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[Photograph of Ferguson Hall]
Photograph of Ferguson Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
August 3, 1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial]
Photograph of Sandefer Memorial at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. This picture was taken when the top two floors of Sandefer Memorial were still the campus library.
Date:
August 3, 1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Patent Issued to James H. Lawrence by the State of Texas, September 1860]
Land patent issued to James H. Lawrence by the State of Texas, signed by Governor Sam Houston, for a piece of land northeast of Waxahachie.
Date:
September 3, 1860
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Effort to Increase City Bus Use Started; Routes Listed]
Newspaper clipping of an article about efforts by the city to increase Abilene bus system use. The article includes the system's routes and stops.
Date:
November 3, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to the principal of Saint Joseph's Academy, May 3, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to the principal of Saint Joseph's Academy asking for a list of high school graduates.
Date:
May 3, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - December 3, 1943]
A Selective Service System application for leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated December 3, 1943. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certicificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date:
December 3, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 3, 1941. Davis expresses his appreciation for the letter advising him of the support of Carswell's Senator for Dr. Bradfield's confirmation. Davis touches on an exciting event and promises that he will send a self-explanatory letter regarding "a calvacade of youth to Austin" requesting that Carswell get Abilene's support.
Date:
February 3, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 3, 1942. Davis confirms that Bishop Boaz will be with Brother Douglas Carver on June 14, glad Carswell is "getting" a group to go to Austin and enthusiatically advises, in a postscript, that Marion County voted dry on Saturday giving them 129 totally dry counties to date. The reverse side includes a handwritten note, "Cash 28.00" and dated June 7, 1942.
Date:
June 3, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. C. Washington to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from P. C. Washington, President, Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, Texas, dated June 3, 1942. Washington advises that there is no course on alcoholic problems but facts are taught throughout the whole curriculum.
Date:
June 3, 1942
Creator:
Washington, P. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. F. Lisewski to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from Dr. S. F. Lisewski, C. S. C., President, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas, dated June 3, 1942. Lisewski advises that there is no regular course scheduled on the effects of alcoholism.
Date:
June 3, 1942
Creator:
Lisewski, S. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. H. Moore, Superintendent Fort Worth Public Schools, Fort Worth, Texas, dated April 3, 1924. Moore advises Carswell of a resolution adopted by the Fort Worth Lions Club to not only endorse but to push the candidacy of R. D. Green.
Date:
April 3, 1924
Creator:
Moore, M. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1950. Burleson writes relative to questions Carswell mentioned in the poll submitted by Burleson. He explains his vote on labor issues involving the Wood Amendment, the Taft-Hartley Law and the Wagner Act citing a difference of opinion and impression by Houston Harte, Editor of The San Angelo Standard-Times. Burleson expresses his hope to be able to discuss the issues more fully with Carswell.
Date:
February 3, 1950
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter written by George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.]
A form letter from George Mahon, dated May 3, 1951. Mahon discourses on the MacArthur controversy and advises that Acheson should have resigned many months ago. He speaks of his concern for the country stating that he hopes they can get their feet on the ground as a nation and unify efforts toward building up the national defense program and towards preventing World War III. Mahon affirms his need for the prayers and advice of the people during these trying days. P. S. "As to our spending policies, we must avoid exhausting ourselves."
Date:
May 3, 1951
Creator:
Mahon, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927]
A letter written to the State Highway Commission of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, from W. R. Ely, Member Texas Highway Commission, Abilene, dated November 3, 1927. Letter of introduction for Mr. T. N. Carswell of Abilene, Texas as a representative of the various towns touched by Highway No. 4 in Texas and an advisement that he has the endorsement of the Texas Highway Commission.
Date:
November 3, 1927
Creator:
Ely, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1941. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated February 1 then explains how he was trying to get the drill books but when unable to do so he wrote to Carswell to give him the information.
Date:
February 3, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Jones - May 3, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. Frank Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises Jones of a letter that he will receive and urges him to serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee.
Date:
May 3, 1945
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Lee Hemphill to T. N. Carswell - May 3, 1962]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency from Lee Hemphill, Vice-President for Development, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 3, 1962. Hemphill expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the gift to Hardin-Simmons advising of an enclosed receipt.
Date:
May 3, 1962
Creator:
Hemphill, Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August-September, 1943]
Itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and September 20, 1943. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor.
Date:
1943-08-03/1943-09-20
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert E. Jones to Maizie Toungate - March 3, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (Attention: Mrs. Maizie Toungate, Supervisor, Parole Division), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from H. M. Randall, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Salem, Oregon (by Robert E. Jones, Senior Parole Officer), dated March 3, 1955. The cover letter by Jones advises of several enclosures including copies of the Agreement to Return and duplicate pictures of Subject OSP 22624 to supplement the supervisory data sent previously.
Date:
March 3, 1955
Creator:
Jones, Robert E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to parolee - October 3, 1953]
A letter written to a parolee, in care of T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated October 3, 1953. Babich informs Subject A-9803 that his application is complete and is being forwarded to Adult Authority for consideration assuring of as early attention as possible under the circumstances.
Date:
October 3, 1953
Creator:
Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thomas B. White - February 3, 1954]
A letter addressed to Thomas B. White, Chairman, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated February 3, 1954. Carswell makes a recommendation to release Subject 108,345 on parole.
Date:
February 3, 1954
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[IPO SUMMARY for OP 95040 - November 3, 1954]
An IPO Summary for a Parolee (OP 95040) dated November 3, 1954.
Date:
November 3, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and attached letter: From R. N. McMichael to Jack Ross - September 3, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated September 3, 1954. McMichael refers to the request of a pre-parole investigation advising that a health report of Subject 95040 OP has been attached. Postscript by McMichael advises that a detainer filed against this subject by the Sheriff of Grayson County, Texas has been withdrawn making subject eligible for regular parole release on November 3, 1954. Attached is a letter written to Mr. R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor, Ohio Penitentiary from Richard H. Brooks, M. D., Medical Director, James Hospital dated August 26, 1954. Brooks advises McMichael that the medical records of Inmate No. 95040 have been reviewed and has retained the "No Occupational Restrictions" classification given shortly after arrival at the penitentiary.
Date:
September 3, 1954
Creator:
McMichael, R. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. LaGuardia to T. N. Carswell - July 3, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from F. H. LaGuardia, U. S. Director Civilian Defense, Washington, D. C., dated July 3, 1941. LaGuardia expresses his appreciation for the cordial telegram noting that it is not possible to say at the present time when he will be in Texas.
Date:
July 3, 1941
Creator:
LaGuardia, Fiorello Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History