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[Letter from Senator Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1915]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, President Senior Class, Simmons College from Morris Sheppard, United States Senate, dated May 22, 1915. The letter is typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead. Sheppard accepts an invitation from Simmons College to attend their Alumni Banquet. 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:
May 22, 1915
Creator:
Sheppard, Morris
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Private Secretary for President Sandefer, Simmons College to Walter Hodges - August 3, 1911]
Letter addressed to Sir--Mr. Walter Hodges, Nocona, Texas from the Private Secretary for President Sandefer, Simmons College dated August 3, 1911. [T. N. Carswell was private secretary to J. D. Sandefer in 1911.] A reply letter, in the absence of President Sandefer, regarding the invitation issued to Sandefer by Hodges to speak. Assurance to Hodges that Sandefer will accept the invitation, if possible, stating, "Sandefer is never more at himself than when speaking—to the men who wore the gray".
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Haney to T. N. Carswell - March 7, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. T. Haney, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated March 7, 1939. Haney advises of the adoption, by the HSU board, of a resolution presented by T. N. Carswell relative to the Semi-Centennial celebration of Hardin-Simmons University, and advises Carswell of his selection, by Mr. Behrens, to serve on the Semi-Centennial Commission.
Date:
March 7, 1939
Creator:
Haney, J. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - June 23, 1939]
A letter written to "Governor"--Mr. R. N. Richardson, Executive Vice-President, Hardin-Simmons University from T. N. Carswell dated June 23, 1939. In the letter, Carswell resigns as chairman of the Semi-Centennial Commission.
Date:
June 23, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommie"), from Rupert N. Richardson, Executive Vice-President, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 27, 1939. Richardson accepts the resignation of Carswell as chairman of the Semi-Centennial Commission and suggests possibly Mary Pender as his successor.
Date:
June 27, 1939
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hunter M. Jones to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommie"), Abilene, Texas, from Hunter M. Jones, Southland Life Insurance Company dated March 25, 1940. Jones advises Carswell that he "certainly did a grand job" as representative of the Alumni and Ex-students Association.
Date:
March 25, 1940
Creator:
Jones, Hunter M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell, Tom B. Roberts, George S. Anderson and C. M. Caldwell - September 27, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Mr. Tom B. Roberts, Mr. George S. Anderson and Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 27, 1940. Sandefer makes a request to the above addressed men to serve on a planning committee with Mr. Carswell as Chairman.
Date:
September 27, 1940
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - October 2, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. J. D. Sandefer (Breckenridge, Texas) from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 2, 1940. White advises Sandefer that he has thought considerably about the question of their affiliation with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. White outlines the conditions of an organic relationship and defends the benefits of an affiliation without the disadvantages of the old correlation.
Date:
October 2, 1940
Creator:
White, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to John Alvis - March 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. John Alvis (Abilene, Texas) from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. (Breckenridge, Texas) dated March 12, 1941. Sandefer advises that he is appointing a Faculty Committee composed of Alvis as Chairman, Mr. George S. Anderson, Mr. T. N. Carswell, Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Mr. Fred Eastham, Dr. Jenkins, and Mr. C. R. Simmons.
Date:
March 12, 1941
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated April 7, 1941. Sandefer advises of a probable plan to have a service at the grave of J. D. Sandefer each Easter morning.
Date:
March 12, 1941
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated April 30, 1941. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for a beautiful program.
Date:
April 30, 1941
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hiram Arrant to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Hiram Arrant, Executive Secretary, Hardin-Simmons University dated July 25, 1941. Arrant expresses his appreciation for the part Carswell played in the pageant, "Fifty Years On Forty Acres".
Date:
July 25, 1941
Creator:
Arrant, Hiram
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 30, 1941. McGahey congratulates Carswell on a great Inauguration Program.
Date:
April 30, 1941
Creator:
McGahey, Philip C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Clara Belle Marchbanks - July 28, 1941]
A letter written to Mrs. Clara Belle Marchbanks, ("Miss Spencer"), De Leon, Texas from T. N. Carswell dated July 28, 1941. Carswell advises Marchbanks that he is passing her letter on to Dr. White, himself not being familiar with the details of the need regarding teachers.
Date:
July 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 25, 1941. White expresses his appreciation for the selection and direction of ushers by Carswell during the Convention.
Date:
November 25, 1941
Creator:
White, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University, dated September 11, 1941. White outlines the achievements of the University during his first year as president.
Date:
September 11, 1941
Creator:
White, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 21, 1942. Sandefer announces the annual meeting of the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees which will include the election of officers for the ensuing year.
Date:
January 21, 1942
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 9, 1942. White extends felicitations to Carswell and his family and expresses his appreciation and that of the University for his part in the "Greater Hardin-Simmons University".
Date:
January 9, 1942
Creator:
White, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - May 30, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated May 30, 1942. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell and the wires and phone calls from his friends in Abilene but advises that he has never given any serious thought to getting into politics and has "no intention whatever of making the race".
Date:
May 30, 1942
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - May 11, 1943]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 11, 1943. White gives an outline of the Fifty-first Commencement of Hardin-Simmons University and issues an invitation to attend the programs but especially the Board meeting.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
White, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated June 1, 1943. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell knowing that some of his efforts as Chairman of the Board have been appreciated. He advises of his recent effort to obtain an armed services setup on the campus, the resignation of Dr. White as president of HSU and touches on a past discussion regarding allowing the Executive Committee to frame the policies stating, again, that his chairmanship was not perfect but that he did his best. Sandefer advises that Carswell was asked after by everyone at the Easter Service and offers his sympathy regarding Truett's death [E. Truett Compere].
Date:
June 1, 1943
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1943]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 10, 1943. White issues a news letter about Hardin-Simmons University summarizing the high points of the last three years.
Date:
May 10, 1943
Creator:
White, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Hilton Hotel, El Paso, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 27, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter of April 25 and concurs that Carswell is "quite correct that we shall have probably the best opportunity for raising money that we shall have probably in our generation". Richardson advises of the difficulties encountered in Christian education in trying to "secure a man for the field" then gives his assurance of their efforts in watching Carswell's "place" while he is away.
Date:
April 27, 1944
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History