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[Letter from parolee and T. N. Carswell to Warden, State Prison at Folsom - February 21, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from parolee and T. N. Carswell to Warden, State Prison at Folsom - February 21, 1951]

A letter addressed to the Warden, State Prison at Folsom, Folsom, California from parolee, with approval of T. N. Carswell, Parole Officer, dated February 21, 1951. Subject A 9803 makes a second request to the Warden to send his U. S. Postal notes.
Date: February 21, 1951
Creator: Carswell, Thomas Norwood
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 William T. Byrnes to Pauline Kirk - March 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from William T. Byrnes to Pauline Kirk - March 27, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State (Attn: Miss Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Fred Finsley, Chief State Parole Officer (by William T. Byrnes, Supervising State Parole Officer), Sacramento 14, California, dated March 27, 1951. Byrnes refers to Kirk's letter of March 23, 1951 and advises of an enclosed Postal Savings Bond belonging to Subject A-9808-A, as requested.
Date: March 27, 1951
Creator: Byrnes, William T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, Abilene, Texas, from Adult Authority by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated July 11, 1951. Burkhart replies to Carswell regarding the two requests for pardon informing him, that under California law, both subjects are on life paroles, therefore, the Authority cannot refix their sentences to terminate their paroles. Subjects must apply through the Governor's office.
Date: July 11, 1951
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated August 13, 1951. Welsh replies to a request made by Carswell and advises of his enclosing two sets of forms to be used when applying for executive clemency.
Date: August 13, 1951
Creator: Welsh, James
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - November 6, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - November 6, 1951]

A letter addressed to Governor Earl Warren, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Voluntary Parole Board, dated November 6, 1951. Rough draft of letter written by Carswell requesting clemency for Subject 17095.
Date: November 6, 1951
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louise Jennings to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Louise Jennings to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Louise Jennings, Secretary to the President, The University of Redlands, Redlands, California, dated December 16, 1941. The letter reports that President Anderson requested that a copy of his address "The American Pattern" be sent in reply to the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism.
Date: December 16, 1941
Creator: Jennings, Louise
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - October 9, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - October 9, 1969]

A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 9, 1969. Carswell refers to the letters by Jackson to the City and his ownership of Lot 24 O T 1451 BLK 147 1, City of Abilene, Taylor County Texas. He advises of money owed him for taxes he paid on her property, "Sooner or later you and I will have to settle our dual ownership claims as to Lot 24."
Date: October 9, 1969
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - August 7, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - August 7, 1969]

A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California 90003, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 7, 1969. Carswell advises Jackson that he paid the Taxes on Lewis lot No. 24, City Taxes, for 1968 noting this lot is now owned by Jackson and Carswell.
Date: August 7, 1969
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Marines' Memorial Club, San Francisco 2, California, dated Saturday. Sandefer advises that he went by Mare Island which always makes him think of Carswell and World War One. He discusses his humorous list of qualifications that he gave to Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.] regarding recommendations for the new President of their "ole' school" [Hardin-Simmons University] noting he [Elwin Lloyd Skiles] might be the best since Prexy [J. D. Sandefer, Sr.]. He advises that he intends to write to Skiles and offer his help but that he is like his dad and "not in the ass kissing business" so he will wait to see if it will be appreciated. He requests that he tell Uncle Johnnie Roach that while he was at LBJ's Ranch when playing Austin he ran into someone from HSU who's sister married T. J. Bailey of Ozona.
Date: 1966
Creator: Sandefer, Gib
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge J. R. Black to Governor Pat Brown - May 7, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Judge J. R. Black to Governor Pat Brown - May 7, 1959]

A letter written to Governor Pat Brown, Sacramento, California, from J. R. Black, Judge 42nd Judicial District Court, Abilene, Texas, dated May 7, 1959. Black makes a request for Pardon for Subject 17,095.
Date: May 7, 1959
Creator: Black, J. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960] (open access)

[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 James Welsh to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from James Welsh to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1951]

A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated November 29, 1951 (with a copy to T. N. Carswell). Welsh informs Subject 17095 that the completed application for executive clemency is being forwarded to the Adult Authority for consideration and a recommendation to the Governor.
Date: November 29, 1951
Creator: Welsh, James
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - January 17, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - January 17, 1952]

A letter addressed to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California via Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman., Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated January 17, 1952. Carswell submits the requested information to Burkhart in behalf of Subject requesting that any omissions be noted. He confirms that the required advertising is running in San Bernadino .
Date: January 17, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - January 11, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - January 11, 1952]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman., Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated January 11, 1952. Carswell advises Gordon that he supports the request made by Subject for a Commutation of Sentence and a Full Pardon and Restoration.
Date: January 11, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Violet Wattenbarger to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Violet Wattenbarger to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1952]

A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Violet Wattenbarger, Legal Advertising Dept., The Sun Company, San Bernardino, California, dated January 14, 1952. Wattenbarger advises Carswell of the policy requiring the publishing of a Notice of Intention to Apply for Executive Clemency in California.
Date: January 14, 1952
Creator: Wattenbarger, Violet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1952]

A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 28, 1952. Burkhart acknowledges receipt of two questionnaires completed by Subject and other papers, all found to be satisfactory, and assumes an Affidavit of Publication will be sent at the expiration of the 30 day period. He expresses his appreciation for the promptness of Subject in attending to the details of the matter.
Date: January 28, 1952
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - June 2, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - June 2, 1952]

A letter written to E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated June 2, 1952. Carswell inquires as to the status of the clemency application for Subject AA57-1951.
Date: June 2, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - September 16, 1852] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - September 16, 1852]

A letter written to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated September 16, 1952. Carswell inquires as to the status of the clemency application for Subject AA 57-1851.
Date: September 16, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - September 22, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - September 22, 1952]

A letter addressed to the Hon. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas), Parole Board, dated September 22, 1952. Carswell advises Gordon that a review of monthly reports shows an excellent record for Subject A-9803.
Date: September 22, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James Welsh - January 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James Welsh - January 17, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. James Welsh, Secretary to the Governor, Sacramento, California from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Parole Board dated January 17, 1953. The letter is a reply by Carswell referencing a letter from Mr. Burkhart regarding an application for clemency which suggested additional information might be needed.
Date: January 17, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - April 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - April 14, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated April 14, 1953. Babich acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell advising that it is being placed with the file so that it will have the Governor's consideration. Babich assures Carswell that the Governor will appreciate having his comments in this case.
Date: April 14, 1953
Creator: Babich, Joseph G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter T. Stone - June 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter T. Stone - June 5, 1953]

A letter addressed to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Sacramento 14, California (Attn: Walter T. Stone) from Howard Carney (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, dated June 5, 1953. Christian advises Stone regarding a monthly report with a recommendation for a Full Pardon and Restoration. A second correspondence typewritten at the bottom of the page to Mr. Carswell from B C [Betty Christian] is an expression of appreciation by Christian for the supervision of Subject by Carswell.
Date: June 5, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the grandmother of the daughter of parolee to T. N. Carswell - June 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from the grandmother of the daughter of parolee to T. N. Carswell - June 11, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from the grandmother of the daughter of a parolee dated June 11, 1953. The letter is a reply to Carswell advising that Subject is married to her daughter and follows with a discourse on her disapproval of Subject.
Date: June 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History