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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- The Life and Trials of James Murray: A Letter to His Nephew
- Date:
- 1941-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Ancestral Research and Lineage Investigation: A Letter from J. K. Massey
- Date:
- 1941-01-01
- Creator:
- Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1869-1956
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_9_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Poem. A Stranger Stood at the Gates of Hell
- Date:
- 1941-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_3_35_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Preference for Presidential Term Limit Amendment
- Date:
- 1941-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_2_56_11
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information on Bill of Rights Background in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1941-07-28
- Creator:
- Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1869-1956
- Topic:
- Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_49_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- William H. Murray Campaign Button
- Date:
- 1942-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_35_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Murray to Ben Tasto about books on Ethics
- Date:
- 1942-08-05
- Creator:
- Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1869-1956
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_12_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Stimpson, George W. - Letter inquiring about the origin of the Sobriquet Alfalfa Bill
- Date:
- 1942-08-06
- Creator:
- Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1869-1956
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
![["The writer, who is an elderly man, apologizes for not writing to his nephew for a long time due to laziness and health issues. He recounts his struggles with business failures and debt, but eventually finds success in cotton farming in Cabarras County. He then moves to Snow Creek, Maury County with his son, Peregrine Pickle, and starts farming again. However, his son falls ill and the writer seeks medical help for him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_0000-T%20Correspondence,%201929-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00006_thumbnail.jpg "The Life and Trials of James Murray: A Letter to His Nephew")
![["The document is discussing genealogical research on the Murray family, specifically looking for information on the ancestry of Bicero and his lineage. The writer is requesting any data or information that could shed light on the family's history, especially in Texas and Oklahoma. They mention a list of Murry's of Mississippi origin but are unable to identify Bicero or his ancestry. The document also includes a list of names and ages from the 1850 census in Warren County, as well as information from the 1840 and 1850 census in Jackson County. The writer expresses interest in locating the Murray lineage book from the 1930s and suggests looking into archives for more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_0000-T%20Correspondence,%201929-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00014_thumbnail.jpg "Ancestral Research and Lineage Investigation: A Letter from J. K. Massey")
![["The document describes a stranger who claims to have committed various sins while in power, such as manipulating the economy, destroying farms, and causing suffering for the people. The Devil ultimately decides that the stranger cannot stay in Hell because once he mixes with the other sinners, the Devil would have to find a new job."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_9_0000-Roosevelt,%20Franklin%20D.,%201930-1941/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_9_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Poem. A Stranger Stood at the Gates of Hell")
![["The document is seeking opinions on two proposed amendments to limit the tenure of the Presidency. One option is to make Presidents ineligible for reelection after serving two terms, while the other option is to have a single term of seven years with no possibility of reelection. The Committee is seeking input on which option is preferred and hopes to introduce the amendment in Congress. Contributions are also being requested to support the campaign for the amendment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_3_35_0000-Miscellaneous%20Pamphlets%20and%20Brochures,%201940-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_3_35_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Preference for Presidential Term Limit Amendment")
![["The document is from T. Austin Gavin, an attorney, to Governor William H. Murray, requesting information for a pamphlet on the background of the Bill of Rights in Oklahoma. Gavin has been appointed to a committee for this purpose and believes Governor Murray's input would be valuable."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_2_56_0000-G%20Correspondence,%201917-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_2_56_11_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Information on Bill of Rights Background in Oklahoma")
![["William H. Murray Campaign Button."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_49_0000-W%20Correspondence%20Wh-Wr,%201936-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_49_0001_thumbnail.jpg "William H. Murray Campaign Button")
![["Murray responds to a request for book recommendations on ethics by stating that they have never read a book specifically on ethics, but have gained their understanding of ethics through observing human behavior and studying mental philosophy. They recommend analyzing one's own conduct and the conduct of others, avoiding blindly following trends, and considering the perspective of others. The writer also expresses skepticism towards modern writings on ethics and recommends a deep analysis of one's own behavior to determine the proper course of action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_35_0000-Tasto,%20B.F.,%201941-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_35_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Murray to Ben Tasto about books on Ethics")
![["In a letter dated August 6, 1942, Wm. H. Murray explains the origin of his nickname \"Alfalfa Bill.\" The nickname was given to him in 1903 after he gave a speech on growing alfalfa at a meeting in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. The name stuck and he adopted it as his own. While the nickname helped him gain popularity among farmers, it also gave the impression that he was too rustic to be a scholar."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_12_0000-S%20Correspondence%20St-Sy,%201936-1943/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_12_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Stimpson, George W. - Letter inquiring about the origin of the Sobriquet Alfalfa Bill")