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Object Name |
Letter, Recommendation |
Title |
Letter of Recommendation from the J. F. Strickland Company |
Date |
1911, October 21 |
Scope & Content |
Letter of recommendation from the J. F. Strickland Company addressed to Mr. O. M. Dunham [original and photocopy]. The header states that it is from the Manager's office of the J. F. Strickland Company, Interurban Building, 1316 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas. Members at the time were: J. F. Strickland, Chairman; M. B. Templeton, Gen. Counsel; Osce Goodwin, Treasurer; R. B. Stichter, Gen. Manager; and J. D. Caldwell, Secretary. The company presided over: Traction Companies: Texas Traction Company and Waco Street Railway Company; Lighting Companies: Bonham Electric and Gas Company, Cleburne Electric and Gas Company, Dublin Electric and Gas Company, Hillsboro Electric and Gas Company, Sherman Electric and Gas Company, Waco Electric and Gas Company, and Waxahachie Electric and Gas Company. The header notes respondents should reference File No. 119-F. [letter transcribed] "October, 21, 1911. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Mr. O. M. Dunham has been employed by the Denison & Sherman Railway Company since March, 1908, and has continuously from that time worked for the Denison & Sherman Railway Company, and for the Texas Traction Company until 1911, he acting in the capacity of a motorman. This office will be glad to answer any letters of inquiry regarding him. Yours very truly, [signature of R. B. Stichter] RBS-S General Manager." [end transcription] If held up to the light, the paper says National Bank Bond in white font. For other correspondence to Mr. O. M. Dunham: from the Denison and Sherman Railway Company, see: CP.2005.GC.16-4, CP.2005.GC.16-5, and CP.2005.GC.16-6. |
Associated People |
Dunham, O. M. Stichter, R. B. |
Search Terms |
Denison and Sherman Railway J F Strickland Company Letter Texas Traction Company |
Collection |
Melvin B. Dunham Collection |
Copyrights |
The City of Plano / Interurban Railway Museum have all rights without restriction. |
Catalog Number |
CP.2005.GC.16-7 |