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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - April 26, 1952]
A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated April 26, 1952. Carswell reports to Shivers concerning the background of Subject No. 121,140 explaining the value in the knowledge of the background of and gaining the respect, confidence and friendship of his parolees. He makes an appeal for Subject.
Date:
April 26, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1952]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated April 24, 1952. Connally expresses his appreciation for the kind and generous comments by Carswell with regard to his announcement that he will not be a candidate for re-election and advises of an attached copy of a statement regarding his reasons for his decision.
Date:
April 24, 1952
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 23, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 23, 1952. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and suggests that Dr. White may remember Senator Kerr, noting that he already has a letter from Carl Rister to the Senator, but that having a letter from Dr. White, also, would make the matter even better.
Date:
April 23, 1952
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Pat McCarran, copy to Judge McGranery - April 23, 1952]
A letter written to Senator Pat McCarran, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1952. Copy to Judge McGranery. Carswell explains to McCarran that as the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee McCarran represents him no less than he represents his constituents in Nevada, hence this letter concerning Judge McGranery, that McCarran cannot possibly believe such a man is qualified to be Attorney General of the United States.
Date:
April 23, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Lyndon Johnson - April 18, 1952]
A letter written to Senator Lyndon Johnson, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 18, 1952. Carswell states his opinion of Judge McGranery, that he "cannot believe such a man is remotely qualified to be Attorney General of the United States". The reverse side includes typewritten notes and calculations regarding taxable gain.
Date:
April 18, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - April 18, 1952]
A letter written to Senator Honorable Tom Connally, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 18, 1952. Carswell discourses on his opinion of the appointment of Judge McGranery as Attorney General. He acknowledges Connally's intention to retire expressing his appreciation for his service stating, "You have served the State and Nation with uncommon ability, devotion and integrity".
Date:
April 18, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Proclamation from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 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 April 16, 1952. Kirk requests the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamations and, also, that Carswell file a copy. The enclosures includes two copies of a proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ten-day extension of emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140, dated April 11, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
Date:
April 16, 1952
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 16, 1952. Johnson advises Carswell that General Key is on the opposite side of the political fence from Senator Kerr thus making him of no use. He discusses how a business matter grew out of a professional jealousy advising that his firm went through depression and war periods successfully and that competitors have the right to take action against a tough competitor. He offers help for Carswell's daughter and states, "I have high ranking friends if I can be of assistance to your daughter in Europe or here." Handwritten postscript is an advisement regarding "Jap bonds coming to life" and a settlement insuring good profits being not far off.
Date:
April 16, 1952
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statement of Senator Tom Connally to the People of Texas - April 13, 1952
A statement from Senator Tom Commally to the people of Texas, dated April 13, 1952. The statement is regarding Connally's reasons not to run for re-election.
Date:
April 13, 1952
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1952]
A form letter addressed to 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 April 8, 1952. Form letter from Kirk requesting the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamation and, also, that Carswell file a copy. Enclosures include: PROCLAMATION BY THE Governor of the State of Texas granting a TEN (10) DAY EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY REPRIEVE to Subject No. 121,140 dated April 4, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
Date:
April 8, 1952
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 2, 1952. Johnson advises of his inability to find any information on Drilling & Exploration, Inc. stock noting there may be another name for the same company. He suggests a few options on buying French francs offering any help he can give and inquires if Carswell knows anyone with a good entre to Senator Kerr of Oklahoma as he is anxious to meet him. Johnson handwrites in a postscript that he has just heard that a new issue of this stock (Drilling & Exploration, Inc.) is coming out in the amount of 400,000 shares but does not know the price.
Date:
April 2, 1952
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to L. C. Harris - April 2, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. L. C. Harris, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated April 2, 1952. The letter contains a confirmation by Carswell of a telephone conversation with Harris verifying Subject as a driller at Gilchrist Drilling Co. citing his work as satisfactory.
Date:
April 2, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - April 28, 1951]
A letter addressed to the Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Pauline Kirk), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated April 28, 1951. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a report from Subject A 9803. Carswell takes responsibility regarding the tardiness of the paperwork and discusses the request made by Subject for the balance of his funds which are to be used for business plans of which Carswell approves.
Date:
April 28, 1951
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Harley Sadler to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, Texas House of Representatives, Fifty-Second Legislature, dated April 26, 1951. Sadler assures Carswell that he will vote for S. B. 267, the right to work bill.
Date:
April 26, 1951
Creator:
Sadler, Harley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for taxes paid by Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas.]
A receipt stub for taxes paid. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas, to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 14, 1951. Lot No 1 Blk No 8 Sears Park - 1932, 1934, 1935 through 1941.
Date:
April 14, 1951
Creator:
Petree, Raymond
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for taxes paid by Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas.]
A receipt stub for taxes paid. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas, to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 14, 1951. Lot No 1 Blk No 8 Sears Park - 1942 through 1949.
Date:
April 14, 1951
Creator:
Petree, Raymond
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Receipt from the State of Texas, County of Taylor - 1950]
A tax receipt from the State of Texas (Taylor County), for 1950, dated April 14, 1951. Ramey, Ernie, Lt 1 Blk 8 Sears Prk-Abl. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector. Paid by Mrs. Ruby D. Landrum.
Date:
April 14, 1951
Creator:
Petree, Raymond
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Z. Landrum to Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Texas - April 11, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, from R. Z. Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 11, 1951. Expresses appreciation for sending a new statement and returning check.
Date:
April 11, 1951
Creator:
Landrum, R. Z.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), dated April 3, 1951. Kirk makes reference to correspondence and Postal Savings Bonds belonging to Subject A-9808-A and expresses her appreciation for the assistance and interest in this case from Carswell.
Date:
April 3, 1951
Creator:
Kirk, (Miss) Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - April 29, 1950]
A letter written to Rupert H. Johnson from T. N. Carswell, dated April 29, 1950. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Johnson and for the returns on the investment that he made for him. He instructs Johnson to at all times feel free to sell and buy. He wishes for him a pleasant visit in Europe but states that "to me the situation is just as warlike as possible. Shooting could start any minute."
Date:
April 29, 1950
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[MINUTES from Jesse F. Winters, Chairman and John Womble, Secretary of Highway Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce]
A set of minutes for the meeting of the Highway Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from Jesse F. Winters, Chairman and John Womble, Secretary of Highway Committee, dated April 28, 1950. The present status of the highway construction program in Abilene was explained by Manager John Womble and District Highway Engineer S. J. Treadaway. The committee passed a resolution regarding to speed the completion of U. S. Highway 80 from Abilene to Baird.
Date:
April 28, 1950
Creator:
Winters, Jesse F.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Benson to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, from Joe Benson, President Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated April 26, 1950. Benson requests that Carswell serve as a member of the Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee, with Jesse F. Winters acting as chairman.
Date:
April 26, 1950
Creator:
Benson, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 24, 1950. Johnson advises of some sales of stock, that he is sailing for Europe and requests that Carswell advise him on what he wants done before he sails. Johnson advises that he does not know much regarding the items Babson recommended and that Carswell and Babson should watch those items.
Date:
April 25, 1950
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Picture postcard: UNDERCUT OF A 12FT WASHINGTON DOUGLAS FIR TREE ; Letter from R. D. Hill addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1950]
A pPicture postcard titled: "Undercut of a 12 Ft. Washington Douglas Fir Tree." Photo by Sorrenson Photo. The reverse side includes correspondence from Hill addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Co., Abilene, Texas postmarked LONGVIEW WASH. APR 4 1950. "Will write you when I get back to Albuquerque - Regards to all."
Date:
April 15, 1950
Creator:
Hill, R. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History