[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from P. D. O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1961. O'Brien expresses his pleasure at having the occasion to meet and fellowship with Carswell even if only briefly all these years and reminisces about the "good days at old Simmons College". He expresses his pleasure in doing the favor [witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature] and for the check which he put into the building fund "hoping it will yield dividends for all eternity".
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: O'Brien, P. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben Hawkins - April 19, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben Hawkins - April 19, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. Ben Hawkins, Internal Revenue Department, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1956. Carswell advises Hawkins of letters written to and unanswered by the Coldwell Electric Co. of Big Spring relative to W-2 Forms for Subject OP 95040. Carswell requests that Hawkins contact the firm to request that the forms be sent, again.
Date: April 19, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison]

A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Big Spring State Hospital, from T. N. Carswell. Carswell advises Harrison of attached checks to cover his January, 1962 accounts for Mrs. Byrdie Carswell and requests advice from Harrison regarding some reading glasses for Byrdie suggesting an exam be given by a local optometrist. The reverse side shows the letter to be written on hte reverse side of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. letterhead.
Date: December 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Margaret Pitt, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 9, 1961. Pitt references a letter from Carswell in which he requested a complete statement of his account. She provides an outline of his account noting the increase of the daily rate and apologizes for any confusion for which they are responsible.
Date: October 9, 1961
Creator: Pitt, Margaret
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 4, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 4, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Margaret Pitt, Claims Clerk, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 4, 1961. Pitt references a letter from Carswell pertaining to his account in regards to an insurance payment discrepancy.
Date: October 4, 1961
Creator: Pitt, Margaret
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell] from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell]. Byrdie Carswell advises T. N. Carswell that the glasses prescribed by Dr. Fish were dim, she could not see through them and that Dr. Fish is a mess.
Date: 1962
Creator: Carswell, Byrdie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1962]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 27, 1962. Hethcoat expresses their appreciation for Carswell having informed the hospital of his plans for Mrs. Carswell. Handwritten note by Carswell advises of a letter to the hospital dated July 23, 1962 with specific plans. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
Date: June 27, 1962
Creator: Hethcoat, Mrs. Aubrey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston E. Harrison, M.D. to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Preston E. Harrison, M.D. to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Preston E. Harrison, M.D., Superintndent, Big Spring State Hospital. Advisement sent for Carswell's records regarding admission date of Byrdie Pearl Carswell on February 16, 1961 and furlough taken on September 10, 1963.
Date: 1963
Creator: Harrison, Preston E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911] (open access)

[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911]

Letter from J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles discussing two letters from Sayles & Sayles to Martin and stating that Martin is returning to Toyah, Texas. The letter is on the stationary of the Hotel Cole in Big Spring, Texas.
Date: February 27, 1911
Creator: Martin, J. A., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Weyland Yates, March 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Weyland Yates, March 9, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Weyland Yates thanking him for his help on his recent Senate race.
Date: March 9, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken, July 11, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken, July 11, 1960]

Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken discussing Mr. Dalton's stay at the Big Spring Hospital. He explains that Mr. Dalton was not badly treated in the hospital and regrets that the incident happened. He also agrees that the hospital is understaffed and attests that to a limited budget.
Date: July 11, 1960
Creator: Ruilmann, C. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer, August 18, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer, August 18, 1960]

Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for information about getting a job for John.
Date: August 18, 1960
Creator: Curtis, Mrs. Rosa Belle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to P. D. O'Brien - July 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to P. D. O'Brien - July 21, 1961]

A letter written to Brother "Dick" [Dr. P. D. O'Brien], Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 21, 1961. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the service he and Mrs. O'Brien rendered in witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature to her will requesting that he use the enclosed check for the enlargement plans of their Church.
Date: July 21, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 7, 1960]

Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for a job at the Capitol building for John, a junior in college.
Date: June 7, 1960
Creator: Curtis, Mrs. Rosa Belle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Taylor to Truett Latimer, January 5, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from John L. Taylor to Truett Latimer, January 5, 1958]

Letter from John L. Taylor to Truett Latimer discussing the plans for the third annual Bosses' Night.
Date: January 5, 1958
Creator: Taylor, John L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Arnovich to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Lloyd Arnovich to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lloyd Arnovich, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 22, 1961. Arnovich advises Carswell of their efforts to recruit a local doctor to perform an eye exam for Byrdie Carswell, of the enclosed receipts credited to Byrdie's account and that she continues to do well. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director. Typewritten on Big Spring State Hospital letterhead bearing GILBERT BOND watermark.
Date: December 22, 1961
Creator: Arnovich, Lloyd
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leslie R. Bonner to T. N. Carswell - September 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Leslie R. Bonner to T. N. Carswell - September 13, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Leslie R. Bonner, Claims Representative, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated September 13, 1961. Advisement of a price increase due to increased costs for Byrdie Carswell Support, Maintenance and Treatment Account. Handwritten note by Carswell at bottom of page advises that on September 28, 1961 a check was mailed for October.
Date: September 13, 1961
Creator: Bonner, Leslie R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison - February 28, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison - February 28, 1962]

A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Supt., Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated February 28, 1962. Carswell requests to know whether or not reading glasses have been received and tried for Mrs. Carswell. Handwritten note by Carswell that a copy was sent to Peggy.
Date: February 28, 1962
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1962]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1962. Reply from Hethcoat to Carswell's letter of July 23, 1962 regarding trip plans for Mrs. Carswell. She advises of ways to make Mrs. Carswell's trip more comfortable. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
Date: July 26, 1962
Creator: Hethcoat, Mrs. Aubrey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison - December 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison - December 6, 1962]

A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Big Spring, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated December 6, 1962. Carswell references a letter from Harrison and advises that he has received no word on whether he owes or is due a refund from the hospital. Carswell requests the opinion of Harrison's medical staff as to whether or not her heavy medication has anything to do with Mrs. Carswell's poor physical condition.
Date: December 6, 1962
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn Biggs to Marvin Miller, March 26, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn Biggs to Marvin Miller, March 26, 1962]

Letter from Glenn Biggs to Marvin Miller urging him to offer any help that he can to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer's electoral campaign for State Senate.
Date: March 26, 1926
Creator: Biggs, Glenn
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Lee Hemphill, March 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Lee Hemphill, March 16, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Lee Hemphill informing him that Lester Morton moved to Big Spring and is now the president of the First National Bank.
Date: March 16, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Ray Echols to Truett Latimer, 1960~] (open access)

[Letter from W. Ray Echols to Truett Latimer, 1960~]

Letter from W. Ray Echols to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer inviting him to a "Measure the Candidate Rally" at the Howard County Junior College Auditorium, featuring various state legislators.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Echols, W. Ray
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Truett Latimer, June 20, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Truett Latimer, June 20, 1960]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Truett Latimer discussing accusations made against Dr. Harrison in regards to Mr. A. E. Dalton's treatment at the Big Spring Hospital and the cause of his eventual death. Mr. Sayles defends Dr. Harrison and the hospital citing his sister as one of the patients of the hospital who was treated well.
Date: June 20, 1960
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History