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[Letter from Harry F. Thompson to Dr. Rex Kyker]
Letter from Harry F. Thompson, Director of University Theatre at Hardin-Simmons University, to Dr. Rex Kyker complimenting Abilene Christian College on their production of the 1961 ACC Homecoming musical "The King and I." In the letter Thompson expresses his approval of the acting abilities of the actor who played the King and those who played minor roles in the play.
Date:
November 27, 1961
Creator:
Thompson, Harry F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert D. Hunter to Lewis Fulks #3]
Letter from Robert D. Hunter, Director of Alumni Relations at Abilene Christian College, to Lewis Fulks at ACC. In the letter, Hunter congratulates Fulks on his production of "The King and I," the 1961 Homecoming musical production.
Date:
December 4, 1961
Creator:
Hunter, Robert D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter S. Pope to Mr. Tommy Carswell - 1961]
A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell from Walter S. Pope, Abilene, Texas, dated 1961. Pope expresses his and Mrs. Pope's appreciation for the letter from Carswell and wishing to use Carswell's "beautiful language" reciprocates their feelings and good wishes for Carswell.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Pope, Walter S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1961]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 18, 1961. Anderson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and that his letter helped him. He writes of when he sees Carswell seating people at Church of how he looks in place and that he knows where Carswell will stand with any moral question.
Date:
January 18, 1961
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of Gift Subscription order for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Susan and Marilyn Mead of Abilene, Texas.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Ideals Publishing Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of Gift Subscription order for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Carol and Janice and Master Ronald Fogle of Abilene, Texas.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Ideals Publishing Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated July 18, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for Carswell's help with his tenure of "Governor for a Day".
Date:
July 18, 1961
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - September 15, 1961]
A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 15, 1961. Carswell advises Crane regarding the corner stone taken from Anna Hall when the building was demolished and replaced by the new Students Union Building, and he reports on contents found in a time capsule. He reminds Crane of the vote taken by the Trustees to give the corner stone to her but advises her that Mr. Caldwell suggested the stone be preserved here by placing it in an interior wall of the new building now going up. Carswell advises that they all want to do what will be most pleasing to her.
Date:
September 15, 1961
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 10, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 10, 1961. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date:
April 10, 1961
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 6, 1961. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Building plans for the new addition are to be presented to the Board.
Date:
December 6, 1961
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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]
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 T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960]
A letter written to Senator Blakley, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1961. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Blakley advising that he will do what he can to help get him elected to the U. S. Senate.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Mack Eplen addressed to Friends of State Senator David Ratliff - June 17, 1961]
A form letter addressed to Friends of State Senator David Ratliff, from Mack Eplen, Abilene, Texas, dated June 17, 1961. Request to supporters in Taylor County to send contributions to his brother, Tom K. Eplen, who is a member of the planning committee to fund the occasion of Senator David Ratliff who is to be designated as Governor-For-The-Day on Friday, June 30.
Date:
June 17, 1961
Creator:
Eplen, Mack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated June 27, 1961. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the hanging of his portrait in the Pecos Federal Court House. He expresses his wish that Carswell could have been present and that he can never forget the honor that was given to him.
Date:
June 27, 1961
Creator:
Thomason, R. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson, May 12, 1961]
Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson discussing the topic of stock cancellation; Mr. Carson owns stock in an insurance company that just recently merged with another. Mr. Cotten explains the merging process of two insurance companies.
Date:
May 12, 1961
Creator:
Cotten, Clay
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George, July 14, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George discussing various topics in the Legislature including the Lobby Control Act, the taxation on natural resources, the taxation on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, and House Bill 334.
Date:
July 14, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy E. Gabbart to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961]
Letter from Guy E. Gabbart to Truett Latimer criticizing the Governor's spending program.
Date:
1961-01-25~
Creator:
Gabbart, Guy E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Moore to Alvin Woody, March 10, 1961]
Letter from Omar Moore to Alvin Woody criticizing a Hardin-Simmons University fund-raiser.
Date:
March 10, 1961
Creator:
Moore, Omar
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #2
Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten discussing the sales tax and House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer says he is unsure what effect House Bill 156 would have on the transportation industry.
Date:
April 26, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #1
Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten discussing the sales tax and House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer says he is unsure what effect House Bill 156 would have on the transportation industry.
Date:
April 26, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]
Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer discussing the Uniform Vehicle Code. He leaves a postscript that reads, "I don't like that pay-roll tax".
Date:
January 19, 1961
Creator:
Cullers, Cleve
System:
The Portal to Texas History