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[Clipping: Historians Meet At Hotel Today]
Newspaper clipping with an article describing a meeting to take place of the West Texas Historical association at the Wooten Hotel. The meeting is said to feature senator W. J. Bryan as a speaker. Partial articles ar visible int he clipping and a cartoon of a train is printed on the reverse side.
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Chas. A. Guy, Editor, Avalanche, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, American Legion Committee on Americanism, dated November 25, 1941. The letter contains the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A."
[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 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. E. Hereford to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from C. E. Hereford, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 25, 1942. Hereford replies to a request from Carswell regarding a meeting with church leaders in Lubbock and requests that Carswell wait until the preachers return to plan a conference. He assures Carswell that he feels they will be interested in a Field Day.
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Commander Fifth Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 26, 1943. Whitacre expresses his happiness to have served on the Executive Committee with Carswell and extends his best wishes.
[Letter from Cliff Roberts, December 11, 1960]
Letter from Cliff Roberts asking for help in getting dormitories for the fraternities in his college.
[Letter from Dr. Sterling Fuller and Fred L. Johnston to Truett Latimer, October 27, 1953]
Letter from Dr. Sterling Fuller and Fred L. Johnston to Truett Latimer thanking him for contributing some of his time to the Hi-Y Youth and Government Program.
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, August 13, 1953]
Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing why he cannot attend Truett's breakfast for representatives, and reminding Truett of another upcoming meeting.
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 1, 1954]
Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing an upcoming party that Truett and other representatives have been invited to.
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 3, 1953]
Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing tickets enclosed for a Texas Tech sporting event.
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen, August 21, 1906]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen discussing having sold land and timber from his family's properties and inquiring to know of any other land his father may have owned.
[Letter from Hulon B. Brown to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1954]
Letter from Hulon B. Brown to Truett Latimer discussing Truett's upcoming wedding and the chance of them meeting with each other at a future time.
[Letter from J. O. Gillham to Truett Latimer, September 21, 1953]
Letter from J. O. Gillham to Truett Latimer inviting Latimer to a party with other representatives.
[Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1954]
Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer discussing his many business difficulties and his intentions to do business with Bob Haley again in the future. In the top left corner of the page, the sentence, "Come to see us sometime!" is handwritten in blue ink.
[Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer, October 20, 1961]
Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer discussing his announcement to run for Lt. Governor of Texas. He asks for Mr. Latimer's support if he ends up not running for the same position.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. E. Hereford - October 1, 1942]
A letter addressed to Rev. C. E. Hereford, Lubbock, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated October 1, 1942. Carswell confirms that he plans to attend the meeting in Lubbock, as Hereford requested, regarding presenting plans for a Field Day.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 14, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and his full committee set-up, and discusses the importance of membership growth noting the war effort itself will be strengthened because of a strong Legion organization.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 28, 1942]
A letter written to Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to his letter of October 22 and advises of the need for Whitacre's recommendations. He expresses his deepest regret for the loss of Whitacre's home.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942]
A letter addressed to Rev. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 1942. Carswell recounts events of a meeting in Lubbock, advises of pledge cards received for a Field Day to be held in Lubbock and emphasizes that the churches are anxious to have Davis and Bishop Boaz attend their Field Day. Typewritten at the top of the letter is a list of Lubbock area churches and organizations.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. L. Joosten, Sr. - February 21, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. W. L. Joosten, Sr., Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1939. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Joosten and confirms that he will be glad to see Joosten when he passes through.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dolph Briscoe, Jr., October 7, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dolph Briscoe, Jr. discussing tickets to the upcoming football game between Hardin-Simmons University and Texas Tech University.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Henry Doscher, Jr., February 11, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Henry Doscher Jr. discussing a public hearing for a watchmaker bill, Senate Bill 104, introduced by Senator Kilmer.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mack Allison, October 7, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mack Allison discussing tickets to the upcoming football game between Hardin-Simmons University and Texas Tech University.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to William W. Allen, October 7, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to William W. Allen discussing tickets to the upcoming football game between Hardin-Simmons University and Texas Tech University.
[Letter from W. D. Watkins to Truett Latimer, April 19, 1955]
Letter from W. D. Watkins to Truett Latimer informing him that he is sending a copy of a letter he received from a board member to the President of Texas Tech at Lubbock. He also asks that Mr. Latimer use the letter to help Waggoner Carr with Senate bill 254.
[Letter from W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co., Abilene, Texas, from W. L. Joosten, Sr., Amarillo Paper Company, Lubbock, Texas, dated February 19, 1939. Joosten makes the suggestion to Carswell, after hearing Mr. Deff. [P. H. Diffenbaugh] was gone, that Carswell might be interested in hiring.
[Letter from W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Tom. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co., Abilene, Texas, from W. L. Joosten, Sr. Lubbock, Texas, dated February 28, 1939. Joosten confirms with this letter their long distance discussion of that afternoon and advises that the sooner he can get in the harness the better and offers some suggestions for the business.
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1953]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer wishing him a belated happy birthday.
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, December 29, 1954]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing moving to Abilene to speak with other representatives about the Speaker's race.
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1954]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing theirs and their associate's lack of political opponents, as well as thanking Truett for sending his pledge card.
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, September 26, 1953]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing their recent weekend in Lubbock, thanking Truett for putting him in contact with Omar Burkett, and teasing him about Marilyn Monroe.
[Postcard from C. E. Hereford addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1942]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Lubbock, Texas, September 16, 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence addressed to T. N. Carswell from C. E. Hereford, Pastor, First Baptist Church Lubbock, Texas dated September 16, 1942. Hereford requests that Carswell present his plans for a Field Day at their Lubbock Ministerial Association meeting.
[Reply letter from Charles A. Guy to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]
A reply letter written to Tommy [Carswell] from Chas. A. Guy, Editor and Publisher, Lubbock Morning Avalanche and Lubbock Evening Journal dated November 27. Chas. A. Guy defines Americanism.
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