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[Meeting minutes for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission - April 30, 1939]
A printed sheet with minutes of the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission meeting dated April 30, 1939.
Date:
April 30, 1939
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dossie - April 16, 1940]
A letter written to "Dossie" from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated April 16, 1940. Carswell discusses the importance of the selection that must be made by the Trustees for a replacement for J. D. Sandefer as President of Hardin-Simmons University and offers his opinion that Rupert [Rupert N. Richardson] should be asked first. Carswell defends his opinion, noting the probability of "Dossie" being selected for the job thus requesting that "Dossie" encourage the selection of Rupert, in order to keep Rupert at Simmons, then the offer of the presidency would be made in due course to "Dossie".
Date:
April 16, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated April 30, 1941. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for a beautiful program.
Date:
April 30, 1941
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: To attend the Inauguration of William Richardson White as President of Hardin-Simmons University - April 29, 1941]
An invitation to the Inauguration of William Richardson White as President of Hardin-Simmons University dated April 29, 1941.
Date:
April 29, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 30, 1941. McGahey congratulates Carswell on a great Inauguration Program.
Date:
April 30, 1941
Creator:
McGahey, Philip C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Hilton Hotel, El Paso, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 27, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter of April 25 and concurs that Carswell is "quite correct that we shall have probably the best opportunity for raising money that we shall have probably in our generation". Richardson advises of the difficulties encountered in Christian education in trying to "secure a man for the field" then gives his assurance of their efforts in watching Carswell's "place" while he is away.
Date:
April 27, 1944
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sierra Blanca, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 16, 1944. Humorous letter regarding Richardson looking after the "house and goods" while Carswell is away, of having taken care of the car casings and battery and of their trouble in starting Carswell's car. Richardson advises of their church having started a campaign to raise $35,000 for H.S.U.
Date:
April 16, 1944
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 9, 1945. Richardson expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his suggestions for the Board of Trustees regarding the Million Dollar Enlargement and Improvement Campaign.
Date:
April 9, 1945
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Report: From T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - April 5, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. R. N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas) from T. N. Carswell dated April 5, 1945. Carswell addresses Richardson as "Governor" and advises of the attached suggested organization/committee plan for the Million Dollar Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University then congratulates Richardson on his election as the university's president. The attachment includes a suggested organization plan, titled "A Million Dollar Enlargement and Improvement Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University; one of several proposed additions to the campus is a Museum and Archives Building."
Date:
April 5, 1945
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Hamilton, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated April 9, 1945. Sandefer advises that he sent a copy of Carswell's letter to Dr. Richardson. Sandefer advises that he will not be carrying on as Chairman of the Board stating, "Frankly, I have butted my head against concrete long enough and have grown tired doing so."
Date:
April 9, 1945
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 28, 1945. Richardson outlines the approved expansion plans for HSU. He advises that the named projects are important to meet requirements for their part in serving "the compelling needs of our post-war youth. War years of tension and anxiety, the dislocation of family life, due to military source and war industry, have strained spiritual and moral ties. The Church must move forward now in a program to repair the damage done."
Date:
April 28, 1945
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Wright to W. R. White - April 17, 1947]
A letter written to Dr. W. R. White, First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas from W. P. Wright, Chairman, Board of Trustees dated April 17, 1947. Wright requests that White serve as chairman of the Denominational Committee and names the men that will serve with him: T. N. Carswell, vice-chairman, M. A. Jenkens, P. D. O'Brien, Vernon Yearby, Henry A. Littleton, T. A. Patterson, J. Ralph Grant.
Date:
April 17, 1947
Creator:
Wright, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Wright to T. N. Carswell - April 7, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from W. P. Wright, Chairman Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 7, 1953. Wright calls a meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Date:
April 7, 1953
Creator:
Wright, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt addressed to the Carswell Agency, Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated April 24, 1962 for gift to Hardin-Simmons University]
A receipt addressed to the Carswell Agency, Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated April 24, 1962 for gift to Hardin-Simmons University.
Date:
April 24, 1962
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Bailey to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. W. Bailey, Controller, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 22, 1965. Bailey advises of enclosed checks HSU had failed to forward an annual installment for the lots owned by Carswell on Cedar Street.
Date:
April 22, 1965
Creator:
Bailey, E. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1970]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Elwin L. Skiles, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 21, 1970. Skiles expresses his appreciation for the participation by Carswell in the Founders Day program stressing that the assistance of the first Olsen Medalist added a great deal to the wonderful occasion.
Date:
April 21, 1970
Creator:
Skiles, Elwin L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 14, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated April 14, 1941. Sandefer reminds Carswell of his promise of help in writing a speech for the inauguration of W. R. White as president of Hardin-Simmons University.
Date:
April 14, 1941
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1947]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Thomas E. Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 30, 1947. Notification by Roberts of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
Date:
April 30, 1947
Creator:
Roberts, Thomas E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - April 20, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, President, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 20, 1948. Notification by Anderson of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
Date:
April 20, 1948
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 17, 1957. The letter contains a notification by Collier of the cancellation of a Board meeting. The reverse side includes notes handwritten by T. N. Carswell regarding Kirk Palrick—350.00; phone OR 33741.
Date:
April 17, 1957
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 13, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 13, 1957. Notification by Collier of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date:
April 13, 1957
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 9, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date:
April 9, 1958
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 28, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board, which has been called by Mr. Anderson, regarding final approval for dormitory building plans. Dinner will be served.
Date:
April 28, 1958
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt: From Mrs. Mac Lester to Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1959]
A letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Mac Lester, President, Hendrick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary dated April 27, 1959. Lester expresses her appreciation for the contribution to the fund to furnish the nurse's residence.
Date:
April 27, 1959
Creator:
Lester, Mrs. Mac
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History