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[Letter from Charles Goodnight to J. M. Sibley, April 2, 1924]
Letter from Charles Goodnight to J. M. Sibley concerning items he sent about the conditions of the Panhandle at the moment.
Date:
April 2, 1924
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Custer to Dr. C. C. Rister, July 28, 1928]
Letter from Elizabeth Custer to Dr. C. C. Rister, discussing General George Armstrong Custer's attitude and interactions with the Native Americans.
Date:
July 28, 1928
Creator:
Custer, Elizabeth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1924]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International, dated January 19, 1924. Perry expresses his appreciation for the support of the Abilene Club and promotes his idea for sub-dividing Texas into four Districts creating four District Governors in order to reduce the burden on one District Governor thus enabling Lionism in Texas to grow and serve.
Date:
January 19, 1924
Creator:
Perry, Louis C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. K. Wingfield]
A letter written to Mr. W. K. Wingfield, President Lions Club, Temple, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, with copies to Perry, Higgins and Hyer. Carswell replies to the suggestion by Wingfield that they support the other's candidates by stating that the governorship should be decided on merit and service.
Date:
1924
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. H. Moore, Superintendent Fort Worth Public Schools, Fort Worth, Texas, dated April 3, 1924. Moore advises Carswell of a resolution adopted by the Fort Worth Lions Club to not only endorse but to push the candidacy of R. D. Green.
Date:
April 3, 1924
Creator:
Moore, M. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from J. C. Deal, Angelo Furniture Company, Secretary, Lions Club, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Deal confirms their endorsement of Lion Green of Abilene and introduces their delegate to the Paris Convention as Lion W. P. Barnes c/o Reed Shoe Co.
Date:
April 26, 1924
Creator:
Deal, J. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from K. H. Pittard, Secretary-Treasure, Cisco, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Pittard advises Carswell of the unanimous decision made by his club to support Lion Green.
Date:
April 26, 1924
Creator:
Pittard, K. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rough draft of letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924]
A rough draft of a letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas [from T. N. Carswell], dated April 14, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of Higgin's letter of April 9 written to Julien Hyer, expresses his appreciation that the letter was forwarded giving Carswell the opportunity to tell Higgins, frankly, concerning Green's candidacy for District Governor. Carswell advises regarding a letter written to Col. Perry in January and of the reply from Perry. Carswell explains the history of the candidacy of Lion Green for District Governor and the circumstances and happenings which created the controversy.
Date:
April 14, 1924
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 19, 1924]
A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of a letter from Higgins, explains the possible consequences of any support by Higgins for Lion Green and expounds on the consequences of the injection of International Politics into the State Campaign.
Date:
April 19, 1924
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1924]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International dated April 19, 1924. Perry expresses his devotion to Lionism with respect to politics.
Date:
April 19, 1924
Creator:
Perry, Louis C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1924]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International, dated April 22, 1924. Perry comments regarding the letter from Carswell to Lion Higgins assuring of his highest admiration for Carswell's present position and courage.
Date:
April 22, 1924
Creator:
Perry, Louis C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 26, 1924]
A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of Higgin's letter and expresses his appreciation for Higgin's attitude regarding Green's candidacy.
Date:
April 26, 1924
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1929]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. M. Wagstaff, Wagstaff, Harwell, Wagstaff & Douthit, Abilene, Texas, dated November 5, 1929. Cover letter by Wagstaff advising of an enclosed Charter of West Texas Automobile Club, Franchise tax receipt, etc.
Date:
November 5, 1929
Creator:
Wagstaff, R. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. M. P. Chapman to W. J. Bryan, January 3, 1925]
Letter from Mrs. M. P. Chapman to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent, discussing the cattle and ranching business in Arizona and inquiring about Mr. Bryan's family and boys.
Date:
January 3, 1925
Creator:
Chapman, M. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy to Dr. W. B. Bizzell, September 28, 1921]
Letter from G. W. Hardy to Dr. W. B. Bizzell discussing the idea of a reunion for the pioneers of Texas A&M University from the years 1876 to 1879. Mr. Hardy also honors Judge Page Morris, former professor of the University whom they would like to invite to the reunion.
Date:
September 28, 1921
Creator:
Hardy, G. W. & Bowen, R. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1926]
Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent and discussing the details of his recent visit to Texas.
Date:
November 18, 1926
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to William John Bryan, November 14, 1920]
Letter to William John Bryan providing him with reasons why the previous letter he wrote was not responded to in a timely manner, discussing the cattle business, inviting him to visit and thanking him for everything he has done.
Date:
November 14, 1920
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manton M. Carrick to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1920]
Letter from Manton M. Carrick to W. J. Bryan apologizing for not writing back sooner and providing Mr. Bryan with a brief history of his life activities.
Date:
December 16, 1920
Creator:
Carrick, Manton M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy and R. D. Bowen, September 28, 1921]
Letter from G. W. Hardy and R. D. Bowen discussing the details of the letter he sent to Texas A&M President, W. B. Bizzell in regards to inviting Judge Page Morris to deliver the annual address at the college in June 1922.
Date:
September 28, 1921
Creator:
Hardy, G. W. & Bowen, R. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. J. Bryan, November 14, 1921]
Letter to W. J. Bryan inquiring about the availability of "cow punchers" and ranch workmen in the state of Texas.
Date:
November 14, 1921
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cullen F. Thomas to Honorable W. J. Bryan, May 5, 1922]
Letter from Cullen F. Thomas to Honorable W. J. Hardy seeking support from Mr. Hardy for his candidacy for the United States Senate. He also urges Mr. Bryan to reach out to his friends for additional support and to provide him with any advice he may have.
Date:
May 5, 1922
Creator:
Thomas, Cullen F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. B. Bizzell, October 10, 1921]
Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. B. Bizzell reminding him about the importance of inviting Judge Page Morris to deliver the address at the Commencement of the A&M College in 1922.
Date:
October 10, 1921
Creator:
Hardy, G. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ike Ashburn to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 30, 1926]
Letter from Ike Ashburn to Honorable W. J. Bryan asking him to reach out to the influential Representatives or Senators in his county in regards to the needs of their College, Texas A&M.
Date:
October 30, 1926
Creator:
Ashburn, Ike
System:
The Portal to Texas History