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[Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas dated November 25, 1953. Breeding requests that Carswell do what he can to secure the release of Subject 108,345 from prison prior to February.
Date:
November 25, 1953
Creator:
Breeding, Hattie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - November 30, 1953]
A letter written to parolee in Abilene, Texas, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, dated November 30, 1953. Burkhart advises Subject A-9803 of the referral of his application by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review but that the parole time served is not sufficent to evidence complete rehabilitation making a favorable recommendation doubtful. He advises of enclosed instructions which outlines the items required to make application for pardon and executive clemency.
Date:
November 30, 1953
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1953]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons & Paroles, Austin, Texas, dated December 2, 1953. In reply to a letter from Carswell dated November 27, 1953 regarding Subject 121,140, White addresses their policy requiring good conduct for five years by parolees before consideration will be given for a full pardon.
Date:
November 27, 1953
Creator:
White, Thomas B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953]
A handwritten report providing background data including events and dates regarding Subject No. 17095 including the notation advising that Governor Knight would consider a new application in October of 1955.
Date:
December 12, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - December 10, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated December 10, 1953. Christian advises Gordon regarding a monthly report for Subject No. 17095 and requests to be advised if Subject is eligible for a release from reporting. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B C [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell expressing her appreciation for the receipt of the monthly report on Subject and for his assistance in this work.
Date:
December 10, 1953
Creator:
Christian, Betty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - December 14, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate, Stillwater, Minnesotta, dated December 14, 1953. Subject 17671 [108,345] expresses his appreciation for the letter Carswell sent to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Date:
December 14, 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thomas B. White - December 21, 1953]
A letter addressed to Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 21, 1953. Carswell advises White regarding a letter from Warden Swenson of the Minnesota State Prison advising that the letter is an unsolicited evaluation of the record of Subject 108,345 while in prison and is the result of considerable study of Subject's personality.
Date:
December 21, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thomas B. White - December 19, 1953]
A letter addressed to Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 19, 1953. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the time White took to explain the reason for the decision made regarding the case of Subject 108,345.
Date:
December 19, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter T. Stone to Betty Christian - December 16, 1953]
A letter written to Howard A. Carney, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator (by Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator-Paroles), Sacramento 14, California dated December 16, 1953. Stone advises Christian to refer to the correspondence of September 1, 1953 for the reasons Subject No. 17095 must continue reporting.
Date:
December 16, 1953
Creator:
Gordon, Walter A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated December 23, 1953. Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the application for Full Pardon by Subject 121,140. Blackburn advises Carswell that Mr. White is out of the office but that the letter will be held for his prompt attention upon his return.
Date:
December 23, 1953
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, Thomas B. White, Chairman, dated January 11, 1954. White expresses his appreciation for the letter of December 21 from Carswell in which he had enclosed a letter from Warden Swenson. He explains the decision of the Board regarding the reason Subject 108,345 must return to the Texas Prison System to continue his service.
Date:
January 11, 1953
Creator:
White, Thomas B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from John H. Alvis addressed To the Ex-Officers, 10th Battalion, Texas State Guard - November 30, 1953]
A form letter addressed to the Ex-Officers, 10th Battalion, Texas State Guard, from John H. Alvis, Abilene, Texas, dated November 30, 1953. Humorous invitation to a dinner meeting of The American Legion citing that "Chaplain R. B. Freeman―will furnish the venison."
Date:
November 30, 1953
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 29, 1953. Burleson confirms he will forward to Carswell a copy of the current Congressional Directory, returns Carswell's check and advises him that there is no charge for the book. Typewritten on U.S. House letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure includes: Personal check from The Citizens National Bank Abilene, Texas made out to Omar Burleson and signed by Carswell Agency, T. N. Carswell dated June 26, 1953.
Date:
June 29, 1953
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: D. B. Thomson of Lubbock Describes 1883 Trail Drive]
Newspaper clipping of D.R. Thomson describing some of his adventures as a cattle driver. The name, Raider Thomson, is penciled at the top edge, and a partial advertisement is printed on the back.
Date:
December 6, 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Easement and Right of Way from Hattie M. Sayles Estate to West Texas Utilities Company]
Contract (unsigned) granting the West Texas Utility Company a right of way and easement, allowing the company to install telephone lines on a property in Taylor County, Texas.
Date:
September 1953
Creator:
Sayles, Henry, Jr. & Sayles, John
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Abilene Independent Automobile Dealers Association to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]
Letter from the Abilene Independent Automobile Dealers Association to Truett Latimer discussing the bill regulating time sales. He opposes the bill and asks that Mr. Latimer do the same.
Date:
February 3, 1953
Creator:
Abilene Independent Automobile Dealers Association
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. T. Compere, Jr., April 14, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to E. T. Compere, Jr. discussing Senate Bill 247.
Date:
April 14, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bobby Carter , April 13, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Bobby Carter discussing displeasure at the opposition towards House Bill 216 and why.
Date:
April 13, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Beene to Truett Latimer, February 5, 1953]
Letter from Dr. William Beene to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 in regard to what is in best interest of the visual welfare of the public.
Date:
February 5, 1953
Creator:
Beene, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Henry Little, May 19, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Henry Little regarding support for Senate Bills 15, 17, and 20 at the Insurance Committee meeting.
Date:
May 19, 1953
Creator:
Little, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerome N. Wolfson, February 9, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerome N. Wolfson discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 at the upcoming public hearing.
Date:
February 9, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. U. Borum to Truett Latimer, February 18, 1953]
Letter from J. U. Borum to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 due to what is in best interest for the optometry field and the public visual welfare of the public.
Date:
February 18, 1953
Creator:
Borum, J. U.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James E. Taylor to Truett Latimer, January 5, 1953]
Letter from James E. Taylor to Truett Latimer as an invitation to an informal luncheon.
Date:
January 5, 1953
Creator:
Taylor, James E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. L. Skinner, February 20, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to H. L. Skinner discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #5 and what actions need to be done for the bill to not pass.
Date:
February 20, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History