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Meacham-Carter Papers

This collection includes materials on Henry Meacham and family, Meacham's Department Store, and Amon and Minnie Meacham Carter.

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Letter from Edie Harding to Amon Gary Carter

Edie Harding

Letter from Edie Harding to Amon Gary Carter, sent to him while he was a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II. In the letter, Edie expresses how she misses Amon, recounts her recent teaching activities, and asks if Amon knows of a man named Ralph Terrell, who is also interned at Oflag 64.
Letter from Nenetta Burton Carter to Amon Gary Carter

Nenetta Burton Carter

Letter from Nenetta Burton Carter to her son, Amon Gary Carter, sent to him during his service in World War II.
Sympathy card from Lena Pope to the Carter family

Lena Holston Pope

Sympathy card from Lena Pope to the Carter family. The letter was sent to the Carters after the passing of Amon Giles Carter. In the letter, Mrs. Pope tells the Carters that Mrs. Maxine Carr sent a donation to the Lena Pope Home in honor of Amon. On the card is a painting of purple flowers.
Letter from Nenetta Burton Carter to Amon Gary Carter

Nenetta Burton Carter

Letter from Nenetta Burton Carter to her son, Amon Gary Carter, sent to him during his service in World War II. In the letter, Mrs. Carter tells Amon she wishes he and his father could be together for Amon's birthday and Christmas.
Letter from Nenetta Burton Carter to Amon Gary Carter

Nenetta Burton Carter

Letter from Nenetta Burton Carter to her son, Amon Gary Carter, sent to him during his service in World War II. Mentioned in the letter is Amon's grandmother, Ethiel Lary Burton, and her visit to Mexico City, Mexico.
Letter from Ethiel Lary Burton to Amon Gary Carter

Ethiel Lary Burton

Letter from Ethiel Lary Burton to her grandson, Amon Gary Carter, sent to him during his service in World War II.
Letter from Frank Purvis to Amon Giles Carter

Frank H. Purvis

Letter from Frank Purvis to friend Amon Giles Carter. In the letter, Frank tells Amon that he has purchased him a new chair as a gift, and wishes him a merry Christmas.
Letter from Ethiel Lary Burton to Amon Gary Carter

Ethiel Lary Burton

Letter from Ethiel Lary Burton (Mrs. William G. Burton) to her grandson, Amon Gary Carter, sent to him while he was a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II.
Amon Carter Field poster

Poster depicting a sign for Amon Carter Field, also known as Greater Fort Worth International Airport, named after Amon Giles Carter, which opened in 1953. The airport was later renamed Greater Southwest International Airport. The sign consists of an arrow reading "Airport Texas," and beneath that "Amon Carter Field." The poster is drawn and colored to look like a blue and white neon sign.
Letter from Nenetta Burton Carter to Amon Gary Carter

Nenetta Burton Carter

Letter from Nenetta Burton Carter to her son, Amon Gary Carter, sent to him while he was a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II. In the letter, Mrs. Carter wishes Amon a happy Thanksgiving and describes how her Army Nurse training is going. She also recounts the recent activities of family and friends.
Greater Fort Worth International Airport poster

Poster depicting a sign for Greater Fort Worth International Airport, also known as Amon Carter Field, named after Amon Giles Carter, which opened in 1953. The airport was later renamed Greater Southwest International Airport. The sign consists of an arrow labeled "Entrance," and beneath that "The Greater Fort Worth International Airport," and "Amon Carter Field." There is grass on the ground beneath the sign. The poster is drawn and colored to look like a neon sign. "Entrance" is in orange lettering with the arrow outlined in yellow; "The Greater Fort Worth" is in blue lettering; "International Airport" is orange and "Amon Carter Field" is yellow.
YMCA Camp Carter appreciation program

YMCA Camp Carter appreciation program. Page 1: "A Dream Come True," narrative describing Amon G. Carter's involvement in the creation of Fort Worth YMCA's "Camp Carter." Page 2: Portrait photographs of Amon Giles Carter and son, Amon Gary Carter. Page 3: Program itinerary. Page 4: Photograph of Camp Carter dedication monument. Page 5: List of organizations and groups using Camp Carter between 1951-1953. Page 6: Close up photograph of Camp Carter dedication plaque and Centennial Pavilion.
National Defense and the National Budget

C. R. Smith

Sixteen-page pamphlet titled "National Defense and the National Budget," from the annual meeting of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce.
Dedication program for the first resident camp unit at Camp Carter

Dedication program for the first resident camp unit at Fort Worth YMCA's Camp Carter. Cover page: Drawings of the dining hall and a cabin at the camp. Page 1: Narrative description of Camp Carter and list of YMCA Camp Committee members. Page 2: Program of dedication. Page 3: Description of "organized camping" and previous camp improvements, along with a drawing of Centennial Pavilion.
Program for dedication of the Greater Fort Worth International Airport

Program for dedication of the Greater Fort Worth International Airport (Amon Carter Field). Page 1: Invitation to dedication and preview, along with a list of sponsoring organization and airlines. Page 2: Map of airport (without transparency). Page 3: Map of airport (with transparency labeling areas of the airport). Page 4: List of members of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Fort Worth Air Terminal, Inc.
Amon G. Carter greeting President Harry Truman

Amon Giles Carter (standing, far left) greeting U. S. President Harry Truman, who is sitting in a vehicle with two other men.
Texas House of Representatives Resolution No. 260

Texas House of Representatives Resolution No. 260 (H. S. R. No. 260). The resolution is in honor of Amon Giles Carter and his significant contributions to the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas.
Amon G. Carter, Margaret Truman, Mrs. Carter, and Bess Truman

Left to right: Amon Giles Carter, Margaret Truman (daughter of U. S. President Harry Truman), Minnie Meacham Smith Carter (wife of Mr. Carter) and Bess Truman (wife of President Truman). All three women have flowers pinned to their blouses. The group is standing on a viewing platform. Behind them is an American flag.
Beatrice Carter Speck

Portrait photograph of Beatrice Carter Speck, daughter of Amon Giles Carter and Zetta Elizabeth Thomas.
Amon G. Carter and President Dwight Eisenhower

Amon Giles Carter and President Dwight Eisenhower sitting at a dining table. Both men are wearing suits.
President Harry Truman and family at a public event

Left to right, walking down a set of stairs from a viewing platform: Margaret Truman, Minnie Meacham Smith Carter, Bess Truman, and U. S. President Harry Truman. A crowd is looking up at them.
Amon Carter Field ticketing area

Ticketing area at Amon Carter Field (Greater Fort Worth International Airport).
Sign for Amon G. Carter Airfield, under construction

Sign displaying information about the construction of the new Greater Fort Worth International Airport (Amon Carter Field).
Dedication ceremonies at Amon Carter Field

Photograph of the crowd attending dedication ceremonies at Amon Carter Field (Greater Fort Worth International Airport).
Minnie Meacham Smith Carter and Amon G. Carter, Jr., attending dedication ceremonies at Amon Carter Field

Minnie Meacham Smith Carter and Amon Gary Carter attending dedication ceremonies at Amon Carter Field (Greater Fort Worth International Airport), named after Amon Giles Carter. Minnie Meacham Smith is the wife of Amon Giles Carter and Amon Gary Carter is his son. Sitting with them (at left) is an unidentified woman.
Dinner party at the Amon G. Carter home

Dinner party at the Amon G. Carter home. Minnie Meacham Smith Carter is sitting at the head of the dinner table with party guests.
Dinner party at the Amon G. Carter home, Rose Garden

Sixteen dinner party guests photographed in the Rose Garden of the Amon G. Carter home. Amon Giles Carter is seated second from left and his wife, Minnie Meacham Smith, is standing fifth from left.
Aerial view of Amon G. Carter's Shady Oak Farm

Aerial view of Amon G. Carter's Shady Oak Farm
Aerial view of Amon G. Carter's Shady Oak Farm

Aerial view of Amon G. Carter's Shady Oak Farm
Greater Fort Worth International Airport booklet

Greater Fort Worth International Airport booklet containing information on the contruction of the airport.
Portrait photograph of Minnie Meacham Smith Carter

Kerr Photography

Portrait photograph of Minnie Meacham Smith Carter. Portrait by Kerr.
Aerial view of Greater Fort Worth International Airport (Amon Carter Field)

Aerial view of Greater Fort Worth International Airport (Amon Carter Field)
Interior of Greater Fort Worth International Airport (Amon Carter Field)

Interior of Greater Fort Worth International Airport (Amon Carter Field); airport lobby or waiting area
Interior of Greater Fort Worth International Airport (Amon Carter Field)

Interior of Greater Fort Worth International Airport (Amon Carter Field); lobby and ticket office.
American Aviation Magazine, May 11, 1953 issue

American Aviation Magazine, May 11, 1953 issue
Mrs. Samuel Barlow getting out of "jail"

Mrs. Samuel Barlow, of Dallas, Texas, getting out of "jail." Two unidentified men, guarding the cell, are handing her a "passport." Other people can be seen standing in the background, in the jail cell.
Amon G. Carter, candidate for President

Amon G. Carter, candidate for President. Campaign poster.
Letter from Fort Worth City Manager Ossian E. Carr to Fort Worth Mayor Henry Clay Meacham

Ossian E. Carr

Letter from Fort Worth City Manager Ossian E. Carr to Fort Worth Mayor Henry Clay Meacham
Letter from Fort Worth Mayor Henry Clay Meacham to Fort Worth City Manager Ossian E. Carr

Henry Clay Meacham

Letter from Fort Worth Mayor Henry Clay Meacham to Fort Worth City Manager Ossian E. Carr
Letter from Fort Worth Mayor Henry Clay Meacham to Fort Worth City Manager Ossian E. Carr

Henry Clay Meacham

Letter from Fort Worth Mayor Henry Clay Meacham to Fort Worth City Manager Ossian E. Carr
Amon G. Carter Sr. with Minnie Meacham Smith Carter [undated]

Amon G. Carter Sr. (left) with Minnie Meacham Smith Carter (right); woman in center not identified. The trio are leaning against a countertop, all wearing cowboy hats and western outfits.
Letter from Fort Worth City Manager Ossian E. Carr to Fort Worth Mayor Henry Clay Meacham

Ossian E. Carr

Letter from Fort Worth City Manager Ossian E. Carr to Fort Worth Mayor Henry Clay Meacham
Amon G. Carter, Sr.

Amon G. Carter, Sr., undated [ca. 1950-1955].
Illustrated map of Camp Carter

An illustrated map of Fort Worth YMCA's Camp Carter, undated.
Aerial view of Amon Carter Field at the Greater Fort Worth International Airport during dedication ceremonies

Aerial view of Amon Carter Field at the Greater Fort Worth International Airport during dedication ceremonies.
Amon G. Carter, Sr. with Minnie Meacham Smith Carter

The photograph shows Amon G. Carter, Sr. with Minnie Meacham Smith Carter, undated [ca. 1947-1955].
Minnie Meacham Smith Carter, Mrs. Jean MacArthur, Amon G. Carter, and General Douglas MacArthur at Farrington Field

Seated from left are Minnie Meacham Smith Carter, Mrs. Douglas MacArthur, Amon G. Carter, and General Douglas MacArthur, who was visiting Fort Worth on a Texas tour and is pictured here before speaking to a crowd at Farrington Field.
Telegram from Amon G. Carter sent to Ben Fairless of the U.S. Steel Corporation

Telegram sent from Amon G. Carter to Ben Fairless of the U.S. Steel Corporation, dated May 3, 1955.
Amon G. Carter, Sr. with Minnie Meacham Smith Carter

Amon G. Carter, Sr. with Minnie Meacham Smith Carter after Fort Worth's 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram advertisement

Advertisement promoting the success of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram newspaper. The heading reads "The Fort Worth Star-Telegram continues to lead all Texas newspapers in circulation, ABC Publisher's Statements, March 31, 1951."
Dedication of a B-36, "City of Fort Worth," with Amon G. Carter and General Roger M. Ramey

Dedication of a B-36 with "City of Fort Worth" written on its side. Pictured are Amon G. Carter, left, General Roger M. Ramey, center, and an unidentified man.
United Nations Admission Pass for Mr. Amon Carter

United Nations Admission Pass for Mr. Amon Carter.
A guide for Amon Carter Field at the Greater Fort Worth International Airport

A guide for Amon Carter Field at the Greater Fort Worth International Airport, undated [ca. 1950s].
Invitation to the National Women's Committee of the 1935 Mobilization for Human Needs event hosting Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt as speaker

Invitation to the National Women's Committee of the 1935 Mobilization for Human Needs event hosting Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt [Eleanor Roosevelt] as the speaker. The invitation reads "Because you are definitely affiliated with the work of the 1935 Women's Crusade or the Fort Worth Community Chest, Incorporated, you are invited to the reserved section for the address to be given at the First Methodist Church, Thursday, October 3rd, at 3:00 P. M. by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Chairman of the National Women's Committee of the 1935 Mobilization for Human Needs. Please present this card at the church door."
Amon Carter Field at the Greater Fort Worth International Airport, photo signed by the Oil Office personnel

Matted photograph showing The Greater Fort Worth International Airport, Amon Carter Field. A handwritten message is seen below the photograph, reading "Congratulations Mr. Carter, from the Oil Office, April 25, 1953" and is signed by six people.
Amon G. Carter, Sr., with son Amon G. Carter, Jr.

The photograph shows Amon G. Carter, Sr., left, with his son Amon G. Carter, Jr., undated [ca. 1935-1940].