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[Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer, Hardin-Simmons University dated February 19, 1946. Ledbetter expresses to Carswell the appreciation of Hardin-Simmons University for his donation to the building fund and advises of the enclosed receipt.
Date: February 19, 1946
Creator: Ledbetter, E. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 19, 1948. Richardson announces a meeting of the Board of Trustees is to be held after Lieutenant Governor Allan Shivers speaks at Commencement.
Date: May 19, 1948
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson - December 19, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson - December 19, 1949]

A letter from Rupert N. Richardson, Office of the President, Hardin-Simmons University dated December 19, 1949. Notification by Richardson of a meeting of the Board which has been called by President Wright to be held on January 17.
Date: December 19, 1949
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Committee Members for Hendrick Memorial Hospital - June 19, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Committee Members for Hendrick Memorial Hospital - June 19, 1952]

A letter written to Committee Members Jenkins, Sullivan, Price, May, Taylor, Carswell from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated June 19, 1952. Carswell advises of the committee proposal regarding donars to the Hospital. There is a handwritten note by Carswell advising that on June 27, 1952 the committee decided to report 'no plan recommendation' and ask for discharge.
Date: June 19, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Committee Members for Hendrick Memorial Hospital - June 19, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Committee Members for Hendrick Memorial Hospital - June 19, 1952]

A rough draft of a letter written to Committee Members Messrs. Jenkins, Sullivan, Price, May, Taylor, Carswell from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated June 19, 1952. Carswell advises of the committee proposal regarding donars to the Hospital. The fifth page of this letter is on letterhead for the D and F Engine Company, Abilene, Texas and includes a handwritten list of names including Sandefer, Caldwell, Anderson, Jenkins, Mr. & Mrs. Behrens, Phillip, Mr. & Mrs. Hendricks, Dr. Glenn.
Date: June 19, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. R. Higginbotham to T. N. Carswell - September 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from F. R. Higginbotham to T. N. Carswell - September 19, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from F. R. Higginbotham, Assistant Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated September 19, 1953. Higginbotham advises Carswell of the plans for a surprise dinner for Administrator, Mr. E. M. Collier.
Date: September 19, 1953
Creator: Higginbotham, F. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Cecil G. Goff - November 19, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Cecil G. Goff - November 19, 1964]

A letter written to Mr. Cecil G. Goff, Dallas 1, Texas from T. N. Carswell dated November 19, 1964. Carswell advises Goff of his acceptance of the appointment by the Baptist General Convention of Texas to the Board of Hendrick Memorial Hospital. Carswell states, "Mr. Caldwell, a fellow Board member, and I survive of the original Charter members of the Board, and I only of the founding committee."
Date: November 19, 1964
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1967]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 19, 1967. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Dillingham to discuss a change in room rates to meet added expense which will be incurred under the Wage and Hour Law as of February 1.
Date: January 19, 1967
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[World War II-Era Joke - October 19, 1943] (open access)

[World War II-Era Joke - October 19, 1943]

A World War II-era joke in the form of a letter. The correspondence is addressed to Hebbronville Local Board No. 1, from Frank Garcia Castillo, Eagle Pass, Texas, and dated October 19, 1943. The letter begins, "I received your classification card in which you give me 4-F. But I don't like it . . . ." It is typewritten on Selective Service System letterhead.
Date: October 19, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum to All Clerical Audit Supervisors from Major L. M. Fellbaum - April 19, 1943] (open access)

[Memorandum to All Clerical Audit Supervisors from Major L. M. Fellbaum - April 19, 1943]

A memorandum addressed to "All Clerical Audit Supervisors" from L. M. Fellbaum, Captain, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor, dated April 19, 1943. The memorandum contains an advisement regarding the proper way to fill in a space on one of their forms.
Date: April 19, 1943
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1943]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor for work in Bexar County from March 1-18, 1943. The itinerary is dated March 19, 1943.
Date: March 19, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - March 19, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from parolee to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - March 19, 1955]

A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from a Taylor County (Texas) parolee, dated March 19, 1955. Subject 40-7940 reports to the Board regarding his plans to live in California under the authority of the telegram dated March 16, 1955 to T. N. Carswell from the Board. Subject advises of a job opportunity in San Diego with an industry that provides jobs for those disabled such as he is and of his Government disability pay promising to report monthly and to return to Texas willingly if required.
Date: March 19, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. R. Klopfenstein to Jack Ross - December 19, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from G. R. Klopfenstein to Jack Ross - December 19, 1955]

A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Parole & Probation Compact Admin., Austin, Texas, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio, dated December 19, 1955. Klopfenstein advises that in view of the information furnished to them in the letter from Ross that Subject 95040 has been recommended for parole violation. He advises that they may close their file but requests advisement if knowledge is secured of the "whereabouts" of the parolee.
Date: December 19, 1955
Creator: Klopfenstein, G. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben Hawkins - April 19, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben Hawkins - April 19, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. Ben Hawkins, Internal Revenue Department, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1956. Carswell advises Hawkins of letters written to and unanswered by the Coldwell Electric Co. of Big Spring relative to W-2 Forms for Subject OP 95040. Carswell requests that Hawkins contact the firm to request that the forms be sent, again.
Date: April 19, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Income Tax Power of Attorney - Individual Return for parolee - April 19, 1956] (open access)

[Income Tax Power of Attorney - Individual Return for parolee - April 19, 1956]

A tax form titled "Income Tax Power of Attorney - Individual Return," dated APRIL 19, 1956. For Subject OP 95040, and signed by witnesses Lonnie J. Burleson and Billy N. Davis. Form 935 IRS.
Date: April 19, 1956
Creator: Burleson, Lonnie J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. W. Williams to Ruby Blackburn - June 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from P. W. Williams to Ruby Blackburn - June 19, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Austin, Texas (Attention: Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director), from P. W. Williams, Chairman, El Paso County Parole Board, dated June 19, 1957. Williams advises Blackburn that Subject No. 18,043 reported to the Board with a letter from T. N. Carswell. He requests that the file of Subject be sent.
Date: June 19, 1957
Creator: Williams, P. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parolee transfer form from Ruby Blackburn addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 19, 1957] (open access)

[Parolee transfer form from Ruby Blackburn addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 19, 1957]

A report from Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant of the Voluntary County Parole Board System in Austin, Texas, dated August 19, 1957, and addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, Abilene, Texas. The form gives notice of the granting of the petition for the transfer of subject from Taylor County to El Paso County, and naming the subject's prospective employer as Davis, Foster and Thorps, Architects, and the parole officer as P. W. Williams.
Date: August 19, 1957
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - November 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - November 19, 1957]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), dated November 19, 1957. Blackburn advises Carswell of the receipt of a letter of authorization for Subject No. 17095 to report bi-annually.
Date: November 19, 1957
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - June 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - June 19, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Thomas B. White, Chairman, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, dated June 19, 1953. White acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell dated June 17. He explains to Carswell as to the reason for the release date given by the Board for Subject 121,140 as December 28, 1953 .
Date: June 19, 1953
Creator: White, Thomas B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - October 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - October 19, 1953]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated October 19, 1953. Breeding advises Carswell of an enclosed money order and speaks of her distress for Subject 108,345 having been in a 9 x 6 cell for seven months.
Date: October 19, 1953
Creator: Breeding, Hattie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thomas B. White - December 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thomas B. White - December 19, 1953]

A letter addressed to Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 19, 1953. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the time White took to explain the reason for the decision made regarding the case of Subject 108,345.
Date: December 19, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - February 19, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - February 19, 1954]

A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California (by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary), dated February 19, 1954. Burkhart requests a response from Subject A-9803 on whether he intends to proceed or postpone the processing of the clemency application.
Date: February 19, 1954
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Request of Sending State:  From R. N. McMichael to Jack Ross - August 19, 1954] (open access)

[Letter and Request of Sending State: From R. N. McMichael to Jack Ross - August 19, 1954]

A letter addressed to Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Admin., Austin, Texas, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated August 19, 1954. Advisement from the State of Ohio that Subject 95040 was granted a parole with the stipulation that the Texas Authorities be notified but that they have not yet been advised whether or not Subject will be taken into custody. A request is made to have an officer investigate placement in Abilene, Texas and advises of attached classification material. Attached is a Request of Sending State (Ohio) for Investigation regarding Subject OP 95040 addressed to Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administration, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio dated August 19, 1954. Proposed Residence is Abilene, Texas.
Date: August 19, 1954
Creator: McMichael, R. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. N. McMichael to the father of parolee - August 19, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from R. N. McMichael to the father of parolee - August 19, 1954]

A letter written to the father of parolee, Abilene, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated August 19, 1954. Klopfenstein advises the father of Subject OP 95040 regarding parole having been granted and the need for tentative arrangements for the placement of Subject. He advises of an investigation which will be made for the placement of Subject in Texas.
Date: August 19, 1954
Creator: McMichael, R. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History