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Exterior of Ranch House

Copy negative of the back of the rebuilt John Berry ranch house in 1962. The house has a stone chimney and there is a chair on the back step. There is a note at the top reading, "John's office and fire place, 26 May '62."
Date: May 26, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Colonel R.S. Mackenzie's Scouts across the Staked Plains of Texas and New Mexico

Map of the 1872 expedition of Col. R. S. Mackenzie's scouts across the Staked Plains of Texas and New Mexico. Map includes a legend, indicating Army forts, camp sites, military wagon roads, and Col. Mackenzie's and Capt. McLaughlin's scout routes, in the lower-left corner. Scale [ca. 1:1,647,360] (26 miles to the inch).
Date: May 1962
Creator: Wallace, Ernest & Spiller, Mike
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1962 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1962

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations. Class picture index starts on page 316.
Date: 1962
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Nix Hall]

Photograph of Nix Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, which was erected in 1962. Photograph shows the front of the brick and stone building, with several large trees planted near the side of the wall covering the windows. A sidewalk from the right leads to the entrance steps.
Date: [..1962]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Concept Drawing of Moody Center]

Architectural rending of the student union building, Moody Center, at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1962?
Creator: F. C. Olds Company
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drawing of Moody Center]

Architectural rendering of the Moody Center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1962?
Creator: F. C. Olds & Company
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: H-SU Begins Revamping Campus Streets, Parking] (open access)

[Clipping: H-SU Begins Revamping Campus Streets, Parking]

Newspaper clipping of an article about improvements to Hardin-Simmons University campus streets and parking lots, including a map of the campus showing areas with plans for changes.
Date: June 27, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Insurance statement from Betty Bray to Les Clark] (open access)

[Insurance statement from Betty Bray to Les Clark]

An insurance statement from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas 21, Texas, to Mr. Les Clark, Abilene, Texas, dated July 2, 1962. Re: Southern County Mutual, Thomas N. Carswell. Advisement of balance due on the above policy.
Date: July 2, 1962
Creator: Bray, Betty
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Bray to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Bray to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1962]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas, Texas, dated July 20, 1962. Traditional business apology saying they are very sorry he did not approve of the service provided, yet, coverage was provided and they must charge for this.
Date: July 20, 1962
Creator: Bray, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Ann Hague to T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Ann Hague to T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1962]

Letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mary Ann Hague dated May 19, 1962. Hague expresses her appreciation for the flowers inviting Carswell to visit if in Washington.
Date: May 19, 1962
Creator: Hague, Mary Ann
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben E. Keith - December 11, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben E. Keith - December 11, 1962]

A letter addressed to Ben E. Keith from T. N. Carswell, dated December 11, 1962. Carswell orders Poinsettia Gift Packs to be delivered December 21 or 22 and writes original sentiments to be included for each recipient. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: December 11, 1962
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Messrs. John, Earl, Repps, and William Guitar - December 1962] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Messrs. John, Earl, Repps, and William Guitar - December 1962]

A letter addressed to Messrs. John, Earl, Repps, and William Guitar from T. N. Carswell, dated Christmas 1962. Carswell expresses his fondness for their parents reminiscing of his association with them while employed at the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and congratulates "you boys" stating that their parents would have reason to be proud of of them. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance OPAQUE Parchment watermark.
Date: December 1962
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1962]

A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane advises Carswell that his letter written in November reached her the second time it was sent in December. She expresses her appreciation for the gift, that it was so very gracious and that she used it for several things and is sending souveniers. Crane expresses her approval as "truly a beautiful thought" for the suggestion made by President Reiff in regards to the cornerstone and marker. She advises as to her wishes regarding the material used for her grave marker and requirements as to size.
Date: 1962
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Lee Hemphill to T. N. Carswell - May 3, 1962] (open access)

[Letter From Lee Hemphill to T. N. Carswell - May 3, 1962]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency from Lee Hemphill, Vice-President for Development, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 3, 1962. Hemphill expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the gift to Hardin-Simmons advising of an enclosed receipt.
Date: May 3, 1962
Creator: Hemphill, Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Summary of the Life of Jefferson Davis Sandefer] (open access)

[Summary of the Life of Jefferson Davis Sandefer]

A short summary of J. D. Sandefer's life. On page 2 is the notation "Jefferson Davis Sandefer, Volume 1V, Number 1, 1962-63. Dedicated to the youth of our state and nation by Adair and Hill, a Texas Heritage Production."
Date: 1962
Creator: Adair and Hill
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1962]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated March 27, 1962. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. Collier advises of a Building Committee recommendation for an additional story to the Minnie L. Anderson Building which is now under construction.
Date: March 27, 1962
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1962]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 15, 1962. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. He advises of that one of the items on the agenda will be revising the Articles of Incorporation.
Date: October 15, 1962
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Articles of Incorporation of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Abilene, Texas - 1962] (open access)

[Articles of Incorporation of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Abilene, Texas - 1962]

A document containing the Articles of Incorporation (with amendments) of Hendrick Memorial Hospital, and a listing of the Trustees in 1962.
Date: 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell] from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell]. Byrdie Carswell advises T. N. Carswell that the glasses prescribed by Dr. Fish were dim, she could not see through them and that Dr. Fish is a mess.
Date: 1962
Creator: Carswell, Byrdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aubrey Hethcoat to Mrs. William Peacock - June 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Aubrey Hethcoat to Mrs. William Peacock - June 6, 1962]

A letter written to Mrs. William Peacock, Houston 6, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 6, 1962. Confirmation of the date for an appointment for Mrs. Carswell to go with Peggy and her father. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
Date: June 6, 1962
Creator: Hethcoat, Mrs. Aubrey
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1962]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 27, 1962. Hethcoat expresses their appreciation for Carswell having informed the hospital of his plans for Mrs. Carswell. Handwritten note by Carswell advises of a letter to the hospital dated July 23, 1962 with specific plans. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
Date: June 27, 1962
Creator: Hethcoat, Mrs. Aubrey
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Authorization for Absence from Hospital - Byrdie Pearl Carswell in the care of T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1962] (open access)

[Authorization for Absence from Hospital - Byrdie Pearl Carswell in the care of T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1962]

An authorization for absence from the hospital, from Big Spring State Hospital, dated August 13, 1962. Byrdie Pearl Carswell, patient, in the care of T. N. Carswell, signed by Preston Harrison, M.D., Superintendent. The reverse side includes rules and regulations concerning absence from Texas State mental hospitals.
Date: August 13, 1962
Creator: Harrison, Preston E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lila Fern Martin to T. N. Carswell - April 10, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Lila Fern Martin to T. N. Carswell - April 10, 1962]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lila Fern Martin, City Secretary, City of Abilene, dated April 10, 1962. Martin expresses his appreciation and that of the City of Abilene for Carswell having served as Judge of Election Precinct No. 10 at the election on April 3, 1962. cc: Mayor C. R. Kinard, Mr. R. M. Tinstman, City Manager.
Date: April 10, 1962
Creator: Martin, Lila Fern
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume 12, Number 1, Fall, 1962 (open access)

The Corral, Volume 12, Number 1, Fall, 1962

The Corral literary journal of Hardin-Simmons University includes editorials as well as original creative fiction, poetry, non-fiction, drawings, and jokes.
Date: 1962
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History