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[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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".
[Letter and Certificate: From Governor Coke Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Coke Stevenson, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 17, 1942. The letter serves as a confirmation by Stevenson of the appointment of Carswell as a Member of the Taylor County Parole Board and advisement of enclosed commission and card. The certificate is issued by The State of Texas and signed by Coke R. Stevenson, Governor of Texas, W. J. Lawson, Secretary of State dated October 17, 1942.
[Letter and envelope: From Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - October 12, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated October 12, 1953. Breeding advises that payments of $20.00 will be made weekly until the hundred and twenty five is paid. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record.
[Letter and Receipt: From Laurence C. Jones to T. N. Carswell - October 19, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Laurence C. Jones, Principal, The Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi, dated October 19, 1959. Letter of appreciation and assurance that the gift from Carswell has come at an opportune time. Enclosure includes: Printed receipt by Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi dated October 15, 1959. "Investment In Humanity" $2.00 received of Mr. T. N. Carswell. The reverse side includes printed verse; "I, the Lord thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, fear not; I will help thee."
[Letter and Report: From W. J. Wisdom to G. Ward Moody - October 20, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. G. Ward Moody, Field Representative, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 20, 1942. Wisdom explains the reason for his delay in answering Moody's letter, that it is due to membership quotas being set too high and advises that the talk from the boys from most of the posts is regarding lowering membership quotas. He advises of the attached sheet listing quotas for each Post. Attachment includes: Report by G. Ward Moody, Austin. Suggested quotas for Posts in 17th District, Department of Texas, The American Legion and a handwritten note to Tommy from Bill, "This is terrible, Tommy".
[Letter and Statement: From Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 15, 1956. Cover letter by Morrow advising of an enclosed statement released to the Press today noting he thought Carswell might find it of interest.
[Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1897]
Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles discussing the details of liability for the land that is to be acquired.
[Letter from A. G. Harper, October 31, 1929]
Letter from A. G. Harper notifying delinquent taxpayers to send in their remittance to the tax collector to save other penalties or a tax suit. If the taxpayers find any error or they do not understand, they are to call the tax collector for such information.
[Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1909]
Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles in regard to Will Stith's residence in Abilene.
[Letter from A. W. Unthank to San Simon Cattle and Canal Company, October 5, 1885]
Letter from A. W. Unthank to San Simon Cattle and Canal Company discussing the cost of building six miles of ditch in the San Simon Valley. At the bottom of the letter is a hand-drawn illustration of a cross-section of the proposed water ditch.
[Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1959]
Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer inviting him to a Texas Alcohol-Narcotic Education (TANE) Legislative Information Committee meeting at the First Baptist Church in Dallas on the 21st of October. Mr. Tucker says the main topic of discussion would be the Texas Liquor Control Act. He also invites him to another meeting the following day.
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the encouraging message from Carswell and advises that his suggestion will be given just as prompt attention as possible.
[Letter from Allan Shivers to Truett Latimer, October 31, 1953]
Letter from Allan Shivers to Truett Latimer discussing their agreement on the talk Shivers gave to the Texas Association of School Boards and his appreciation of Latimer's assistance in disseminating information in the Abilene area.
[Letter from Allen Carswell to T. N. Carswell - October 6, 1957]
A letter written to "My Dear Brother" [T. N. Carswell] from A. N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated October 6, 1957. A. N. Carswell expresses his appreciation for all T. N. Carswell did regarding their Social Security and expresses how much they all enjoyed his visit.
[Letter from Allen N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell - October 7, 1948]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Allen N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated October 7, 1948. Allen Carswell expresses his sympathy for the condition that Eula is in, noting that she has not ever listened to him nor to any of the family and that her son had better try and do something for his mother to take care of her. He dissertates on his family, after marrying, as "having had lots of sickness" and about how much money he has always spent on them. Allen advises, in a postscript, that he is sending fifty dollars to Eula.
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Department Commander, San Antonio, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. Dilworth expresses his personal appreciation and the appreciation of the Department for the use of the members of his Post at the Milwaukee convention noting it was a fine showing on the part of Carswell's post.
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - October 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, San Antonio, Texas, dated October 7, 1941. Dilworth advises of the streamlining of the Department Committees noting that Carswell has been elected to the Membership Committee.
[Letter from Ann Deotherage to Truett Latimer, October 25, 1954]
Letter from Ann Deotherage to Truett Latimer discussing her sixth grade class, morals, habits, and attitudes.
[Letter from Arthur A. Klein to Truett Latimer, October 6, 1961]
Letter from Arthur A. Klein to Truett Latimer promising to support him if he chooses to run for the State Senate.
[Letter from Arthur Sitas and Josh Lewis to T. N. Carswell - October 31, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur Sitas and Josh Lewis, The American Legion, Jas. J. Goodfellow Post No. 32, San Angelo, Texas, dated October 31, 1942. Sitas and Lewis issues an invitation to T. N. and Mrs. Carswell to attend their Armistice Day celebration in San Angelo. Carswell handwrites that he answered on November 7, 1942 offering his regrets due to his being scheduled to be in Austin.
[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909]
Letter from B. F. Terry informing the recipient that Morgan Jones and his associates were at the Wichita Falls Water & Light Plant and quickly hurried through the facility. Terry asks the recipient if he knows of anything that might explain why Jones did this.
[Letter from B. I. Terry to H. J. Bradshaw, October 18, 1909]
Letter from B. I. Terry to H. J. Bradshaw discussing a case to be set when Henry Sayles returns from a trip to St. Louis.
[Letter from Ballinger Mills to C. C. Hemming, October 13, 1915]
Letter from Ballinger Mills to C. C. Hemming discussing land in Hardin County. Mills mentions timber sold and taxes paid. Mills says that in conveyance of the land to J. R. Chapman no assumption of liability was made.
[Letter from Ben A. Glusing to Truett Latimer, October 16, 1961]
Letter from Ben A. Glusing to Truett Latimer discussing his trip to Dallas.
[Letter from Billy Baker to R. M. Cummins, October 10, 1961]
Letter from Billy Baker to R. M. Cummins discussing a problem he has been facing with the district's school bus mileage limit and the location of his park.
[Letter from Bob Barker to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 5, 1942]
Letter from Bob Barker to Honorable W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the clipping sent by Mr. Bryan, sharing his reaction after reading it and making suggestions that could have been included in the article.
[Letter from Boulter, E. H. to Truett Latimer, October 8, 1958]
Letter from Boulter, E. H. to Truett Latimer discussing the National Defense Education Act as it concerns the State Board of Education.
[Letter from C. C. Fisher to Truett Latimer, October 18, 1961]
Letter from C. C. Fisher to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding orders done by Mr. Bedford.
[Letter from C. I. Wall to Truett Latimer, October 22, 1954]
Letter from C. I. Walls to Truett Latimer inviting him and other House of Representatives members from West Texas to visit Lubbock on behalf of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Representatives J. O. Gillham, Jesse M. Osborne, and Goerge S. Berry. Walls writes that he has included a program for Latimer's visit and asks him to fill out the appropriate space as to whether or not he will participate in the visit.
[Letter from C.L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence - October 1971]
Letter written to Dr. Vernon Spence at the University of Virginia from C.L. Hailey concerning the educational and political activities of Judge K.K. Legett.
[Letter from C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1909]
C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles discussing that when Mr. Sayles is in St. Louis they can discuss a proposition.
[Letter from Callan Graham to Truett Latimer, October 27, 1961]
Letter from Callan Graham to Truett Latimer discussing why he cannot take him to Abilene as he is not driving but rather taking a flight.
[Letter from Captain C. T. Edwards to Major T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Commander, Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, from C. T. Edwards, Capt. CO D 34th BN Texas Defense Guard Inf Commanding, Brownfield, Texas, dated October 13, 1941. Edwards declines the invitation from Carswell for Company D of the 34th Battalion to attend the Armistice Day ceremonies in Abilene.
[Letter from Captain George L. McCargo to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]
A letter written to Thomas N. Carswell, Major Infantry Commanding Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from George L. McCargo, Captain Infantry Commanding Company C. Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Moran, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. McCargo accepts the invitation to attend the Abilene Armistice Day program. He requests that Carswell take it up with T & P railroad about a "Special" to enable all to attend the National Defense Patriotic Day Ceremony at Dallas on October 12.
[Letter from Captain H. G. Parrott to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]
A letter written to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, from H. G. Parrott, Capt. Commanding Company D 11th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, Iraan, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. Parrott declines Carswell's invitation [to attend the Armistice Day Review] citing a previous invitation to be at McCamey on that occassion.
[Letter from Captain Hazen P. Slagel to Major T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1941]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Major Infantry 10th Batttalion Headquarters, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Hazen P. Slagel, Captain Infantry Commanding Company D 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, Colorado City, Texas, dated October 3, 1941. Slagel declines the invitation to attend the Armistice Day Review due to Colorado City meeting Abilene in a football game the same day.
[Letter from Captain Roy C. McCune to Major Thos. N. Carswell - October 20, 1941]
A letter written to Major Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, Tenth Batttalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Capt. Roy C. McCune, Capt. Inf. Commanding Co. D. 15th Bn. Texas Defense Guard, Dublin, Texas, dated October 20, 1941. McCune acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to attend the Armistice Day Program but declines due to a football game to be played in Dublin.
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