The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 23, Ed. 1, Tuesday, April 1, 1958 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 23, Ed. 1, Tuesday, April 1, 1958

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising. This April Fool's Day edition is titled, "The Singe".
Date: April 1, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 9, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date: April 9, 1958
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 24, Ed. 1, Friday, April 11, 1958 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 24, Ed. 1, Friday, April 11, 1958

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 11, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl L. Phinney to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Carl L. Phinney to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1958]

Letter from Carl L. Phinney to Truett Latimer; He encloses 1958 Continental passes for him and apologizes they were issued late.
Date: April 16, 1958
Creator: Phinney, Carl L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray W. Williams to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Ray W. Williams to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Vincent O'Leary, Director, Division of Parole Supervision, Austin, Texas (by Ray W. Williams, Supervisor, Southwest Area), dated April 16, 1958. Williams advises Carswell of the delay in his writing concerning the opening of a new Abilene District Office due to the shuffling of personnel in their Division and the recent completion of plans. He announces Mr. James Dennis as the District Parole Officer for Abilene and expresses his belief that Carswell will enjoy working with Mr. Dennis.
Date: April 16, 1958
Creator: Williams, Ray W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge Joe L. Mays to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Judge Joe L. Mays to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joe L. Mays, District Judge, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 17, 1958. Mays acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Carswell containing enclosures concerning Subject, expresses his appreciation for the assistance from Carswell and notes his agreement with Carswell that his file is now closed.
Date: April 17, 1958
Creator: Mays, Joe L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - April 17, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - April 17, 1958]

A letter written to Senator Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas 2, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 17, 1958. Carswell congratulates Blakley on his decision to enter public service and gives to him his encouragement and a check for a campaign contribution.
Date: April 17, 1958
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 25, Ed. 1, Friday, April 18, 1958 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 25, Ed. 1, Friday, April 18, 1958

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 18, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1958]

Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer commending him for his work in the Insurance Committee.
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Thompson, M. Cullum
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated April 21, 1958. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter of confidence and support and for his contribution to the campaign. "You may be sure that I was not unmindful of the encouragment given me in Abilene when I reached my decision to make this campaign."
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell]

A program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell. The program is "Showplace of the Nation" for the week beginning Thursday, April 24, 1958. Four shows are listed: Music Hall Grand Organ; Music Hall Symphony Orchestra; "Espana"; "Marjorie Morningstar" starring Gene Kelly and Natalie Wood. The back page of the program includes advertising: Announing . . . No Time For Sergeants. Andy Griffith "Starring in the stage roll that rocketed him to fame!" Magazine slick. Handwritten inside the program is correspondence to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Sarah Anna. Crane reminisces regarding her father liking "this sort of show". Crane expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the update agreeing with Carswell regarding having fond memories of Hardin-Simmons and requests that if he sees Grace or Grady Andrews to please remember her to them.
Date: April 24, 1958
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 26, Ed. 1, Friday, April 25, 1958 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 26, Ed. 1, Friday, April 25, 1958

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 25, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bobby Sayles, April 26, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bobby Sayles, April 26, 1958]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bobby Sayles discussing an excess of foreign oil imports and their negative impact on Texas's economy. Latimer writes that the legislature will need to provide $100 million in new state income to maintain the current spending rate, in addition to increases due to public school and university enrollments, larger prison populations, and other state services. He also mentions that less drilling in state-owned land will result in less money for Texas schools.
Date: April 26, 1958
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 28, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board, which has been called by Mr. Anderson, regarding final approval for dormitory building plans. Dinner will be served.
Date: April 28, 1958
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History