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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Official Communication to Governor of Oklahoma Regarding Shooting of Mexican Students at Ardmore, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1931-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Topic:
- Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 72nd (1931-1933)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Condolences to the Mexican President
- Date:
- 1931-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 72nd (1931-1933)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Valdes, H., Mexican Consul - Letter of Condolences to the Mexican President
- Date:
- 1931-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 72nd (1931-1933)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Murder of two Mexican Students: Response from Governor Murray
- Date:
- 1931-12-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 72nd (1931-1933)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_50_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Pugh, M.W. - Urgent Appeal for Hospital Admission: Saving a Life
- Date:
- 1932-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 72nd (1931-1933)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Declination of Request for Support in Political Campaigns
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_49_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Witwer, J. Frank - Praise for a Great Speech on the Constitution
- Date:
- 1936-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- A Letter of Support and Gratitude from Maude O. Thomas
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- 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_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)
![["The document is a letter dated June 15, 1931, from the Department of State in Washington, D.C. to the Governor of Oklahoma, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the shooting of two Mexican students in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The Department of State expresses appreciation for the Governor's prompt action in investigating the incident and establishing responsibility. The document is signed by Henry L. Thinson."]](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_2_0000-Guess%20and%20Crosby%20Investigation%20-%20Correspondence,%201931-1934/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Official Communication to Governor of Oklahoma Regarding Shooting of Mexican Students at Ardmore, Oklahoma")
![["The Governor of Oklahoma expresses regret to the Mexican Consul regarding the shooting of Emilio Cortes Rubio and others by a Deputy Sheriff in Carter County. The Governor states that the boys were carrying concealed weapons, which is against state law, but they had not committed any other crimes. The Governor promises to investigate the incident to determine if the officer acted without authority. The Governor asks the Consul to convey his apologies to the President of Mexico."]](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_2_0000-Guess%20and%20Crosby%20Investigation%20-%20Correspondence,%201931-1934/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Condolences to the Mexican President")
![["The document is a letter from the Department of State to the Governor of Oklahoma, thanking him for his kindness and assistance in arranging the transportation of the remains of two Mexican students who were killed in Ardmore. The document includes a translation of a note from the Mexican Charg d'Affaires expressing gratitude on behalf of the families of the students."]](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_2_0000-Guess%20and%20Crosby%20Investigation%20-%20Correspondence,%201931-1934/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Valdes, H., Mexican Consul - Letter of Condolences to the Mexican President")
![["The Governor responds to a letter from Dean Richard Burns regarding the murder of two Mexican boys."]](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_2_0000-Guess%20and%20Crosby%20Investigation%20-%20Correspondence,%201931-1934/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Murder of two Mexican Students: Response from Governor Murray")
![["The sender, M. W. Pugh, is writing to Governor Wm. H. Murray on behalf of Lee Shaw, a boy suffering from tuberculosis who needs immediate admission to a hospital in Clinton. The boy's father is poor and unable to afford the necessary medical attention. Pugh requests the Governor's help in getting the boy admitted to the hospital in order to potentially save his life."]](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_50_0000-Western%20Oklahoma%20Tuberculosis%20Sanatorium,%201932/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_50_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Pugh, M.W. - Urgent Appeal for Hospital Admission: Saving a Life")
![["The author declines a request from Miss Thomas to support a candidate for Congress, stating that he has declined similar requests from other friends who are running for office. He explains that he must adhere to this rule in order to be fair to all candidates."]](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_00001_thumbnail.jpg "Declination of Request for Support in Political Campaigns")
![["The writer of the letter is praising the recipient for their great address on the Constitution that they heard over the radio from Tulsa. They believe that the recipient's explanation of the Constitution was better than any they have heard before. The writer requests copies of the speech to share with others and expresses their sincere compliments on the speech."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Witwer, J. Frank - Praise for a Great Speech on the Constitution")
![["The document is from Maude O. Thomas, representing the Skirvin Hotel, Inc., to Governor H. H. Murray. Thomas is seeking the Governor's support and endorsement for their candidate in a Congressional race. Thomas acknowledges past kindness from the Governor and promises to repay the favor in the future. Thomas also mentions difficulties faced in the Panhandle region due to drought and dust losses. The document ends with thanks and regards to Governor Murray."]](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_00002_thumbnail.jpg "A Letter of Support and Gratitude from Maude O. Thomas")
![["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 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")
