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[Eulogy of President J. D. Sandefer, Hardin-Simmons University]
A handwritten eulogy for Hardin-Simmons University President J. D. Sandefer.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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)
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: To attend the Inauguration of William Richardson White as President of Hardin-Simmons University - April 29, 1941]
An invitation to the Inauguration of William Richardson White as President of Hardin-Simmons University dated April 29, 1941.
Date:
April 29, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of T. N. Carswell from Hardin-Simmons University, Autust 9, 1941]
A statement of credit from Office of the Registrar, Hardin-Simmons University certifying Mr. Thomas Norwood Carswell attended Hardin-Simmons University from 1911-1919. The statement is dated August 9, 1941. Degree awarded June 1, 1915; Major - English, Minor - History. Signed by Martha Howell, Assistant Registrar for Mrs. J. A. Beard, Registrar.
Date:
August 9, 1941
Creator:
Howell, Martha
Object Type:
Text
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)
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1944]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated November 10, 1944. Sandefer announces an upcoming meeting of the trustees of Hardin-Simmons University listing the matters to be discussed including the type of building to be erected as the Sandefer Memorial noting that it has been twenty-five years since a major building has been built on campus. Sandefer handwrites a postscript stressing his hope that Carswell will be present.
Date:
November 10, 1944
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sierra Blanca, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 16, 1944. Humorous letter regarding Richardson looking after the "house and goods" while Carswell is away, of having taken care of the car casings and battery and of their trouble in starting Carswell's car. Richardson advises of their church having started a campaign to raise $35,000 for H.S.U.
Date:
April 16, 1944
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History