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[Letter from Jimmy Carter to Jesse Fletcher - April 19, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Jimmy Carter to Jesse Fletcher - April 19, 1978]

Copy negative of letter of congratulations on inauguration as twelfth President of Hardin-Simmons University to Dr. Jesse Fletcher from President Jimmy Carter on April 19, 1978.
Date: April 19, 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950]

Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
Date: February 9, 1950
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to Hardin-Simmons University - August 19, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to Hardin-Simmons University - August 19, 1996]

Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to the Alumni Relations office of Hardin-Simmons University describing a collection of pictures pertaining to the Abilene Hall and bookstore fires to be sent to the University. The photographs had belonged to Carnes "Proff" Ribble.
Date: August 19, 1996
Creator: Ribble-Harder, Robin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993]

Letter from Eddie Good to the Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department describing the Abilene Hall fire and the photos he took while on the university as a student. He further inquiries about the status of the cowboy statue that used to stand in front of Abilene Hall.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Good, Eddie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall – January 18, 2001] (open access)

[Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall – January 18, 2001]

Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall to thank him for the material he sent him regarding his grandfather, Dr. George Oscar Thatcher. George Thatcher encloses several photos in return and describes them in this correspondence.
Date: January 18, 2001
Creator: Thatcher, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Opening Letter by J. W. Hunt] (open access)

[McMurry College Opening Letter by J. W. Hunt]

Letter from Dr. James W. Hunt announcing the opening of McMurry University in Abilene. The letter invites prospective students to inquire about upcoming courses and enrollment.
Date: 1923
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert D. Hardy to Volunteers of the New Army Republic of Texas] (open access)

[Letter from Robert D. Hardy to Volunteers of the New Army Republic of Texas]

Letter from Robert Hardy to volunteers of the New Army of the Republic of Texas. Hardy talks about the organization's activities, monies collected, and donating to museums.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hardy, Robert D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.J. Dickerson - August 19, 1886] (open access)

[Letter from J.J. Dickerson - August 19, 1886]

Letter written by J.J. Dickerson concerning legal documents related to the sale of land.
Date: August 19, 1886
Creator: Dickerson, J. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.W. Ward to K.K. Legett - January 12, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from J.W. Ward to K.K. Legett - January 12, 1900]

Letter written by J.W. Ward of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company to K.K. Legett, concerning passage for his cattle underneath the railroad tracks on his land.
Date: January 12, 1900
Creator: Ward, J. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.E. Carpenter to K.K. and K.B. Legett - September 18, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from J.E. Carpenter to K.K. and K.B. Legett - September 18, 1919]

Letter written by J.E. Carpenter to K.K. and K.B. Legett concerning his examination of a tract of land. Carpenter closes the letter by giving his recommendation of developing the land.
Date: September 18, 1919
Creator: Carpenter, J. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.H. Collett to John C. Beasley - May 1, 1886] (open access)

[Letter from J.H. Collett to John C. Beasley - May 1, 1886]

Letter written to John C. Beasley from J.H. Collett, concerning the validity of signatures sent to Collett.
Date: May 1, 1886
Creator: Collett, J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Parsons to K. B. Legett and C. W. Parsons - January 21, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Parsons to K. B. Legett and C. W. Parsons - January 21, 1936]

Letter written by Elizabeth Parsons in Abilene, Texas to Mr. K.B. Legett and Mr. C.W. Parsons, acknowledging that she holds the legal title to an oil and gas lease.
Date: January 21, 1946
Creator: Parsons, Elizabeth
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jame Fielder Heath to Mrs. Percy Jones - February 9, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Jame Fielder Heath to Mrs. Percy Jones - February 9, 1970]

Letter written to Mrs. Percy Jones from Jame Fielder Heath (Mrs. Wade), asking for information about her grandmother's family. Included is an envelope addressed to Mrs. Percy Jones.
Date: February 9, 1970
Creator: Heath, Jame Fielder
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Beasley - May 17, 1886] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Beasley - May 17, 1886]

Letter written by John C. Beasley to "S. and J.," requesting a response to questions and issues discussed therein.
Date: May 17, 1886
Creator: Beasley, John C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. M.J. Skinner to Mrs. Percy Jones - August 13, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. M.J. Skinner to Mrs. Percy Jones - August 13, 1928]

Letter written to Mrs. Percy Jones from Mrs. M.J. Skinner, in response to her request for a history of the Bryan family. Included is the envelope.
Date: August 13, 1928
Creator: Skinner, M. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William C. Hull to Tom Connally - April 17, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from William C. Hull to Tom Connally - April 17, 1943]

Letter written to Tom Connally from William C. Hull regarding a letter written to W.R. Ely about Kade Legett.
Date: April 17, 1943
Creator: Hull, William C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to Mrs. Percy Jones - September 4, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to Mrs. Percy Jones - September 4, 1970]

Letter written to Mrs. Percy Jones from Erwin L. Skiles, president of Hardin-Simmons University, concerning a resolution related to K.K. Legett. Included is a typed copy of the resolution, entitled "Resolution of Appreciation For the Services of Judge K. K. Legett to Simmons College."
Date: September 4, 1970
Creator: Skiles, Elwin L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P.E. Peareson to W. Von Rosenberg - August 18, 1885] (open access)

[Letter from P.E. Peareson to W. Von Rosenberg - August 18, 1885]

Letter written to W. Von Rosenberg from P.E. Peareson concerning his interest in land, which he intended to give back to Mrs. Glasscock.
Date: August 18, 1885
Creator: Peareson, P. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Rosenberg to John C. Beasley] (open access)

[Letter from W. Rosenberg to John C. Beasley]

Letter written to John C. Beasley from W. Rosenberg concerning his desire to sell some land in Taylor County.
Date: unknown
Creator: Rosenberg, W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lora Bryan to Mrs. W. C. Bryan - September 12, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from Lora Bryan to Mrs. W. C. Bryan - September 12, 1882]

Letter written to Mrs. W.C. Bryan from her daughter, Lora Bryan, giving an update about her time in college so far.
Date: September 12, 1882
Creator: Bryan, Lora
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H.R. Glasscock to Spoonts and Legett - December 11, 1885] (open access)

[Letter from H.R. Glasscock to Spoonts and Legett - December 11, 1885]

Letter written to Spoonts and Legett from H.R. Glasscock, returning a paper which he signed.
Date: December 11, 1885
Creator: Glasscock, H. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.C. Washburn to Rupert N. Richardson, March 31, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from W.C. Washburn to Rupert N. Richardson, March 31, 1970]

Letter written to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, President Emeritus of Hardin-Simmons University, from W.C. Washburn of Washington and Lee University Alumni, Inc. In the letter, W.C. Washburn includes information about Bernard D. Bryan's time as a student at Washington and Lee.
Date: March 31, 1970
Creator: Washburn, W. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl P. Legett to K.B. Legett - 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Earl P. Legett to K.B. Legett - 1952]

Letter written to K.B. Legett from Earl P. Legett, asking for help compiling records about the Legett family history.
Date: 1952~
Creator: Legett, Earl P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dick Hailey and C.L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence and Mrs. Percy Jones - November 22, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Dick Hailey and C.L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence and Mrs. Percy Jones - November 22, 1972]

Letter begun by C.L. Hailey for Dr. Vernon Spence in 1914-1917, finished by his son, Dick Hailey in 1972, and sent to Mrs. Percy Jones, concerning Mrs. Jones' father, K.K. Legett. The original letter is typed on the back side of a legal document, with handwritten notes added by Dick Hailey.
Date: November 22, 1972
Creator: Hailey, Dick & Hailey, C. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History