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[Letter from Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19]
Letter from Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law and partner in firm of Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California, to Professor George I. Sánchez of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, dated April 19, 1951. Okrand is seeking a reference for a Texas attorney who would look into a matter concerning a "Negro property owner" in east Texas. There is a handwritten note from Professor Sanchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera if he will write to Okrand.
Date:
April 19, 1951
Creator:
Okrand, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Hickman to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-27]
Letter from J. J. Hickman, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas State Industrial Union Council, in Austin, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated September 27, 1951. Hickman invites Herrera to attend the 15th Annual Convention of the Texas State Industrial Union Council to be held in Waco, Texas on November 16-18, 1951. Hickman asks Herrera to consult with the Committee on Latin American Affairs during the convention.
Date:
September 27, 1951
Creator:
Hickman, J. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk), dated February 27, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell of the enclosed correspondence and a $500 Postal Savings Certificate received from the California Authorities issued in favor of Subject A-9808-A. She expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his assistance and advises him that nothing was said by California regarding the tools belonging to subject. Typewritten on State of Texas Department of State letterhead bearing HAMMERMILL BOND watermark.
Date:
February 27, 1951
Creator:
Kirk, (Miss) Pauline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - March 20, 1951]
A letter written to John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 20, 1951. The letter contains an advisement regarding Subject A-9808-A, that the Subject is doing well, but Carswell expounds on his carpentry work and restates the need for the remaining Postal Savings Certificates belonging to Subject to be transferred to him from California.
Date:
March 20, 1951
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William T. Byrnes to Pauline Kirk - March 27, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State (Attn: Miss Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Fred Finsley, Chief State Parole Officer (by William T. Byrnes, Supervising State Parole Officer), Sacramento 14, California, dated March 27, 1951. Byrnes refers to Kirk's letter of March 23, 1951 and advises of an enclosed Postal Savings Bond belonging to Subject A-9808-A, as requested.
Date:
March 27, 1951
Creator:
Byrnes, William T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - August 5, 1951]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board dated August 5, 1951. Carswell recommends a full pardon for Subject.
Date:
August 5, 1951
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - April 28, 1951]
A letter addressed to the Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Pauline Kirk), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated April 28, 1951. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a report from Subject A 9803. Carswell takes responsibility regarding the tardiness of the paperwork and discusses the request made by Subject for the balance of his funds which are to be used for business plans of which Carswell approves.
Date:
April 28, 1951
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - May 14, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division) dated May 14, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell regarding three enclosed Postal Savings Bonds and expresses her appreciation for the interest in Subject A-9803 shown by Carswell.
Date:
May 14, 1951
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State, Austin, Texas 9by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), dated May 21, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell regarding correspondence from the California Authorities and requests that Carswell contact Subject 17095 and place him under supervision.
Date:
May 21, 1951
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. McGill to T. N. Carswell - July 31, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from William L. McGill, Executive Secretary, Executive Department, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 31, 1951. McGill discusses a report from the Texas Rangers advising that there is no other course for the Governor but to revoke the parole. The action is being postponed, however, until Carswell can look at the file.
Date:
July 31, 1951
Creator:
McGill, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - July 19, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the "kind expression of interest" by Carswell in Shiver's future public service, to have this evidence of support of the substantial citizenship of this State. He congratulates Carswell on the splendid service he is rendering the State and the men under his supervision as Chairman of the Volunteer Parole Board in Abilene.
Date:
July 19, 1951
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas ,from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated October 9, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter and "interesting information" from Carswell dated October 6th.
Date:
October 9, 1951
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Ben Shepperd - 1951]
A letter addressed to John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board. Carswell advises Shepperd of an enclosed application for clemency regarding the case of which he spoke to Shepperd and McGill about when in his office in July. Carswell requests that Shepperd and Governor Shivers join him in his request to Governor Warren for clemency for Subject but only after reading the history and having full knowledge of the case.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated December 5, 1951. Kirk acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell dated December 1 concerning Subject and advises that a copy of the letter and enclosures were sent to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, who is Chairman of the California Adult Authority.
Date:
December 5, 1951
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to I. H. Kempner discussing a letter response from Walter F. Woodul regarding fraternity membership for Denny at the University of Texas.
Date:
March 19, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Dudley W. Peterson, March 23, 1951]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Dudley W. Peterson thanking him for attending to the maps. He mentions that he's satisfies with the items he received and they'll fulfill the requirements of the office.
Date:
March 23, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan to Hon. Frank Scofield, August 10, 1951]
Letter from R. I. Mehan to Hon. Frank Scofield listing all the gift tax return related forms along with affidavits signed by Irma K. Seinsheimer, and discussing the reason for misunderstanding and delay in filing the return.
Date:
August 10, 1951
Creator:
Mehan, R. I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Ettlinger to Daniel W. Kempner, May 25, 1951]
Letter from Dr. H. J. Ettlinger to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for his participation in the presentation of the portrait of Rabbi Henry Cohen for the University of Texas B'nai B'rith Hillel Building.
Date:
May 25, 1951
Creator:
Ettlinger, H. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan to Hon. Frank Scofield, September 7, 1951]
Letter from R. I. Mehan to Hon. Frank Scofield informing about attaching the remittance of the order representing gift tax returns without any penalties as mentioned in the letter addressed to J. E. Meyers.
Date:
September 7, 1951
Creator:
Mehan, R. I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Gus J. Strauss to I. H. Kempner, March 1, 1951]
Telegram sent by Gus J. Strauss via Western Union to I. H. Kempner, informing him that he will be able to come to Galveston due to illness in the family.
Date:
March 1, 1951
Creator:
Strauss, Gus J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to D. W. Kempner, January 10, 1951]
Letter from Allan Shivers to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his message of support during the previous summer's campaign.
Date:
January 10, 1951
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Thornton, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, November 20, 1951]
Letter from E. H. Thornton, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing a designated F. M. Road in Fort Bend County and its likely extension towards F. M. 1093 in the future.
Date:
November 20, 1951
Creator:
Thornton, E. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Thornton, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, November 20, 1951]
Letter from E. H. Thornton, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing a designated F. M. road in Harris County, Texas as well as its likely extension towards F M. 1093 in the future.
Date:
November 20, 1951
Creator:
Thornton, E. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Graber to Joesph Bertig, January 24, 1951]
Letter from Sam Graber to Joe Bertig discussing his daughter Carol's ambition to enroll at the University of Texas in Austin in the Scottish Rite Dormitory. Mr. Graber has been informed that admission to that dormitory would be easier if his daughter had a 32nd Degree Mason she was related to in the state of Texas. Mr. Graber then asks Mr. Bertig to help him find someone to put in a good word for Carol.
Date:
January 24, 1951
Creator:
Graber, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History