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[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Representative Sam Russell - January 28, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, and Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Carswell advises Russell that Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion) respectfully requests his active support of the Bill to continue the Dies committee. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date: January 28, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
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[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 6, 1953. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the recommendation from Carswell regarding The Bricker Amendment and advises of his support of "its aims and principles as they are generally understood". Johnson advises of the compromise made in the resolution by the Judiciary Committee between the S. J. Res. 1 by Bricker and S. J. Res. 43 by Watki… more
Date: July 6, 1953
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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Additional Dissenting Views of Honorable Omar Burleson - June 27, 1972

Description: A document titled "Additional Dissenting Views of Honorable Omar Burleson," which is a discussion by Burleson of a bill that he introduced in 1969 and again in 1971 to decentralize two programs bogged down with red tape. The Committee's bill does the opposite by compounding the existing over-centralization and costing the taxpayer. Good government is economical and efficient and provides services desired by the people. "The Committee's bill, by giving a bigger prize to states imposing higher… more
Date: June 22, 1972
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Graham A. Barden - June 25, 1959]

Description: A letter written to Representative Graham A. Barden, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell advises that he is enclosing a ballot explaining points that should be covered affirmatively in the Labor Bill. He advises that Burleson had written to him that he is of the opinion that the bill will contain most of the recommendations of the McClellan Senate Committee and perhaps contain some things not covered in the McClellan Amendments. Cars… more
Date: June 25, 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Graham A. Barden to T. N. Carswell - June 30, 1959]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Graham A. Barden, House of Representatives, Washington 25, D. C., dated June 30, 1959. Barden expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his views, and he advises that the Committee on Education and Labor is writing a bill on labor reform legislation.
Date: June 30, 1959
Creator: Barden, Graham A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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[Letter from A. A. Clarke to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1910]

Description: Letter from A. A. Clarke to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the upcoming Legislative Session called by the gubernatorial chair, whom Mr. Clarke disagrees with. He makes suggestions on issues that the Legislative Committee should focus on and hopes that Mr. Bryan along with other members will support the interests of the people of Texas.
Date: August 19, 1910
Creator: Clarke, A. A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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[Letter from Armistead Albert Aldrich to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 12, 1945]

Description: Letter from Armistead Albert Aldrich to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing Mr. Bryan of an encounter he had with his neighbor, Mrs. Gainey who reminded him of the time they joined the Twenty Seventh Legislature. Mr. Aldrich also reminds Mr. Bryan of the time they spent together and informs him that he looks forward to meeting soon.
Date: March 12, 1945
Creator: Aldrich, Armistead Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Tom Connally to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 17, 1945]

Description: Letter from Tom Connally to Honorable W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the clipping Mr. Bryan sent from the Abilene Reporter-News about his life and experiences. Mr. Connally recalls the time he spent with Senator Bryan in the Legislature and praises him for the efforts he made toward the development of West Texas.
Date: March 17, 1945
Creator: Connally, Tom
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. J. Bryan, to Mr. E. E. McQuillen, November 14, 1946]

Description: Letter from W. J. Bryan to Mr. E. E. McQuillen thanking him for the letter he sent as it brought back old memories, informing him of the few A&M alumni from their year who are still alive. Mr. Bryan also discusses his past activities at the university and his achievements as a member of the Legislature.
Date: November 14, 1946
Creator: Bryan, William John
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from John Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 24, 1940]

Description: Letter from John Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing requirements for the Wilhelm lease. These include notes of the survey for the land and registering the land in compliance with Bill No. 9 of the Texas Legislature of 1939. Abstracts need to be returned to Sayles. All other requirements have been met.
Date: August 24, 1940
Creator: Sayles, John
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to M. McAlpine, February 21, 1911]

Description: Letter to M. McAlpine discussing weather and livestock at the home ranch and delivering a copy of the school land bill introduced in the Senate. The writer mentions objections made to the bill for purpose of compromise and that he is sure the legislature will not pass the bill.
Date: February 21, 1911
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[Clipping: Judicial Changes Recommended by Joint Committee]

Description: Newspaper clipping of the article, "Judicial Changes Recommended by Committee," subtitled "Abolition of Number of Courts is Advised by Legislative Body." The article discusses the report of the joint committee to propose judicial redistricting and lists the proposed changes, including abolishing criminal district courts, creating five district courts and altering the jurisdictions of 41 courts.
Date: 19XX-01-14
Creator: Wasson, Alonzo
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 27, 1943. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the telegram from Carswell sent from Austin on February 26th, and notes with interest what Carswell has to say of a national do-nothing policy in regard to strikes, slow-downs, and absenteeism. Russell defends his record and advises that he looks forward to something being done in regard to this matter, "but one man… more
Date: February 27, 1943
Creator: Russell, Sam
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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