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[Telegram from Marie Schanze to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1952] (open access)

[Telegram from Marie Schanze to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1952]

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Marie Schanze, Homerville, Georgia, dated 1952 MAY 2. Advisement of the death of Dr. Schanze and funeral arrangements. Ticker tape telegram.
Date: May 2, 1952
Creator: Shanze, Marie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photo of Ed Hildebrand sitting on an automobile with unknown woman] (open access)

[Photo of Ed Hildebrand sitting on an automobile with unknown woman]

A snapshot of Ed Hildebrand sitting on an automobile with unknown woman.
Date: 1952
Creator: Hildebrand, Ed
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1952] (open access)

[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1952]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. O. Curry, Snyder, Tx., postmarked Snyder, Texas, September 15, 1952. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. O. Curry. Curry advises Carswell that Jay is still on the same well but is about to finish and that they do not know if they will drill another.
Date: September 15, 1952
Creator: Curry, Mrs. J. O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY BY-LAWS -December 22, 1952] (open access)

[HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY BY-LAWS -December 22, 1952]

The by-laws from Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas), dated December 22, 1952.
Date: December 22, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Release issued by The Texas Prison System - January 7, 1952] (open access)

[Certificate of Release issued by The Texas Prison System - January 7, 1952]

A certificate of release issued by the Texas Prison System, O. B. Ellis, General Manager, Huntsville, Texas. The certificate grants a 90-day emergency reprieve and is dated January 7, 1952 Per J. M. Metts, Chief for J. C. Roberts, Chief.
Date: January 7, 1952
Creator: Metts, J. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[PROCLAMATION BY Governor Allan Shivers Granting Conditional Pardon - May 17, 1952] (open access)

[PROCLAMATION BY Governor Allan Shivers Granting Conditional Pardon - May 17, 1952]

A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a conditional pardon to Subject No. 121,140, dated May 17, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and Jack Ross, Secretary of State.
Date: May 17, 1952
Creator: Shivers, Allan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Brinn to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Brinn to Blanche Perry]

Letter from J.H. Brinn to Blanche Perry inviting Perry to visit the Church of Christ in Dell, Arkansas. Gives directions for locating the town.
Date: March 28, 1952
Creator: Brinn, J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Elkhart, Kansas #2] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Elkhart, Kansas #2]

A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ at Elkhart, Kansas. Painting depicts wide body of water, trees, mountains, clouds.
Date: October 1952
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Brinn to Blanche Perry #2] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Brinn to Blanche Perry #2]

Letter from J.H. Brinn to Blanche Perry requesting a baptistry painting for the Church of Christ in Dell, Arkansas.
Date: March 10, 1952
Creator: Brinn, J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Immunization Register for Marjorie Wakeham #1] (open access)

[Immunization Register for Marjorie Wakeham #1]

Immunization register for Marjorie Wakeham with records of vaccination for smallpox, triple typhoid, typhus, tetanus, cholera, and yellow fever.
Date: 1952-02-08/1953-10-27
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Immunization Register for Marjorie Wakeham #2] (open access)

[Immunization Register for Marjorie Wakeham #2]

Immunization register for Marjorie Wakeham with records of vaccination for smallpox, triple typhoid, typhus, tetanus, cholera, and yellow fever.
Date: 1952-02-08/1953-10-27
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Statement of Truett Latimer] (open access)

[Personal Statement of Truett Latimer]

First-person statement made by Truett Latimer summarizing his educational background growing up in Lueders and attending Hardin-Simmons University, describing his career in insurance and tenure as a state legislator, and making a statement about the growth of Abilene and the need for an "educated, thinking populace."
Date: 1952~
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Officer Effectiveness Reports] (open access)

[Officer Effectiveness Reports]

Memo from 6161st Air Base Wing Headquarters containing eight sections pertaining to leadership for military officers. "1st Lt. Wakeham" is handwritten in top right corner of the first page, and few notes are handwritten on the back.
Date: November 10, 1952
Creator: 6161st Air Base Wing Headquarters
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flight Time Notes] (open access)

[Flight Time Notes]

Paper with handwritten notes documenting a total number of flight hours for dual and solo flight, Link trainer, hood, and night flying. The note is dated March 1952.
Date: March 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Air Force Reserve Orders Number 116] (open access)

[Air Force Reserve Orders Number 116]

Reassignment orders for a list of various U.S. Air Force officers.
Date: June 17, 1952
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Elkhart, Kansas] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Elkhart, Kansas]

A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Elkhart, Kansas installed in the church building with curtains, the pulpit, and the communion table.
Date: October 1952
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for Elkhart, Kansas Church] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation for Elkhart, Kansas Church]

Handwritten essay by Perry entitled "Interpretation of Baptistry painting at Elkhart, Kansas." Essay describes scene along the Jordan River, Mt. Hernon, and Mt. Lebanon that inspired this painting. Elements and symbols mentioned include willow trees, eucalyptus, pines, cedar, sun beam cross, light, cloud shaped dove, water, rock, stone, sheep. Manuscript contains numerous edits.
Date: October 1952
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[USAF Extension Course Catalog] (open access)

[USAF Extension Course Catalog]

Catalog list of courses available for the United States Air Force correspondence lessons.
Date: July 1952
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[USAF Extension Course Catalog #2] (open access)

[USAF Extension Course Catalog #2]

Catalog list of courses available for the United States Air Force correspondence classes.
Date: July 1952
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inoculation Certificate for Marjorie Wakeham] (open access)

[Inoculation Certificate for Marjorie Wakeham]

International certificate showing that Marjorie Wakeham received vaccinations for several diseases, mostly administered in Tokyo, Japan.
Date: 1952-04-08/1953-10-27
Creator: United States. Public Health Service
System: The Portal to Texas History
Statement of Senator Tom Connally to the People of Texas - April 13, 1952 (open access)

Statement of Senator Tom Connally to the People of Texas - April 13, 1952

A statement from Senator Tom Commally to the people of Texas, dated April 13, 1952. The statement is regarding Connally's reasons not to run for re-election.
Date: April 13, 1952
Creator: Connally, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell, Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell to Mrs. Marie and Raymond Schanze - May 2, 1952] (open access)

[Wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell, Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell to Mrs. Marie and Raymond Schanze - May 2, 1952]

A wired correspondence to Mrs. Marie and Raymond Schanze from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], Virginia [Byrdie Carswell] and Peggy [Peggy Carswell], dated May 2, 1952 offering their sympathy and love.
Date: May 2, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photo of T. N. Carswell standing in front of Abilene Machine Company/Carswell Agency] (open access)

[Photo of T. N. Carswell standing in front of Abilene Machine Company/Carswell Agency]

A snapshot of T. N. Carswell standing in front of Abilene Machine Company/Carswell Agency located on Pine Street, Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1952
Creator: Hildebrand, Ed
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - July 14, 1952] (open access)

[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - July 14, 1952]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. O. Curry, Snyder, Texas, postmarked Snyder, Texas, July 14, 1952. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from J. O. Curry, Snyder, Texas. Curry advises of their new address and mailing address, that they are well and hope he is the same.
Date: July 14, 1952
Creator: Curry, J. O.
System: The Portal to Texas History