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[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 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 Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards, July 12, 1977]

Description: Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards informing Mr. Edwards he is interested in providing veteran benefits for WASP members and has co-sponsored legislative bill S. 247.
Date: July 12, 1977
Creator: Bentsen, Lloyd
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Judith Zaffirini to Sterling Houston - May 24, 1993]

Description: Letter from Judith Zaffirini, state senator from Texas, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes back as a response to a letter by Houston, noting that she, like Sterling, fully supports funding for the arts. This includes funds for the Texas Commission on the Arts and the SB 778 bill, which she co-sponsored with twenty-seven other members.
Date: May 24, 1993
Creator: Zaffirini, Judith
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to Alsonso S. Perales - 1947-04-11]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of the letter sent by Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda to Alonso S. Perales in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Castañeda discusses the special election for the State Senate and the possibility of John J. Herrera running as a candidate. Castañeda provides details for obtaining votes and financial support for Herrera's campaign.
Date: April 11, 1947
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Four U.S. Congressmen to President Polk, July 1846]

Description: Letter from Four U.S. Congressmen, Sam Houston, Thomas J. Rusk, Timothy Pilsbury, and David S. Kaufman, to President Polk discussing a recommendation for John F. Stephens to "an appointment as the Purser in the Navy of the [United] States."
Date: July 28, 1846
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Transcript of Letter from Four U.S. Congressmen to President Polk, July 1846]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Four U.S. Congressmen, Sam Houston, Thomas J. Rusk, Timothy Pilsbury, and David S. Kaufman, to President Polk discussing a recommendation for John F. Stephens to "an appointment as the Purser in the Navy of the [United] States."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to David W. Ratliff, April 11, 1957]

Description: Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to State Senator David Ratliff discussing HB 820, a bill adding assistant district attorneys to the state's 42nd and 104th districts.
Date: April 11, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to Representative Pat Bullock - April 26, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Hon. Pat Bullock, Austin, Texas, from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 26, 1941. McGahey requests that the Committee vote House Bill 373 out without amendments.
Date: April 26, 1941
Creator: McGahey, Philip C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated April 28, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the Senate refusal in the confirmation of Dr. Bradfield as Chairman, therefore, they are requesting the Governor to appoint Senator Thomas B. Love.
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator John Lee Smith to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Lee Smith, District No. 24, Texas State Senate, Austin, dated May 2, 1941. Smith replies to a telegram sent by Carswell confirming that he favors the confirmation of Jeff Davis to the Liquor Control Board.
Date: May 2, 1941
Creator: Smith, John Lee
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Harry S. Truman to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry S. Truman, United States Senate, dated December 10, 1941. Truman expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and the work he is doing to revive patriotism among the American people and concludes the letter stating, "I think they received a jolt last Sunday which I think will awaken them to what they will have to face".
Date: December 10, 1941
Creator: Truman, Harry S.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1949]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated March 16, 1949. Connally confirms that he read carefully the views and recommendations Carswell made regarding the pending labor legislation. He advises Carswell of his approval of the Hoover Commission proposals.
Date: March 16, 1949
Creator: Connally, Tom
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1952]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, dated April 26, 1952. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 18, advises of the appointment of Judge McGranery as now pending and of public hearings scheduled for May 5. He expresses his appreciation for the encouraging comments from Carswell regarding his work promising to continue his efforts to eliminate waste.
Date: April 26, 1952
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1952]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated April 24, 1952. Connally expresses his appreciation for the kind and generous comments by Carswell with regard to his announcement that he will not be a candidate for re-election and advises of an attached copy of a statement regarding his reasons for his decision.
Date: April 24, 1952
Creator: Connally, Tom
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard from the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Pat McCarran addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1952]

Description: A postcard from Pat McCarran, United States Senate, Committee on the Judiciary, addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked WASHINGTON, D. C. APR 28 1952. The reverse side includes a printed form letter by The United States Senate, Committee on the Judiciary. "This acknowledges receipt of your recent communication concerning a nomination pending before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee or a Subcommittee thereof." Explanation regarding the procedure concerning filing… more
Date: April 28, 1952
Creator: McCarran, Pat
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.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 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 20, 1953. Johnson acknowledges the letter from Carswell dated July 16th urging Johnson to support the request for increased postal rates. Johnson advises of the decision made by Acting Senate Majority Leader Knowland for no final action this year on the request for increases in mail rates but expresses his appreciation for the views and recommenda… more
Date: July 20, 1953
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1954]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated February 15, 1954. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the advisement by Carswell on his views on the Bricker Amendment. Johnson advises that Senator Bricker offered amendments to his resolution and discusses his opinion on the subject. "I favor an amendment providing that any treaty or international agreement which conflicts with the Constitution … more
Date: February 15, 1954
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Daniel - September 27, 1955]

Description: A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard "over the grapevine" of the probability that Daniel will be a candidate for Governor. He expresses his regrets at losing him as a Senator noting the nation's loss will be Texas' gain and offers his support in the campaign.
Date: September 27, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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