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[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
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence - March 25, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence - March 25, 1972]

Letter written by Clarence L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence at the University of Virginia, addressing his question about why Judge Legett moved to California and Dallas.
Date: March 25, 1972
Creator: Hailey, Clarence L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hunters Lodge, November 14, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hunters Lodge, November 14, 1958]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Hunters Lodge; He expresses his interest in purchasing a Remington rifle and attaches a check for it.
Date: November 14, 1958
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William B. Smith to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from William B. Smith to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from William B. Smith, Director, Times-World Corporation, Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 1, 1941. William B. Smith defines Americanism.
Date: December 1, 1941
Creator: Smith, William B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nora Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Nora Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1966]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Nonie" [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 17, 1966. Whiting expresses her appreciation for the nice surprise gift of shelled pecans out of Carswell's yard. She notes that she wishes he and dear little Byrd could visit her, asks what he wants for Santa to bring to him and asks about Byrdie's health issues.
Date: November 17, 1966
Creator: Whiting, Nora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1966]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Nonie" [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated Thursday 2, 1966. Whiting assures Carswell that she knows he is doing everything that can be done for Byrd and loves her and explains that she has enclosed a check to help out when Peg comes to be with him.
Date: June 2, 1966
Creator: Whiting, Nora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - April 2, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - April 2, 1969]

A letter written to "Nonie" [Nora Whiting] from T. N. and Byrdie Carswell, dated April 2, 1969. Carswell offers Easter greetings. "A rainbow from deep in my heart, weighted with all the promise of old. The fabled bags of gold are missing. But in lieu thereof are snow white silver chalices. In the softly tinted and scented ever ascending halo from these chalices you will come better to know the measure and depth of gratitude I convey to you on this Easter Day."
Date: April 2, 1969
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - November 25, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - November 25, 1968]

A letter written to Nora Whiting from Byrdie Carswell, typed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1968. Byrdie recounts her life-long appreciation and love for Nora, her older sister; of Nora's and Milton's love for her continuing after they married; their continued love after she and Tommy married; their contribution to Peg "in love and lifelong direction that has enriched her life". She advises that she and Tommy were glad that Nora sounded better the last time they talked to her. Hand written postscript expresses gladness to have Peg come & see them - even for a day.
Date: November 25, 1968
Creator: Carswell, Byrdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Secretary of Nora Whiting - March 24, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Secretary of Nora Whiting - March 24, 1969]

A letter addressed to Mrs. Whiting's Secretary, Clifton Forge, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 24, 1969. Carswell requests a "friendly favor" of Nora's secretary to deliver Easter flowers to "Mrs. Whiting, my wife's sister" at her home and to fill in the enclosed check to cover the expense in full. He explains that having flowers delivered this way rather than by a florist is more personal.
Date: March 24, 1969
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Nonie [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia. Whiting advises that she is enclosing a check to help with expenses and assures Carswell that she knows he is doing everything any one can do for Byrd.
Date: 197u
Creator: Whiting, Nora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Ikenberry, Executive Vice-President, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated September 30, 1970. Ikenberry expresses his pleasure of past aquaintance with Mrs. Carswell and Peggy and the feeling that he knew Carswell because of the number of times Mrs. Whiting spoke of him. He advises that he enclosed a certified copy of a resolution in respect to the memory of their late president, Mrs. Milton B. Whiting.
Date: September 30, 1970
Creator: Ikenberry, W. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Veterans or World War I membership card issued to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Veterans or World War I membership card issued to T. N. Carswell]

A membership card from Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc., issuedissued to T. N. Carswell, identifying the owner as an honorably discharged veteran of World War I. J. B. Koch, National Commander, Alexandria, VA. for 1973. Statement indicating dues have been paid to December 31, 1973 and signed by William Luther Adams, Quartermaster. The reverse side includes blank fill for medical emergency information and signature.
Date: 1973
Creator: Veterans of World War I of the U. S. A., Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to N. F. Muir Virginia - December 26, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to N. F. Muir Virginia - December 26, 1940]

A letter written to Dr. N. F. Muir, Roanoke, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 26, 1940. Carswell addresses "apparent misunderstandings" regarding account arrangements made by Dr. Gillespie with Dr. Muir for his work on bands and appliance adjustments on Peggy Anne.
Date: December 26, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1940]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated, February 19, 1940. Whiteside acknowledges to Carswell the receipt of the application and reservation fee for his daughter's admission to Randolph-Macon advising that they will write regarding her credits after receipt of her high school transcript.
Date: February 19, 1940
Creator: Whiteside, Annie C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. F. Muir to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from N. F. Muir to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1940]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from N. F. Muir, Orthodontist, Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 11, 1940. Muir advises that a statement sent to Carswell three months back with regard to dental work for his daughter has not been paid.
Date: December 11, 1940
Creator: Muir, Norborne F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]

A letter written to "Dad" [T. N. Carswell] from "Baby Doll - Peg" [Peggy Carswell], dated April 2, 1941. Peggy discusses her expenses asking if she is spending too much and advises that she wants a job for the summer at the hospital as an assistant for the experience since deciding to be a lab technician. She suggests for Carswell a new business idea and then explains regarding a new type of sign put out by Jack White of the Fleur Ray Sign Company of San Antonio. Handwritten postscript advises that she cannot type or handwrite but he "probably can read bad typing better than bad writing".
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated February 11, 1942. Davidson advises that Peggy Anne is her natural sunny self again and her grades are up. She proceeds to elaborate on the probable reasons.
Date: February 11, 1942
Creator: Davidson, Mabel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College to T. N. Carswell - November 8, 1941] (open access)

[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College to T. N. Carswell - November 8, 1941]

A fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated November 8, 1941. Payment due for Lab fees incurred by Peggy Anne Carswell. Handwritten note indicating that he sent money to Peg to pay the fees dated November 19, 1941.
Date: November 8, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated January 22, 1942. Davidson advises of her opinion regarding the real reason for Peggy Anne's discouragement. She describes a very, undesirable roommate and offers options for the situation to be remedied.
Date: January 22, 1942
Creator: Davidson, Mabel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George D. Heaton - February 12, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George D. Heaton - February 12, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. George D. Heaton, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Virginia from T. N. Carswell, dated February 12, 1942. Carswell advises of an enclosed check and requests that the endorsed Valentine along with a box of candy be delivered to his daughter, Peggy Anne Carswell, who is a member of Heaton's church.
Date: February 12, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, by A. M. White, issued to Peggy Anne Carswell] (open access)

[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, by A. M. White, issued to Peggy Anne Carswell]

A fee statement in postcard form from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, A. M. White, Treasurer. Issued to Peggy Anne Carswell, Boarding Student. Fees for second semester $357.50, due. Stamped PAID, and dated February 27, 1942. The reverse side includes address to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 1501 Ambler Ave., Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 27, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Randolph-Macon Woman's College - March 27, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Randolph-Macon Woman's College - March 27, 1942]

A letter addressed to the Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 27, 1942. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the official notice relative to room reservations for the 1942-43 session and advises that he will not make a deposit now ascribing their no-refund rule under such conditions as out of place.
Date: March 27, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History