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[Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]
An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
Date:
July 6, 1941
Creator:
Coombes, Charles E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas, dated June 17, 1941 [July 17, 1941]. Coombes expresses his regret regarding Carswell's request for rodeo tickets that was not complied with. He explains what must have happened and notes that he enclosed an excerpt from a letter that he wrote on a business matter on July 6th which would give Carswell "some idea of the situation". An enclosure included an excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. Written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
Date:
July 17, 1941
Creator:
Coombes, Charles E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Connell to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. M. Connell, Superintendent, Anson Public Schools, Anson, Texas, dated March 27, 1941. Connell expresses his appreciation to Carswell that he is to speak to the student body of the Anson High School advising that the program committee has requested that he discuss "Our Part in the National Defense".
Date:
March 27, 1941
Creator:
Connell, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Captain V. D. Duble - March 27, 1942]
A letter written to Capt. V. D. Duble, Stamford Defense Guard, Stamford, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 27, 1942. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Duble reporting the progress in the training of his guard company. He advises Duble that he will refer the letter to Major Alvis who has replaced him as Active Commander.
Date:
March 27, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Questionaire: From A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee, 17th District, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated June 7, 1945. Stell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell in which he advises of his plan to attend the Summer War Conference and confides that Carswell has been missed during the past two years. He requests that Carswell send out the forms to the posts due to a lack of time to do so himself. He explains that Al Jr. is home on leave for the first time in 16 months so he is trying to be with him as much as possible, that Al Jr. will leave for parts unknown in a week. Attachment includes: Rough draft of a questionaire handwritten by Carswell and pertaining to a World Organization for Peace. Questonaire asks four questions and requests that recipient fill out and mail at once to T. N. Carswell, District Chairman Foreign Relations Committee, Abilene, Texas.
Date:
June 7, 1945
Creator:
Stell, A. L. (Albert)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 17th District Foreign Relations Committee, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated February 5, 1945. Stell requests a full representation of his Committee at the Mid-Winter War Conference in Abilene, Texas on February 18, 1945 in the Ball Room of the Wooten Hotel. Handwritten note at bottom of page by T. N. Carswell suggests a study of Foreign Relations during next several months.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Stell, A. L. (Albert)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Resolution by the District Convention of the American Legion, Seventeenth District of Texas endorsing the principals of a United Nations Organization.]
A document containing a resolution by the District Convention of the American Legion, Seventeenth District of Texas: That we endorse the principles of a United Nations Organization.
Date:
1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Resolution: From A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, 17th District, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated September 30, 1944. Foreign Affairs Committee: Tommie Carswell, Chairman, Abilene, Texas, Judge John Alvis, Abilene, Texas, Judge Bob Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas. Stell requests that each member of the committee attend the District War Conference and make a brief report of the anticipated work by their committee. Typewritten on The American Legion Department of Texas letterhead bearing REQUISITION BOND watermark.
Date:
September 30, 1944
Creator:
Stell, A. L. (Albert)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1943]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from A. L. Stell, Anson Jones Post No. 72, American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated June 25, 1943. Stell expresses his appreciation for Carswell's congratulations and accepts the chairmanship of the Resolutions Committee for the 5th Division Convention.
Date:
June 25, 1943
Creator:
Stell, A. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. E. Coombes, Coombes & Andrews, Stamford, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Coombes expresses his delight at a chance meeting with Mrs. Carswell in Ackers Shoe Store, his dismay in not being at home when Carswell went to Stamford to visit with them and reminisces about his time as Mayor of Abilene and their friendship during their "sojourn" in Abilene.
Date:
November 10, 1942
Creator:
Coombes, Charles E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Charles E. Coombes - December 14, 1942]
A letter written to Judge Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Coombes and for his letter of November 10. He expresses his appreciation of their friendship and for Coombes' legal ability noting his regret that Coombes had not yet been elevated to a high court appointment. He extends the Season's Greetings to him and Mrs. Coombes from Mrs. Carswell and himself.
Date:
December 14, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge Owen Thomas to T. N. Carswell - September 3, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, from Owen Thomas, Judge 104th District Court, Anson, Texas, dated September 3, 1942. Thomas accepts Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building advising that A. L. Stell and Mrs. Stell will not be able to attend.
Date:
September 3, 1942
Creator:
Thomas, Owen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
Date:
February 24, 1941
Creator:
Armstrong, C. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dick O'Brien to Joe Riddle - January 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Joe Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Dick O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stamford, Texas, dated January 27, 1941. O'Brien discusses the cause and his support for the cause but advises Riddle that the county is divided.
Date:
January 27, 1941
Creator:
O'Brien, Dick
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 17 (West Texas) conducted between September 1 and September 28, 1944. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division.
Date:
September 1, 1944
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961]
Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer thanking him for arranging interviews for him during his Austin trip the previous month. He talks about the job as a watchman at the State Board of Control, the job he says he likes the most. He asks Mr. Latimer to help contact Mr. Burke, the man who interviewed him, about the status of his application. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter that reads, "I called him in Abilene on may 3, 1961 Burke at Board of Control is to write him."
Date:
April 25, 1961
Creator:
Vinson, Stanley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Middle Clear Fork Soil Conservation District [Newsletter], October 1958
Bulletin issued by the Middle Clear Fork Soil Conservation District discussing various news, events, and information about soil conservation.
Date:
October 1958
Creator:
Middle Clear Fork Soil Conservation District (Tex.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy M. Craig to Truett Latimer, January 13, 1962]
Letter from Roy M. Craig to Truett Latimer acknowledging Mr. Latimer's run for Senate. He informs him that the announcement rate in The American for the Senate office is $25.
Date:
January 13, 1962
Creator:
Craig, Roy M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James E. Connel, January 31, 1962]
Letter from Truett Latimer to James E. Connel asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Avoca Public School System.
Date:
January 31, 1962
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles E. Womack, January 31, 1962]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles E. Womack asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Hawley Public School System.
Date:
January 31, 1962
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Kelley to Truett Latimer, September 16, 1957]
Letter from James H. Kelley to Truett Latimer discussing the 'VOD' in Abilene.
Date:
September 16, 1957
Creator:
Kelley, James Herschel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel, June 2, 1961]
Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel responding to Governor Daniel's discourse about tax on a television program. He disagrees with the Governor's proposal to fix their tax problem and suggests a broad-based general sales tax.
Date:
June 2, 1961
Creator:
Dickenson, Bob
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1961]
Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer discussing his plans to start school and work during the summer.
Date:
February 11, 1961
Creator:
Vinson, Stanley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram Opposing H.B. 19, February 23, 1961]
Telegram opposing H.B. 19.
Date:
February 22, 1961
Creator:
Sosebee & Sosebee Agents
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History