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[Letter from James W. Hunt to Josephine Hunt]
A two-page letter from James W. Hunt to Miss Josephine Hunt of Morning Sun, Iowa, dated January 6, 1931. The letter concerns James Hunt's background and personal history, specifically how he came to Texas.
Date:
January 6, 1931
Creator:
Hunt, James W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Dora Roberts]
A letter from James W. Hunt to Mrs. Dora Roberts of Big Spring, Texas, dated March 27, 1931. The letter is an emotional appeal for a sizeable donation from Mrs. Roberts to expand and endow McMurry College.
Date:
March 27, 1931
Creator:
Hunt, James W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Announcement to Churches]
An announcement from McMurry College intended to be distributed to churches and read to the congregation during services. The announcement promotes McMurry's quality of education and new reduced costs to match the tuition of state schools.
Date:
1932
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Hunt to his Daughter Elizabeth]
A letter from James W. Hunt to his daughter Elizabeth, dated February 24, 1932.
Date:
February 24, 1932
Creator:
Hunt, James W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss]
A letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss of Salt Lake City, Utah, dated July 12, 1932. The letter thanks Mr. and Mrs. Goss for a letter of recommendation signed by a number of prominent citizens of Salt Lake City. It also discusses a geologist named Frank and his travels.
Date:
July 12, 1932
Creator:
Hunt, James W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe A. Speer to James W. Hunt]
A letter from Joe A. Speer, a druggist from Blanco, Texas, to James W. Hunt, praising him for his remarks on a recent radio program regarding former Texas governor Jim Ferguson.
Date:
October 28, 1932
Creator:
Speer, Joe A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. McPherson to James W. Hunt]
A letter from W. R. McPherson of Pendleton, Texas, to James W. Hunt, dated November 3, 1932. The letter alleges a conspiracy by supporters of former Texas Governor James Ferguson and his wife to damage Hunt's reputation in retaliation for Hunt's comments about the Fergusons during a recent radio program.
Date:
November 3, 1932
Creator:
McPherson, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Founder's Day Program]
A program used in celebration of Founder's Day at McMurry College, April 5, 1933.
Date:
April 5, 1933
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry University Founder's Day Hymn]
A copy of the Founder's Day Hymn, written for McMurry University. Words written by James Winford Hunt. Music written by Hoyt. Dated April 5, 1933.
Date:
April 5, 1933
Creator:
Hunt, James Winford
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa]
A letter from James W. Hunt to E. M. Posa in response to an earlier letter to Hunt on the subject of temperance and bootlegging.
Date:
August 11, 1933
Creator:
Hunt, James W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ten Years in McMurry]
A handwritten program commemorating the ten year anniversary of McMurry College.
Date:
November 11, 1933
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Hunt to his Children]
A letter from James W. Hunt to his children, dated November 29, 1933. In the letter he discusses the distribution of money to the children, and other personal family details.
Date:
November 29, 1933
Creator:
Hunt, James Winford
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Biography of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934)]
A biographical sketch of the life of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934) written by Xanna Carr Oates on the occasion of Hunt's death.
Date:
1934
Creator:
Oates, Xanna Carr
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[James Winford Hunt Funeral]
A photograph of the flowers and attendees at the cemetery for the funeral of James Winford Hunt.
Date:
1934
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Program for Bishop William Fletcher McMurry]
A program used at a memorial service for Bishop William Fletcher McMurry (June 19, 1864-January 17, 1934) on the campus of McMurry College, named in his honor.
Date:
January 19, 1934
Creator:
McMurry College
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Rev. Lance Webb]
A letter from James W. Hunt to his son-in-law, Rev. Lance Webb of Dallas, Texas, dated January 20, 1934. The letter discusses the transfer of a car as well as Hunt's health and other family affairs.
Date:
January 20, 1934
Creator:
Hunt, James W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sermon on Pioneering]
A handwritten sermon by James W. Hunt on the subject of "Pioneering." The sermon includes a note by Hunt's daughter, Elizabeth Hunt Webb that states, "The above are Dr. Hunt's personal notes on his last sermon which was preached in St. Paul's Methodist Church, Abilene, Texas, Jan. 21, 1934."
Date:
January 21, 1934
Creator:
Hunt, James Winford
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Boaz to James W. Hunt]
A letter from Bishop H. A. Boaz, of Houston, Texas, to James W. Hunt. The letter expresses care and concern for Hunt and inquires as to Hunt's recovery after his recent illness.
Date:
March 1, 1934
Creator:
Boaz, H. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Smith to Van Sanders]
A three-page letter from Bill Smith of Boston, Massachusetts, to Van Sanders of Tarantula, Texas. In the letter, Smith talks to Sanders about his son, who is scheduled to travel from the east coast to work with Sanders on his cattle ranch.
Date:
June 1, 1934
Creator:
Smith, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Short Sketch of Brother Hunt's Courtship and Early Ministry in Moore County]
A three-page essay describing James Winford Hunt's courtship and early ministry in Moore County, Texas, written by Mrs. J. F. Ward of Hereford, Texas.
Date:
March 15, 1936
Creator:
Ward, Mrs. J. F.
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Webb to Katherine]
A three-page letter to Katherine from Elizabeth Webb in which she shares information and stories about her father, James W. Hunt.
Date:
June 27, 1936
Creator:
Webb, Mary Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Endowment Bond]
A McMurry College Endowment Bond issued by the Board of Trustees of McMurry College, September 1 1938, in the amount of $50,000.00.
Date:
September 1, 1938
Creator:
McMurry College Board of Trustees
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History