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[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927]
A letter written to the State Highway Commission of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, from W. R. Ely, Member Texas Highway Commission, Abilene, dated November 3, 1927. Letter of introduction for Mr. T. N. Carswell of Abilene, Texas as a representative of the various towns touched by Highway No. 4 in Texas and an advisement that he has the endorsement of the Texas Highway Commission.
Date:
November 3, 1927
Creator:
Ely, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 1, 1932]
Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing a property in Eastland, Texas that Sayles had sold to Mr. Quirl. Scott informs Sayles that the property would now be considered in foreclosure, and the Standard Savings and Loans Assn. would post the property for sale. He then asks Sayles if he would be interested in taking the property back under a refinanced loan.
Date:
August 1, 1932
Creator:
Scott, H. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 5, 1932]
Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing the deficiency judgement on the property Perry Sayles sold to Mr. Quirl. Scott recommends Sayles pursues payment from Quirl to secure payment from him.
Date:
August 5, 1932
Creator:
Scott, H. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 8, 1932]
Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott discussing the mortgage for a property purchased by "Mr. Quirl," which he seems to have defaulted on, from the letter writer in Eastland, Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1932
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 9, 1932]
Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing Sayles' non-payment of one month's payment on a loan granted by the Standard Savings and Loans Association.
Date:
August 9, 1932
Creator:
Scott, H. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 10, 1932]
Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing the deeds of a property in Eastland, Texas that Perry Sayles sold to Joe Driskell. Scott is requesting the documentation of the deeds to see the exact details. There are handwritten addresses and dates on in the top left corner of the letter.
Date:
August 10, 1932
Creator:
Scott, H. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 12, 1932]
Letter from Perry Sayles, likely Perry Sayles, to H. J. Scott discussing the transferred deeds of a property in Eastland, Texas from Sayles, to Joe Driskell, to G. N. Quirl.
Date:
August 12, 1932
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 29, 1934]
Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing relocation of the Standard Savings and Loan Association from Oklahoma to Texas. He informs Sayles payment on his loan are in arrears and asks what his financial situation is.
Date:
August 29, 1934
Creator:
Scott, H. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Carky Sitting on Couch]
Photograph of a dog named Carky sitting next to a pillow on a couch on a porch. There is other furniture on the porch, and a house is visible in the background.
Date:
Summer 1937
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dog On Couch]
Photograph of a dog named Carky sitting on a couch on a porch. There is other furniture on the porch, and a house is visible in the background.
Date:
Summer 1937
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles, November 24, 1939
Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles informing Sayles that an unknown document wasn't included in the previous letter because it was a holiday. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter, "Should have quick claim from H. C. Hendrick or complete [..] off.d."
Date:
November 24, 1939
Creator:
Arentz, Edward S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Broadway Avenue]
Photograph of Broadway Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cars are parked on the right, and a car and trolley drive down the road. Buildings are visible on both sides of the street.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to The Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, wiht a note that the same telegram was sent to the governors of Arizona (Phoenix), New Mexico (Santa Fe), and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to attend Army Day, that "General Key and the Mayor of the City of Abilene join in this invitation."
Date:
March 31, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Governor Leon C. Phillips to T. N. Carswell - April 7, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Committee, from Leon C. Phillips, Governor of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, dated 1941 APR 7 1008A. Phillips regrets the necessity to decline the invitation to attend the Review offering best wishes and kindest regards.
Date:
April 7, 1941
Creator:
Phillips, Leon C. (Chase)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Charles and Jack Hairfield with Their Wives]
Photograph of two women sitting on a wicker bench with two men standing behind them. Jack Hairfield and his wife, who has not been named, are on the left side. Charles and Maggie Hairfield, Jack’s parents, are on the right side. A dog stands at the feet of the women.
Date:
1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milt Phillips to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milt Phillips, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, dated May 22, 1942. Phillips advises that he was given an assurance from Fred Young that Carswell would provide information on the standing of J. W. Reid as a lawyer, that he accepted a fee to secure a divorce for a soldier, the son of a splendid legionnaire, but an allottment made to the girl and was later cancelled has not yet been stopped.
Date:
May 22, 1942
Creator:
Phillips, Milt
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Milt Phillips - May 25, 1942]
A letter written to Hon. Milt Phillips, Dept. Adjutant, The American Legion, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 25, 1942. Carswell replies to a request for information regarding J. W. Reid and his brother. He advises that they practice law in Abilene, the brother is already in the Marine Corp and that, in the opinion of two good lawyers with whom Carswell talked, "J. W. Reid means well and does right".
Date:
May 25, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 6, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing his progress in learning how to fly and anticipation of becoming an upperclassman.
Date:
June 5, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 15, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon about flying alone, friends and family, and how much he misses her.
Date:
June 15, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, July 3, 1942]
Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing his progress in learning how to fly.
Date:
July 3, 1942
Creator:
Dobson, Edward M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 5, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her repaired typewriter, sleeping on a flight, delaying a ferrying flight because a ground crew member stepped through the wing, friends, the B-24, and a AT-6 check flight. Typed on Wells Roberts Hotel (Oklahoma City) stationary.
Date:
November 5, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, late 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying in bad weather, and spending time in Oklahoma City and Wichita. Written on Wells Roberts Hotel stationary.
Date:
1943-24~
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 31, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling to Wichita, being grounded by a snowstorm, picking up Cessnas for delivery, trying to find a Parker 51 pen, food, and recent correspondence. Written on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
December 31, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 14, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being unable to deliver a plane due to bad winter weather, her friend Marion, new uniforms, and gifts from and letters to Dick Colby's mother. Typed on Friendly Hotels stationary.
Date:
January 14, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History