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[Letter from Mr. O. K. Hobbs to Mr. Wiley L. Caffey, March 6, 1937]
Letter from Abilene City Engineer Mr. O. K. Hobbs to Abilene City Attorney Mr. Wiley L. Caffey, listing three questions about Abilene's city ordinances and the authority of the Abilene City Commission.
Date:
March 6, 1937
Creator:
Hobbs, Oscar Knox, 1893-1975
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Parks Bonds]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene park improvements, including a map of the parks, and a photograph of one of the parks.
Date:
February 6, 1967
Creator:
Armistead, Bob
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Additional Airport Land Called Vital for Growth]
Newspaper clippings of an article about the development of an airport in Abilene. Also included is a map of the Abilene municipal airport.
Date:
February 6, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From B. A. Baugh]
Letter from B. A. Baugh including survey blanks from the Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission.
Date:
June 6, 1933
Creator:
Baugh, B. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Downtown Bus Transfer Location to Be Changed]
Newspaper clipping of an article about changes to the Abilene bus transfer points. Two smaller articles in the clipping give information about a planned bonfire and a car crash. There is an advertisement for a Hoover washer in the bottom right corner.
Date:
November 6, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence Pope to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1957]
Letter from Clarence Pope to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose House Bill 777.
Date:
April 6, 1957
Creator:
Pope, Clarence
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. T. A. Rippy, March 6, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. T. A. Rippy discussing a petition Rippy signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date:
March 6, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - November 6, 1951]
A letter addressed to Governor Earl Warren, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Voluntary Parole Board, dated November 6, 1951. Rough draft of letter written by Carswell requesting clemency for Subject 17095.
Date:
November 6, 1951
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Waits to T. N. Carswell - March 6, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. M. Waits, President Emeritus, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, dated March 6, 1942. Waits advises that there are no courses on the effects of the use of alcohol, but the subject is "dealt with" in various courses.
Date:
March 6, 1942
Creator:
Waits, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Davis discusses his conference with Drs. McConnell and Atwood [F. M. McConnell, Julian Atwood] confiding that they were "very anxious" to get Carswell to "take up and carry on" and offers his support if Carswell joins them. Davis handwrites a postscript advising that "we have two Jeff Davises here" and requests that Carswell be sure to include the box number on the envelope.
Date:
July 6, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated September 6, 1943. Jenkens acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the proposition from the United Texas Drys. Jenkens conveys his high regard for Carswell's work and his admiration for Carswell. Jenkens expresses sadness regarding the death of Mrs. Bob Walker.
Date:
September 6, 1943
Creator:
Jenkens, Millard A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Allen Wight - February 6, 1941]
A letter written to Judge Allen Wight, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 6, 1941. Carswell make a request to Wight to supply his newspaper mat.
Date:
February 6, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 6, 1953. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the recommendation from Carswell regarding The Bricker Amendment and advises of his support of "its aims and principles as they are generally understood". Johnson advises of the compromise made in the resolution by the Judiciary Committee between the S. J. Res. 1 by Bricker and S. J. Res. 43 by Watkins. He advises of his need to study the hearings since he was not a member of the Judiciary Committee and was not able to participate in the hearings.
Date:
July 6, 1953
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 6, 1955]
A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 6, 1955. Carswell advises of the one purpose he has in writing this letter which is to express the hope that the National Committeeman selected will be one of "our color" noting that there is already some deflection in their ranks, and should one not of their number be named National Committeeman, he fears the hurt will be severe.
Date:
August 6, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Hugh Prather - August 6, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. Hugh Prather, State Democratic Executive Committeeman, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 6, 1956. Carswell expands upon a suggestion made by Prather regarding the creation of a permanent organization for conservative Democrats of Dallas County by suggesting the creation of a statewide organization and establishing Dallas county as the headquarters. He offers congratulations to Prather and Ed Drake for their "great victories in May".
Date:
August 6, 1956
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1956. Morrow acknowledges his receipt of the copy of Carswell's letter of September 1st that he wrote to Congressman Martin Dies describing it as a fine letter and expressing his appreciation for Carswell's interest. He then expounds upon the political situation of Senator Daniel and the unknown time of the special election which is causing the delay of his own announcement of intentions. He requests advice on the situation from Carswell and from others that are interested from his part of the state.
Date:
September 6, 1956
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - July 6, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 6, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the information Johnson supplied and advises him that Mr. Dillingham had put in a call to him. He confirms that the Brown Crumer Company was awarded the job at a fee approximating 1%.
Date:
July 6, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]
An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
Date:
July 6, 1941
Creator:
Coombes, Charles E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order from T. N. Carswell to Collin Street Bakery including list of Christmas gift recipients - December 6, 1966]
An order made to Collin Street Bakery, Corsicana, Texas by T. N. Carswell, dated December 6, 1966 and ordered on December 9, 1966. An order sheet listing recipients. The reverse side includes a handwritten list of recipients for Poinsettia Gift Packs; L. F. Stevenson, Johnson, Carter, Davison, Berry, Turner, Howard, Baileys, Ferrell.
Date:
December 6, 1966
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1957]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, dated December 6, 1957. Lloyd describes his Christmas adventures with his children and grandchildren and requests that Carswell send a Poinsettia to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen for him. He then reminisces about the last Christmas Carswell and he had together shooting Roman Candles at each other, "you and Gib against Jake and me" (Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Gib [Sandefer, Gilbert Bryan]).
Date:
December 6, 1957
Creator:
Lloyd, Claude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Hospital dated August 6, 1956. Anderson issues an invitation to trustees to attend the service as E. M. Collier receives an honorary doctorate degree from Hardin-Simmons University.
Date:
August 6, 1956
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Thomas E. Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 6, 1946. Roberts advises of a date change for the Trustees' meeting. Dinner will be served at 7:00.
Date:
December 6, 1946
Creator:
Roberts, Thomas E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 6, 1961. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Building plans for the new addition are to be presented to the Board.
Date:
December 6, 1961
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - June 6, 1966]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated June 6, 1966. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by President W. W. Haynes. Dinner will be served.
Date:
June 6, 1966
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History