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[Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas to all Texas voters - 1960]
Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas urging those of Hispanic American descent to vote for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson in the upcoming election on November 8, 1960. The letter argues that if all of the Hispanic Americans in Texas vote for the democratic ticket, it may decide which way the state votes, since the rest of Texas is fairly split between the Republican and Democratic tickets.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000; Peña, Albert A., Jr.; Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & Ornelas, Roberto
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera noting that a compilation of tax cases compiled by the Joint Committee on Taxation is enclosed for use in Herrera's law library.
Date:
September 16, 1960
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Justo Correa to John J. Herrera - 1960-08-17]
Letter from Justo Correa to John J. Herrera, printed on League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 12 letterhead and dated August 17, 1960. Correa thanks Herrera for his kind words to Porfirio Flores regarding Council No. 12.
Date:
August 17, 1960
Creator:
Correa , Justo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-08]
Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera, congratulating on his junior partner and wishing Herrera and his family good luck.
Date:
March 8, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1960-06-03]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez, dated June 3, 1960, and stamped "COPY." Herrera requests a full brochure of all activities planned for the LULAC National Convention so that it can be discussed on a Spanish-language radio station in the Houston area.
Date:
June 3, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to LULAC members - 1960-05-25]
Letter from Frank M. Valdez to LULAC members inviting them to the LULAC National Convention in San Antonio on June 30, July 1, 2, & 3, 1960. The letter is dated May 25, 1960.
Date:
May 25, 1960
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tony Campos - 1960-01-30]
Letter from Tony Campos, Executive Director for LULAC, dated January 30, 1960, and printed on Little School of the 400 letterhead. The letter announces the opening of a LULAC pre-school program at Clayton Courts Housing Units.
Date:
January 30, 1960
Creator:
Campos, Tony
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James C. Hodges to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James C. Hodges, Chief, Administration Division, U. S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, District Director, Dallas, Texas, dated December 15, 1960. Hodges confirms the enrollment of Carswell in the tax clinic noting Mr. J. T. Logan and Mr. Herschel Boggs will be looking forward to seeing him there.
Date:
December 15, 1960
Creator:
Hodges, James C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. R. White, President, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, dated January 4, 1960. White expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell, for his words of thoughtfulness which "inspires one to do better".
Date:
January 4, 1960
Creator:
White, W. R. (William Richardson), 1892-1977
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - January 22, 1960]
A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 22, 1960. Carswell advises of an attached check, an attached list of recipients to receive subscriptions to IDEALS and a copy of the sentiment to be sent with each subscription gift.
Date:
January 22, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated August 2, 1960. Lloyd advises that two summers from now he will be retired and that having lived in an Academy house for years he will be required to find another place. He describes the setting of an old farm house with three acres that he bought 28 years ago and has been working on during summers but now must complete for year-round habitation. He conveys his love for Texas and advises that his visit three years ago proved that there is no gap in his life. He describes his years in Massachusettes; "Living and sometimes competing with these Mayflower-Harvard names is sometimes a bit galling, more often amusing. Generally, I find it more gratifying to shock than to please them". He expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the call, letter and kind considerations for some fifty years making note of their lasting friendship even after years of separation.
Date:
August 2, 1960
Creator:
Lloyd, Claude
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Criswell - September 24, 1960]
A letter written to Dr. Criswell from T. N. Carswell, dated September 24, 1960. Carswell advises Criswell that having heard him preach in Dallas on Religious Freedom he is inviting him to speak at the worker's conference of the Callahan Baptist Association in Eula, Texas or under another sponsorship in Abilene, Texas. He advises that one of his deacons, H. J. Blackwell, and he attended Simmons and both enlisted in the Navy, World War I, about the same date.
Date:
September 24, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order/list from T. N. Carswell to Collin Street Bakery]
An order placed with Collin Street Bakery, Inc., Corsicana, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Carswell orders a cake to be gifted to every recipient listed including a greeting for each; Miss Thelma Batson, Poplarville, Miss., Mr. & Mrs. Barney Knight & Family, Brunswick, Ga., Mrs. Leslie Bevil & Family, Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. M. B. Whiting, Clifton Forge, Va., Mrs. Edna R. Johnson & Family, Pecos, Texas, Mr. A. N. Carswell & Family, Homerville, Ga. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance OPAQUE Parchment watermark.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1960]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane advises of having sent to Carswell a New York souvenier each year during the holidays but has not heard from him for a "long time". She speaks of Gib Sandefer and other Abilene friends then asks if the situation at Hardin-Simmons is as bad now as he thought when he last wrote. Printed stationery bearing Lilac Hedges Company, Litchfield, Connecticut label. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record, and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked New York, 1960. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 114 East 90 Street, c/o Venza, New York City.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1960]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated June 5, 1960. Crane acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses how good it was to hear from him. She advises of having a severe cold when his letter came and having finally cashed the check, which was a wonderful gesture and gift. Crane advises that she used the money to see a show at the Music Hall, for a dinner at The Adams, that she saw 'Bye Bye Birdie', " a refreshing new very entertaining musical". She advises that New York is changed, that the old charm is gone and in its place a "bright, exciting new city". Crane advises that she use what money is left to be a guest of Carswell. Crane advises that the most treasured part of his fine letter is his expression of gratefulness to her Father, that Carswell was a great favorite of his, and to her Grandfather and Grandmother.
Date:
June 5, 1960
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated July 11, 1960. The letter includes confirmation by Collier of the board meeting scheduled for July 21. Dinner will be served.
Date:
July 11, 1960
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. James to T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. S. James, Editor, Baptist Standard, Dallas, Texas, dated June 28, 1960. James expresses his appreciation to Carswell for sending the extract from the agreement Mr. Simmons made with the Hardin-Simmons trustees advising of his plans to use parts of the extract and a statement made by Carswell in a future editorial.
Date:
June 28, 1960
Creator:
James, E. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Criswell to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. A. Criswell, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, dated October 5, 1960. Criswell declines the invitation by Carswell to speak in Abilene on religious freedom citing a full schedule.
Date:
October 5, 1960
Creator:
Criswell, W. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960]
A letter written to Senator William Knowland, Oakland, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Voluntary Parole Board, dated March 5, 1960. Carswell advises Knowland of his concern regarding the pardon application for Parolee 17,095 not having reached the governor's desk and requests Knowland's assistance.
Date:
March 5, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - May 27, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. Archer, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1960. Carswell advises Archer of his membership of P.O.A.U. [Protestants and Other Americans United] from the beginning. He advises that the duty and responsibility of the organization, and of Archer as it's leader, is of transcendent import to their way of life. He cites an example, "the adroit method", being used to mislead people in order to break down their idea of the separation of church and state and force upon citizens the support of a religious system with which they disagree. He advises of an attached check to fund the fight.
Date:
May 27, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - June 24, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. Archer, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the copy of "How the Roman Catholic Church would change the Constitution" and suggests adding a third column detailing what the Catholics are doing to have their schools paid for by public taxation.
Date:
June 24, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the encouraging message from Carswell and advises that his suggestion will be given just as prompt attention as possible.
Date:
October 13, 1960
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas dated December 23, 1960. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter, suggestions and information. He expects to be in Abilene during the campaign and hopes for a personal visit with Carswell.
Date:
December 23, 1960
Creator:
Blakley, William A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Rayburn to Helen Corbitt, January 14, 1960]
Letter from Sam Rayburn to Helen Corbitt thanking Corbitt for a belated birthday cake sent to Rayburn.
Date:
January 14, 1960
Creator:
Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
System:
The Portal to Texas History