[T&P Train Engine Busted Up After Wrecking]

Photograph of a train engine busted up after wrecking in Dallas. Written below the image are "Dallas, Texas Oct 8 1949 (overturned on sharp curve #711 engineer killed)" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: October 8, 1949
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #621]

Photograph of T&P train #621 waiting on tracks near Dallas, Texas. Written below the image are "[sic] Near Dallas, Texas 1949 with Extra East" and "R. S. Plummer."
Date: 1949
Creator: Plummer, R. S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas 1, Texas, dated July 28, 1949. Blackwell advises Carswell that he visited with Peggy, that it was a pleasure to meet her and that their personnel department has advised her and suggested a lead.
Date: July 28, 1949
Creator: Blackwell, Horace J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Holman Jenkens to R. W. Haynie - May 3, 1949] (open access)

Letter from Holman Jenkens to R. W. Haynie - May 3, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. R. W. Haynie, Attorney at Law, Abilene, Texas, from Holman Jenkens, Attorney At Law, Dallas, Texas, dated May 3, 1949. T. N. Carswell vs P. H. Diffenbaugh. Jenkens expresses his appreciation to Haynie for forwarding this matter to him noting they will be able to find out whether or not Mr. Diffenbaugh has anything. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from Holman Jenkens, Dallas, Texas to Mr. Carswell--Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Jenkens expresses his appreciation to Carswell for having this matter referred to him.
Date: May 3, 1949
Creator: Jenkens, H. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Fourth National Convention Pamphlet] (open access)

[WASP Fourth National Convention Pamphlet]

Pamphlet for the Fourth Women Airforce Service Pilots National Convention with a program of events and list of national convention officers and honored guests. The pamphlet is made of several colored pages tied together, and an image of a Fifinella can be seen on the front page.
Date: 1949
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Oak Cliff Church of Christ]

Photograph of the Oak Cliff Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas located at 701 W 10th St. Several cars can be seen parked in the lot in front of the large building.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Colonial Church of Christ]

Photograph of the Colonial Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas, showing the front and one side of the barrackslike building. A woman can be seen walking along the sidewalk in front of the church.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Hatcher Street Church of Christ]

Photograph of the Hatcher Street Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas. The church building is a one-story, wooden slatted structure painted white. Both the welcome sign above the entrance doors and "Hatcher Street Church" sign in the lawn are visible.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dallas Church]

Photograph of the Peak and Eastside Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Walter H. McKenzie to Jesse Northcut - June 24, 1949] (open access)

[Telegram from Walter H. McKenzie to Jesse Northcut - June 24, 1949]

A Western Union telegram sent to Dr. Jesse Northcut First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated June 24, 1949. McKenzie requests of Northcut to send telegrams immediately to his representatives in Austin urging that they "kill" the Vicks Senate amendment to House Bill 84. McKenzie asks Northcut to encourage others to send telegrams. The reverse side includes answer written by TNC [T. N. Carswell] dated June 27, 1949; "To require L. B. [Liquor Board] to face license in court with evidence before cancellation of license. Seems but fair - hence ranks encouraged Tippen to favor."
Date: June 24, 1949
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. J. Blackwell - July 24, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. J. Blackwell - July 24, 1949]

A letter written to Horace J. Blackwell, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated July 24, 1949. Carswell appeals "as a friend in need of aid" requesting Blackwell's help to find employment for Peggy in Dallas without her knowing that he has asked for help.
Date: July 24, 1949
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History