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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Maisel - August 31, 1942]
A letter written to Charles Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated August 31, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Maisel - November 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Charles Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Carswell expresses his regrets at not seeing Maisel at Wellington and describes the convention events in which he participated. He advises that he has sent his committee nominations and that he will attempt a little membership campaign on his own during December assuring that the extra cost will be justified.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charlie Maisel - November 20, 1942]
A letter written to Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated November 20, 1942. Carswell advises Maisel that he is submitting his recommendations for committee appointments noting that he is doing so only after having discussed the matter with each Division Commander in whose districts these men live: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells - R. N. Richardson, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene - W. R. Weaver, Spur - Charnell Jobe, Lamesa - A. E. Creigh, Jr., Sanderson - Leland L. Martin, Crane - F. E. (Fred) DeCoster, Amarillo - George E. Chisholm, Eden - F. D. Sheffield, Kerrville.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charlie Maisel - October 31, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander dated October 31, 1942. Carswell advises Maisel of having just received a letter containing the name of the last district membership chairman. He explains regarding the names of Division committee members he has yet to receive and advises that they had a very good convention at Odessa.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charlie Maisel - September 26, 1942]
A letter written to Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 26, 1942. Recommendation by Carswell of J. M. Willson of Floydada for the Department Membership Committee, George Berry of Lubbock for the Legislative Committee and W. R. Gilliam of Junction as Fifth Division Chairman.
[Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman, March 28, 1961]
Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman discussing the tax situation in Texas. He suggests that they increase the tax on alcoholic beverages and legalize horse racing for the chance to tax it. He also thinks dry towns are hypocritical about their stance on the sale of alcohol.
[Letter from W. R. Gilliam to Charlie Maisel - October 25, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. Charlie Maisel, Phillips, Texas, from W. R. Gilliam, Post Adjutant, Burt Fleming Post No. 237, American Legion, Junction, Texas, dated October 25, 1942. Gilliam requests from Maisel a list of the 1942 Members of the 5th Division, of the 1943 District Membership Chairmen and of the duties of the Division Membership Chairman.
[Letter from D. C. Harris to Charlie Maisel - November 18, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells, Texas, dated November 18, 1942. Harris advises Maisel of his agreement to serve on the Legion Memorial Highway Committee for which he was recommended by Tommy N. Carswell.
[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.
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - August 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Phillips, Texas, dated August 27, 1942. Maisel advises of the duty as 5th Division Commander to serve one more year on the Department Membership Committee suggesting that Carswell resign and send to him the name of someone to take his place then appoint his membership chairman which would set two working at the job.
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1943]
A letter written to Legionnaire Thos. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated January 19, 1943. Maisel advises that the weekly membership report shows Carswell's territory behind as compared to the same date last year and explains that the Department is ahead of last year, therefore, others are carrying his load. He offers the assistance of the Department Headquarters if needed.
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - October 16, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Phillips, Texas, dated October 16, 1942. Maisel expresses his confidence in the advice he receives from Carswell and requests that Division Commanders write a monthly editorial for the Texas Legion News advising of the details and deadlines.
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 29, 1942. Maisel discusses a letter that he received from Carswell's Division Membership Chairman noting it would be appreciated if Carswell would answer the questions that were asked and give to him the overdue committee appointments. Maisel accuses Carswell of having held up the program of the Department stating, "We have all been busy".
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated September 8, 1942. Maisel requests the selection of members for the Legislative Committee and the Membership Committee appointments made by Carswell.
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - September 29, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Phillips, Texas, dated September 29, 1941. Phillips announces that his hat is in the ring to succeed Andy Dillworth as Dept. Commander noting that Carswell's council and advice and able assistance would be appreciated by him in this campaign.
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to Victor Noble and T. N. Carswell - October 8, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. Victor Noble and Mr. T. N. Carswell, Division Commanders, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Phillips, Texas, dated October 8, 1942. Maisel requests suggestions for committee appointments. In a handwritten postscript Maisel suggests Russ Stephens for the S. A. S. Committee. List of names handwritten at top of page [by T. N. Carswell] - A. K. Baker, Coleman - K. V. Northington, Brec - B. H. Freeland - Joe Frazier, QM, Colorado City.
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to W. R. Gilliam - October 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. W. R. Gilliam, Chairman 5th Div. Membership, American Legion, Junction, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 29, 1942. Maisel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Gilliam advising that he will forward it to T. N. Carswell.
[Letters from E. N. McCoy to Blanche Perry]
Series of letters, plus envelope, mailed together from E.N. McCoy as minister of the Church of Christ in Borger, TX to Blanche Perry. First letter confirms receipt of the painting and its installation on the church baptistry wall. Second letter is addressed to the leaders at the Sherman Street Church of Christ to transmit a check for $200 to the Belgian ministry in appreciation of Perry's painting (November 15, 1950). Third enclosure is a copy of explanatory text given to the Borger congregation regarding the Perry painting. It gives brief background of Perry and short discussion of symbolism in the painting. Symbols mentioned include mountains, sky, snow, sunbeams, light, rocks, flowers, birds. All letters are on church letterhead.
Hutchinson County
Blue line print of survey map of Hutchinson County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, and towns. Scale [ca. 1:145,454] (6000 varas to 11/8 of an inch).
[Baptistry Painting for Sanford, Texas]
Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Sanford, Texas.
[Blanche Perry Partial Interpretation]
Portion of interpretative essay by Blanche Perry for the baptistry painting for the church in Sanford, Texas, missing the first page. Notation on essay indicates "Jordan River interpretation" and "requested by Sis. [Sister] Hines."
[Letter from Howard K. Phillips to Truett Latimer, April 26, 1954]
Letter from Howard K. Phillips to Truett Latimer discussing his company's appreciation of the McIlhany and Hazlewood amendments to a program created by the governor.
[Letter from Lou J. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Lou J. Roberts, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, The American Legion, Borger, Texas, dated September 8, 1942. Roberts acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building but declines due to previous engagements.
[Letter from Melvin Sisk to Truett Latimer, February 26. 1953]
Letter from Melvin Sisk to Truett Latimer discussing opposition from various parties toward House Bill 207.
[Copy of Comptroller's Tax Deed From William J. Swain to J. H. Collet]
Copy of Comptroller's Tax Deed From William J. Swain, comptroller of public accounts of the State of Texas to J. H. Collet, agent for H. C. Hendrick. The deed states that Swain published in the Dallas Weekly Herald his intent to seize and auction the lands listed due to unpaid taxes and that the listed lands were purchased at the auction by J. H. Collet on behalf of H. C. Hendrick. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
Amarillo
Topographic quadrangle map of Amarillo, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, landmarks, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. Scale 1:250,000
Texas Ranches Panhandle Section
Survey map of large ranches in the Texas Panhandle region, including the name and/or the owner(s) of each ranch. Map also includes labeled counties, towns, rivers, creeks, and roads. Handwritten notes have been made to the map in pencil to denote the approximate acreage of a number of ranches.
[Blanche Perry Painting for Borger, Texas]
Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the church in Borger, Texas. Scene depicts wide water, rocks, trees, prominent mountain peak, clouds, sun. Painting is photographed outside against a brick wall with a window.
[Blanche Perry Painting for Borger, Texas #2]
Black and white photograph of a baptistry painting by Perry installed in the church in Borger, TX. Shows baptistry and painting framed by curved arch.
[Borger, Texas Church of Christ Bulletin]
Copy of "Church News" bulletin v.2 no. 26 for the Church of Christ in Borger, TX. Contains photograph of the exterior of the church building, lists elders and deacons, and gives schedule of services. Inside contains notes about sermon, short articles on baptism and on forgiveness, and details about the life of people in the congregation. A short announcement mentions that a baptistry painting by Blanche Perry is being shipped to the building.
[Local & State Section of Orlando Sentinal, November 8, 2002]
The "Local & State" section of the November 2002 issue of the Orlando Sentinel. Articles about local news, recent crimes, obituaries, and more are included. Linda Florea's article about the sixtieth reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASPs added sting to nation's air power") and a color photograph of seven WASP can be found on the section's first page.
[Narrative about an Attack Led by Quanah Parker]
Narrative describing an attack on Adobe Walls led by Chief Quanah Parker, followed by the U.S. army's eventual retaliation.
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