[Letter from J. C. Kennedy to Sayles & Sayles, March 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Kennedy to Sayles & Sayles, March 20, 1944]

Letter from J. C. Kennedy to Sayles & Sayles discussing an oil and gas lease purchased from Ida M. Klekamp and Robert J. Muntzel by the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The lease has been renewed and abstracts have been submitted for examination. Kennedy asks for affidavits of the heirs to the property.
Date: March 20, 1944
Creator: Kennedy, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Professor F. E. Giesecke, May 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter to Professor F. E. Giesecke, May 20, 1944]

Letter to Professor F. E. Giesecke that mentions "Roses Town Cafe" and a quote about life, after which the writing becomes cramped and smaller. The number "2" is written at the top of the page, and the name, "Keedin" is written in the top left margin. The phrase, "What the wild winds say" is written on the back in color pencil, along with the name "Griffin" and the phrase, "Frontier boy" in graphite pencil.
Date: May 20, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Local Board Memorandum No. 190-A - Reemployment Polices regarding veterans and Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, as amended] (open access)

[Selective Service System Local Board Memorandum No. 190-A - Reemployment Polices regarding veterans and Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, as amended]

A copy of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM, WASHINGTON 25, D. C. LOCAL BOARD MEMORANDUM NO. 190-A ISSUED: 5/20/44. Reemployment Polices regarding veterans (LBM 190A-1). (LBM 190A-9 and 10) includes APPENDIX "A" REEMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS. SELECTIVE TRAINING AND SERVICE ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED.
Date: May 20, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Peggy Carswell from T. N. Carswell - October 20, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram to Peggy Carswell from T. N. Carswell - October 20, 1944]

A Western Union telegram sent to Miss Peggy A. Carswell, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. from Dad [T. N. Carswell], Richmond, Texas, dated October 20, 1944. Carswell congratulates Peggy on her graduation from Cornell after having entered Randolph-Macon four years earlier, for four years of life, both bitter and sweet depending on one's efforts and philosophy. He expresses his wish that he could join her for the occasion and expresses his appreciation for Uncle Milton and Aunt Nonie for their presence and for all they have done. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History