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Oral History Interview with Marion F. Holt, May 23, 1973 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Marion F. Holt, May 23, 1973

Interview with Marion F. Holt, a preacher from Louisville, Tennessee. The interview includes Holt's experience in and around the church and a discussing about prominent figures in the church.
Date: May 23, 1973
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Holt, Marion F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Great Salvation (open access)

The Great Salvation

A handwritten outline for a sermon using Hebrews 2:3 for the text. The sermon defines the Great Salvation, and the consequences of neglecting our salvation. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: March 23, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Best Reasons Why One Should be a Christian (open access)

Best Reasons Why One Should be a Christian

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Acts 26:28 that examines the qualities of Christian life and after-life. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: March 23, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A World Conquering Faith (open access)

A World Conquering Faith

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on I John 5:4, and discusses the qualities of Christianity that honor home, individual, society, and music. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: February 23, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Appeal to Caesar (open access)

The Appeal to Caesar

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using Acts 23: 10-15 and Acts 25: 11. This sermon looks at Christian schools in Texas and the need for the church to support them. Preached at Bell Plaines Church, Brownwood, Texas.
Date: January 23, 1916
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elisha's Inheritance (open access)

Elisha's Inheritance

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on 2 Kings 2:14-15. Choose good companionship, high ideals, and good character has great influence. Preached in Amarillo and Cisco, Texas (2/02/1919).
Date: July 23, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[CHARTER. T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff form and incorporate West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.] (open access)

[CHARTER. T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff form and incorporate West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.]

A certificate and charter charter, by T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff, forming and incorporating the West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, dated October 23, 1929. Vivian Bates, Notary Public October 12, 1929, Watt L. Saunders, Assistant Secretary of State, Texas. Certification of the charter of the WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB signed by Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State dated October 25, 1929. Form No 7.
Date: October 23, 1929
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood); Barnes, C. W. & Wagstaff, R. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY; permit to practice] (open access)

[TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY; permit to practice]

A permit to practice public accountancy by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Date issued July 23, 1946. The reverse side is addressed to T. N. Carswell, Room 4 Citizens Bank Building, Abilene, Texas.
Date: July 23, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postmarked envelope addressed to T. N. Carswell, Naval Training Station, Mare Island, California] (open access)

[Postmarked envelope addressed to T. N. Carswell, Naval Training Station, Mare Island, California]

An envelope addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Yard Craft Supply Office, Naval Training Station, Mare Island, California. Return address from Governor's Office, Austin, Texas, postmarked AUSTIN, TEX. CAPITOL STA., AUG 23 1918.
Date: August 23, 1918
Creator: Texas. Office of the Governor.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Student budget receipt, issued by Randolph-Macon Woman's College, received of Peggy Anne Carswell] (open access)

[Student budget receipt, issued by Randolph-Macon Woman's College, received of Peggy Anne Carswell]

A student budget receipt, issued by the Student Government Association of Randolph-Macon Woman's College, dated July 23, 1941. Received of Peggy Anne Carswell.
Date: July 23, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943]

A lpetter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 23, 1943. Davis provides information regarding dates set for Field Days. The San Angelo Field Day is scheduled June 13th and the Austin Field Day the fifth Sunday in May.
Date: March 23, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 38] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 38]

Memorandum outlining a request for commanding officers to submit lists of officers on duty in their unit organized by the officers on duty's desire to remain in the armed services or to be discharged.
Date: November 23, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 37] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 37]

Memorandum stating that members of the Students Army Training Corps will only be discharged upon orders from the Committee on Education and Special Training.
Date: November 23, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from F. A. DeVerts, January 23, 1919] (open access)

[Correspondence from F. A. DeVerts, January 23, 1919]

Indorsement correspondence from F. A. DeVerts to the commanding officer, S. A. T. C. Unit at Simmons College discussing required paperwork for payments.
Date: January 23, 1919
Creator: DeVerts, F. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 36] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 36]

Memorandum outlining an order from the Provost Marshall General to complete the induction into the Students Army Training Corps prior to December 1, 1918 for all registrants from whom the paperwork was received by October 31, 1918.
Date: November 23, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 13, Number 1] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 13, Number 1]

Memorandum supplementing Administration Memo No. 13, issued September 23, 1918, outlining regulations pertaining to emergency medical attention.
Date: September 23, 1918
Creator: Briscoe, Chesleigh H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 13] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 13]

Memorandum outlining regulations pertaining to district medical officers, hospital accommodations, quarters for enlisted men, and height regulations.
Date: September 23, 1918
Creator: Briscoe, Chesleigh H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 3] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 3]

Memorandum outlining the policies regarding the induction of men into the S. A. T. C. in 1918.
Date: September 23, 1918
Creator: Strack, Henry D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from F. A. DeVerts, January 23, 1919] (open access)

[Correspondence from F. A. DeVerts, January 23, 1919]

Indorsement correspondence from F. A. DeVerts to the commanding officer, S. A. T. C. Unit, Simmons College, discussing paperwork and a prior indorsement.
Date: January 23, 1919
Creator: DeVerts, F. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 13] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 13]

Memorandum outlining regulations pertaining to district medical officers, hospital accommodations, quarters for enlisted men, and height regulations.
Date: September 23, 1918
Creator: Briscoe, Chesleigh H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 9] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 9]

Memorandum outlining the induction of college students into the Student Army Training Corps, including eligibility, induction procedures, and physical examinations.
Date: September 23, 1918
Creator: Briscoe, Chesleigh H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 35] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 35]

Memorandum outlining guidelines on reporting and registration of motor vehicles.
Date: October 23, 1918
Creator: Buell, James H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 12] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 12]

Memorandum outlining payment vouchers, commutation to officers and medical personnel, payments to institutions, and travel vouchers.
Date: September 23, 1918
Creator: Briscoe, Chesleigh H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order of Daedalians Certificate of Membership for Gayle Snell] (open access)

[Order of Daedalians Certificate of Membership for Gayle Snell]

Certificate of membership from the Order of Daedalians given to Gayle Snell, appointing her to the "Founder Membership of William B. Snoot" and signed by the national commander and national secretary.
Date: April 23, 2003
Creator: Order of Daedalians
System: The Portal to Texas History