357 Matching Results

This system will be undergoing maintenance May 23rd between 9:00AM and 12:00PM CDT.

Search Results

Results: 1 - 24 next

[Letter from the WASP Congressional Hearings Committee, July 1977]

Description: Correspondence from the WASP Congressional Hearings Committee discussing pending Congressional legislation regarding the militarization of the WASP and actions members can take to move the legislation forward.
Date: July 1977
Creator: WASP Congressional Hearings Committee
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Eleanor McLernon to Editor of Victoria Advocate, May 12, 1977]

Description: Letter from Eleanor McLernon Brown to the editor of Victoria Advocate telling her who the WASP are, the issues that have risen with Congress regarding giving them veteran status, and asking them if she can inform her readers about this, and get them to send letters to Congress.
Date: May 12, 1977
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Nancy Pelosi to Eleanor Brown]

Description: Letter from Nancy Pelosi of the US House of Representatives to Eleanor Brown inviting her, all WASP, relatives, and guests to a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony that would be held for the WASP on March 10, 2010. Also included is an admission ticket and a card with information about seating on it.
Date: 2010
Creator: Pelosi, Nancy
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Eleanor McLernon to Alan Cranston, May 15, 1978]

Description: Letter from Eleanor Brown to Senator Alan Cranston asking why the WASP still have not received veteran status despite Congress saying that they would be given such status.
Date: May 15, 1978
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to Sterling Houston - April 22, 1991]

Description: Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez, member of the House of Representatives, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Houston wrote to Gonzalez in a prior correspondence about Out of a Time of Plague, one of his stage plays, fearing censorship. Mr. Gonzalez promises to continue to support funding for the National Endowment of the Arts and artistic expression.
Date: April 22, 1991
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-08]

Description: Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera. Casey offers to help Herrera's son, although Casey writes that "I'm sure I don't have to tell you that I haven't been here long enough to accumulate any patronage." Casey also offers to find some time for Herrera to visit in July.
Date: June 8, 1961
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Nancy Parrish to the WASP, July 1, 2009]

Description: Letter from Nancy Parrish from Wings Across America to the WASP discussing the recent signing of Bill "S.614" and the upcoming medal ceremony for WASPs or surviving WASP family members.
Date: July 1, 2009
Creator: Parrish, Nancy A.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, 17th Dist. Texas, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated March 25, 1941. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the letter with the check from Carswell to cover the cost of the manuals. Russell confirms that he has secured the fifty volumes of the Infantry Drill Regulations FM - 22 - 5 and is mailing them to Carswell., He advises of the enclosed bills as requeste… more
Date: March 25, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative George Mahon to T. N. Carswell - February 9, 1949]

Description: a letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George--George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 9, 1949. Mahon discourses on the repeal of the Taft-Hartley Bill and the adoption of the so-called Civil Rights Program and on the reason Truman took Texas in the election. He states that there are many things advocated by the Democratic platform and the President which he cannot and will not support and advises of the need for economy in the regular a… more
Date: February 9, 1949
Creator: Mahon, George
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1949]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 10, 1949. Burleson discusses the Labor Bill and advises Carswell that he voted against the Wood Amendment and the Administration's "so-called" Substitute Bill to retain the Taft-Hartley Law; he voted for recommittal of the Lesinski Bill, which included the Wood Amendment. Burleson comments on legislative procedures, how complicated it has been … more
Date: May 10, 1949
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1950]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 19, 1950. Burleson acknowledges his receipt of the telegram from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for Carswell wiring with reference to HR 133. He assures Carswell of his support of the proposition to restore the authority of the Rules Committee as provided by this action, that it will be a close vote. Burleson writes in a postscript that he will write… more
Date: January 19, 1950
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1950. Burleson writes relative to questions Carswell mentioned in the poll submitted by Burleson. He explains his vote on labor issues involving the Wood Amendment, the Taft-Hartley Law and the Wagner Act citing a difference of opinion and impression by Houston Harte, Editor of The San Angelo Standard-Times. Burleson expresses his hope to be able to discu… more
Date: February 3, 1950
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter written by George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.]

Description: A form letter from George Mahon, dated May 3, 1951. Mahon discourses on the MacArthur controversy and advises that Acheson should have resigned many months ago. He speaks of his concern for the country stating that he hopes they can get their feet on the ground as a nation and unify efforts toward building up the national defense program and towards preventing World War III. Mahon affirms his need for the prayers and advice of the people during these trying days. P. S. "As to our spending p… more
Date: May 3, 1951
Creator: Mahon, George
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Horace Busby to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1953]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Horace Busby, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated July 8, 1953. Busby acknowledges the message from Carswell in which he supports S. J. Res. 1 to prevent international treaties from superseding the Constitution. He advises Carswell that Senator Daniel is one of the co-sponsors of the Bricker Amendment.
Date: July 8, 1953
Creator: Busby, Horace
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Representative Martin Dies - August 22, 1956]

Description: A letter written to Martin Dies, Lufkin, Texas, from Neville G. Penrose, Fort Worth 2, Texas, dated August 22, 1956. Penrose advises that he read the morning paper's announcment of Die's intention to run for the United States Senate when Price Daniel is elected Governor. He reminds Dies that he has just been elected to the House of Representatives for another two years and urges him to serve his term and throw all of his support to Morrow.
Date: August 22, 1956
Creator: Penrose, Neville G.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Clyde L. Garrett to T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1940]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Clyde L. Garrett, House of Respresentatives, dated April 8, 1940. Garrett advises Carswell that he is soliciting his valued support and influence in the race for re-election to Congress.
Date: April 8, 1940
Creator: Garrett, Clyde L.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 29, 1941. Russell acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell recommending Mr. E. D. Thomas for mail carrier and informs Carswell that he had already made recommendation of Mr. Strawn for the transfer, his being a disabled war veteran. He also received Carswell's telegram in regard to a bill to continue the Dies Committee of which he is heartily in favor.
Date: January 29, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 20, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 20, 1941. Carswell makes a request to Russell for thirty-six copies of "Infantry Drill Regulations F. M. 22-5" advising of their need of these books for help with the Home Defense Guard Units they now have under way.
Date: January 20, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1941. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated February 1 then explains how he was trying to get the drill books but when unable to do so he wrote to Carswell to give him the information.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 17, 1941. Russell replies to the request by Carswell for a 1941 Congressional Directory advising that it is now in the mail.
Date: November 17, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 26, 1946]

Description: A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1946. Carswell requests of Russell that his name be put on the mailing list to receive the Congressional Record and that Russell do all he can against the so-called FEPC Legislation advising of the name being a misnomer. He advises of the legislation being unfair to workers, "Carpet Bagger" legislation seventy-five years out of date and discloses his opinion regarding str… more
Date: January 26, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Night letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Hatton W. Sumners - October 27, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Honorable Hatton W. Sumners, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, dated October 27, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to Sumners from the American Legion to visit Abilene and speak to a "great gathering of West Texans" for an Armistice Day program that is in the making.
Date: October 27, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
Back to Top of Screen