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Glass Slide of Snarl Dog Cartoon

Description: A glass slide of a color cartoon showing a boy with a dog on a leash. An old man is on the floor under a table on his hands and knees looking at the dog while an old woman is seated at the table. The caption reads "Now snarl Dad and show fight it's the way to train." The cartoon was published by Chicago Publishing Co., 225 Dearborn St., Chicago.
Date: [1882..1929]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]

Description: Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, discussing the proposed railways in Texas by the national railroad corporations. This copy of the letter is only pages 1-3, missing the final pages. The heading reads "Executive Office, State of Texas. Austin."
Date: June 4, 1909
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930]

Description: A postal telegraph sent to T. N. Carswell, Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Abilene, Texas, from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois, dated May 10, 1930. Lions International explains the effort of the Club to reach 100 percent on reports this month and a request for support from Carswell in getting reports from Albany, Aspermont, Cisco, Merkel, Roscoe and Winters.
Date: May 10, 1930
Creator: Lions International
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Picture postcard of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum, Chicago; from R. H. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - 1938]

Description: A picture postcard showing a rendered aerial view of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum in Chicago, IL. The reverse side includes correspondence to "Uncle Norwood-" [Mr. T. N. Carswell],, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from "your nephew R. H. C" [R. H. Carswell], postmarked Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 14, 1938. R. H. Carswell writes to T. N. Carswell that he is having a good time and advises that he was sent to Chicago by International Harvester Co. of Jacksonville, Fla., his company of tw… more
Date: 1938
Creator: Carswell, R. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from D. A. Murray to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. A. Murray, Assistant Secretary, Chicago Tribune, dated November 29, 1941. Murray advises that the letter from Carswell was received in Colonel McCormick's absence and gives his assurance that it will be brought to McCormick's attention immediately upon his return.
Date: November 29, 1941
Creator: Murray, D. A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard of Chicago Skyline]

Description: Postcard of the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower on the skyline of Chicago. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "Two of Chicago's most interesting and beautiful buildings are the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. Facing each other on Michigan Boulevard, they form an impressive gateway to the North Side of Chicago." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen & Ted Aten says, "Dear Helen & Ted, How are the pickles going? My bites seem to be improving. Next time I'll bring someth… more
Date: August 1942
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 15, 1945]

Description: Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing taking a train with other Red Cross workers from Chicago to Seattle, the Seattle area, traveling by ship to Oahu, and impressions of the island. Written on Burlington Hotel (Washington DC) stationary.
Date: May 15, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Train Engine #2316 and Car]

Description: Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2316" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front. Part of another train is visible in the left background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Chicago, Ill. Sept. 1946 (ex T&P #557)."
Date: September 1946
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Letter from H. W. Siddall to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1947]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, dated July 25, 1947. Siddall refers to a notation on his Bulletin of June 19, 1947 concerning Carswell returning RTPA purchase orders to him listing four scenarios that will determine the course of action to be taken by Carswell.
Date: July 25, 1947
Creator: Siddall, H. W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - September 19, 1947]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 19, 1947. Carswell references a letter from Siddall dated July 25, 1947 regarding membership requirements. Carswell confirms he very much desires to hold his RTPA contract, even as a Class P tourist agent.
Date: September 19, 1947
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - October 10, 1950]

Description: A letter written to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Ill., from Carswell Travel Agency, T. N. Carswell, dated October 10, 1950. Carswell announces that The Carswell Agency will open and maintain its selling office in the main lobby of the Windsor Hotel and notes the new name as CARSWELL TRAVEL AGENCY.
Date: October 10, 1950
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The A. N. Marquis Company, Chicago - November 4, 1952]

Description: A letter addressed to The A. N. Marquis Company, Chicago 11, Illinois, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 4, 1952. Carswell suggests the name of Mr. Folks Huxford of Homerville, Georgia for inclusion in the next "Who's Who in the South and Southwest.
Date: November 4, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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