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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953]

A letter written to Judge James P. McGranery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1953. Carswell advises McGranery that he had written to Chairman McCarran and to both Texas Senators in opposition to his confirmation but decided that after McGranery began his duties he felt he had misinterpreted his "calibre as a man and official". He expresses his appreciation for what McGranery did for the country.
Date: February 21, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0413B.0080]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: November 17, 1953
Creator: Albright, Bob
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0423B.0170]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Behind the scenes at the mammoth National Amateur golf tournament there's both work and fun."
Date: September 14, 1953
Creator: Miller, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ruth A. Morton - April 29, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ruth A. Morton - April 29, 1953]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Ruth A. Morton, secretary to the American Friends Service Committee in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated April 29, 1953. This is a reply to Morton's letter of April 10, 1953, inquiring about the migrant agricultural labor situation in Texas. The American Friends Service Committee offered to help and John Herrera suggests they undertake a program to set up rest stations for migrant workers.
Date: April 29, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth A. Morton to John Herrera - 1953-04-10] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth A. Morton to John Herrera - 1953-04-10]

Letter from Ruth A. Morton, Field Secretary, Community Relations Program, American Friends Service Committee in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Herrera dated April 10, 1953. This is an inquiry about the migrant agricultural labor situation in Texas and how the American Friends Service Committee can determine if there is a need for specific programs to help migrant agricultural workers.
Date: April 10, 1953
Creator: Morton, Ruth A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 20, 1953]

Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris L. Kempner discussing a recent visit with Harris and his parents and expressing interest in visiting Galveston.
Date: October 20, 1953
Creator: Smith, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Geoffrey Smith, October 22, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Geoffrey Smith, October 22, 1953]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Geoffrey Smith discussing Herbert's time at the Imperial Sugar Company and his death and expecting to see Geoffrey while he is down.
Date: October 22, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Inc., June 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Inc., June 17, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Inc. asking for catalogs.
Date: June 17, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Byron Harrison, December 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Byron Harrison, December 9, 1953]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Byron Harrison confirming the delivery of a car to Philadelphia.
Date: December 9, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0413B.0079]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Michael MacDougall, widely known gambling detective whose specialty is turning up gambling cheats, will give members of the Young Men's Dinner club the inside straight on why gamblers never gamble."
Date: November 13, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0368.0265]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Police should devise a barbital test for accident drivers along the lines of the drunkometer."
Date: October 28, 1953
Creator: Tapscott, George
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Co. to D. W. Kempner, April 30, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Co. to D. W. Kempner, April 30, 1953]

Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to D. W. Kempner discussing Mr. Kempner's request for a copy of the previous fall's order.
Date: April 30, 1953
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Messrs. Simons Bros. Company, April 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Messrs. Simons Bros. Company, April 10, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Messrs. Simons Bros. Company asking for prices on specific numbers.
Date: April 10, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Messrs. Simons Brothers Company, April 8, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Messrs. Simons Brothers Company, April 8, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Messrs. Simons Brothers Company discussing about gold handles for canes and umbrellas. Asking for description about cuts, descriptions and prices of the same.
Date: April 8, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History