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[Letter from Representative Hatton W. Sumners to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]
No full textA letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Hatton W. Sumners, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 11, 1941. Hatton W. Sumners defines Americanism and handwrites in a postscript, "Am sending another address also.
[Telegram from Representative Hatton W. Sumners to T. N. Carswell - November 1, 1942]
No full textA Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, from Hatton W. Sumners, Dallas, Texas, dated 1942 NOV 1 AM 5 26. Sumners expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the invitation but regrets a "probable required return" to Washington after his Fort Worth engagement
[Night letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Hatton W. Sumners - October 27, 1942]
No full textA 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
Letter re: Shady Oak dinner
No full textLetter from Hatton Sumners to Amon Carter thanking Carter regarding his Shady Oak dinner for Generals Spaatz and Doolittle
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The private citizen and his democracy / by Hatton W. Sumners.
No full textLetter re: Amon Carter, Jr.
No full textLetter from United States Representative Hatton W. Sumners to Amon Carter expressing sympathy at the news that his son, Amon Jr., had been reported missing in action in North Africa.My Dear Amon My attention just this minute has been called to a story in the Dallas News to the effect that Amon Jr is missing in Africa. This comes mightily close to me. I might not be able to figure out just why I feel so keenly a great personal loss. Ours has been an unusual sort of friendship: It has stood all the storms of conflicting community interest and has not been affected by the attitude of others. It is this distress of a Dear Friend which (illegible) distresses me. Yours Always Hatto
Congressman Hatton W. Sumners of Dallas, Texas: his life and congressional career, 1875-1937
No full textHatton W. Sumners was born in 1875 in Tennessee. During the early 1890s he moved to Texas, eventually settling in Dallas where he studied law and entered local politics. As County Attorney he fought valiantly to prohibit gambling and later played a prominent role in the passage of a state-wide law. He also contributed significantly to the passage of legislation outlawing bucket-shops. Elected to Congress in 1912, he served seventeen consecutive terms. Throughout his long career he retained an interest in problems facing American farmers. His greatest achievements and fame came about, however, as a result of his work concerning the impeachment of federal judges and the New Deal
Letter re: Amon Carter, Jr.'s capture
No full textLetter from Hatton W. Summers, U.S. House of Representatives member from Texas, to Amon Carter regarding capture of Amon, Jr. by Nazis
Dr. W. Clyde Williams, Interviewed by Dr. Barbara R. Hatton, August 27, 2012
No full textVideo interviews with a complementing monograph providing reflections of former presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities discussing leadership, mission, challenges, successes, and issues of race and education. Interviewer: Dr. Barbara R. Hatton, President, South Carolina State University 1992-1995, President, Knoxville College 1997-2005 Interviewee: Dr. W. Clyde Williams, President, Miles College 1971-1986. President, H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College 1998-2001
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Trial of the issue of "good behavior" of certain federal judges ::H.R. 146 : extension of remarks of Hon. Hatton W. Sumners of Texas in the House of Representatives Wednesday, October 22, 1941.
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