[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 11, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, The La Fayette Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 11, 1950. Hill outlines his business itinerary and discribes the bad effects that the war in Korea is having on many businesses. The reverse side includes a postscript informing Carswell of Hill's immediate travel itinerary and a reminder of his Los Angeles address.
Date: November 11, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated February 3, 1950. Hill requests that Carswell hold the letter for instructions to be utilizied later and suggests he obtain Cashier's Checks. Hill identifies "his man" in Albuquerque as Elmer C. Sproul, describes Sproul's background and gives his approval of Sproul. The reverse side includes a handwritten postscript by Hill informing Carswell that he learned that the tubing which Dalton wrote about is of smaller diameter than the pipe presently used by the firm thus it would not fit the units they are making.
Date: February 3, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated January 24, 1950. Hill predicts that the New Mexico man will prove to be a "go-get-ter", outlines his business travel itinerary, and requests to learn by February 1 of the status of the Post Office Box in order to direct his mail there. Handwritten postscript at top left of page requests a pardon for the errors.
Date: January 24, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Lafayette Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas - Los Angeles 5, California, dated January 5, 1950. Hill advises that a water softening business at Albuquerque has tentatively agreed to take on their project for distribution. He advises of a Mr. Sproul as the operating head, outlines his travel itinerary and offers best wishes to Carswell, Dalton and Mutt. In a handwritten postscript Hill acknowledges that his letter is "not very fancy written" but believes Carswell understands what he tried to say.
Date: January 5, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 30, 1949. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that if it is necessary to appoint or elect officers he will call on Carswell to act as one of them. Hill adds, in a handwritten postscript, that there was no time for corrections.
Date: November 30, 1949
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 4, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 4, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing buying ink for her pen, being "weathered-in" at Jackson Army Air Field (en route from Dallas to Memphis), trouble getting a hotel room in Jackson, changes to the base, possible routes to her destination, a possible officer's commission, and other WASPs marrying. Written on Robert E. Lee Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
Date: 1944-01-04?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. D. Hanson to O. B. Ellis, February 23, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from M. D. Hanson to O. B. Ellis, February 23, 1961]

Letter from M. D. Hanson to O. B. Ellis discussing Willie McCowan, Jr.'s, an inmate of the Texas Department of Corrections, medical history. After examining Mr. McCowan, Mr. Handon recommended that he be transferred to their Huntsville Unit for further examination.
Date: February 23, 1961
Creator: Hanson, M. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. W. H. Garnett to W. J. Bryan] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. W. H. Garnett to W. J. Bryan]

Telegram from Mrs. W. H. Garnett to W. J. Bryan with an illustrated holiday banner at the top, wishing Bryan and his family a Merry Christmas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Garnett, Mrs. W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Flight in Arkansas, Fall 1976 (open access)

Flight in Arkansas, Fall 1976

Quarterly publication containing information of interest to pilots located in Arkansas. This issue includes a cover story about the upcoming WASP reunion in Hot Springs.
Date: Autumn 1976
Creator: Arkansas Division of Aeronautics
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945] (open access)

[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945]

Postcard from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon informing her that he received her letter and about his travels. The front of the post card has an illustration of the National Bank of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Date: August 11, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Little Rock Air Force Base: Plot Plans

Plot plans for Air Force Base on Little Rock Air Force Base near Little Rock, Arkansas. It includes plot plan - grading, detail of flexible pavement, curb & gutter detail, anpavement schedule.
Date: June 16, 1922
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Little Rock District.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #537 and Cars]

Photograph of train engine #537, viewed from the front. "537" is visible on the front of the engine. Smoke billows up from the front chimney. Electrical poles line the snow-covered hills on either side of the tracks. Buildings are visible in the distance and along the right. Handwritten text below the image says, "Little Rock, Arkansas 1943-44 Photo taken from 12th St. Bridge and shows train coming up Little Rock Hill A .08% Grade."
Date: 1943/1944
Creator: Gray, Johnnie M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Church in Little Rock]

Photograph of the exterior of the Sixth and Maple church building in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cowgirl Band at Confederate Veterans Reunion]

Group photograph of the Simmons College Cowgirls at the United Confederate Veterans Reunion in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Confederate, U.S., and Texas flags are flown by flag bearers to the left of the group. Note on the bottom of the photo: "Cowboy Band -- U.C.V. Little Rock"
Date: May 10, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History