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[Estate Transfer from Benjamin H. Bassett to Mrs. M. E. Sayles]

Description: Document in which Benjamin H. Basset is transferring the estate rights of his deceased father, B. H. Bassett unto Mrs. M. E. Sayles, based on a a previously made land deed between the deceased Bassett and the deceased John Sayles. A handwritten notarization and certification of filing are both attached to the document.
Date: June 12, 1901
Creator: Bassett, Benjamin H.

Exterior Theater

Description: Copy photograph of two buses outside the Circle Theater in Dallas, Texas at the premier of the movie War Wagon. Banners on the buses read, "War Wagon Belles, War Wagon, World Premier, Dallas, Sat. May 27, Ft. Worth." There are several cars in front of the theater.
Date: unknown

Family Portrait

Description: Copy photograph of a portrait of the Morris family. Pictured are ten members of the Morris family: Hugh, John Henry, Wes, John, Pricilla, Willis, Rob, Della, Julia and Art. Behind the family is a backdrop of trees.
Date: unknown

[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]

Description: A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J.… more
Date: February 27, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff

[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1944]

Description: A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 17, 1944. An outline of the agenda of the next quarterly meeting of the Executive Committee. The reverse side includes printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date: March 17, 1944
Creator: Buddin, Francis Asbury

[Form letter from Jeff Davis - May 3, 1941]

Description: A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 3, 1941. Davis reports that Bill 373 is in danger of being "scuttled" by the House due to amendments attached to the bill when passed by the Senate. He expresses the importance to have citizens wire their Representative "and urge him to pass the bill in the House".
Date: May 3, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff

[Form letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to Local Board No. 4, Dallas County - 1943]

Description: A form letter addressed to LOCAL BOARD No. 4, Dallas County, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor. Fellbaum advises of a routine inspection by a Clerical Audit Supervisor and the requirements regarding the inspection. He advises in a postcript that Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, will advise the board who the Supervisor will be and when he will visit their board. Handwritten notation confirms this correspondence was sent to all Dallas County Labor Boards except… more
Date: 1943
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.

[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1944]

Description: A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated April 19, 1944. McKenzie outlines two actions taken at the Executive Committee meeting and advises of the enclosed quarterly report. McKenzie handwrites in a postscript to please answer his last two letters and requests to see Carswell at the earliest possible minute. Typewritten carbon copy bearing red COPY mark.
Date: April 19, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.

[Form letter from William A. Blakley - May 14, 1958]

Description: A form letter addressed to "Fellow Texan," from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated May 14, 1958. Blakley acknowledges that he is not an experienced politician and having been appointed to the Senate on January 15, 1957 by Governor Shivers but that he feels the need to serve to preserve our system of government which is based on the separation of powers and the sovereignty of the States. He advises of the devotion that is required from all who believe in contitutional government and requests… more
Date: May 14, 1958
Creator: Blakley, William A.

Four Men Dressed as Women

Description: Copy negative of three unknown men and Wally Akin dressed in women's clothing. The men are sitting in a line on a window ledge of a brick building. They are wearing women's skirts with socks, dress shoes, suit jackets, vests, ties, and hats. Handwritten notes are around the image.
Date: unknown

[Invoice for Life Insurance Policy, 1935]

Description: Statement listing information about a life insurance policy covering Juanita Caroline Sayles. The statement includes the company, due date, and premium due. There is a handwritten note in the center of the statement reading, "Paid."
Date: 1936-01~
Creator: Guaranty Old Line Life Insurance Company

[Invoice for Life Insurance Policy, 1936]

Description: Two statements listing information about life insurance policies covering Perry Sayles and Juanita Caroline Sayles. The statements include the company, due date, and premiums due. There are handwritten notes in the center of both statements readings, "Paid by ck. P. S."
Date: 1936-01~
Creator: Guaranty Old Line Life Insurance Company

Large Men's Group Shot

Description: Copy negative of the Quarter Century Class of Dallas Consistory - Scottish Rite. There are about 50 men sitting in chairs and standing on stairs in front of a building. The event took place on November 10-13, 1930 in Dallas, Texas. There is a handwritten note below the picture and a partially visible newspaper article on the right.
Date: unknown

[Letter and Business Card: From Francis A. Buddin to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman Executive Committee, United Texas Drys, dated September 1, 1943. Buddin advises Carswell of the election of Dr. W. H. McKenzie, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, as the replacement for Davis. Typewritten on church letterhead. Enclosed wtih the letter is a business card for Francis Asbury Buddin, District Superintendent, The Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas.
Date: September 1, 1943
Creator: Buddin, Francis Asbury
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