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[Clipping: $3.6 Million Proposed For Water, Sewer Plan]
Newspaper clipping of an article about funds for Abilene City's improvement plans for their water and sewer systems. To the right, there is also a small article about nine men who were rescued at Padre Island.
Date:
December 23, 1963
Creator:
Shell, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy of Clipping: Water Line Bids Asked; City Supply 'Assured']
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an article about bids for a water line for Abilene, Texas.
Date:
December 23, 1963
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene, Texas Ordinance 173 Regarding Fair Grounds in City Limits]
A copy of Abilene, Texas City Ordinance 173, passed and approved on December 23, 1921.
Date:
December 23, 1921
Creator:
Hobbs, Oscar Knox
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Kirk to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. L. Kirk, Assistant Editor, Spokane Daily Chronicle, dated December 23, 1941. Kirk makes reference to the letter from Carswell requesting the definition of Americanism and advises of the enclosed clipping of an editorial he wrote in answer. The clipping contains an article titled "What Does Americanism Mean," and was published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on page 4.
Date:
December 23, 1941
Creator:
Kirk, D. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norman S. Case to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1940]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Norman S. Case, Acting Chairman, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D. C., dated December 23, 1940. Case acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relating to the controversy between the ASCAP and the radio broadcast industry, and he expresses to Carswell the appreciation of the Commission for the benefit of having his views.
Date:
December 23, 1940
Creator:
Case, Norman S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bill Fulwiler - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Bill Fulwiler from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises Bill due to Christmas making him reminisce that he wrote to expresses his appreciation for W. J. Fulwiler, Bill's father, for his friendship and leadership in the building of Abilene during the years Carswell served [at the Abilene Chamber of Commerce]. He commends Bill on the exemplary way that he and Harry have carried on the multiple interests of W. J.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Don Wooten - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Don Wooten from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation for "the splendid way" that Don has handled the substantial interests entrusted to his care noting his Dad [H. O. Wooten] and Mother were in Simmons when he enrolled there and that his Grandfather was one of his good and helpful friends.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mr. Jay - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. Jay from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that "this season of the year inclines one's memory to delve into the realm of gratitude" and then expresses his appreciation "of having enjoyed the privilege" of his friendship.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George S. Anderson - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. George S. Anderson from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Anderson, for his example and friendship over the years.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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 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
[Letter to John L. Buckley, December 23, 1939]
Letter to John L. Buckley informing him that he was forwarded a photograph and letter written by him to W. J. Bryan and receiving the letter made him joyous as he reminisced about their younger days.
Date:
December 23, 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. J. Bryan, December 23, 1939]
Letter to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter and photograph he sent as it was much appreciated.
Date:
December 23, 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., December 23, 1926]
Letter from Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr. informing Sayles that his note for $544.68, in favor of Mary Fasshauer, held by the Bank of A. Levy, Incorporated is due on January 14, 1927. The letter lists the principle, interest, and total due to the bank. There is a stamp on the letter reading, "Paid [..] 1927 Citizens National [..] of Abilene, [Texas]."
Date:
December 23, 1926
Creator:
Adams, Alpha
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 14, Ed. 1, Saturday, December 23, 1922
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
December 23, 1922
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Reuben Senterfitt to Truett Latimer, December 23, 1953]
Letter from Reuben Senterfitt to Truett Latimer discussing the upcoming campaign race.
Date:
December 23, 1953
Creator:
Senterfitt, Reuben
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Hair to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1938]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. W. Hair, Mayor, The City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas dated December 23, 1938. Hair expresses his appreciation and congratulations to Carswell and his Committee on the good work done in preparing a new traffic ordinance for the City of Abilene.
Date:
December 23, 1938
Creator:
Hair, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John R. - December 23, 1940]
A letter written to John R., from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1940. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mr. Luther W. Caldwell noting he is anxious to get on the camp work as a carpenter.
Date:
December 23, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom K. Eplen to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tom K. Eplen, Abilene, Texas, dated December 23, 1952. Eplen expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his friendship.
Date:
December 23, 1952
Creator:
Eplen, Tom K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to "Mugs" - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to "Mugs" from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that due to reminiscing at Christmastime he is writing to show his gratitude for the kindness and friendships of Mugs' Dad and Mother, Grandfather and Grandmother, expressing his gratitude to Mugs in their absence and wishing for him a Merry Christmas.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Tom Eplen - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Tom Eplen from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell expresses his fondness for Eplen and states, "you have consistently held a high and uncommon esteem in my regard―Thank God for Tom Eplen".
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bill and Jack and George - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Bill and Jack and George from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that Christmas time made him reminisce then advises of the number of acts of friendship and helpfulness of their Dads in the tasks he was privileged to carry on. He pays a tribute to Bill, Jack and George for the really fine and outstanding way that they have carried on the business operations left in their care.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Walter Pope - December 23, 1960]
A letter written to Judge Walter Pope from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the example and inspiration Pope has been to his life and applies the term "uncomman man" describing the significance of the term as being historically applied to a very few men by Dr. Hamilton C. Mabie, "a Christian statesman, philosoper and scholar of world stature in the early part of this century". Carswell offers the season's greetings.
Date:
December 23, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1964]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 23, 1964. Collier advises that the Trustees are to "participate" in the student nurses' annual and requests a "glossy print".
Date:
December 23, 1964
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History