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[Letter from W. A. Criswell to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. A. Criswell, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, dated October 5, 1960. Criswell declines the invitation by Carswell to speak in Abilene on religious freedom citing a full schedule.
Date:
October 5, 1960
Creator:
Criswell, W. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960]
A letter written to Senator William Knowland, Oakland, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Voluntary Parole Board, dated March 5, 1960. Carswell advises Knowland of his concern regarding the pardon application for Parolee 17,095 not having reached the governor's desk and requests Knowland's assistance.
Date:
March 5, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - May 27, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. Archer, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1960. Carswell advises Archer of his membership of P.O.A.U. [Protestants and Other Americans United] from the beginning. He advises that the duty and responsibility of the organization, and of Archer as it's leader, is of transcendent import to their way of life. He cites an example, "the adroit method", being used to mislead people in order to break down their idea of the separation of church and state and force upon citizens the support of a religious system with which they disagree. He advises of an attached check to fund the fight.
Date:
May 27, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - June 24, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. Archer, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the copy of "How the Roman Catholic Church would change the Constitution" and suggests adding a third column detailing what the Catholics are doing to have their schools paid for by public taxation.
Date:
June 24, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the encouraging message from Carswell and advises that his suggestion will be given just as prompt attention as possible.
Date:
October 13, 1960
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas dated December 23, 1960. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter, suggestions and information. He expects to be in Abilene during the campaign and hopes for a personal visit with Carswell.
Date:
December 23, 1960
Creator:
Blakley, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume 9, Number 1, Spring, 1960
The Corral literary journal of Hardin-Simmons University includes editorials as well as original creative fiction, poetry, non-fiction, drawings, and jokes.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing, August 15, 1960]
Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing discussing the issue of drilling on small tracts in Texas. He says the drilling of such tracts is handled by the Railroad Commission under Rule 31; He thinks the rule is being abused by professionals nicknamed the 'Rule 37 Operators' and hopes the Railroad Commission addresses it.
Date:
August 15, 1960
Creator:
Tindell, W. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Discussing Job Opportunities, October 20, 1960]
Letter to Truett Latimer Discussing Job Opportunities. The author of the letter says he talked to Mr. McLaughlin and informs Mr. Latimer that Mr. McLaughlin said the student jobs they had were filled. He also talks about getting an opening in the Health Department.
Date:
October 20, 1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 19, 1960]
Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting a job for John, a junior at the University of Texas.
Date:
June 19, 1960
Creator:
Curtis, Mrs. Rosa
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington, August 12, 1960]
Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington discussing the Gloria D. Hanson Vs. James Alvis Hanson case. They inform Mrs. Harrington that the case hearing is on the 2nd of September, 1960, and tells the related parties how to prepare for it.
Date:
August 12, 1960
Creator:
Stone and Davis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid, September 13, 1960]
Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid informing him that his application for a drilling permit had been denied. He attaches the application.
Date:
September 13, 1960
Creator:
Thompson, Ernest O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 14, Number 1, January, 1960
The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date:
January 1960
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 14, Number [4], September, 1960
The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date:
September 1960
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 14, Number 3, May, 1960
The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date:
May 1960
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 14, Number [5], November, 1960
The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date:
November 1960
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 14, Number 2, March, 1960
The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date:
March 1960
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1960 Summer Session
Catalog describes the governance, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
March 1960
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1959-1960 Graduate Division]
Catalog describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, university calendar, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
January 1960
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1959-1960
Catalog describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, university calendar, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
July 1960
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lyndon B. Johnson Day in Abilene
Photograph of a group of people at an event in honor of Lyndon B. Johnson Day. There are unknown men marching with signs.
Date:
1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lyndon B. Johnson Day in Abilene
Photograph of a Democratic Party event in Abilene. A man is speaking at a podium on a decorated stage while Lyndon B. Johnson and others sit at a table beside him. There are people in the audience clapping.
Date:
1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lyndon B. Johnson Day in Abilene
Photograph of a group of people at an event in honor of Lyndon B. Johnson Day. Johnson is holding a hat and talking to an unknown woman at the event.
Date:
1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Miss Abilene Contest at the Sands Hotel
Photograph of a display window advertising the Miss Abilene pageant at the Sands Hotel. The name and date of the event are given in the display with a picture of a crown and other items.
Date:
1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History