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BASIC IDEALS OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY -  July 5-6, 1940 (open access)

BASIC IDEALS OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY - July 5-6, 1940

An essay titled "Basic Ideals of Constitutional Democracy," adopted at the Conference on Democratic Processes, Union College, Schenectady, New York, dated July 5-6, 1940. Dixon Ryan Fox, Chairman of Committee on Democratic Processes, National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship.
Date: {1940-07-05..1940-07-06}
Creator: National Foundation For Education in American Citizenship
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anabel Simon to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Anabel Simon to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Anabel Simon to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Pensacola, Florida.
Date: December 19, 1940
Creator: Simon, Anabel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Mrs. Worth H. Clark - December 18, 1940] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Mrs. Worth H. Clark - December 18, 1940]

A Western Union telegram sent to Mrs. Worth H. Clark, Ocala, Florida, from Norwood & Virginia, dated December 18, 1940. Carswell expresses their grief regarding the death of Worth hoping that his brother Allen was already there. They would not be able to go but to phone or wire anything she needed and was praying that God bless, comfort and keep close to her.
Date: December 18, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) ; Carswell, Byrdie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer A. Daniel to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Homer A. Daniel to Blanche Perry]

Letter and envelope from Homer A. Daniel, minister at the Church of Christ in Russellville, Kentucky, to Blanche Perry. Daniel introduces himself, describes the church building, and requests a painting from Perry.
Date: December 16, 1940
Creator: Daniel, Homer A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District, No. 24 - December 12, 1940 (open access)

A Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District, No. 24 - December 12, 1940

A document titled "Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District No. 24. The document announces a meeting to be held in Abilene, Texas, Thursday December 12 [1940] at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. "Purpose of the meeting: To canvas the liquor drug store situation in our dry territory, and plan for corrective measures through our representatives in the State's lawmaking body." Senatorial District No. 24 is composed of Mitchell, Scurry, Nolan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Taylor, Callahan, Shackleford, Throckmorton, Stephens and Eastland Counties.
Date: December 12, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report of Committee on Statement of facts, findings and Proposals of the Dry Forces of 24th Senatorial District in Texas - December 12, 1940] (open access)

[Report of Committee on Statement of facts, findings and Proposals of the Dry Forces of 24th Senatorial District in Texas - December 12, 1940]

A report by Committee members M. H. Godfrey, Mitchell Herron (Shackelford, TX), J. J. Keeter (Throckmorton, TX), A. H. Davis (Callahan, TX), Mrs. Morgan Jones (Taylor, TX), J. M. Cook (Taylor, TX). The report is titled "Report of Committee on Statement of facts, findings and Proposals of the Dry Forces of the 24th Senatorial District in Texas, in conference December 12, 1940." The committee endorses the plan of the Texas United Drys to frame proposed legislation that will protect Dry Territory against indiscriminate sale of liquor by prescription in said Dry Territory; makes a recommendation that an organization in each County of said 24th District be set up to further the cause and purpose of the Texas United Drys; "a permanent district organization was set up with T. N. Carswell, Chairman, J. D. Riddle, Secretary and C. A. Long, Treasurer".
Date: December 12, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. L. D. Webb to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. L. D. Webb to Blanche Perry]

Handwritten letter from Mrs. L. D. Webb, minister's wife of the Church of Christ in Pocatello, Idaho, to Blanche Perry requesting a baptistry painting. Describes financing of the church building.
Date: December 2, 1940
Creator: Webb, L. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geni Baskin to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Geni Baskin to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Geni Baskin (Mrs. Hugh Baskin) to Blanche Perry thanking Perry for the baptistry painting and describing the sermon Brother Smithson preached based on Perry's interpretation of the painting.
Date: November 19, 1940
Creator: Baskin, Geni
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Congressman-elect Sam Russell - October 21, 1940] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Congressman-elect Sam Russell - October 21, 1940]

A Western Union telegram sent to the Honorable Sam Russell, Congressman Elect, 17th District, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, dated October 21, 1940. Carswell issues an invitation to Russell to address the Armistice Day special program honoring National Guard "called to Colors" and the men recently registered for defense training noting his speaking as a splendid opportunity for both him and them.
Date: October 21, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Shipment From Floyd C. Dodson to Sayles & Sayles] (open access)

[Receipt for Shipment From Floyd C. Dodson to Sayles & Sayles]

Receipt for a package shipped via Railway Express Agency from Sayles & Sayles to Floyd C. Dodson. The top half of the receipt has the terms and conditions for the company and the bottom half has the details of the shipment.
Date: August 8, 1940
Creator: Railway Express Agency
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Land in Concho and Menard Counties, Texas] (open access)

[Notes Discussing Land in Concho and Menard Counties, Texas]

Notes which have "I.T.I.O.Co." (Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company) written at the top and dated August 7, 1940. Just below, the names "Floyd C. Dodson" and "Fritz Wilhelm" are written and these notes are likely in relation to an oil and gas lease from Wilhelm to Dodson. The notes discuss a tract of land in Menard and Concho Counties, Texas, listing its ownership history and the documents which pertain to it.
Date: August 7, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Land in Concho County, Texas] (open access)

[Notes Discussing Land in Concho County, Texas]

Notes which have "I.T.I.O.Co." (Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company) written at the top and dated August 6, 1940. The notes discuss an 80-acre tract of land in Concho County, Texas, listing its ownership history and the documents which pertain to it.
Date: August 6, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter to Blanche Perry]

Portion of a handwritten letter to Blanche Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting in the Church of Christ in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Date: July 1, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flag Day, 1940 - June 14, 1940] (open access)

[Flag Day, 1940 - June 14, 1940]

An editorial essay titled "Flag Day, 1940." The essay was reprinted from The New York Times, June 14, 1940.
Date: June 14, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Zelpha Sprague to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Zelpha Sprague to Blanche Perry]

Handwritten letter from Zelpha Sprague to Perry. Letter thanks Perry for the painting, and mentions various family and common acquaintances. Mentions details of the baptism of Elro Scott and Wayne Ward.
Date: May 15, 1940
Creator: Sprague, Zelpha
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gray Carter to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Gray Carter to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Gray Carter with an addendum from Alta Carter to Blanche Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting in the Church of Christ in Lawton, Oklahoma. Mentions baptisms of Elro Scott and Wayne Ward.
Date: May 7, 1940
Creator: Carter, Gray
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1940] (open access)

[Postcard from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1940]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, Yankton, South Dakota, postmarked Yankton, South Dakota, April 27, 1940. The reverse side includes correspondence written to Mr. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated April 26, 1940. Crane expresses how glad she was that Carswell spoke at President Sandefer's Funeral. She thought it so fine of him to suggest a building as a Memorial.
Date: April 27, 1940
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill From George O. Harrell, April 16, 1940] (open access)

[Bill From George O. Harrell, April 16, 1940]

Document listing the cost of receiving copies of the proceeding in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, requested by Sayles & Sayles. The listed cost of the copies is $2.00.
Date: April 16, 1940
Creator: Harrell, George O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing Payment from Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 9, 1940] (open access)

[Document Listing Payment from Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 9, 1940]

Document listing a service done by Sayles & Sayles for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and the fee paid by the company.
Date: April 9, 1940
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing Payment From Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 9, 1940] (open access)

[Document Listing Payment From Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 9, 1940]

Document listing services done by Sayles & Sayles for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and the fees paid by the company.
Date: April 9, 1940
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing Payment From Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 9, 1940] (open access)

[Document Listing Payment From Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 9, 1940]

Document listing services done by Sayles & Sayles for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and the fees paid by the company.
Date: April 9, 1940
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing Payment From Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 1, 1940] (open access)

[Document Listing Payment From Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 1, 1940]

Document listing services done by Sayles & Sayles for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and the fees paid by the company.
Date: April 1, 1940
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing Payment From Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 1, 1940] (open access)

[Document Listing Payment From Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 1, 1940]

Document listing services done by Sayles & Sayles for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and the fees paid by the company.
Date: April 1, 1940
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing Payment From Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 1, 1940] (open access)

[Document Listing Payment From Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles, April 1, 1940]

Document listing services done by Sayles & Sayles for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and the fees paid by the company. There's a note stating this amount does not include telephone, telegram, and express expenses.
Date: April 1, 1940
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
System: The Portal to Texas History