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Oral History Interview with Floyd Rose, August 13, 1998 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Floyd Rose, August 13, 1998

Interview with Floyd Rose, a preacher from Valdosta, Georgia. The interview includes Rose's personal experiences with the church, his life up from childhood, and his family's background with a focus on his parents.
Date: August 13, 1998
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Rose, Floyd
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Valley of Achor (open access)

The Valley of Achor

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on the scripture of Joshua 7:26. This examines the meaning of Achor and the sin committed there: Achor's unbelief.
Date: August 18, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Second Commandment (open access)

The Second Commandment

A handwritten manuscript using the text Exodus 20:4-6 and Isaiah 44:12-17. The second commandment says that we are not to worship any graven images or idols. This sermon looks at how to obey this commandment, and avoid violating it. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: August 25, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The First Commandment (open access)

The First Commandment

A handwritten manuscript using the text Exodus 20:3. The first commandment says : "Thou shalt have no other gods before you". Baten discusses all the ancient gods, and God's Commandment. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: August 18, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
In the Furnace (open access)

In the Furnace

A handwritten outline for a sermon using Daniel 3:25 for text. Baten's thoughts on the men in the furnace. Preached in Cisco, TX
Date: August 11, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Cooperation 2 (open access)

Christian Cooperation 2

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on I Corinthians 3:9. This examines the ways we can work together, and the fact that without cooperation there is death. All the parts must work together, or the whole cannot survive. Cooperation multiplies power, gives denominational union, and blesses. First preached to San Saba Assoc. Then Mullen (10/25/1905); Lometa (1/7/1906); Abilene (1/27/1906); Cisco (2/18/1906); Kempner (2/11/1906); Ozona (3/1/1906); and May, Texas (3/3/1906).
Date: August 24, 1905
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
As He Thinketh in His Heart (open access)

As He Thinketh in His Heart

A handwritten manuscript using Proverbs 23:7 for a sermon on the "heart" of a person (their inner spiritual nature). The quality of the heart is revealed in words, deeds, habits, character, and destiny. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: August 4, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sting of Death & the Strength of Sin (open access)

The Sting of Death & the Strength of Sin

A handwritten outline for a sermon using 1 Corinthians 15:56. Death opens the door of hell because of our sin, if we believe in Christ, he has paid the cost and we are forgiven and saved from hell's fire. Preached in Amarillo, Texas
Date: August 9, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Salvation: Working In and Out (open access)

Salvation: Working In and Out

A typewritten manuscript based on Philippians 2:12-13 about working out our salvation with fear and trembling as God works in us. It seems that the first two pages are missing, which must have spoken about God working in us. The remaining pages refer to Salvation Worked Out. We must work in cooperation with God (repentance), and others (service). Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: August 26, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Gospel of the Kingdom (open access)

The Gospel of the Kingdom

A typewritten manuscript of an address, not sermon, using Matthew 24:14. A discussion of missionary work with stories of hard work, and success in spreading the gospel while helping others. This address was given first in Brownwood, Texas, and then Ana in 1902, and Cisco in 1918.
Date: August 5, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies, Headquarters 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas ; Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding, 1st Lieutenant John H. Alvis, Acting S-3 - August 1941] (open access)

[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies, Headquarters 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas ; Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding, 1st Lieutenant John H. Alvis, Acting S-3 - August 1941]

A training schedule for Rifle Companies, 10th Battalion, T.D.G., Abilene, Texas (Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding), for tte period of August, 1941. Prepared by 1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.
Date: August 1941
Creator: Alvis, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postmarked envelope addressed to T. N. Carswell, Naval Training Station, Mare Island, California] (open access)

[Postmarked envelope addressed to T. N. Carswell, Naval Training Station, Mare Island, California]

An envelope addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Yard Craft Supply Office, Naval Training Station, Mare Island, California. Return address from Governor's Office, Austin, Texas, postmarked AUSTIN, TEX. CAPITOL STA., AUG 23 1918.
Date: August 23, 1918
Creator: Texas. Office of the Governor.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Authorization for Absence from Hospital - Byrdie Pearl Carswell in the care of T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1962] (open access)

[Authorization for Absence from Hospital - Byrdie Pearl Carswell in the care of T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1962]

An authorization for absence from the hospital, from Big Spring State Hospital, dated August 13, 1962. Byrdie Pearl Carswell, patient, in the care of T. N. Carswell, signed by Preston Harrison, M.D., Superintendent. The reverse side includes rules and regulations concerning absence from Texas State mental hospitals.
Date: August 13, 1962
Creator: Harrison, Preston E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Claim Receipt by Great American of Dallas, Great American Reserve Insurance Company addressed to Big Spring State Hospital, Thomas Carswell] (open access)

[Claim Receipt by Great American of Dallas, Great American Reserve Insurance Company addressed to Big Spring State Hospital, Thomas Carswell]

A claim receipt by Great American of Dallas, Great American Reserve Insurance Company, dated August 23, 1961. Addressed to Thomas Carswell, Insured Byrdie T. [P.] Carswell.
Date: August 31, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to The President, The White House - August 2, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to The President, The White House - August 2, 1941]

A Postal Telegram sent to The President, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander and Owen Ellis, Post Adjutant, dated August 2, 1941. An affirmation of the support given by the membership of the Parramore Post of the President's recommendation to retain in the service indefinitely the National Guard units and Selectees already in training and ask him to spare them "no task or sacrifices now necessary for the adequate arming and defense of the nation" and state, "The policy of appeasement and 'soft soap' has brought only disappointment and destruction to those indulging in it. Therefore, we say away with appeasement and appeasers, together with isolationists and objectors of every tint."
Date: August 2, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Louis Scott Wilkerson to T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1950] (open access)

[Telegram from Louis Scott Wilkerson to T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1950]

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, Abilene, Texas from Louis Scott Wilkerson, Assistant Secretary of State, Austin, Texas dated 1950 AUG 4 4 20 PM. Wilkerson advises Carswell, with regret, that the Barber Board in Austin is going to prosecute.
Date: August 4, 1950
Creator: Wilkerson, Louis Scott
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - August 1, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - August 1, 1944]

A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the Texas State Headquarters, Selective Service System from H. J. Weiler, Lt. Colonel, QMC, Personnel Officer. The form pertains to Carswell's promotion, dated August 1, 1944. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date: August 1, 1944
Creator: Weiler, H. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 21, 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 21, 1943]

A Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 21, 1943. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date: August 21, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]

A Selective Service Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 13, 1944 - Cancelled. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date: August 13, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]

An Overtime Selection Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date: August 13, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]

A corrected application for leave for T. N. Carswell from the Selective Service System, Austin, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form; CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR SICK LEAVE.
Date: August 31, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1944] (open access)

[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1944]

An Overtime Selection Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 4, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]

A Selective Service Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form and a handwritten note by T. N. Carswell regarding obtaining the signature of Dr. Magee due to the absence of Dr. P.
Date: August 13, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1944]

An application for leave from the Selective Service System for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. The reverse side includes a CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR SICK LEAVE EXCEEDING THREE DAYS dated August 31, 1944. Signed by L. H. Magee, Abilene, Texas for Thomas N. Carswell.
Date: August 31, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History