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Oral History Interview with Carl Swanigan, May 8, 2003
Interview with Carl Swanigan from Alabama and great-grandson of George Ricks a pastor from Tuscumbia, Alabama. The interview includes Swanigan discussing his family history and relation to religion, with a focus on his great-grandfather.
Date:
May 8, 2003
Creator:
Boyd, R. Vernon & Swanigan, Carl
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Burr addressed to Gentlemen, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas - December 17, 1941]
A letter to the Abilene, Texas American Legion post, from Robert Durr, Editor, The Weekly Review, Birmingham, Alabama, dated December 17, 1941. Robert Durr defines Americanism.
Date:
December 17, 1941
Creator:
Durr, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Harman to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]
A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from A. F. Harman, President, Alabama College, Montevallo, Alabama, dated December 11, 1941. A. F. Harman defines Americanism.
Date:
December 11, 1941
Creator:
Harman, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[My Definition of Americanism, by F. D. Patterson - December 3, 1941]
A document titled "My Definition of Americanism," by F. D. Patterson, dated December 3, 1941.
Date:
December 3, 1941
Creator:
Patterson, F. D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Carver to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from G. W. [George Washington] Carver, Board of Trustees, The George Washington Carver Foundation, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, dated December 9, 1941. G. W. Carver defines Americanism. Typewritten on The George Washington Carver Foundation letterhead.
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Carver, George Washington
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. D. Patterson to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from F. D. Patterson, President, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, dated December 9, 1941. Patterson advises Carswell that he has enclosed a copy of an article he wrote titled "My Definition of Americanism" and that the original of this article was sent to Adjutant General R. B. Handy, Jr. of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kansas City, Missouri at his request. Typewritten on Tuskegee Institute letterhead bearing watermark.
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Patterson, F. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George M. Cox to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George M. Cox, Executive Editor, The Mobile Press Register, Mobile, Alabama, dated November 27, 1941. George M. Cox defines Americanism.
Date:
November 27, 1941
Creator:
Cox, George M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. B. Stephens to Jack Ross - October 11, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas, from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Montgomery, Alabama, dated October 11, 1957. Stephens advises Ross that Florida has tentatively agreed to supervise Subject 59,311 and Texas can close their files. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 OCT 16 AM 8: 15 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.
Date:
October 11, 1957
Creator:
Stephens, L. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to L. B. Stephens - October 17, 1957]
A letter addressed to Mr. L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Montgomery, Alabama, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Austin, Texas (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated October 17, 1957. Blackburn acknowledges the receipt of correspondence relative to the termination of the supervision of Subject 59,311. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from Blackburn to Mr. Carswell advising him to return the supervisory material to their office, that the Subject has been transferred to Florida and she expresses their appreciation for the cooperation and assistance by him in this matter.
Date:
October 17, 1957
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. B. Stephens to parolee - May 29, 1957]
A letter addressed to a parolee in Lakeland, Florida from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (Montgomery, Alabama), dated May 29, 1957. The Alabama Board advises that the request was made to the Florida authorities to investigate a transfer from Texas. Stephens advises regarding a reply from Florida and gives instructions for Subject No.59,311 to report. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 JUN - 4 AM 3:11 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.
Date:
May 29, 1957
Creator:
Stephens, L. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Civil War Diary of Dr. John Henry Bass]
Transcript of the diary of D. John Henry Bass documenting his time in the Confederate Army, including his observations, notes about the progress of the war and various skirmishes, and being wounded.
Date:
1864
Creator:
Bass, John Henry
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of The Civil War Diary of Dr. John Henry Bass]
Transcript of the diary of D. John Henry Bass documenting his time in the Confederate Army, including his observations, notes about the progress of the war and various skirmishes, and being wounded.
Date:
June 6, 2017
Creator:
Kuenstler, Jewellee
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 22, 1944]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing traveling between Selma, AL, and Houston. The postcard features an image of an AT-6 in flight.
Date:
August 22, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 2, Special Edition, November 24, 1944
Newsletter of the Women Airforce Service Pilots discussing various matters affecting the WASP, including updates on regulations, policies, news, and other pertinent information.
Date:
November 24, 1944
Creator:
WASP Newsletter Acting Staff
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 22, 1944]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing traveling. The postcard features an image of a Douglas DC-3.
Date:
August 21, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1953]
Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's recent case of the flu and the issue of allowing women to serve on juries.
Date:
January 16, 1953
Creator:
Hutto, Emma Mae
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1954]
Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer thanking him for support provided on a project for Eastham Prison.
Date:
April 20, 1954
Creator:
Ellis, O. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Texas HSR 116 Honoring Judge E. T. Brooks]
Texas House Simple Resolution 116 written by Truett Latimer honoring the life and career of Judge E. T. Brooks.
Date:
Spring 1954
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopied WASP Portraits]
Photocopy of a page containing six Women Airforce Service Pilot portraits, all dressed in leather flight jackets with Fifinella patches. The women are Grace Putnam, Mary Ruth Rance, Virginia Raymond, Velma Saunders, Betty Scantland, and Martha Smith.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters of Guardianship of Carl E. Gouldman]
Document certifying that E. F. Gouldman is the lawfully recognized guardian of Carl E. Gouldman. The document was issued by the Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama.
Date:
April 16, 1900
Creator:
Shiver, J. B.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Gouldman to W. K. McAlpine, April 20, 1900]
Letter from E. Gouldman to W. K. McAlpine discussing some documents and the guardianship of C. E. Gouldman.
Date:
April 20, 1900
Creator:
Gouldman, Carl E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to W. K. McAlpine]
Envelope addressed to W. K. McAlpine and stamped with one stamp reading, "Registered Apr 20 1900 Uniontown, Ala." and the other stamp reading, "Registered Apr 25 1900 Galveston, Texas." There is a note written on the envelope, "Gouldman heirs receipt."
Date:
April 20, 1900
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[USAF Correspondence Course Suggested Additional Readings]
List of suggested books for additional reading for volume two of an Air Force correspondence course.
Date:
November 1955
Creator:
Air University Library
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Zoot Suits, Parachutes, and Wings of Silver, Too"]
Magazine clipping of an article about the history of the WASPs and some of their personal experiences in aviation.
Date:
September 1987
Creator:
Henderson, Sheila
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History