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[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]
Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell from Jeff Davis, dated March 13, 1941. The letter discusses the House Committee voting out H. B. 373 and H. B. 565 and hoping that the bills withstand the Courts.
Date:
March 13, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Wright Morrow, copy to State Committee Headquarters and R. M. Wagstaff - July 12, 1955]
A letter written to Judge Wright Morrow, National Democratic Committeeman, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 12, 1955. Copy to State Committee Headquarters, Austin and R. M. Wagstaff, 24th Dist. Committeeman. Carswell commends Morrow for maintaining the integrity of his status as National Democratic Committeeman from Texas.
Date:
July 7, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1956. Morrow acknowledges his receipt of the copy of Carswell's letter of September 1st that he wrote to Congressman Martin Dies describing it as a fine letter and expressing his appreciation for Carswell's interest. He then expounds upon the political situation of Senator Daniel and the unknown time of the special election which is causing the delay of his own announcement of intentions. He requests advice on the situation from Carswell and from others that are interested from his part of the state.
Date:
September 6, 1956
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Camp - September 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. John Camp, The Ohio Oil Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Camp and expresses his appreciation for the "spirit" of the letter. He writes, "I am checking out today and will begin Monday morning with my own business, wholesale paper."
Date:
September 10, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - April 1969]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, The Rice Hotel, Houston 2, Texas. Whitehead expresses her appreciation to Carswell for taking care of the payment of the income tax, advises of checks that have been enclosed and asks for the amount owed for his income tax services. Carswell noted that he answered on April 7, 1969.
Date:
April 1969
Creator:
Whitehead, Lucie K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Peacock, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - March 11, 1968]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from William Peacock, Sr., Houston Export Crating Co., Inc., dated March 11, 1968. Peacock advises that Carswell is most welcome to use two places in their family burial plot in Houston.
Date:
March 11, 1968
Creator:
Peacock, William, Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, Asst. Director, United Service Organizations, Inc., Houston, Texas, dated June 23, 1943. Wisdom expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "gracious" letter regarding his finding an opportunity to offer his services "to our boys" advising that he will train in N. Y. then be reassigned. Requests of Carswell to give his regards to the "old 17th".
Date:
June 23, 1943
Creator:
Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the compliments by Carswell on his ideas. Offering his viewpoint of the constitution Morrow states, "The real genius of our government, in my opinion, is the recognition of the paramount importance of the individual". He exposes the differences between "our" democracy and other nations that call themselves democracies: "This is the real difference between us and the other nations that call themselves democracies because no where else in the world is there such a reservation of power in the people themselves and such a recognition of the significance of the individual man and woman." He makes referrence to Weatherred and advises of the probability of a new governor making an appointment to the vacant Senate seat.
Date:
October 17, 1956
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Francis, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. H. Francis, Jr., Chairman Texas Eisenhower Campaign Finance Committee, Houston, Texas, dated December 4, 1956. Francis expresses his appreciation for the very generous contribution by Carswell to the Eisenhower campaign.
Date:
December 4, 1956
Creator:
Francis, W. H. , Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated December 27, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the copy of Carswell's letter written to Senator Daniel in regards to the vacated Senate seat and for his interest. He offers the season's greetings.
Date:
December 27, 1956
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statement of Wright Morrow - January 24, 1957
A statement from Wright Morrow, marked for release on January 24, 1957. Morrow discusses the history of his possible candidacy and advises that he prefers to withhold any final announcement until the legislative situation clears up or until he can study all the factors involved. Attachment includes: Note stating, "Mr. Morrow thought you might be interested in the enclosed copy of statement made by him this morning."
Date:
January 24, 1957
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - March 2, 1957]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated March 2, 1957. Morrow informs Carswell of his decision not to enter the race for the U. S. Senate seat advising that he will write and express his appreciation for Carswell's interest and help.
Date:
March 2, 1957
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo. W. LeVan to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. W. LeVan, Division Head, Humble Oil & Refining Company, Houston 1, Texas, dated June 17, 1954. LeVan confirms the execution of a Division Order by Carswell covering oil purchased from the LUCY M. COLEMAN tract and advises of an enclosed amended Division Order to be executed and returned promptly to avoid delay in the settlements for June oil.
Date:
June 17, 1954
Creator:
LeVan, George W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Shigemi Ando, August 25, 1987
Interview with Shigemi Ando, Consul General of Japan from Houston, Texas. In the interview, he discusses his work and responsibilities as Consul General.
Date:
August 25, 1987
Creator:
Ando, Shigemi & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Dr. Roosevelt Alcorn, February 28, 1991
Interview with Dr. Roosevelt Alcorn of Texas Medical Center in Houston. In the interview, Dr. Alcorn discusses his background, specialties, and the medical field in general.
Date:
February 28, 1991
Creator:
Alcorn, Roosevelt & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Jack Rains, 1985
Interview with Jack Rains, Chairman of the Board of 3D International in Houston, Texas. In the interview Rains discusses the history of the company and its development, as well as his personal background and the possibility of his running for political office in the future.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Rains, Jack & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Louie Welch, 1984
Interview with Louie Welch, former Mayor of the City of Houston and Outstanding Alumnus at ACU. In the interview, Welch discusses the importance and influence of the city of Houston.
Date:
1984
Creator:
Welch, Louie & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, Sept 15, 1944]
Letter from McDonald Meacham to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent illness and praising his character as a politician.
Date:
September 15, 1944
Creator:
Meachum, James McDonald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon, May 17, 1954]
Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon discussing the itinerary for taxiing John Ben Shepperd by plane to give a speech in Abilene. Truett Latimer is listed in the carbon copy field.
Date:
May 17, 1954
Creator:
Weiss, Edwin E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Flynn, April 7, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Flynn discussing business with oil companies about pipelines.
Date:
April 7, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Pioneer Airlines, Inc., May 7, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Pioneer Airlines, Inc. requesting a refund for a plane ticket to Houston, due to his plane never landing for him to board.
Date:
May 7, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Hammer, April 20, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Hammer discussing an endorsement for a household goods insurance policy and his regrets at not being able to attend Hammer's wedding.
Date:
April 20, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ernest Grissom, January 28, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ernest Grissom discussing the recent inauguration and potential solutions to financing in Taylor county.
Date:
January 28, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History