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[Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital]
Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen & all: Quite a nice day and now is a little warm. Received a letter from Fred today. Had a letter from Al Saturday and also one from the staff. We are plenty busy right now. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
August 21, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Wooten Hotel]
Postcard of Wooten Hotel in Abilene, Texas, seen at night. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all- This is Friday nite and it was quite a warm day too. Tomorrow the Battalion has a picnic at Circa park and we are leaving at 1100. Should be here to see some of these places. Should be seeing some others soon. We are quite busy now. Always, Woodrow."
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Atwood to T. N. Carswell - August 9, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Julian Atwood, Pastor, Highland Baptist Church, Dallas 4, Texas, dated August 9, 1943. Atwood advises Carswell that Dr. Buddin reported to him the results of their conference with Carswell and that he is delighted that it looks as if they may be able to have Carswell as their next leader of the Dry forces.
Date:
August 9, 1943
Creator:
Atwood, Julian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tabulation of Votes on Ballot 250, August 1959]
Summary page addressed to Truett Latimer listing Congressional bills up for consideration and the tabulation of votes among business owners in the Abilene district regarding the measures.
Date:
August 19, 1959
Creator:
Baird, J. Allen
Object Type:
Text
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
[Letter from H. H. Beagle and Jerry Debenport to Major T. N. Carswell - August 30, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from H. H. Beagle - President and Jerry Debenport - Manager, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Odessa, Texas, dated August 30, 1941. Invitation issued to Major Carswell and his men of the Texas Defense Guard to attend the REGIONAL REVIEW, INSPECTION and BARBEQUE in Odessa, Texas. "A genuinely cordial and typical WEST TEXAS WELCOME awaits you !"
Date:
August 30, 1941
Creator:
Beagle, H. H. & Debenport, Jerry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Benbrook to Truett Latimer, August 13, 1959]
Letter from Paul Benbrook to Truett Latimer thanking him for the work he did as a member of the insurance committee. He also thanks him for his help in the defeat of House Bills 321 and 391.
Date:
August 13, 1959
Creator:
Benbrook, Paul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, August 13, 1953]
Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing why he cannot attend Truett's breakfast for representatives, and reminding Truett of another upcoming meeting.
Date:
August 13, 1953
Creator:
Berry, George S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Parolee transfer form from Ruby Blackburn addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 19, 1957]
A report from Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant of the Voluntary County Parole Board System in Austin, Texas, dated August 19, 1957, and addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, Abilene, Texas. The form gives notice of the granting of the petition for the transfer of subject from Taylor County to El Paso County, and naming the subject's prospective employer as Davis, Foster and Thorps, Architects, and the parole officer as P. W. Williams.
Date:
August 19, 1957
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - August 17, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas, Texas, dated August 17, 1943. Blackwell expresses his appreciation for the letter of congratulations from Carswell. "It is most gratifying to receive congratulations from one's friends".
Date:
August 17, 1943
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - August 17, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Dallas, dated August 17, 1965. Blackwell expresses his appreciation for Carswell attending the services held for his mother in Hawley. He advises of the difficulty in obtaining factual information on life insurance companies and offers the information that he did find noting that Best's recommended the company.
Date:
August 17, 1965
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. S. W. Mitchell and Mrs. G. H. Blair to Truett Latimer, August 1, 1961]
Letter from Mrs. S. W. Mitchell and Mrs. G. H. Blair to Truett Latimer urging him to support the bill to close retail establishments on Sunday.
Date:
August 1, 1961
Creator:
Blair, Mrs. George H. & Mitchell, Mrs. S. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Sheriff's Sale, Lots 1 and 2, Block G of the Miller and Mouser Subdivision, Abilene, Texas]
Document giving notice of a sheriff's sale of lots 1 and 2, block G of the Miller and Mouser subdivision, Abilene, Texas. The sale is as part of the Alias Execution for costs issued by the Taylor County District Court in Cause no. 2935, F. E. Haynes vs. Laura E. Cade, et al.
Date:
August 1, 1921
Creator:
Bond, John & Roe, J. M.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Boswell to Sayles & Sayles, August 26, 1940]
Letter from W. W. Boswell on behalf of the W. C. Montgomery Co. to Sayles and Sayles discussing a judgement regarding land belonging to Robert Wilson.
Date:
August 26, 1940
Creator:
Boswell, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from E. L. Bowden, August 11, 1961]
Telegram from E. L. Bowdenf for Truett Latimer urging for his continued support of public schools legislation.
Date:
August 11, 1961
Creator:
Bowden, E. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - August 28, 1969]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Bradbury, Tippen & Cross, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1969. Bradbury advises that he concludes Beatrice Jackson as the owner of a half interest in the property and Carswell is the owner of the other half if in fact Mrs. Beatrice Jackson is the former Beatrice Whitley.
Date:
August 28, 1969
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Character Sketch of Joseph Hewes]
Character sketch of Joseph Hewes, a North Carolinian Continental Congress member, from the 1975 Abilene Christian College Homecoming musical production "1776." The author of the sketch is Sheldon Bray who played Joseph Hewes in the production.
Date:
1975-08~
Creator:
Bray, Sheldon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Few Brewster to Truett Latimer, August 21, 1954]
Letter from Few Brewster to Truett Latimer requesting Truett put in a good word for him as a candidate in an appellate court judge race.
Date:
August 21, 1954
Creator:
Brewster, Few
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ruby Dell Browder to Truett Latimer, August 2, 1961]
Postcard from Ruby Dell Browder to Truett Latimer asking that he support Senate Bill 35.
Date:
August 2, 1961
Creator:
Browder, Ruby Dell
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hulon Brown to Truett Latimer, August 1, 1953]
Letter from Hulon Brown to Truett Latimer discussing a group gathering they are both attending in Odessa.
Date:
August 1, 1953
Creator:
Brown, Hulon B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from B. D. Bryan to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]
Telegram from B. D. Bryan to Mrs. W. J. Bryan stating when he will be able to leave Chicago.
Date:
August 19, 1912
Creator:
Bryan, Banard Dashiell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram From B. D. Dashiell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August, 21, 1912]
Telegram From B. D. Dashiell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan offering assistance after Mr. Bryan's accident
Date:
August 21, 1912
Creator:
Bryan, Banard Dashiell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, August 12, 1953]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing his plans to attend a breakfast gathering being hosted by Truett.
Date:
August 12, 1953
Creator:
Burkett, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1967]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated August 8, 1967. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding Howard Caldwell which enabled him to make a more personal intervention in Caldwell's behalf regarding application to A.I.D. United States Agency for International Development.
Date:
August 8, 1967
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History