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[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)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norman S. Case to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Norman S. Case to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1940]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Norman S. Case, Acting Chairman, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D. C., dated December 23, 1940. Case acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relating to the controversy between the ASCAP and the radio broadcast industry, and he expresses to Carswell the appreciation of the Commission for the benefit of having his views.
Date: December 23, 1940
Creator: Case, Norman S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John R. - December 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John R. - December 23, 1940]

A letter written to John R., from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1940. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mr. Luther W. Caldwell noting he is anxious to get on the camp work as a carpenter.
Date: December 23, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Brother Pastor - December 20, 1940] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Brother Pastor - December 20, 1940]

A form letter addressed to Brother Pastor from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated December 20, 1940. Carswell reports on a meeting held on December 12 and advises regarding the enclosed Pronouncement of this meeting in dealing with the liquor situation. Carswell requests that the Pastors and their congregations join the cause and pledge to aid the 24th Senatorial District Drys in the fight against the sale of liquor for social drinking in Dry Territory. Printed on letterhead from the First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas. Enclosure includes: Report by Committee members M. H. Godfrey - Mitchell, Herron - Shackelford, J. J. Keeter - Throckmorton, A. H. Davis - Callahan, Mrs. Morgan Jones - Taylor, J. M. Cook - Taylor. 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 reverse side includes meeting times and list of names.
Date: December 20, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940] (open access)

[Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940]

A Christmas card and envelope from Marion Fuchs to Herman Fuchs and his wife. The card is printed by the Army Air Corps Flying Cadet Detachment and features an image of a trainer aircraft in flight.
Date: December 19, 1940
Creator: Fuchs, Marion
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. P. Abbott to Mrs. Downey - December 18, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from H. P. Abbott to Mrs. Downey - December 18, 1940]

Letter written to Mrs. Downey, the mother of Robert L. Downey, detailing the acceptance of her son into the armed forces.
Date: December 18, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Chairman, Federal Communications Commission - December 16, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Chairman, Federal Communications Commission - December 16, 1940]

A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Washinigton, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated December 16, 1940. Copy to Robert L. Murray. Carswell advises the Commission of the wishes of Parramore Post No. 57 regarding the controversy between the ASCAP and the National Broadcasting Company.
Date: December 16, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Triplett to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 9, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from G. D. Triplett to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 9, 1940]

Letter from G. D. Triplett to Senator W. J. Bryan asking for a photograph of himself to be included in their story about the Cowboys' Christmas Ball.
Date: December 9, 1940
Creator: Triplett, G. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Max W. Boyer addressed to Texas Drug Stores - December 5, 1940] (open access)

[Form letter from Max W. Boyer addressed to Texas Drug Stores - December 5, 1940]

A form letter addressed to Texas Drug Stores, from Max W. Boyer, Attorney-at-Law, Perryton, Texas, dated December 5, 1940. An appeal for support for a fund for the retention of the present law allowing druggists to dispense liquor through prescriptions. The letter includes a partial listing of drug stores that hold medicinal permits: Mr. A. O. Oberlander of the Behrens Drug Company of Waco and Lubbock; Hart's Pharmacy, West Pharmacy, Dunn Drug Company, Plainview; Shepard-Webb Drug Company, Seagraves; Cothes Drug, Seminole; Tahoka Drug, Tahoka; Corbett-Hubbard Drug, Young's Pharmacy, Sanders Chastain, Sweetwater; Morris Drug, Lubbock Drug, A & L Drug, Rushing Drug, Doc's Drug, Clarke's Drug, 19th Corner Drug, Brownfield; Thornton Pharmacy, Seagraves.
Date: December 5, 1940
Creator: Boyer, Max W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Robert L. Murray addressed to Comrades.] (open access)

[Form letter from Robert L. Murray addressed to Comrades.]

A letter addressed to Comrades, from Robert L. Murray, ASCAP, Thirty Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N. Y., dated November 29, 1940. Murray advises that all ASCAP music is to be barred from radio beginning January 1, 1941 and requests they write the Federal Communications Commission, have their Posts pass resolutions and send copies to their Senators, Representatives and Governors.
Date: November 29, 1940
Creator: Murray, Robert L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice, November 26, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice, November 26, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice requesting a check be issued to Dan Childress for costs incurred in the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater case. The case is then to be returned to Jones County and the stenographer's fees will be reimbursed to Prentice.
Date: November 26, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith, November 26, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith, November 26, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith in regards to the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs W. O. Rainwater. Mr. Sayles goes on to mention a carbon copy of letter from Mr. Donald Prentice, the attorney for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. There is also mention of a a release for Mr. Rainwater to sign.
Date: November 26, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas H. Dwyer to W. J. Bryan, November 19, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas H. Dwyer to W. J. Bryan, November 19, 1940]

Letter from Thomas H. Dwyer to W. J. Bryan informing him of the death of Austin Mercer and providing him with a brief history of Mr. Mercer's life. Mr. Dwyer also mentions the passing of Almer Hosea and the the health conditions of Joe Routt, Dick Carrington, and John Chapel.
Date: November 19, 1940
Creator: Dwyer, Thomas H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1940]

Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan sharing his reaction to the article in the Southwest Review which included an article about Mr. Bryan's "DIamond T" Ranch.
Date: November 18, 1940
Creator: Meachum, McDonald
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 15, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 15, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company stating a suit can be dismissed so long as the company pays all court costs. Sayles then gives a description of the costs and asks if this offer is acceptable.
Date: November 15, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 14, 1940]

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. Childress discusses the total costs incurred in the case.
Date: November 14, 1940
Creator: Childress, Dan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to T. H. Curry - October 30, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to T. H. Curry - October 30, 1940]

A letter written to Mr. T. H. Curry, Superintendent, Wylie Consolidated School, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated October 30, 1940. Carswell accepts the invitation for the American Legion to assist with a school program.
Date: October 30, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. H. Curry to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. H. Curry to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1940]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from T. H. Curry, Superintendent, Wylie Consolidated School, Abilene, Texas, dated October 28, 1940. Curry invites the Legion to assist with a school program on November 12, 1940.
Date: October 28, 1940
Creator: Curry, T. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Judge Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1940]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, District Judge, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1940. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the telegram sent by Carswell and accepts the invitation to address the Armistice Day Program if it is to be held during the day citing a previous engagement in Stamford that night.
Date: October 27, 1940
Creator: Russell, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from F. E. Carter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders - October 23, 1940] (open access)

[Form letter from F. E. Carter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders - October 23, 1940]

A form letter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders from Nineteenth Street Pharmacy, Lubbock, Texas, signed by F. E. Carter, Owner, dated October 23, 1940. The letter urges druggists to contribute $100 for the purpose of retaining the present law in Texas relating to dispensing liquor through prescriptions, and to support Mr. Max W. Boyer who is well known for having been responsible in a large measure during his four years in the legislature for the present retention of the medicinal permit law.
Date: October 23, 1940
Creator: Carter, F. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from J. H. Brashears addressed to Other Medicinal Permit Holders of Texas - October 19, 1940] (open access)

[Form letter from J. H. Brashears addressed to Other Medicinal Permit Holders of Texas - October 19, 1940]

A form letter addressed to Other Medicinal Permit Holders of Texas, from City Drug, Inc., Perryton, Texas, (J. H. Brashears, President), dated October 19, 1940. Brashears advises of his support for the plan to protect the present law which permits druggists to dispense liquor by prescriptions under the medicinal permit law. He compels druggists to contribute $100 to the fund and recommends Mr. Max Boyer believing that much good will be accomplished through his endeavors and the other connections he has in Austin.
Date: October 19, 1940
Creator: Brashears, J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Glahn to John Sayles, October 17, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from John W. Glahn to John Sayles, October 17, 1940]

Letter from John W. Glahn to John Sayles remitting a check for $3.25 and apologizes for the delay in doing so.
Date: October 17, 1940
Creator: Glahn, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Sidney C. Mason to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Sidney C. Mason to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1940]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sidney C. Mason, Lieut. Col., 142nd Infantry, Adjutant General's Department, State of Texas, Austin, dated October 17, 1940. Mason acknowledges the receipt of the application for authority to organize units of the Texas Defense Guard. He suggests that Carswell modify the program to consist of three companies at Abilene and one at Merkel thereby making one complete battalion in that vicinity.
Date: October 17, 1940
Creator: Mason, Sidney C.
System: The Portal to Texas History