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[Letter from L. B. Stephens to Jack Ross - October 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from L. B. Stephens to Jack Ross - October 11, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas, from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Montgomery, Alabama, dated October 11, 1957. Stephens advises Ross that Florida has tentatively agreed to supervise Subject 59,311 and Texas can close their files. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 OCT 16 AM 8: 15 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.
Date: October 11, 1957
Creator: Stephens, L. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. V. Porterfield to Texas Department of Public Welfare - March 11, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from L. V. Porterfield to Texas Department of Public Welfare - March 11, 1958]

A letter addressed to the Director of the Texas State Dept. of Public Welfare, Austin, Texas, from L. V. Porterfield, Classification Supervisor, Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlister, Oklahoma, dated March 11, 1958 and is a request for information on the background and personal life of Subject 60604.
Date: March 11, 1958
Creator: Porterfield, L. V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. T. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from M. T. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from M. T. Wilson, Fisher County, Roby, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Wilson requests to be instructed regarding how to keep records for men forwarded for preinduction examination. He advises that as it is now the IV-F classification is the only indication that the men have been up for examination. The letter is typewritten on SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM letterhead bearing stamp of Local Board No. 1, Fisher County, Roby, Texas.
Date: April 11, 1944
Creator: Wilson, M. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated February 11, 1942. Davidson advises that Peggy Anne is her natural sunny self again and her grades are up. She proceeds to elaborate on the probable reasons.
Date: February 11, 1942
Creator: Davidson, Mabel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Richard E. Froiseth, Major, QMC, Constructing Quartermaster, War Department, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1941. Froiseth declines the invitation to take a part on the DEFEND AMERICA program citing a previous engagement.
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: Froiseth, Richard E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. F. Muir to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from N. F. Muir to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1940]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from N. F. Muir, Orthodontist, Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 11, 1940. Muir advises that a statement sent to Carswell three months back with regard to dental work for his daughter has not been paid.
Date: December 11, 1940
Creator: Muir, Norborne F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1954]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from a parolee/inmate, dated July 11, 1954. Subject 108,345 discusses the weather, his hope for reduced time in serving his sentence, his concern regarding an unanswered letter that he wrote to Mr. White and his desire for a job in Abilene.
Date: July 11, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 11, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, The La Fayette Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 11, 1950. Hill outlines his business itinerary and discribes the bad effects that the war in Korea is having on many businesses. The reverse side includes a postscript informing Carswell of Hill's immediate travel itinerary and a reminder of his Los Angeles address.
Date: November 11, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated July 11, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and confirms that Mr. Dillingham called but that he did not happen to be in the office. He confirms that Brown-Crumer is a good house and offers to assist in having the bonds turned in under the Plan assuring Carswell that he would be very glad to do so.
Date: July 11, 1938
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Z. Landrum to Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Texas - April 11, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from R. Z. Landrum to Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Texas - April 11, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, from R. Z. Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 11, 1951. Expresses appreciation for sending a new statement and returning check.
Date: April 11, 1951
Creator: Landrum, R. Z.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Hatton W. Sumners to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Hatton W. Sumners to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Hatton W. Sumners, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 11, 1941. Hatton W. Sumners defines Americanism and handwrites in a postscript, "Am sending another address also."
Date: December 11, 1941
Creator: Sumners, Hatton W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1963]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 11, 1963. Burleson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding tickets for the Cotton Bowl Game on January 1 and advises that he will air mail the tickets to Carswell upon receipt.
Date: December 11, 1963
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson - January 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson - January 11, 1950]

A letter from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 11, 1950. Reminder by Richardson of a Board meeting to be held on January 17.
Date: January 11, 1950
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough to T. N. Carswell - May 11, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough to T. N. Carswell - May 11, 1959]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ralph Yarborough, United States Senate, dated May 11, 1959. Yarborough defends his actions on the Kennedy-Ervin Bill touting it's qualities and passage. "The bill is a compromise, as any bill in so contested a field would necessarily be when it has been able to muster 90 votes to 1, from the 49 States in the Union."
Date: May 11, 1959
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1962]

A letter addressed to Sirs from T. N. Carswell, dated December 11, 1962. Carswell orders fruit cakes to be delivered about December 20 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, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard to The Executive Committee of the Ex-Students Association of HSU - November 11, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard to The Executive Committee of the Ex-Students Association of HSU - November 11, 1948]

A letter written to The Executive Committee, Ex-Students Association and Hardin-Simmons University from T. N. Carswell, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard dated November 11, 1948. Proposal to establish the HSU Ex-Students Association as a permanent unit and to create a Planning Commission.
Date: November 11, 1948
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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 Bertram D. Janes - August 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bertram D. Janes - August 11, 1953]

A letter written to Bertram D. Janes, District Attorney, Plumas County, Quincy, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 11, 1953. Carswell advises Janes that he has enclosed a Notice of Intention of Subject A-9803 to apply for Pardon and Restoration and advises of progress made by Subject for the two years while under his supervision explaining that he urges his worthy parolees to regain their citizenship.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - December 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - December 11, 1953]

A letter addressed to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated December 11, 1953. Copy to Mrs. Breeding [Hattie Breeding], Dallas. Carswell requests the reinstatement of the parole status of Subject 108,345 to the date established prior to its revocation. Carswell explains his recommendation while detailing the parole history and the apparant "about-face" of Subject.
Date: December 11, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton - February 11, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton - February 11, 1939]

A letter addressed to Messrs. C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton, from T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, dated February 11, 1939. Carswell explains that he found it necessary to dispense with the services of Mr. Diffenbaugh, effective January 31, 1939, and paid him a month's salary.
Date: February 11, 1939
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Drake - November 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Drake - November 11, 1957]

A letter written to Hon. Ed. Drake, Chairman, Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee from T. N. Carswell, dated November 11, 1957. Carswell advises that his daughter, Peggy Carswell, has recently moved to Dallas and has a "constructive interest in politics". He advises Drake, that in his opinion, Peggy would fit in well with his organization.
Date: November 11, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 11, 1941]

A letter written to Texas Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1941. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mrs. H. V. Ashton recommending her for an appointment to the Board of Cosmetology.
Date: September 11, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. J. Blackwell - August 11, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. J. Blackwell - August 11, 1965]

A letter written to Horace [H. J. Blackwell] from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 11, 1965. Carswell explains his holdings of 200 shares of South Coast Life Insurance stock, of his desire to acquire more and requests information regarding the Company, if available. He advises, in a postscript, that he would value Blackwell's opinion. 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: August 11, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge, Corporation Court, Dallas, Texas - September 11, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge, Corporation Court, Dallas, Texas - September 11, 1956]

A letter addressed to Judge, Corporation Court, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1956. An explanation by Carswell of his parking violation while in Dallas.
Date: September 11, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History