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The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes campus news and local news of interest to students along with advertising.
Date: February 16, 2010
Creator: Wong, Adriel
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Simmons College Baseball Team - 1899]

Group photograph of the 1899 Simmons College baseball team. Note on the back of the photograph lists the names of each player and his home city and state: “1. Terry Elkins, 2. Bert Brown, 3. Cullis Forbus, 4. Baxter Scoggins, 5. Freeman Hanna, 6. Fowler Paycock, 7. Prof. Ernest Lotspeich, 8. Bob Young, 9. Charley Brown, 10. Will Marshal, 11. Barris Anderson, 12. Stewart Logan -- December 16, 1899 -- Abilene -- Simmons College.”
Date: December 16, 1899
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bond Study Group Hears $2.8 Million Street Plan] (open access)

[Clipping: Bond Study Group Hears $2.8 Million Street Plan]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene city's plans for improvements to the Abilene streets.
Date: December 16, 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
M-D Cut-In Connection Pamphlet (open access)

M-D Cut-In Connection Pamphlet

Pamphlet for the Atlas Mineral Products Co. M-D Cut-In Connection, with illustrations and photographs of the connection piece, a written description, advantages to its use, a case study of its use in Washington, and directions for the piece's use.
Date: [1931-06-16..]
Creator: The Atlas Mineral Products Co.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1957]

Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's request for a raise for members of the legislature, including himself. Price writes that the raise he is proposing is quite substantial and that his current salary is already double what most of his constituents earn. She also mentions that he voted against bills that would have benefited state employees and that many people regret voting for him. She asks him to respond and answer how he will vote on salary increases for state employees, a 40-hour work week for hospital and Special Schools employees, and increases in travel expenses per diem and per miles, as well as information about the Abilene State Hospital budget.
Date: January 16, 1957
Creator: Price, Rema
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 2] (open access)

[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 2]

Memorandum outlining the voluntary induction of men into units between September 15 and September 15, 1918. The later pages are missing from this document.
Date: September 16, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 16, 1943]

A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 16, 1943. Carswell provides an itinerary regarding the current schedules for Messrs. Stephens, Foster, Carswell, Deen, Patterson and Stewart advising that any changes will be reported.
Date: November 16, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - January 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - January 16, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated January 16, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter and enclosure from Davis of January 14. He advises of his efforts to organize the 24th Senatorial District, describing the interest as luke warm but assures Davis that he will not stop until they have a set-up in each county. He advises of meetings already scheduled and requests the names of any leaders in the counties of the District.
Date: January 16, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Miller to T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from E. J. Miller to T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. J. Miller, Lawyer, Brownwood, Texas, dated July 16, 1941. Miller advises Carswell that he is enclosing a copy of the letter which he is writing to Dr. Jeff Davis. He advises that the letter might be of interest since Carswell phoned yesterday afternoon. The attached letter is written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys from E. J. Miller, Judge, 35th Judicial District, Brownwood, Texas dated July 16, 1941. Miller reports on the proceedings regarding Ellison vs. Texas Liquor Board, advises to await the action of the Court of Civil Appeals and gives a brief itinerary of his travel and work to date and for the next two weeks requesting further remittance as soon as it may be convenient.
Date: July 16, 1941
Creator: Miller, E. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1942. Davis complains about the lack of communication from Pastors after services are held in their churches, advises that their Executive Committee approved the plan that they had discussed with Dr. Jenkens when in Abilene and notes an enclosed check to Carswell for reimbursement for his Belton trip. In postscript, Davis requests Carswell's opinion regarding asking Merkel, Tuscola and Caps to join their field day at Abilene.
Date: February 16, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1944. McKenzie advises Carswell of his election as a member of the Executive Committee which is comprised of 25 members. He requests that the committee members meet with bretheren from wet areas to work toward drying up wet spots with local option elections.
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph T. McDonald to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph T. McDonald to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Joseph T. McDonald, Nevada State Journal, Reno, Nevada, dated December 16, 1941. Joseph T. McDonald replies with a short definition of Americanism and then states "Why expand on the theme? Americanism made itself felt within an hour after the Japanese attack on Hawaii."
Date: December 16, 1941
Creator: McDonald, Joseph T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor John Moses to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Governor John Moses to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from John Moses, Governor, State of North Dakota, Bismarck, dated December 16, 1941. John Moses defines Americanism.
Date: December 16, 1941
Creator: Moses, John
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Marvin H. McIntyre - April 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Marvin H. McIntyre - April 16, 1942]

A letter addressed to Honorable Marvin H. McIntyre, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated April 16, 1942. Request by Carswell for a copy of all pertinent information regarding The President's "I Am An American" day proclamation.
Date: April 16, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Chairman, Federal Communications Commission - December 16, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Chairman, Federal Communications Commission - December 16, 1940]

A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Washinigton, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated December 16, 1940. Copy to Robert L. Murray. Carswell advises the Commission of the wishes of Parramore Post No. 57 regarding the controversy between the ASCAP and the National Broadcasting Company.
Date: December 16, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated March 16, 1949. Connally confirms that he read carefully the views and recommendations Carswell made regarding the pending labor legislation. He advises Carswell of his approval of the Hoover Commission proposals.
Date: March 16, 1949
Creator: Connally, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1942] (open access)

[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1942]

A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, Washington, DC, dated December 16, 1942. The form pertains to the transfer of position from Clerk To Clerical Audit Supervisor. The form is signed by George A. Bonnet, Colonel, Field Artillery Chief. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date: December 16, 1942
Creator: Bonnet, George A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator W. Lee O'Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Senator W. Lee O'Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1946]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. Lee O'Daniel, United States Senator, Texas, dated March 16, 1946. O'Daniel assures Carswell that the views he expressed in his letter concerning Edwin W. Pauley have had his most earnest and careful consideration. "However, the matter never came before the Senate—the nomination was withdrawn after hearings by the Naval Affairs Committee".
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: O'Daniel, W. Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from C. E. Hereford addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1942] (open access)

[Postcard from C. E. Hereford addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1942]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Lubbock, Texas, September 16, 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence addressed to T. N. Carswell from C. E. Hereford, Pastor, First Baptist Church Lubbock, Texas dated September 16, 1942. Hereford requests that Carswell present his plans for a Field Day at their Lubbock Ministerial Association meeting.
Date: September 16, 1942
Creator: Hereford, C. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Norma McMahon - May 16, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Norma McMahon - May 16, 1949]

A letter written to Miss Norma McMahon, President, Trypod Club, Abilene, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated May 16, 1949. Carswell extends his congratulations to the Trypod Club members on the completion of a highly successful year's work noting that he feels a share in the achievements of the Club. He advises of a "token of appreciation" attached to the letter.
Date: May 16, 1949
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Claude Lloyd and Family - February 16, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Claude Lloyd and Family - February 16, 1968]

A letter written to Mrs. "Claude" and Family from T N. ("Tommy") Carswell, dated February 16, 1968. Carswell expresses his sympathy for their loss of husband and father and shares in their bereavement in the loss of his friend, Claude Lloyd.
Date: February 16, 1968
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Blanche Darden to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1956~] (open access)

[Letter from Blanche Darden to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1956~]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Blanche [Mrs. Earl] Darden], Abilene, Texas, dated March 16. Blanche explains that she has been in the hospital unexpectedly and that Dr. Seth Cox will operate on her jaw meaning she will be off work four or five weeks. She apologizes and offers options of payment on her contract with Carswell.
Date: March 16, 1956
Creator: Darden, Blanche
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dossie - April 16, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dossie - April 16, 1940]

A letter written to "Dossie" from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated April 16, 1940. Carswell discusses the importance of the selection that must be made by the Trustees for a replacement for J. D. Sandefer as President of Hardin-Simmons University and offers his opinion that Rupert [Rupert N. Richardson] should be asked first. Carswell defends his opinion, noting the probability of "Dossie" being selected for the job thus requesting that "Dossie" encourage the selection of Rupert, in order to keep Rupert at Simmons, then the offer of the presidency would be made in due course to "Dossie".
Date: April 16, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History