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Oral History Interview with Robert Woods, March 8, 1969
Interview with Robert Woods, a preacher from Gallatin, Tennessee. The interview includes the broader history of the Christian Church he grew up in, prominent figures, the school he went to, as well as his personal experiences as a black person during that time. The interview also includes Wood's recounting his first preaching tour as a teen.
Date:
March 8, 1969
Creator:
Boyd, R. Vernon & Woods, Robert
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite L. Murphy to T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Marguerite L. Murphy, District Passenger Agent, Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Transit Company, dated August 31, 1953. Murphy advises that a basket of fruit, candy and a card was placed in the cabin for Mr. J. B. Dalton as Carswell requested costing $6.48.
Date:
August 31, 1953
Creator:
Murphy, Marquerite L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Georgia Bay Line - August 27, 1953]
A letter addressed to Georgia Bay Line, Chicago, Illinois from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1953. Carswell requests "a friendly chore" for a fruit basket and candy to be placed in the cruise cabin for Mr. J. B. Dalton.
Date:
August 27, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The A. N. Marquis Company, Chicago - November 4, 1952]
A letter addressed to The A. N. Marquis Company, Chicago 11, Illinois, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 4, 1952. Carswell suggests the name of Mr. Folks Huxford of Homerville, Georgia for inclusion in the next "Who's Who in the South and Southwest.
Date:
November 4, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - September 19, 1947]
A letter addressed to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 19, 1947. Carswell references a letter from Siddall dated July 25, 1947 regarding membership requirements. Carswell confirms he very much desires to hold his RTPA contract, even as a Class P tourist agent.
Date:
September 19, 1947
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Siddall to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1947]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, dated July 25, 1947. Siddall refers to a notation on his Bulletin of June 19, 1947 concerning Carswell returning RTPA purchase orders to him listing four scenarios that will determine the course of action to be taken by Carswell.
Date:
July 25, 1947
Creator:
Siddall, H. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - October 10, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Ill., from Carswell Travel Agency, T. N. Carswell, dated October 10, 1950. Carswell announces that The Carswell Agency will open and maintain its selling office in the main lobby of the Windsor Hotel and notes the new name as CARSWELL TRAVEL AGENCY.
Date:
October 10, 1950
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Picture postcard of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum, Chicago; from R. H. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - 1938]
A picture postcard showing a rendered aerial view of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum in Chicago, IL. The reverse side includes correspondence to "Uncle Norwood-" [Mr. T. N. Carswell],, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from "your nephew R. H. C" [R. H. Carswell], postmarked Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 14, 1938. R. H. Carswell writes to T. N. Carswell that he is having a good time and advises that he was sent to Chicago by International Harvester Co. of Jacksonville, Fla., his company of two years.
Date:
1938
Creator:
Carswell, R. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Ashby Cheek to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Mary Ashby Cheek, President, Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois, dated December 16, 1941. Mary Ashby Cheek defines Americanism.
Date:
December 16, 1941
Creator:
Cheek, Mary Ashby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Morgan to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. P. Morgan, President, Western Illinois State Teachers College, Macomb, Illinois, dated December 10, 1941. W. P. Morgan defines Americanism.
Date:
December 10, 1941
Creator:
Morgan, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. A. Murray to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. A. Murray, Assistant Secretary, Chicago Tribune, dated November 29, 1941. Murray advises that the letter from Carswell was received in Colonel McCormick's absence and gives his assurance that it will be brought to McCormick's attention immediately upon his return.
Date:
November 29, 1941
Creator:
Murray, D. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Scott Mowrer to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Paul Scott Mowrer, Editor, The Chicago Daily News dated November 26, 1941. Paul Scott Mowrer defines Americanism.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Mowrer, Paul Scott
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930]
A postal telegraph sent to T. N. Carswell, Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Abilene, Texas, from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois, dated May 10, 1930. Lions International explains the effort of the Club to reach 100 percent on reports this month and a request for support from Carswell in getting reports from Albany, Aspermont, Cisco, Merkel, Roscoe and Winters.
Date:
May 10, 1930
Creator:
Lions International
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Lieutenant Berg]
Photograph of Lieutenant Berg wearing a uniform consisting of a wide-brimmed hat, shirt with tie, and boots. He's standing in front of a cinder block building with a window on the right side. "Lieut. Berg. M. S. Army, Stationed at Fort Sheridan [..]. Summer 1918."
Date:
Autumn 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum From Headquarters, 161st Depot Brigade, August 26, 1918]
Memorandum outlining the regulations pertaining to the preparation of personnel records.
Date:
August 26, 1918
Creator:
Vanderblue, Homer B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. V. Lewis]
Letter from E. V. Lewis stating that the insurance application has been returned for correction of the item checked in the letter. The listed reasons include incorrect addresses of applicant or beneficiary, and the application missing the date or essential information. The letter is not addressed or dated.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Lewis, E. V.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum From Headquarters, 161st Depot Brigade, Personnel Section, Camp Grant, Illinois]
Memorandum outlining the schedule for examination of limited service recruits and the preparation of personnel papers.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 15, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing taking a train with other Red Cross workers from Chicago to Seattle, the Seattle area, traveling by ship to Oahu, and impressions of the island. Written on Burlington Hotel (Washington DC) stationary.
Date:
May 15, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 3, 1945?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes (probably to her parents) written on Burlington Hotel (Washington, D. C.) stationary, discussing travelling, a visit to Chicago, war bonds, and letters.
Date:
1945-05-03?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 22, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Dallas to Scott Field in Illinois. The postcard includes a picture of civilians and servicemen on the tarmac with an American Airlines aircraft.
Date:
December 22, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 1, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent work ferrying aircraft. Written on Hotel Belleville stationary.
Date:
1944-09-01?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 9, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on American Airlines stationary discussing her visit to Newark and a trip to Dallas via Buffalo and Chicago.
Date:
May 9, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[American History Illustrated subscription card]
An unused subscription card from American History Illustrated.
Date:
1980~/1989~
Creator:
American History Illustrated
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 22, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing problems with bad weather and flying, seeing a friend, recent correspondence, and where she had recently flown. Written on United Air Lines stationary.
Date:
March 22, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History