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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 13, 1943]

A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CSA, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 13, 1943. Carswell provides a new itinerary to comply with the telephone request of Major Fellbaum necessitating a schedule change.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell from Jeff Davis, dated March 13, 1941. The letter discusses the House Committee voting out H. B. 373 and H. B. 565 and hoping that the bills withstand the Courts.
Date: March 13, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941]

A form letter written by J. D. Riddle, County and 24th District Secretary, United Drys, dated June 13, 1941. Riddle addresses an urgent matter regarding funds pertaining to the employment of Judge Miller of Brownwood, Texas for legal counsel regarding the challenge to the newly passed liquor bill.
Date: June 13, 1941
Creator: Riddle, J. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated October 13, 1942. Davis acknowledges the receipt of the letter with the pledge cards and advises Carswell of a letter that he wrote to send to those who signed the cards.
Date: October 13, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Lawrence to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Lawrence to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee On Americanism, American Legion Post No. 57, from J. E. Lawrence, Editor, The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, dated December 13, 1941. J. E. Lawrence defines Americanism.
Date: December 13, 1941
Creator: Lawrence, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
What Is Americanism? (open access)

What Is Americanism?

An essay titled "What is Americanism?" by Claude R. Wickard, United States Secretary of Agriculture.
Date: December 13, 1941
Creator: Wickard, Claude R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Resolution by Paramore Post No. 57 pertaining to the employment of ex-service men for the construction of Camp Barkeley - January 13, 1941] (open access)

[Resolution by Paramore Post No. 57 pertaining to the employment of ex-service men for the construction of Camp Barkeley - January 13, 1941]

A draft of a resolution by Paramore Post No. 57 of the American Legion pertaining to the employment of ex-service men for the construction of Camp Barkeley dated January 13, 1941.
Date: January 13, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes for the Defend America meeting at the First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Notes for the Defend America meeting at the First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas]

A set of notes for the Defend America meeting at the First Baptist Church, held on Thursday Eve, February 13, 1941 at 7:30 pm. The notes contain a list of program participants for the Defend America meeting, and a list of committee members for the Defend America meeting.
Date: February 13, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1952]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, The State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General, Austin, dated November 13, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell concerning the election and congratulates Carswell on his contribution to the victory.
Date: November 13, 1952
Creator: Daniel, Price
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1955]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1955. Shivers advises Carswell that he hopes Carswell thinks, as he does, that the State Democratic Executive Committee made a good choice.
Date: October 13, 1955
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin, Sweetwater, Texas, dated February 13, 1944. McLaughlin requests Carswell's advice regarding her son John, who will turn 18 in April, is a Freshman at Hardin-Simmons University and will be joining the service. She describes John regarding his education, intelligence and physical attributes expressing her hope that Carswell can advise him since his father had died when he was nine. She advises that John would like to train for Chaplin service but is hesitant to request advice from strangers fearing it "might be interpreted as finding a way to shun Army service". She also advises Carswell of her other sons noting that Charles is in his last period of training for Combat Bomber service at Biggs Field in El Paso. The reverse side of the last page of this letter includes a postscript advising of their hope that John can finish his freshman year before entering the service and requests any assistance from Carswell to make this possible.
Date: February 13, 1944
Creator: McLaughlin, Mrs. J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the Junior Class of Simmons College] (open access)

[Invitation to the Junior Class of Simmons College]

A handwritten invitation addressed to the Junior Class dated March 13, 1914 to attend an "oyster" meal. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: March 13, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting minutes of The Building Committee of Hardin-Simmons University - March 13, 1945] (open access)

[Meeting minutes of The Building Committee of Hardin-Simmons University - March 13, 1945]

The minutes of the Hardin-Simmons University Building Committee meeting held on March 13 by E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer. The minutes include a list of recommendations by The Building Committee to be made to the Board of Trustees regarding the enlargement and improvement of Hardin-Simmons University. The names of the men on the committee include Mr. O. D. Dillingham, Mr. George S. Anderson, Dr. R. N. Richardson, Mr. Jake Sandefer, Mr. Leroy Jennings and Mr. George Foster.
Date: March 13, 1945
Creator: Ledbetter, E. W.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 13, 1945. Ledbetter advises that Mr. W. P. Wright has called a meeting of the Hardin-Simmons Board of Trustees.
Date: November 13, 1945
Creator: Ledbetter, E. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur Du Laney to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur Du Laney to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1948]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Arthur Du Laney, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Roswell, New Mexico dated November 13, 1948. Du Laney advises of his approval regarding the proposed Planning Commission.
Date: November 13, 1948
Creator: Du Laney, Arthur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to President Herbert Hoover - September 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to President Herbert Hoover - September 13, 1949]

a Letter written to President Herbert Hoover, New York City, N. Y. from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. dated September 13, 1949. Sandefer issues to Hoover an invitation to attend the formal dedication of the "SANDEFER MEMORIAL LIBRARY" at Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: September 13, 1949
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - June 13, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - June 13, 1963]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated June 13, 1963. Collier reminds Carswell of the private tours that will start at 7:00 and of the receiving line composed of the trustees and their wives on Saturday evening. The Ladies' Auxilliary will light the fountain Friday evening, and they hope many will attend a dedicatory service on Sunday.
Date: June 13, 1963
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Major John W. Lipscomb - March 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter to Major John W. Lipscomb - March 13, 1944]

A letter of complaint addressed to Major [John W.] Lipscomb from the wife of a registrant in Van Horn, Texas dated March 13, 1944. The letter includes an advisement to Lipscomb of having written to him previously and having received no answer regarding an unfit board member noting that the board member has been "drunk for the past week now".
Date: March 13, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - June 13, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - June 13, 1955]

A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated June 13, 1955. Carswell advises the Board of his interest in Subject No. 108,345 informing them that he is a good cook and of the shortage of cooks in Abilene because of the town's rapid growth. Carswell requests that the Board recommend parole based on the good record of Subject and the opportunity for a good job.
Date: June 13, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Hattie Breeding - October 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Hattie Breeding - October 13, 1953]

A letter written to Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated October 13, 1953. Carswell advises Breeding that he will hold the money order until a sufficient sum has been forwarded for both checks.
Date: October 13, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1954]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, dated February 13, 1954. Subject 17671 [108,345] explains that Mrs. Breeding's misunderstanding with Carswell is resolved, advises of his impending transfer to the Texas Prison System and reports of Mr. Swenson's offer to write a letter to the warden at Huntsville.
Date: February 13, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - May, 13, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - May, 13, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas, dated May 13, 1954. Subject 108,345 expresses his concern to Carswell regarding not having heard anything regarding his possible release.
Date: May 13, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parole Rules by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission, the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Department of Public Welfare - August 13, 1954] (open access)

[Parole Rules by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission, the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Department of Public Welfare - August 13, 1954]

A pamphlet describing the Parole Rules of the State of Ohio, published by Ohio Bureau of Probation and Parole in Columbus, Ohio. The fourth page includes stamp of G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Parolee Number 95040 dated August 13, 1954, signed by R. N. McMichael.
Date: August 13, 1954
Creator: Klopfenstein, G. R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History