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A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Evan Allard Reiff, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 14, 1953. Reiff advises that he is enclosing copies of the agenda and by-laws at the request of W. P. Wright noting the delay of the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees which is to include business of importance to the University.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated January 14, 1953. The letter is a reply from White to a request made by Carswell for a Full Pardon for Subject 121,140. White dissertates on the five-year "rule" —"the well-known research criminologists in New York City, Sheldon and Eleanor Glueck, have made many surveys on discharged and paroled prisoners to see how many led a law-abiding life after discharge—they used the five-year period on all cases that they investigated." Carswell holds the opinion that the rule is not flexible in its application to each parolee.

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.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate, Stillwater, Minnesotta, dated December 14, 1953. Subject 17671 [108,345] expresses his appreciation for the letter Carswell sent to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. T. Compere, Jr. discussing Senate Bill 247.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Raymond H. Tull regarding opposition to House Bill #261.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Tippen discussing the decision of the Judicial Redistricting Committee.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from J. A. Millerman discussing support and endorsement for House Bill #247.

Letter from Allan Shivers to Truett Latimer stating that he has signed Latimer's bill, House Bill 464.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Owen Thomas discussing recommendations of the sub-committee of the Judicial redistricting committee.

Letter from Truett Latimer to A. E. Wells discussing data about Abilene school teachers in regards to House Bill 3.

Letter from Superintendent A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to the Kilgore Bill due to his belief that it would not impact the teachers of Texas Public Schools in a positive mean.

Letter from Mrs. O. B. Pace to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #216 and it's proposition for a $600 raise for teachers.

Photocopy of a telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. D. Austin regarding opposition to the passage of Texas House Bill #261.

Letter from C. M. Caldwell to Truett Latimer thanking him for a roster and list of standing committees from the 53rd Texas Legislature.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Robert G. Buckley and James Buckley regarding their opposition to House Bill 261.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Horace S. Davis regarding House Bill 261, the Workmen's Compensation Bill, and requesting he vote against it.

Letter from Bill G. Newman to Truett Latimer requesting a letter of recommendation for Newman's application to a university assistant teaching position.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from A. L. Diamond regarding his objections to House Bill 261, the Worker's Compensation Act.

Photocopy of a telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Paul Graham requesting support for Texas House Bill #261.

Photocopy of a telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Robert C. Jackson discussion disapproval and opposition to Texas House Bill #261.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Dr. J. M. Estes Jr. regarding his reasons for opposing House Bill 261, the Workmen's Compensation Bill.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. George Birmingham discussing Truett's service in the legislature. The response from the Birminghams has been typed at the bottom of Truett's initial letter.