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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Truett Latimer - January 26, 1957]
A letter written to Truett Latimer, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Latimer for sending pamphlets regarding a probation system for Texas and offers his views on the "Right to Work" laws and the membership of government employees in unions. He advises that the next Texas senator should be elected by Texans and advises that segregation should be the responsibility of the local school districts.
Date:
January 26, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator David Ratliff - January 26, 1957]
A letter written to Senator Ratliff, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Ratliff for providing the Probation literature as requested and offers his views on the "Right to Work" laws, the issue of more local and less state and national government and the membership of government employees in unions. He advises that the next Texas senator should be elected by Texans and touches on the segregation question for Texas.
Date:
January 26, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Introduction and Stateent of Wright Morrow of Houston]
A short statement introducing Wright Morrow of Houston as a possible candidate for the U. S. Senate seat vacated by Governor Price Daniel. Attached statement includes a statement by Wright Morrow, marked for release on January 24, 1957. Morrow discusses the history of his possible candidacy and advises that he prefers to withhold any final announcement until the legislative situation clears up or until he can study all the factors involved.
Date:
January 24, 1957
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statement of Wright Morrow - January 24, 1957
A statement from Wright Morrow, marked for release on January 24, 1957. Morrow discusses the history of his possible candidacy and advises that he prefers to withhold any final announcement until the legislative situation clears up or until he can study all the factors involved. Attachment includes: Note stating, "Mr. Morrow thought you might be interested in the enclosed copy of statement made by him this morning."
Date:
January 24, 1957
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated January 14, 1957. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell and of his interest in the Probation Law. He describes the 1956 campaigns as rough and advises of his knowledge regarding Carswell's "terrific activites" on behalf of the political principles in which he believes. He commends Carswell for his hard work in swinging Taylor County "in spite of all the obstacles".
Date:
January 14, 1957
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to P. W. Williams - January 9, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. P. W. Williams, Chairman, El Paso County Parole Board, El Paso, Texas, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated January 9, 1957. Blackburn advises of the background and unusual situation of a subject from the Taylor County Jail and requests supervision by Williams after the transfer of Subject from Taylor County to El Paso County into the custody of her son. Additional correspondence typewritten at the bottom of page is written to T. N. Carswell by Ruby Blackburn which requests that he transfer his file on Subject to Mr. Williams.
Date:
January 9, 1957
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Clipping from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. F. Daugharty - January 20, 1956]
A letter written to "Miss Emma Patterson" (Mrs. J. F. Daugharty), Fargo, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated January 20, 1956. Carswell expresses his sympathy to Daugharty on the death of her husband and reminisces about the past and how he knew her. Attached is a newspaper article printed by the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, with an obituary titled "J. F. Daugharty Dies At Age 83".
Date:
January 20, 1956
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Sarah Landes to Glenn R. Klopfenstein - January 18, 1956]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Glenn R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Ohio Bureau of Probation and Parole, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Sarah Landes, Supervisor, Parole Division), Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, dated January 18, 1956. Official reply by Landes to correspondence received by Klopfenstein regarding the termination of the supervision of Subject OP 95040. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from Sarah Landes to Mr. Carswell instructing Carswell to close out his file on Subject OP 95040 but notes that Ohio wishes to be advised of the knowledge of the "whereabouts" of Subject, if secured.
Date:
January 18, 1956
Creator:
Landes, Sarah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wiley L. Caffey to John Ben Shepperd - January 6, 1956]
A letter addressed to the Honorable John Ben Shepperd, Attorney General, Austin, Texas, from Wiley L. Caffey, Abilene, Texas, dated January 6, 1956. Caffey requests advisement by Shepperd on whether or not the setting aside of a sentence by the court in the discussed case restores citizenship and entitles the person convicted to vote.
Date:
January 6, 1956
Creator:
Caffey, Wiley L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Cameron to parolee - January 4, 1956]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas, from W. P. Cameron, Chairman Palo Pinto County Parole Board, Mineral Wells, Texas, dated January 4, 1956. Carmeron advises Subject 130,969 that the transfer to Abilene is in progress instructing Subject to show this letter to the Taylor County Parole Board Chairman and to report to him in the future.
Date:
January 4, 1956
Creator:
Cameron, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope: From parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 1, 1956]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from a parolee/inmate, in Weldon, Texas, dated January 1, 1956. Subject 108,345 expresses to Carswell his joyous feeling regarding his date of discharge which is to be on March 16. A portion of the envelope is also included in the record and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, and is postmarked from Weldon, Texas, on January 4, 1956.
Date:
January 1, 1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The City of Abilene Redemption Receipt - Received January 28, 1955 of R. Z. Landrum. Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8. A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.]
A receipt ("Redemption Receipt" from The City of Abilene (Texas), dated January 28, 1955. Received of R. Z. Landrum. Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.
Date:
January 28, 1955
Creator:
Curlee, A. W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Tax Due, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954. R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park.]
A notice of tax due from the Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954. For R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park dated Jan 28 55. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Assessor-Collector, By M. Moore, Deputy.
Date:
January 28, 1955
Creator:
Moore, M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas, dated January 9, 1955. Subject 108,345 expresses appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated December 15, 1954, discourses on family and concludes "hoping and praying this be my year to get out".
Date:
January 9, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Record of Parolee Number 22624 - January, 1955]
A record of Subject Number 22624 including After Sentence Reports, Further Information, Supplement to Presentence, Copy of Hospital Report, Letters from Employers and Relatives, Memorandums, Psychiatrict Report and Preliminary Review, 23 pages.
Date:
January 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1954]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, dated January 27, 1954. Subject 17671 [108,345] explains how he "feels bad" about the letter Carswell received from Mrs. Breeding demanding that Carswell return the payments for the forged checks.
Date:
January 27, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to parolee/inmate - January 25, 1954]
A letter written to a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated January 25, 1954. Carswell reminds Subject 108,345 of his crime history and explains that the $125 from Mrs. Breeding payed off the two checks he cashed at B & B Food Store and J. C. Penney Company resulting in the District Attorney agreeing not to prosecute. Carswell continues explaining that an attorney would have charged $100 but he did it without charge yet Mrs. Breeding is demanding that he return the money, therefore, he suggests that Subject hire a lawyer.
Date:
January 25, 1954
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1954]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, dated January 21, 1954. Subject 17671 [108,345] expresses his appreciation for the efforts by Carswell to get his parole reinstated.
Date:
January 21, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Thomas E. Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 26, 1953. Notification by Roberts of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. Judge T. J. McMahon and Mrs. T. P. Davidson are listed on the meeting agenda.
Date:
January 26, 1953
Creator:
Roberts, Thomas E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated January 21, 1953. Welsh advises Carswell that the application for commutation of sentence has not reached the Governor.
Date:
January 21, 1953
Creator:
Welsh, James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James Welsh - January 17, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. James Welsh, Secretary to the Governor, Sacramento, California from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Parole Board dated January 17, 1953. The letter is a reply by Carswell referencing a letter from Mr. Burkhart regarding an application for clemency which suggested additional information might be needed.
Date:
January 17, 1953
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 15, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 15, 1953. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date:
January 15, 1953
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1953]
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.
Date:
January 14, 1953
Creator:
White, Thomas B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, Thomas B. White, Chairman, dated January 11, 1954. White expresses his appreciation for the letter of December 21 from Carswell in which he had enclosed a letter from Warden Swenson. He explains the decision of the Board regarding the reason Subject 108,345 must return to the Texas Prison System to continue his service.
Date:
January 11, 1953
Creator:
White, Thomas B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History