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[Letter from Harry F. Thompson to Dr. Rex Kyker] (open access)

[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 William J. Teague to Lewis Fulks #2] (open access)

[Letter from William J. Teague to Lewis Fulks #2]

Letter from William J. Teague, administrative vice president of Kerr-McGee Corporation, to Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian University. In the letter Teague is congratulating Fulks on his production of "Like Stars Shining Brightly," the 1980 ACU Homecoming musical production.
Date: October 27, 1980
Creator: Teague, William J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dwain Hart to Lewis Fulks] (open access)

[Letter from Dwain Hart to Lewis Fulks]

Letter from Dwain Hart to Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christianity University. In the letter, Dwain congratulates Fulks on his production of "Shenandoah," the 1982 ACU Homecoming musical production.
Date: October 27, 1982
Creator: Hart, Dwain
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk), dated February 27, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell of the enclosed correspondence and a $500 Postal Savings Certificate received from the California Authorities issued in favor of Subject A-9808-A. She expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his assistance and advises him that nothing was said by California regarding the tools belonging to subject. Typewritten on State of Texas Department of State letterhead bearing HAMMERMILL BOND watermark.
Date: February 27, 1951
Creator: Kirk, (Miss) Pauline
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dick O'Brien to Joe Riddle - January 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Dick O'Brien to Joe Riddle - January 27, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. Joe Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Dick O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stamford, Texas, dated January 27, 1941. O'Brien discusses the cause and his support for the cause but advises Riddle that the county is divided.
Date: January 27, 1941
Creator: O'Brien, Dick
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Taylor to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Taylor to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Taylor, Editor, The Dallas Morning News, dated November 27, 1941. J. J. Taylor defines Americanism.
Date: November 27, 1941
Creator: Taylor, J. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 27, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 27, 1952]

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1952. Carswell gives his views as to the present political situation and suggests, if it is legally possible, that he would like to see two (2) sets of Electors on the Democratic ballot; one set agreeable to the National Democratic Nominees, and the other set "for the tidelands" (Eisenhower-Nixon). Carswell states that he would like to vote a straight Democratic ticket but "if I must, in order to repudiate a high handed steal openly accomplished and thinly veiled in legality by a spurious dictum - Paramount Rights - spawned for the purpose by a "Charlie McCarthy" minority of the United States Supreme Court —I shall mark out the electors on the Democratic ballot and vote for the Electors on the Republican ballot".
Date: August 27, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Daniel - September 27, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Daniel - September 27, 1955]

A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard "over the grapevine" of the probability that Daniel will be a candidate for Governor. He expresses his regrets at losing him as a Senator noting the nation's loss will be Texas' gain and offers his support in the campaign.
Date: September 27, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, Washington, D. C., dated March 27, 1956. Daniel expresses his appreciation for Carswell's message of support for him in the Governor's race and for his contribution toward the expenses. Handwritten postscript by Daniel; "Sure appreciate your offer to help organize for me. Esco Walter and Morey Millerman will probably work with John Pope and French Robertson on this as before."
Date: March 27, 1956
Creator: Daniel, Price
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of reference written by T. N. Carswell for Guy W. McCarty - January 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter of reference written by T. N. Carswell for Guy W. McCarty - January 27, 1941]

A letter of reference for Guy W. McCarty, written by T. N. Carswell, dated January 27, 1941.
Date: January 27, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1939]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated February 27, 1939. Radford expresses her appreciation for flowers sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date: February 27, 1939
Creator: Radford, B. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1962]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated March 27, 1962. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. Collier advises of a Building Committee recommendation for an additional story to the Minnie L. Anderson Building which is now under construction.
Date: March 27, 1962
Creator: Collier, E. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Clyde Suddath - July 27, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Clyde Suddath - July 27, 1955]

A letter addressed to Hon. Clyde Suddath, County Attorney, Henrietta, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated July 27, 1955. Copy to Sheriff Ed Powell, McDonald, APD. Carswell references the letter of July 22 sent by Suddath and advises that Subject 95040 OP is now under his supervision. Carswell advises Suddath regarding his own immediate investigation, vouches for Subject and requests that Suddath investigate the possibility of a rodeo performer using the name of Subject.
Date: July 27, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. R. Peterson to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from M. R. Peterson to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, from the North Carolina Board of Paroles, Raleigh, North Carolina (M. R. Peterson, Investigator), dated May 27, 1957. Referring to Subject N. C. Prison 60841-2, Peterson advises Carswell that the case will not be considered again until December 8, 1957.
Date: May 27, 1957
Creator: Peterson, M. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1953]

A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons & Paroles, Austin, Texas, dated December 2, 1953. In reply to a letter from Carswell dated November 27, 1953 regarding Subject 121,140, White addresses their policy requiring good conduct for five years by parolees before consideration will be given for a full pardon.
Date: November 27, 1953
Creator: White, Thomas B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sam Russell, 17TH DIST. TEXAS, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 27, 1945. Russell advises Carswell of the enclosed copy of a reply from the Civil Service Commission concerning the grades and pay of Clerical Audit Supervisors and promises to communicate any additional information he receives from Mr. Gallagher. Typewritten on U.S. House letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark.
Date: January 27, 1945
Creator: Russell, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major Thos. N. Carswell to Major Earp - September 27, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from Major Thos. N. Carswell to Major Earp - September 27, 1941]

A letter written to Major Earl Earp, Battalion Company Commander, from Thos. N. Carswell, Major, Infantry, Commanding Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, Armistice Day Program Chairman, dated September 27, 1941. Carswell outlines the plan for the Armistice Day Program noting The Texas Defense Guard is to be honored and invites Earp's command to participate. Typewritten at bottom of page is a reply to Major [T. N. Carswell] from Earl Earp, Major, Infantry, TDG., Commanding First Battalion that due to football game it is impossible for the units to make the trip but he hopes to make the trip.
Date: September 27, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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 (Mrs.) Jewell Goswick to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from (Mrs.) Jewell Goswick to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1964]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from (Mrs.) Jewell Goswick, Secretary to Mr. Blackwell, First National Bank In Dallas, dated December 15, 1964. Goswick advises that Mr. Blackwell has obtained and she has enclosed two tickets to the Cotton Bowl and, also, that Blackwell filled out Carswell's check in the amount of $11.00.
Date: October 27, 1964
Creator: Goswick, Mrs. Jewell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Night letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Hatton W. Sumners - October 27, 1942] (open access)

[Night letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Hatton W. Sumners - October 27, 1942]

A letter written to Honorable Hatton W. Sumners, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, dated October 27, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to Sumners from the American Legion to visit Abilene and speak to a "great gathering of West Texans" for an Armistice Day program that is in the making.
Date: October 27, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 27, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 27, 1932]

A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 27, 1932. Carswell acknowledges receipt of their letters expressing his regret that Peg was sick. He describes his enjoyment in speaking to the High School class of the Future Farmers of America and his trip with Mr. Tittle to Robert Lee where Mr. Bradley asked after Peg.
Date: February 27, 1932
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton [Milton Whiting], Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 27, 1948. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check noting that he will have approximately 1000 miles on the car to have it broken in and explains regarding the care of the car. He requests that when Carswell comes for the car that he be given "a day or two's notice" so he will not be "out of place".
Date: November 27, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Bill--W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1942. Wisdom offers his suggestions for the committees on Negro Veterans and The Memorial Highway: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells; J. W. Clements, Stephenville; Floyd Campbell, Hamilton. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell adds the suggestion of D. C. Harris of Mineral Wells, R. N. Richardson of Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: October 27, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Maisel - November 27, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Maisel - November 27, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Charles Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Carswell expresses his regrets at not seeing Maisel at Wellington and describes the convention events in which he participated. He advises that he has sent his committee nominations and that he will attempt a little membership campaign on his own during December assuring that the extra cost will be justified.
Date: November 27, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History