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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Frontier Tales: The Life and Adventures of John S. Murray
- Date:
- 1929-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Immigration
- Congress:
- 71st (1929-1931)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- The Murray Clan of Scotland: A Letter from Mesa, Arizona
- Date:
- 1929-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Immigration
- Congress:
- 71st (1929-1931)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- A Legacy of Service: Correspondence from The White House
- Date:
- 1945-04-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Immigration, Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- National Advisory Committee on Farm Labor faces financial constraints and staffing shortages, but remains committed to their mission.
- Date:
- 1968-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Immigration, Energy
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document is a recounting of the life of the narrator, detailing their upbringing, marriage, work, and encounters with Native American tribes during the Civil War. The narrator worked in machinery and mills, had children, lost their first wife and child in childbirth, and remarried. They also describe a confrontation with Kiowa Indians where they were trapped in a canyon but managed to escape without any casualties."]](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_00003_thumbnail.jpg "Frontier Tales: The Life and Adventures of John S. Murray")
![["The author, John M. Murray, writes to Honorable William H. Murray about their shared Murray clan heritage in Scotland. He provides a brief history of the Murray clan, mentioning their connection to the Dukes of Athol and their royal lineage. John M. Murray recounts his own Scottish roots and immigration to the United States, where he worked as a postmaster and in the mercantile business. He expresses pride in his heritage and interest in further information on the Murray clan. John M. Murray also shares anecdotes about Queen Victoria's visits to Scotland and encourages William H. Murray to visit Scotland as well."]](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_00004_thumbnail.jpg "The Murray Clan of Scotland: A Letter from Mesa, Arizona")
![["The three letters are from the White House to Josh Lee, thanking him for his support and contributions to aviation. The documents express gratitude for his support during various events and acknowledge his dedication to the development of the aviation industry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0004_thumbnail.jpg "A Legacy of Service: Correspondence from The White House")
![["The National Advisory Committee on Farm Labor has been actively supporting organizing efforts and NLRA coverage for farm workers. They have published pamphlets and fact sheets, supported strikes and boycotts, and advocated for legislation at both the state and national levels. They have also taken action on issues such as foreign workers, sugar cane and sugar beet wages, migrant health, child labor, and education. NACFL has provided services such as distributing literature, providing speakers and films, and answering queries on farm labor issues. Their impact is multiplied through their wide distribution network and key action lists."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0000-National%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Farm%20Labor,%201960-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0004_thumbnail.jpg "National Advisory Committee on Farm Labor faces financial constraints and staffing shortages, but remains committed to their mission.")