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[Letter from W. E. Wrather to Honorable W. J. Bryan, July 25, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from W. E. Wrather to Honorable W. J. Bryan, July 25, 1938]

Letter from W. E. Wrather to Honorable W. J. Bryan inviting him to become a member of The Texas State Historical Association.
Date: July 25, 1938
Creator: Wrather, W. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative about Voting and Politics] (open access)

[Personal Narrative about Voting and Politics]

Personal narrative written by an unknown author describing voting for Wilbert Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel, and his views on current politics of the time. Penciled notes are visible in the margins.
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from G. W. Hardy to Malcolm Black, June 19, 1939] (open access)

[Copy of a letter from G. W. Hardy to Malcolm Black, June 19, 1939]

Copy of a letter from G. W. Hardy to Malcolm Black in response to a letter Mr. Black sent him about their old friends from College. Mr. Hardy comments about the character of their friends in the letter and urges Mr. Black to write him more often and to plan a visit when he has free time.
Date: June 19, 1939
Creator: Hardy, G. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas H. Tompkins to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 26, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Chas H. Tompkins to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 26, 1939]

Letter from Chas H. Tompkins to Honorable W. J. Bryan explaining how much he regret missing their party.
Date: December 26, 1939
Creator: Tompkins, Chas H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 9, 1936] (open access)

[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 9, 1936]

Letter to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the skit he wrote about Abilene and informing Mr. Bryan that he is interested in going through cattle with him when he is in Dallas, Texas.
Date: October 9, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. G. Robertson to Honorable W. J. Bryan, February 16, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from N. G. Robertson to Honorable W. J. Bryan, February 16, 1938]

Letter from N. G. Robertson to W. J. Bryan informing Mr. Bryan that he received the paper he sent from the Abilene Reporter-News and sharing some of the memories it brought back. Mr. Robertson also informs him about the health condition of their friend, Mr. Felix Jackson and inquires about the Oil economy in Abilene.
Date: February 16, 1938
Creator: Robertson, N. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John L. Buckley, December 23, 1939] (open access)

[Letter to John L. Buckley, December 23, 1939]

Letter to John L. Buckley informing him that he was forwarded a photograph and letter written by him to W. J. Bryan and receiving the letter made him joyous as he reminisced about their younger days.
Date: December 23, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of Rath City or Old Reynolds

Photocopy of a sketched map of Rath City with a legend drawn in the top right corner of the page.
Date: January 1936
Creator: Riney, W. A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939]

Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan informing him about his health condition, discussing the details of the previous letter sent by Mr. Bryan and letting him know that he will share it with his family who will be glad to read it.
Date: December 27, 1939
Creator: Meachum, McDonald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Isaacs to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 23, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Isaacs to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 23, 1938]

Letter from Sam Isaacs to Senator W. J. Bryan sending him a copy of the western Live Stock Journal.
Date: October 23, 1938
Creator: Isaacs, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1939]

Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan discussing the status of his book about cowboys, their horses, work and play. Weadick also asks Mr. Bryan to share additional information he may have to be incorporated in the book.
Date: January 2, 1939
Creator: Weadick, Guy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939]

Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan inviting Mr. Bryan to Dallas, Texas whenever he is is ready as there will be a home waiting for him where he is always welcome.
Date: December 1939
Creator: Lomax, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan, November 30, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan, November 30, 1939]

Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan describing his thankfulness for his friends. On the back is a typed out soliloquy from Hamlet.
Date: November 30, 1938
Creator: Hardy, G. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939]

Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes and happy holidays with a Christmas card attached.
Date: December 1939
Creator: Cousins, W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John. L. Buckley to Honorable W. J. Bryan, November 14, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from John. L. Buckley to Honorable W. J. Bryan, November 14, 1939]

Letter from John L. Buckley to Honorable W. J. Bryan congratulating him for being alive and healthy and for his successful political career. Mr. Buckley also informs Honorable Bryan about his health condition and employment history.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Buckley, John L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from Malcolm Black, November 20, 1939] (open access)

[Copy of a letter from Malcolm Black, November 20, 1939]

Letter from Malcolm Black discussing his views on the plan for World Peace.
Date: November 20, 1939
Creator: Black, Malcolm
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 24, 1938] (open access)

[Letter to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 24, 1938]

Letter Senator W. J. Bryan showing him appreciation for the letter he sent and inviting him to visit.
Date: December 24, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939]

Letter from expressing joy for receiving the letter sent by Mr. Bryan and informing him that he would like to visit when he has some free time.
Date: December 27, 1939
Creator: Meachum, McDonald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter P. Webb to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 17, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Walter P. Webb to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 17, 1939]

Letter from Walter P. Webb to Senator W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the leaflet about the program of the Texas State Historical Association along with the organization's plans for expansion.
Date: October 17, 1939
Creator: Webb, Walter P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Strickland to Senator W. J. Bryan, May 28, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Strickland to Senator W. J. Bryan, May 28, 1938]

Letter from J. J. Strickland to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for the gift he sent and inviting Mr. Bryan to visit with his wife, Mrs. Bryan.
Date: May 28, 1938
Creator: Strickland, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931]

Letter from John Franks reminiscing on cattle driving days and working with horses and men on T-Diamond Ranch. Penciled notes and drawings of the T-Diamond brand are visible throughout.
Date: January 18, 1931
Creator: Bryan, William John
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation] (open access)

[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation]

An invitation from the U.S. National Guard to come to the the retirement dinner of Major General John A. Hulen. A drawing and description of a Heel Fly are sketched in pencil on the back.
Date: 1935
Creator: United States--National Guard.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1934]

Letter from Mrs. Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of Mr. Bryan's wire and inquiring about the Bryan family members. Mrs. Rose also provides Mr. Bryan with a detailed description of her family members and their activities.
Date: January 2, 1934
Creator: Banks, Rose A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan, December 20, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan, December 20, 1939]

Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter Mr. Bryan sent and expressing appreciation for it.
Date: December 20, 1939
Creator: Britzman, H. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History