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1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight)
A roster of the 1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe Des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight), dated October 14, 1941. Lynn, U. Stambaugh, W. C. "Tom" Sawyer, De Lacey Allen, Charles E. Booth, V. M. Armstrong, John F. Sullivan, Father Frederick J. Halloran, Thomas M. Owen, John R. Ruddick, Ralph B. Gregg, Frank E. Samuel. The American Legion, War Memorial Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Date:
October 14, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Admission Summary - Texas Prison System - October 7, 1954]
An Admission Summary from the Texas Prison System (Huntsville, Texas). The subject was interviewed on October 7, 1954. The report summarizes facts regarding the parolee including employment as a waitress at the Windsor Coffee Shop in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
October 7, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT, OCTOBER 24, 1942
A weekly membership report from The American Legion, Department of Texas, dated October 24, 1942. The reverse side includes handwritten notations, addresses and the date of August 17, 1942.
Date:
October 24, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932]
A magazine clipping of an article titled "A Boy who was Traded for a Horse," written by James Saxon Childers, printed in The American Magazine for October 1932, pages 24, 25, 112-116.
Date:
October 1932
Creator:
Childers, James Saxon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - October 1, 1949]
A certificate issued by The State of Texas. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas, Ben Ramsey, Secretary of State dated October 1, 1949.
Date:
October 1, 1949
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[CHARTER. T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff form and incorporate West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.]
A certificate and charter charter, by T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff, forming and incorporating the West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, dated October 23, 1929. Vivian Bates, Notary Public October 12, 1929, Watt L. Saunders, Assistant Secretary of State, Texas. Certification of the charter of the WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB signed by Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State dated October 25, 1929. Form No 7.
Date:
October 23, 1929
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood); Barnes, C. W. & Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Chronicle - First Baptist Church, Mission, Texas bulletin, Vol. 2, No. 45, October 10, 1943]
A bulletin from the First Baptist church (Mission, Texas), titled The Chronicle, and dated October 10, 1943. Theodore Lott, Pastor. Order of Evening Worship includes an Address by Mr. T. N. Carswell. Inside page includes the article, The Stewardship of Life, poem by Grace Troy, What Would He Say? and a photo of Lawson H. Cooke, Memphis, Tenn., General Secretary, Baptist Brotherhood.
Date:
October 10, 1943
Creator:
Lott, Theodore
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commission by the Governor of the State of Texas appointing Thomas Norwood Carswell to the rank of Major in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps, by Adjutant General K. L. Berry]
A commission by the Governor of the State of Texas, appointing Thomas Norwood Carswell to the rank of Major, in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps, dated October 5, 1948 and signed by K. L. Berry, The Adjutant General.
Date:
October 8, 1948
Creator:
Berry, K. L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[THE EDINBURG BAPTIST - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Vol. 5, No. 41, October 10, 1943]
A bulletin from The First Baptist Church, titled The Edinburg Baptist, Rev. A. E. Riemann, Pastor, dated October 10, 1943. The bulletin front includes the poem "Wages" by Jesse H. Rittenhouse. Inside page includes the article, The Stewardship of Life, a poem by Grace Troy titled What Would He Say?, and a photo of Lawson H. Cooke, Memphis, Tenn., General Secretary, Baptist Brotherhood. The bulletin back includes the ORDER OF WORSHIP and a note introducing T. N. Carswell as guest speaker.
Date:
October 10, 1943
Creator:
Riemann, Reverend A. E.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fee statement by J. D. Riddle, debtor to Mrs. Lucille Johnson - work completed for T. N. Carswell - October 14, 1942]
A fee statement by J. D. Riddle, Treasurer, Taylor County 24th District Drys, to Mrs. Lucille Johnson for work completed for T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County 24th District Drys dated October 14, 1942.
Date:
October 14, 1942
Creator:
Riddle, J. D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Charlie Maisel addressed to Commander - October 22, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Commander from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 22, 1942. Form letter from Maisel to Commanders elected for the coming year. Pep talk regarding the extra work required as leader due to the war. A request that the Posts assist the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine in their recruiting program. Advisement that their Civilian Defense program will be enlarged, their Rehabilitation program will function; that they are preparing to take in their own sons.
Date:
October 22, 1942
Creator:
Maisel, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - October 28, 1953]
A form letter addressed to Trustee from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 28, 1953. Advisement by Collier that the Board Meeting scheduled for November 27 conflicts with a meeting at H.S.U. He advises that the date is changed to November 20. Dinner will be served.
Date:
October 28, 1953
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - October 29, 1953]
A form letter addressed to Trustee from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 29, 1953. Advisement by Collier that the Board Meeting scheduled for November 20 conflicts with a meeting at H.S.U. He advises that the date is changed to November 24.
Date:
October 29, 1953
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ed Riedel addressed to The Executive Committee, Post Officials and Other Members - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to The Executive Committee, Post Officials and Other Members from Ed Riedel, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, dated October 7, 1942. Riedel advises of the committee election of Mr. Harry E. Rather as Acting Department Adjutant to serve during the absence of Captain Fred E. Young.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Riedel, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Evan Allard Reiff addressed to Friend, The Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University - October 14, 1954]
A form letter from Evan Allard Reiff, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 14, 1954. Reiff issues an invitation to trustees at the request of Dr. James H. Landes and Dr. Harold A. Haswell to be platform guests during the Christian educational hour of the Convention in Ft. Worth.
Date:
October 14, 1954
Creator:
Reiff, Evan Allard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from F. E. Carter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders - October 23, 1940]
A form letter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders from Nineteenth Street Pharmacy, Lubbock, Texas, signed by F. E. Carter, Owner, dated October 23, 1940. The letter urges druggists to contribute $100 for the purpose of retaining the present law in Texas relating to dispensing liquor through prescriptions, and to support Mr. Max W. Boyer who is well known for having been responsible in a large measure during his four years in the legislature for the present retention of the medicinal permit law.
Date:
October 23, 1940
Creator:
Carter, F. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Geo. S. Anderson, W. W. Haynes, Thos. E. Roberts, E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - October 1, 1952]
A form letter addressed to Trustee from Geo. S. Anderson, President, W. W. Haynes, Vice-President, Thos. E. Roberts, Secretary and E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 1, 1952. Anderson, Haynes, Roberts and Collier advise the Trustees of the need of Hardin-Simmons University for $150,000.00 to complete the girls' dormitory assuring them that the hospital can make the loan to the University and requests a vote for or against making the loan. Handwritten note by Carswell dates the decision as needed by October 3, 1952.
Date:
October 1, 1952
Creator:
Anderson, George S.; Haynes, W. W.; Roberts, Thomas E. & Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to A. C. Jackson - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Mr. A. C. Jackson, 19th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from GCB (George C. Betts), Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Jackson as 19th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to Charles E. Van Ness - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Charles E. Van Ness, 21st District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Legion, Texas, from GCB--George C. Betts, Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Van Ness as 21st District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to Flake George - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Flake George, 18th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Shamrock, Texas, from GCB--George C. Betts, Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected George as 18th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to J. B. Allcorn - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Mr. J. B. Allcorn, 17th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Comanche, Texas, from GCB (George C. Betts), Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Allcorn as 17th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to Judge A. H. Dennison - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Judge A. H. Dennison, 16th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Odessa, Texas, from GCB--George C. Betts, Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Dennison as 16th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from J. H. Brashears addressed to Other Medicinal Permit Holders of Texas - October 19, 1940]
A form letter addressed to Other Medicinal Permit Holders of Texas, from City Drug, Inc., Perryton, Texas, (J. H. Brashears, President), dated October 19, 1940. Brashears advises of his support for the plan to protect the present law which permits druggists to dispense liquor by prescriptions under the medicinal permit law. He compels druggists to contribute $100 to the fund and recommends Mr. Max Boyer believing that much good will be accomplished through his endeavors and the other connections he has in Austin.
Date:
October 19, 1940
Creator:
Brashears, J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Sam D. Forman, Jr, Raymond Gray, Walter Wolff, Henry Love and Jim Willson TO ALL POSTS: TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - October 22, 1942]
A form letter addressed to all the members of the Executive Committee of the American Legion, from Sam D. Forman, Jr, Raymond Gray, Walter Wolff, Henry Love and Jim Willson, dated October 22, 1942. Minutes from the membership committee meeting which met for the purpose of working out plans for a concerted membership drive. An outline of the details regarding the membership drive is concluded with a wartime pitch, "Now is your chance to receive a commission without Political pull. We have a job to do; the American Legion stands first, for God and Country, and we must stand strongly, for those principles for which we fought in 1917-1918".
Date:
October 22, 1942
Creator:
Forman, Sam D., Jr.; Gray, Raymond; Wolff, Walter; Willson, Jim & Love, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History