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[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 9, 1953. The letter is a reply from Burkhart to Carswell advising that the application for Commutation of Sentence has been returned to the Governor's office.
Date:
January 9, 1953
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1952]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 28, 1952. Burkhart acknowledges receipt of two questionnaires completed by Subject and other papers, all found to be satisfactory, and assumes an Affidavit of Publication will be sent at the expiration of the 30 day period. He expresses his appreciation for the promptness of Subject in attending to the details of the matter.
Date:
January 28, 1952
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from John Ben Shepperd to E. A. Burkhart - January 22, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Department of State, Texas, dated January 22, 1952. Cover letter by Shepperd regarding the forwarding of material from Mr. T. N. Carswell pertaining to a request to grant Full Pardon to Subject 17095.
Date:
January 22, 1952
Creator:
Shepperd, John Ben
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - January 17, 1952]
A letter addressed to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California via Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman., Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated January 17, 1952. Carswell submits the requested information to Burkhart in behalf of Subject requesting that any omissions be noted. He confirms that the required advertising is running in San Bernadino .
Date:
January 17, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - January 17, 1952]
A letter written to Pauline Kirk from T. N. Carswell, Chm. Taylor County Parole Board, dated January 17, 1952. Carswell advises Kirk that he is submitting the final papers to California through their office at the request of Subject in order that Secretary Shepperd and Mr. McGill may look over and add to the record.
Date:
January 17, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Trustee Friend - January 14, 1952]
A letter from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 14, 1952. Notification by Richardson of a meeting of the Board which has been called by President Wright.
Date:
January 14, 1952
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Violet Wattenbarger to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1952]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Violet Wattenbarger, Legal Advertising Dept., The Sun Company, San Bernardino, California, dated January 14, 1952. Wattenbarger advises Carswell of the policy requiring the publishing of a Notice of Intention to Apply for Executive Clemency in California.
Date:
January 14, 1952
Creator:
Wattenbarger, Violet
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - January 11, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman., Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated January 11, 1952. Carswell advises Gordon that he supports the request made by Subject for a Commutation of Sentence and a Full Pardon and Restoration.
Date:
January 11, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1952]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated January 9, 1952. Form letter by Kirk advising of enclosed proclamations. Sepia copy with typewritten carbon copy fill on State of Texas Department of State letterhead.
Date:
January 9, 1952
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Release issued by The Texas Prison System - January 7, 1952]
A certificate of release issued by the Texas Prison System, O. B. Ellis, General Manager, Huntsville, Texas. The certificate grants a 90-day emergency reprieve and is dated January 7, 1952 Per J. M. Metts, Chief for J. C. Roberts, Chief.
Date:
January 7, 1952
Creator:
Metts, J. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The Sun Co., San Bernardino, California - January 5, 1952]
A letter addressed to The Sun Co., San Bernardino, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated January 5, 1952. Carswell advises of an enclosed copy of the required advertisement requesting that The Sun edit it, accordingly, since it is a legal requirement of California. He requests that The Sun bill the Subject and that a certificate be provided for the file.
Date:
January 5, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, Thomas Norwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[PROCLAMATION BY Governor Allan Shiver Granting Emergency Reprieve - January 5, 1952]
A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ninety-day emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140 dated January 5, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
Date:
January 5, 1952
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[PROCLAMATION BY Governor Allan Shivers granting emergency reprieve - January 5, 1952]
A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ninety (90) day emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140 dated January 5, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
Date:
January 5, 1952
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Edna Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1951]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Edna [Johnson], Pecos, Texas, dated January 22, 1951. Advisement of the death of Hardin and funeral arrangements.
Date:
January 20, 1951
Creator:
Johnson, Edna R.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. W. L. Ross to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. W. L. Ross, dated January 17, 1951. Ross advises Carswell that Hardin has had three heart attacks, that George runs errands for Ruth twice a day, and that George's daughter, Suzanne, is to be married February 2nd.
Date:
January 17, 1951
Creator:
Ross, Mrs. W. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mackie to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1951]
A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Mackie, dated January 16, 1951. Mackie expresses her appreciation for the cheese Carswell sent to them for Christmas noting that all her children were there for Christmas.
Date:
January 16, 1951
Creator:
Mackie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 12, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, % Abilene Machine Co., Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Los Angeles 5, California, dated January 12, 1951. Hill advises of the progress of his coffee business stating, "As things appear today, there is justification for believing that it will be but a short time before reasonable rewards are in their shaping." He confides, "We may or may not be able to obtain contracts for furnishing various government projects with coffee extract—we will operate henceforth in a secret manner." Hill handwrites postscript down left side of page acknowledging omissions and typographical errors which he "will not attempt to correct".
Date:
January 12, 1951
Creator:
Hill, R. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 8, 1951. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. There will be an election of officers.
Date:
January 8, 1951
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Petition for transfer for parolee from Pauline Kirk to R. W. Bobzin - January 5, 1951]
A form issued by the Voluntary County Parole Board System, an office of the Texas Secretary of State (Austin, Texas), dated January 5, 1951 and addressed to Mr. R. W. Bobzin, Secretary and Supervisor of Paroles, Des Moines, Iowa, from Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division, Austin, Texas. A petition is granted for the transfer of Parolee No. 108,345 from Iowa to Texas with instructions for the transfer of files to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas.
Date:
January 5, 1951
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated January 24, 1950. Hill predicts that the New Mexico man will prove to be a "go-get-ter", outlines his business travel itinerary, and requests to learn by February 1 of the status of the Post Office Box in order to direct his mail there. Handwritten postscript at top left of page requests a pardon for the errors.
Date:
January 24, 1950
Creator:
Hill, R. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 19, 1950. Burleson acknowledges his receipt of the telegram from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for Carswell wiring with reference to HR 133. He assures Carswell of his support of the proposition to restore the authority of the Rules Committee as provided by this action, that it will be a close vote. Burleson writes in a postscript that he will write, again, relative to questions Carswell mentioned in the poll submitted by Burleson.
Date:
January 19, 1950
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cumulative Case Summary by the State of California Department of Corrections - January 18, 1950]
A Cumulative Case Summary by the State of California Department of Corrections, dated January 18, 1950. 2 pages. Guidance Center, Northern Br SQ 10-8-48.
Date:
January 18, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inmate's Progress Report - Folsom Prison - January 18, 1950]
An Inmate's Progress Report and Additional Information from Folsom Prison (California), dated January 18, 1950. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED DEC 8 - 1950 PAROLE OFFICE FOLSOM STATE PRISON. RECEIVED BUREAU OF PAROLES CENTRAL OFFICE, SACTO 1950 DEC 11 AM 11 04.
Date:
January 18, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 16, 1950. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell regarding Florida Power & Light Company. He distinguishes it from Florida Power Company noting that New York newspapers do not list it but there is now a Dallas edition of The Wall Street Journal that may carry it.
Date:
January 16, 1950
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History