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- [Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1939]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated February 27, 1939. Radford expresses her appreciation for flowers sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
- [Letter from Charlie, The Menasha Products Company to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1939]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Charlie, The Menasha Products Company, Dallas, Texas, dated April 1, 1939. Charlie expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell dated March 30 and assures him that the "expression" was worth more than silver or gold, that if he was of any help to Carswell, he is grateful. He advises of his fervent belief in the old saying that right will win out in the end and wishes all that is good for Carswell.
- [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 Thos. W. Peck to T. N. Carswell - March 4, 1939]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Co., Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated March 4, 1939. Peck acknowledges the letter of the 27th from Carswell stating that it did himself a lot of good by confirming his own fears noting his relief that Carswell had eliminated the disturbing factor.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton - February 11, 1939]
- A letter addressed to Messrs. C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton, from T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, dated February 11, 1939. Carswell explains that he found it necessary to dispense with the services of Mr. Diffenbaugh, effective January 31, 1939, and paid him a month's salary.
- [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 T. N. Carswell to Thos. W. Peck - February 27, 1939]
- A letter written to Mr. Thos. W. Peck, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 27, 1939. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the interest Peck showed in the enterprise into which he had invested his savings confirming that the information from Peck allowed him to succeed in eliminating the "disturbing factor". Carswell assures Peck that his name was never used.
- [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 T. N. Carswell to C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton - January 7, 1939]
- A letter addressed to Messrs. C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton, from T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, dated January 7, 1939. Carswell confirms that the papers legally setting up the Merchants Paper Company as a Limited Partnership have been filed and recorded and advises of a $4,000.00 partnership interest to Mr. P. H. Diffenbaugh .
- [Circular promoting THE AMERICAN CANON By Daniel L. Marsh - 1939]
- A pamphlet promoting "The American Canon" by Daniel L. Marsh, dated 1939, and printed by The Abingdon Press.
- Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages
- A printed pamphlet containing a speech titled "Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages," delivered by Hon. Fritz G. Lanham in the Texas House of Representatives, February 27, 1939.
- [Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1939]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommie"), from Rupert N. Richardson, Executive Vice-President, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 27, 1939. Richardson accepts the resignation of Carswell as chairman of the Semi-Centennial Commission and suggests possibly Mary Pender as his successor.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - June 23, 1939]
- A letter written to "Governor"--Mr. R. N. Richardson, Executive Vice-President, Hardin-Simmons University from T. N. Carswell dated June 23, 1939. In the letter, Carswell resigns as chairman of the Semi-Centennial Commission.
- [Meeting minutes for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission - April 30, 1939]
- A printed sheet with minutes of the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission meeting dated April 30, 1939.
- [Minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting, revised copy - June 1, 1939]
- The minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting held June 1, 1939, revised copy.
- [Minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting - June 1, 1939]
- The minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting dated June 1, 1939.
- [Letter from J. T. Haney to T. N. Carswell - March 7, 1939]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. T. Haney, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated March 7, 1939. Haney advises of the adoption, by the HSU board, of a resolution presented by T. N. Carswell relative to the Semi-Centennial celebration of Hardin-Simmons University, and advises Carswell of his selection, by Mr. Behrens, to serve on the Semi-Centennial Commission.
- [Letter from John Womble to Truett Latimer, May 18, 1939]
- Letter from John Womble to Truett Latimer discussing addressing the Rotary Club on the upcoming Friday.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Dan Childress, November 17, 1939]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Dan Childress discussing a motion of appellant.
- [Photostat Copy of an Oil and Gas Lease From John Miller to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, 1939]
- Photostat copy of an oil and gas lease from John Miller to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company regarding land in Hemphill County, Texas.
- [Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, September 18, 1939]
- Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts discussing the Earl Williard Meyer lease in Sherman County, Texas. Mr. Claunts tells Mr. Sayles that he is handing over all original and photo copies of the instruments on file that relate to the lease purchase.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell discussing the case W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles & Sayles is asking for any transcript of records for the regarding case so that Sayles & Sayles can prepare an appeal. Sayles& Sayles also ask for notification on if the judge has signed the order overruling the motion for a new trial.
- [Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson]
- Deed certifying the sale land in Hemphill County, Texas from H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson. The deed lists the previous claims of all the grantors and describes the apparent conflicts between the surveys regarding the land. The deed has several corrections and notes in pencil.
- [Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles and Sayles, October 20, 1939]
- Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles and Sayles regarding the John Miller land. Glahn mentions attaching the supplement abstracts and has ordered a certified copy of the deed of trust. Glahn continues to mention a man, Joe Bobo, and his claim to the land.
- [Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, December 1,1939]
- Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles discussing a previous requirement sheet sent by Sayles & Sayles. Rood encloses a photo copy of a lease in full to full a requirement mentioned.
- [Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, November 22, 1939]
- Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress discussing the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co vs. W. O. Rainwater, and the motion to dismiss.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, December 4, 1939]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the payment for the Wiggins' land mineral deed.
- [Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, October 5, 1939]
- Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
- [Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn, November 13, 1939]
- Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn stating that the affidavit is being forwarded to his mother. Lyle states that a note by Herman P. Faris is being continued by the Benton Land Company. Lyle has an assignment to the Benton Land Company signed by William C. Lucas. Lyle suggests contacting W. W. Johnston to obtain copies of the court orders mentioned by Rayburn. Lyle also tells Rayburn that satisfactions of lien were filed in Hemphill County.
- [Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, November 23, 1939]
- Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles discussing the estate of Herman P. Faris.
- [Photostat Copy of File No. 42643]
- Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles, October 31, 1939]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles discussing abstracts examined for land in Texas as well as corrected field notes for other property.
- [Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 16, 1939]
- Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles stating they have held the briefs to be filed for the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case, as the appellant is to file within thirty days from the date of submission. Childress states he has not received any motion for the court to file the briefings out of time.
- [Notes Regarding Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson, October 20, 1939]
- Papers containing handwritten notes regarding a lease between Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson of land in Hemphill County. The notes are in a list, stating the lease number and the land it covers, and several documents related to the history of the property.
- [Copy of Deed from B. W. Fearis to G. P. Fearis]
- Copy of deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County, Texas from B. W. Fearis to G. P. Fearis. 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.
- [Letter from J. A. Murphy to Bill Dickerson, June 15, 1939]
- Letter from Murphy to Bill Dickerson stating Sayles should prepare a form to be used on all leases to help secure affidavits among other documents. While there is an affidavit from other parties in Illinois enclosed, Murphy states it would likely not be signed and therefore should not be used. He suggests because of the length of time it would take to acquire information about these lands, the requirement for affidavits should be waved for the purpose of payment. He remits a copy he believes will serve their purposes in this matter.
- [Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 27, 1939]
- Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company confirming that R. B. and T. D. Wiggins have paid local and state taxes on their land and that proof of payment will be mailed to the I. T. I. O. as soon as possible. Also discussed is $500.00 held in escrow and what will be done with it pending the outcome of the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company vs. R. B. and T. D. Wiggins lawsuit.
- [Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson, July 24, 1939]
- Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson stating he still needs the curative matter called for under the purchase agreement and a re-acknowledgment of the oil and gas lease.
- [Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson, June 21, 1939]
- Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson informing him of lands not yet covered by an oil and gas lease executed by Ilda Mae Klekamp and Robert J. Muntzel.
- [Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad]
- Photostat copy of the land grant to International & Great Northern Railroad from the State of Texas. The grant is for land in Hemphill County, Texas and was originally made April 23, 1885. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
- [Letter from C. F. Rayburn and R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, December 13, 1939]
- Letter from C. F. Rayburn and R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles remitting a letter from E. F. Lyle, who holds a deed on the Wiggins land.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 9, 1939]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company remitting a court briefing in regard to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater case.
- [Letter from Jack Sayles to John W. Glahn, November 20, 1939]
- Letter from Jack Sayles to John W. Glahn stating a map of Collingsworth County was erroneously sent to him.
- [Paper Listing Payment to Sayles & Sayles, August 1, 1939]
- Paper listing the payment from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles in the amount $35.00 for examining the title, T-161-D and curative work on June 7.
- [Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Sayles & Sayles, June 26, 1939]
- Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Sayles & Sayles regarding land interest of Earl Willard Meyer. Meyer was a minor when he inherited the deed for the land and needs a guardian to execute the deed. Hawk is unsure of a guardian's ability to convey an interest in the land when Meyer likely inherited other property from the estate.
- [Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad]
- Photostat copy of the land grant to International & Great Northern Railroad from the State of Texas. The grant is for land in Hemphill County, Texas and was originally made April 23, 1885. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
- [Letter from F. F. Claunts to W. B. Dickerson, July 1, 1939]
- Letter from F. F. Claunts to W. B. Dickerson remitting a transcript for probate proceedings for Elsie Meter's appointment as guardian of Earl Willard Meyer. This was issued to correct a spelling error.
- [Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939]
- Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell requesting a record of the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. Sayles also asks if his motion for new trial was overruled. A note from Harrell is shown at the bottom of the letter stating the motion for new trial has been overruled.
- [Affidavit Sworn by Jeanetta W. Lyle]
- Affidavit sworn by Jeanetta W. Lyle attesting that she is acquainted with Ruth Kirtley and that she conveyed land in Hemphill County, Texas to Edward Gerald Lyle.
- [Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, November 25,1939]
- Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the purchase and lease of Wiggins Land. Sayles writes that there is a vendor's lien and deed of trust lien securing the purchase money note held and owned by the Lyle Family Trust which affects the Wiggins Land.