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[Letter from Irene Williams to B. M. Williams, February 11, 1923]

Description: Letter from Irene Williams to her husband, complaining that he has not been writing to her and updating him on family and local news. She also enclosed clippings of four newspaper articles on various topics related to El Paso, Texas. The envelope is addressed to Mr. B. M. Williams in Long Beach, California.
Date: February 11, 1923
Creator: Williams, Irene
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Riddled with Bullets, Juarez, Mexico]

Description: Postcard of a destroyed building in Juarez, Mexico during the Mexican Revolution, viewed from the street. There are bullet holes on all sides of the exterior, all of the windows have been destroyed, the roof no longer exists, and there is heavy smoke damage around the windows and top. There is a picket fence lining the yard, along a sidewalk and other damaged buildings are visible in the background (right). Handwritten text on the back is dated January 18, 1913 and signed by E. W. Grinnell.
Date: January 18, 1913
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921 & Grinnel, E. W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Portrait of Félix Díaz Prieto]

Description: Postcard with an oval portrait image of Félix Díaz [17 February 1868 – 9 July 1945], wearing a three-piece suit and visible from the chest up, viewed from his left side. The caption below the image reads: Felix Diaz. Associated with President [Victoriano] Huerta at Mexico City. Handwritten text on the back of the postcard: "Dear G.M. Glad to hear that you and Father are enjoying yourselves. Will write at once. All ok.", Walter. The postcard is addressed to Miss G.M. Horne, Portland Maine,… more
Date: May 25, 1913
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mexican Family Sits to Eat #1]

Description: Postcard image of an unidentified Mexican family -- two women, one young female, and a man -- seated in a semi-circle on the dirt ground in front of their tent. On the ground in front of them, there is a cup near the man's feet (at left), a stack of homemade tortillas on top of one of the larger cooking pots, and a coffee pot. The back of the postcard reads: "Tortillas for dinner. (Tortillas are made of either corn or flour, water & salt.) A small of dough is slapped into a pan cake and cooke… more
Date: 1914~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[A Postcard Home from the Racetrack]

Description: Postcard with an image of the end of a 16-horse race, titled at the bottom as: "A finish at Juarez, Mex." with the top three winners listed in the lower-left corner: "1st. Cordie, F. 2nd. Hardy 3rd. Singletoe." A note on the back was written from the photographer, Walter H. Horne, to his father in Hallowell, Maine and is postmarked February 27, 1915 at 8:30 a.m in El Paso, Texas.
Date: February 1915
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Keno Gambling Hall, Juarez, Mexico]

Description: Postcard image of men seated along a long narrow table in the middle of the room at a Keno Hall in Juarez, Mexico. Keno House Rules are visible along the top portion of the wall at left and several Keno number walls are visible at the back of the room and to the right. The back of the postcard reads, "Dear Mother. Your letter and the one from Father rec'd. All ok here and will write at once. I shall leave for Denver in about a week. Expect G. & Father Sep. 7, Yours, Walter". The postcard i… more
Date: 1915~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Adobe Bricks]

Description: Postcard image of three boys wearing hats and overalls, posing with their pet goat in front of an adobe brick house, with the text "Adobe Bricks" handwritten in the lower-left corner. There is a large pile of adobe bricks on the left side of the image and a desert hill visible in the background. The back of the postcard reads: "Better keep these cards G.M. May send you some interesting ones later on. Signed, Walter." The postcard is addressed to: Miss G.M. Horne, Portland Maine, Box 365 a… more
Date: August 1913
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mexican Family Sits to Eat #2]

Description: Postcard image of an unidentified Mexican family -- two women, one young female, and a man -- seated in a semi-circle on the dirt ground in front of their tent. On the ground in front of them, there is a cup near the man's feet (at left), a stack of homemade tortillas on top of one of the larger cooking pots, and a coffee pot. The postcard is post marked March 13, 1914, El Paso, Texas. The postcard reads: "Note the 'shoes' on the man. The whole family wore the same kind. Tortillas (corn or … more
Date: March 13, 1914
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1955]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated April 4, 1955. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the commendation and congratulations by Carswell pertaining to his decision in the Jencks-Matusow case.
Date: April 4, 1955
Creator: Thomason, R. E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to P. W. Williams - January 9, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Mr. P. W. Williams, Chairman, El Paso County Parole Board, El Paso, Texas, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated January 9, 1957. Blackburn advises of the background and unusual situation of a subject from the Taylor County Jail and requests supervision by Williams after the transfer of Subject from Taylor County to El Paso County into the custody of her son. Additional correspondence typewritten at the bottom of page is writt… more
Date: January 9, 1957
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dave Green - August 31, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Dave Green, District Commander, American Legion, El Paso, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated August 31, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building. Handwritten reply to Tom from Davis declines the invitation due to his involvement in The Legion when it is to be a guest to The International Labor Day.
Date: August 31, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1944]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Hilton Hotel El Paso, Texas from Peg, Ithaca, NY, dated 1944 MAY 15 am 1-20. Peggy Carswell requests that Carswell send money for sorority initiation fees and advises that Mother is safely off the train and will stay over in St. Louis if tired.
Date: May 15, 1944
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1961]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated June 27, 1961. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the hanging of his portrait in the Pecos Federal Court House. He expresses his wish that Carswell could have been present and that he can never forget the honor that was given to him.
Date: June 27, 1961
Creator: Thomason, R. E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Captain Frank L. Turner to Major Tom Carswell - August 20, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Major Tom Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, from Frank L. Turner, Captain, Infantry, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, McMurry College, Abilene, Texas, dated August 20, 1941. Turner advises Carswell that he has enclosed a copy of a letter that he received from the office of Col. Bannister, deems the enclosed letter self-explanatory and assures Carswell of his interest in the guard and of his desire to be of service. Typewritten on McMurry College… more
Date: August 20, 1941
Creator: Turner, Frank L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. Haskell M. Monroe, October 25, 1982]

Description: 2 copies of a letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. Haskell M. Monroe in support of Dr. May Owen's nomination for the Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal. He details her work providing loans to 320 medical students from her own resources, establishing the School of Medical Technology at Tarleton State University, establishing the May Owen Chair in Pathology at Texas Tech University School of Medicine, and starting the Physicians Benevolent Fund.
Date: October 25, 1982
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Texas Medical Association
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