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[Photograph of Group in Front of Officer's Club]
Photograph the Trayler family, Jesse P. Sewell, Frank Trayler, their daughter, and the general’s father in front of the officer’s club. Note on the back of the photograph reads, “Made at the officer's club where we had lunch with Gen. and Mrs. Carl McDaniel. Left to right - Frank Trayler, Mrs. Trayler, Mrs. McDaniel, Dorathy Trayler in front, Bro. Sewell - the McDaniel daughter - Gen. Carl McDaniel and his father. I baptized the father 52 years ago last Sept. - Nov. 1947, Sacramento, Calif.”
Date:
November 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Gardner Home]
Photograph of the home of Brother Gardner in Sacramento, California. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Home of Bro. Gardner - Sacramento - Nov. 29, '47." The photograph also has three individuals standing next to each other on the left hand side next to one of the trees.
Date:
November 29, 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Moody Home]
Photograph of the Moody and Trayler families standing in front of the Moody home on Thanksgiving Day. Note on the back of the photograph reads, “The Moody and Trayler at the Moody house where we had Thanksgiving dinner - 1947 - Sacramento, Calif.”
Date:
1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Sacramento, California]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Sacramento, California. Painting is standing against a brick wall with windows above and snow on the ground. Inscription on back of the photograph reads, "Mt. Shasta Calif[ornia]. Rhododendrons and red wood trees. Sacramento, Calif[ornia]."
Date:
November 10, 1947
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing catching a ride in a C-47 from Sacramento to Fort Worth, travelling to Houston by bus, how her friends are doing, and plans for future travel. Typed on Edwards Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
Date:
February 23, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 22, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing riding in a B-17, grounding from weather, horse riding, flying to San Bernardino and the Red Cross canteen there, ferrying planes, and making several stops on the return trip in a B-17. Written on Royal Palms Hotel (Palm Springs) stationary.
Date:
1943-11-22?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to Walter Stone - November 8, 1957]
A letter addressed to Mr. Fred Finsley, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento, California (Attention: Mr. Walter Stone), from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated November 8, 1957. Blackburn advises Stone regarding a recommendation by Mr. Carswell recommending Subject 17095 be released from reporting. She requests a notification of their decision and advises of an enclosed monthly report for this parolee.
Date:
November 8, 1957
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stillman C. Moore to Ruby Blackburn - November 14, 1957]
A letter addressed to Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Austin, Texas (Attention: Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), from Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator - Parole, Sacramento, California, by Stillman C. Moore, Supervisor, Interstate Unit, dated November 14, 1957. Moore instructs Blackburn to request of Subject 17095 to report every six months.
Date:
November 14, 1957
Creator:
Stillman C. Moore
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge J. R. Black to Governor Pat Brown - May 7, 1959]
A letter written to Governor Pat Brown, Sacramento, California, from J. R. Black, Judge 42nd Judicial District Court, Abilene, Texas, dated May 7, 1959. Black makes a request for Pardon for Subject 17,095.
Date:
May 7, 1959
Creator:
Black, J. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Pat Brown - May 22, 1959]
A letter addressed to California Governor Pat Brown, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Voluntary Parole Board, dated May 22, 1959. Carswell makes a request for executive clemency and restoration for Subject 17095.
Date:
May 22, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecil F. Poole to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Cecil F. Poole, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated June 2, 1959. Poole acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell requesting a pardon be granted for Subject 17095. Poole advises that the application is denied.
Date:
June 2, 1959
Creator:
Poole, Cecil F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Welsh to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1951]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated November 29, 1951 (with a copy to T. N. Carswell). Welsh informs Subject 17095 that the completed application for executive clemency is being forwarded to the Adult Authority for consideration and a recommendation to the Governor.
Date:
November 29, 1951
Creator:
Welsh, James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - January 17, 1952]
A letter addressed to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California via Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman., Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated January 17, 1952. Carswell submits the requested information to Burkhart in behalf of Subject requesting that any omissions be noted. He confirms that the required advertising is running in San Bernadino .
Date:
January 17, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - January 11, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman., Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated January 11, 1952. Carswell advises Gordon that he supports the request made by Subject for a Commutation of Sentence and a Full Pardon and Restoration.
Date:
January 11, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - December 31, 1951]
A form letter addressed to a parolee from Abilene, Texas from Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority (by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority), Sacramento 14, California, dated December 31, 1951. Burkhart informs Subject that his application for Commutation of Sentence has been referred by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review and recommendation. The letter advises of assistance to be given from their office in preparing said application and provides a list of requirements pertaining to the preparation of the application.
Date:
December 31, 1951
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1952]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 28, 1952. Burkhart acknowledges receipt of two questionnaires completed by Subject and other papers, all found to be satisfactory, and assumes an Affidavit of Publication will be sent at the expiration of the 30 day period. He expresses his appreciation for the promptness of Subject in attending to the details of the matter.
Date:
January 28, 1952
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from John Ben Shepperd to E. A. Burkhart - January 22, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Department of State, Texas, dated January 22, 1952. Cover letter by Shepperd regarding the forwarding of material from Mr. T. N. Carswell pertaining to a request to grant Full Pardon to Subject 17095.
Date:
January 22, 1952
Creator:
Shepperd, John Ben
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - June 2, 1952]
A letter written to E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated June 2, 1952. Carswell inquires as to the status of the clemency application for Subject AA57-1951.
Date:
June 2, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - June 4, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, dated June 4, 1952. Burkhart replies to a letter from Carswell regarding the status of the clemency application for Subject AA 57-1951. He advises that the processing of the case is nearly completed.
Date:
June 4, 1952
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to Walter A. Gordon - August 14, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 14, 1952. Kirk requests from Gordon the discharge date of the case from parole of Subject A-9803. She advises Gordon that the inquiry came from the parole chairman at Abilene, Texas and that the chairman would like to know if Gordon's office would consider a Pardon and Restoration of Citizenship before the end of Subject's term.
Date:
August 14, 1952
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - September 16, 1852]
A letter written to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated September 16, 1952. Carswell inquires as to the status of the clemency application for Subject AA 57-1851.
Date:
September 16, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - September 18, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from E. A. Burkhart, Adult Authority Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated September 18, 1952. Burkhart replies to the inquiry by Carswell concerning the status of the clemency application of Subject AA 57-1951 and advises Carswell that the application has been processed and a clemency meeting will be held within the next two months.
Date:
September 18, 1952
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - September 22, 1952]
A letter addressed to the Hon. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas), Parole Board, dated September 22, 1952. Carswell advises Gordon that a review of monthly reports shows an excellent record for Subject A-9803.
Date:
September 22, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter T. Stone to Pauline Kirk - August 29, 1952]
A letter addressed to Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator Parole Matters), Sacramento 14, California dated August 29, 1952. An advisement by Stone of the tentative discharge date of Subject A-9803. Correspondence typewritten at the bottom of the page from Pauline Kirk to Mr. Carswell requests from Carswell the report requested by Stone in order for Subject to be considered for release.
Date:
August 29, 1952
Creator:
Stone, Walter T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History