Dr. Cyrus N. Ray - July 19, 1965] (open access)

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - August 12, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - August 12, 1965]

A letter written to Miss Muller from T. N. Carswell, dated August 12, 1965. Carswell advises Muller as to the condition of Dr. Cyrus N. Ray giving an account of some activities involving Dr. Ray which caused his concern. He advises, in a postscript, that there seems to be a gradual weakening of Ray's mental condition. Notation at top of page reads "A. D. Ray, Lubbock, Tx" dated June 7, 1966. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: August 12, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. V. Porterfield to Texas Department of Public Welfare - March 11, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from L. V. Porterfield to Texas Department of Public Welfare - March 11, 1958]

A letter addressed to the Director of the Texas State Dept. of Public Welfare, Austin, Texas, from L. V. Porterfield, Classification Supervisor, Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlister, Oklahoma, dated March 11, 1958 and is a request for information on the background and personal life of Subject 60604.
Date: March 11, 1958
Creator: Porterfield, L. V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milt Phillips to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1942] (open access)

[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
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] (open access)

[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)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain George B. Brown to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mr.and Mrs. Charles H. Tompkins to W. J. Bryan and Family] (open access)

[Telegram from Mr.and Mrs. Charles H. Tompkins to W. J. Bryan and Family]

Telegram from Mr.and Mrs. Charles H. Tompkins to W. J. Bryan and Family with an illustrated holiday banner at the top, wishing the Bryans a Merry Christmas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tompkins, Charles H. & Tompkins, Mrs. Charles H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 8, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 8, 1932]

Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott discussing the mortgage for a property purchased by "Mr. Quirl," which he seems to have defaulted on, from the letter writer in Eastland, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1932
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, November 23, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, November 23, 1939]

Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles discussing the estate of Herman P. Faris.
Date: November 23, 1939
Creator: Rood, R. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company, February 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company, February 27, 1940]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company discussing Sayles & Sayles receipt of supplemental abstracts from the addressee.
Date: February 27, 1940
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles & Sayles] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, July 5, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, July 5, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, discussing a certificate of acknowledgement regarding "Wiggins Land" in Hemphill County, Texas.
Date: July 5, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 1, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 1, 1932]

Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing a property in Eastland, Texas that Sayles had sold to Mr. Quirl. Scott informs Sayles that the property would now be considered in foreclosure, and the Standard Savings and Loans Assn. would post the property for sale. He then asks Sayles if he would be interested in taking the property back under a refinanced loan.
Date: August 1, 1932
Creator: Scott, H. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, April 1, 1940] (open access)

[Telegram from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, April 1, 1940]

Telegram from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts informing Claunts that Sayles mailed the final opinions in three matters, T-214-D, Froese, T-213-D, Frieson, and T-227-D, Wiebe.
Date: April 1, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 7, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 7, 1940]

Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, copied to F. F. Claunts, discussing the title requirements relating to the lease of Edna and J. G. Betty's land to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date: March 7, 1940
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
System: The Portal to Texas History