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[Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, April 3, 1906]
Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan reminding Bryan to obtain King and another man named W. J. train passes to Austin for legislative business.
Date:
April 3, 1906
Creator:
King, Harry Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park']
Newspaper clipping of an article written by W. J. Bryan about the proceedings of the U.S. Good Roads Association convention in 1919. Articles about dolomite discovery and a lime producer are visible on the back.
Date:
December 1, 1946
Creator:
Bryan, William John
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan, January 16, 1903]
Letter from J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan discussing politics and offering condolences to their mutual acquaintance, Brelsford, for a death he is mourning.
Date:
January 16, 1903
Creator:
Cunningham, J. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles G. Russell to William John Bryan, March 30, 1905]
Letter from Charles G. Russell to William John Bryan discussing his vision health, his visit to Texas, and an article to be run on the investigation of the Beef Trust that will feature a photo of Bryan. The page has a printed header from the Chicago Examiner.
Date:
March 30, 1905
Creator:
Russell, Charles G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative about Voting and Politics]
Personal narrative written by an unknown author describing voting for Wilbert Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel, and his views on current politics of the time. Penciled notes are visible in the margins.
Date:
1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Golden Wedding Date Observed by W. J. Bryans Today]
Newspaper clipping about the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan. A partial photo is visible on the back.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan, April 2, 1909]
Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan discussing a false telegram that was sent to Bryan under the name of "Anson Commercial Club". Cooper, of the Anson Printing Company, writes to assure Bryan that no such organization exists, and that the Anson Progressive Club all fully support Bryan and other Texas democratic representatives. The letter is co-signed by James P. Stimson
Date:
April 2, 1909
Creator:
Cooper, John P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Davis to William John Bryan, July 13, 1905]
Letter from J. T. Davis to William John Bryan thanking him for sending over a picture of Bryan's father.
Date:
July 13, 1905
Creator:
Davis, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan, October 14, 1947]
Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan thanking him for clippings sent and giving congratulations.
Date:
October 14, 1947
Creator:
Banks, Rose Allison
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. R. Holsey to W. J. Bryan, July 5]
Telegram from W. R. Holsey to W. J. Bryan that states, "Appointed by the Governor as colonel Come at once".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Holsey, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan, January 12, 1905]
Letter from J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan discussing how inexpensive his trip was thanks to Bryan lending his passes to Cunningham.
Date:
January 12, 1905
Creator:
Cunningham, J. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Thomas B. Love to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]
Telegram from Thomas B. Love to Mrs. W. J. Bryan asking fro Mr. Bryan's condition after an accident.
Date:
August 19, 1912
Creator:
Love, Thomas B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. F. Ragsdale to W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1913]
Telegram from T. F. Ragsdale to W. J. Bryan asking him to count counties Medina, Atascosa, and Frio if he runs for an election.
Date:
August 21, 1913
Creator:
Ragsdale, T. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, September 22, 1905]
Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan declining Bryan's invitation to the West Texan Fair.
Date:
September 22, 1905
Creator:
Wells, James B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W, J, Bryan, January 24, 1911]
Letter to honorable W. J. Bryan commending him for introducing the bill regarding the location of a State Normal School at Abilene, Texas. The author of the letter informs Mr. Bryan that the bill was approved and highlights the importance of the School to the State of Texas.
Date:
January 24, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Other Abilene Days]
Newspaper clipping featuring an article filled with excerpts from the Abilene Reporter-News twenty-five and fifty years prior under the section head, "Old Lang Syne". Other articles are partially visible on the reverse side about a mayoral race, railroad re-laying, an auto agency opening, a Dallas speaker, and student honor roll.
Date:
February 29, 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. S. Smith to William John Bryan, April 8, 1909]
Letter from W. S. Smith to William John Bryan requesting a letter of recommendation for Smith's application to the Summer Normal Board of Examiners.
Date:
April 8, 1909
Creator:
Smith, W. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ranchman's Scrap Book
Scrapbook created by W. J. Bryan containing various newspaper and magazine clippings about the western frontier days and the cattle boom era in Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bryan, William John
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Lomax to William John Bryan, June 5, 1942]
Letter from John A. Lomax to William John Bryan discussing Lomax's recent illness and the New York Tribune's review of his new book, "Our Singing Country".
Date:
June 5, 1942
Creator:
Lomax, John A. (John Avery), 1867-1948.
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 L. H. Blanton to William John Bryan, September 2, 1899]
Letter from L. H. Blanton to William John Bryan regrettably declining his invitation to Texas and reporting that the Treasury Department, Office of the Supervising Architect has purchased land in Abilene.
Date:
September 2, 1899
Creator:
Blanton, L. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. T. Bartholomew to W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1912]
Telegram from W. T. Bartholomew to W. J. Bryan wishing Bryan a speedy recovery.
Date:
August 20, 1912
Creator:
Bartholomew, W. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Lawyer Who Is Not Running for the Presidency
Article stating that William John Bryan is not running for president, explaining that there has been confusion due to he and presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan having the same initials. A few notes are scribbled on the bottom half of the page.
Date:
October 1, 1896
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Judge George W. Hardy Jr. to W. J. Bryan, October 21, 1947]
Telegram from Judge George W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan letting Bryan know Hardy's "Papa" passed away.
Date:
October 21, 1947
Creator:
Hardy, George W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History