[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - May 7, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - May 7, 1970]

A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 7, 1970. Carswell advises of the receipt of a notice from the City relative to delinquent taxes on Lot 24 advising Jackson of the $148.80 still owed him.
Date: May 7, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Unused greeting card with printed sentiment] (open access)

[Unused greeting card with printed sentiment]

An unused, embossed with silver and black foliage on purple-pink background greeting card with printed sentiment.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - October 9, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - October 9, 1969]

A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 9, 1969. Carswell refers to the letters by Jackson to the City and his ownership of Lot 24 O T 1451 BLK 147 1, City of Abilene, Taylor County Texas. He advises of money owed him for taxes he paid on her property, "Sooner or later you and I will have to settle our dual ownership claims as to Lot 24."
Date: October 9, 1969
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - August 7, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - August 7, 1969]

A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California 90003, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 7, 1969. Carswell advises Jackson that he paid the Taxes on Lewis lot No. 24, City Taxes, for 1968 noting this lot is now owned by Jackson and Carswell.
Date: August 7, 1969
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - January 31, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - January 31, 1968]

A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 31, 1968. Carswell advises Jackson that he paid City and County taxes for himself, the Turners, and for her.
Date: January 31, 1968
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Marines' Memorial Club, San Francisco 2, California, dated Saturday. Sandefer advises that he went by Mare Island which always makes him think of Carswell and World War One. He discusses his humorous list of qualifications that he gave to Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.] regarding recommendations for the new President of their "ole' school" [Hardin-Simmons University] noting he [Elwin Lloyd Skiles] might be the best since Prexy [J. D. Sandefer, Sr.]. He advises that he intends to write to Skiles and offer his help but that he is like his dad and "not in the ass kissing business" so he will wait to see if it will be appreciated. He requests that he tell Uncle Johnnie Roach that while he was at LBJ's Ranch when playing Austin he ran into someone from HSU who's sister married T. J. Bailey of Ozona.
Date: 1966
Creator: Sandefer, Gib
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc. - June 8, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc. - June 8, 1962]

A letter addressed to the Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc., North Hollywood, California from Abilene Machine Company, by T. N. Carswell, dated June 8, 1962. Carswell requests the shipping of a telescope to Masters Bill and Tom Peacock to be prepaid and insured. He advises that two items are for himself and to fill in the enclosed check for the proper amount sending to him a covering statement.
Date: June 8, 1962
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960]

A letter written to Senator William Knowland, Oakland, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Voluntary Parole Board, dated March 5, 1960. Carswell advises Knowland of his concern regarding the pardon application for Parolee 17,095 not having reached the governor's desk and requests Knowland's assistance.
Date: March 5, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecil F. Poole to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Cecil F. Poole to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1959]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Cecil F. Poole, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated June 2, 1959. Poole acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell requesting a pardon be granted for Subject 17095. Poole advises that the application is denied.
Date: June 2, 1959
Creator: Poole, Cecil F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Pat Brown - May 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Pat Brown - May 22, 1959]

A letter addressed to California Governor Pat Brown, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Voluntary Parole Board, dated May 22, 1959. Carswell makes a request for executive clemency and restoration for Subject 17095.
Date: May 22, 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge J. R. Black to Governor Pat Brown - May 7, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Judge J. R. Black to Governor Pat Brown - May 7, 1959]

A letter written to Governor Pat Brown, Sacramento, California, from J. R. Black, Judge 42nd Judicial District Court, Abilene, Texas, dated May 7, 1959. Black makes a request for Pardon for Subject 17,095.
Date: May 7, 1959
Creator: Black, J. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stillman C. Moore to Ruby Blackburn - November 14, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Stillman C. Moore to Ruby Blackburn - November 14, 1957]

A letter addressed to Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Austin, Texas (Attention: Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), from Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator - Parole, Sacramento, California, by Stillman C. Moore, Supervisor, Interstate Unit, dated November 14, 1957. Moore instructs Blackburn to request of Subject 17095 to report every six months.
Date: November 14, 1957
Creator: Stillman C. Moore
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to Walter Stone - November 8, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to Walter Stone - November 8, 1957]

A letter addressed to Mr. Fred Finsley, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento, California (Attention: Mr. Walter Stone), from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated November 8, 1957. Blackburn advises Stone regarding a recommendation by Mr. Carswell recommending Subject 17095 be released from reporting. She requests a notification of their decision and advises of an enclosed monthly report for this parolee.
Date: November 8, 1957
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Record of Parolee Number 22624 - January, 1955] (open access)

[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 T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - March 6, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - March 6, 1954]

A letter addressed to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated March 6, 1954. Carswell makes a request that the application for pardon for Subject A-9803 be postponed for the present.
Date: March 6, 1954
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - February 19, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - February 19, 1954]

A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California (by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary), dated February 19, 1954. Burkhart requests a response from Subject A-9803 on whether he intends to proceed or postpone the processing of the clemency application.
Date: February 19, 1954
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953] (open access)

[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953]

A handwritten report providing background data including events and dates regarding Subject No. 17095 including the notation advising that Governor Knight would consider a new application in October of 1955.
Date: December 12, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - December 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - December 10, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated December 10, 1953. Christian advises Gordon regarding a monthly report for Subject No. 17095 and requests to be advised if Subject is eligible for a release from reporting. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B C [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell expressing her appreciation for the receipt of the monthly report on Subject and for his assistance in this work.
Date: December 10, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated December 4, 1953. Babich acknowledges, per the request of Governor Knight, the letter from Carswell of December 2 regarding the request made for clemency for Subject No. 17095 assuring Carswell that Governor Knight will not consider another application for executive clemency from this subject until October, 1955.
Date: December 4, 1953
Creator: Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Knight, California - December 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Knight, California - December 2, 1953]

A letter addressed to Governor Knight, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board dated December 2, 1953. Carswell requests a telephone conference regarding the recommendation of a commutation of sentence for Subject No. 17095 which has not yet been acted upon. A handwritten notation by Carswell indicates having read a reply given to Subject from Governor Knight advising that Governor Warren had turned down the request before he left office December 3, 1953.
Date: December 2, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - November 30, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - November 30, 1953]

A letter written to parolee in Abilene, Texas, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, dated November 30, 1953. Burkhart advises Subject A-9803 of the referral of his application by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review but that the parole time served is not sufficent to evidence complete rehabilitation making a favorable recommendation doubtful. He advises of enclosed instructions which outlines the items required to make application for pardon and executive clemency.
Date: November 30, 1953
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to parolee - October 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to parolee - October 3, 1953]

A letter written to a parolee, in care of T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated October 3, 1953. Babich informs Subject A-9803 that his application is complete and is being forwarded to Adult Authority for consideration assuring of as early attention as possible under the circumstances.
Date: October 3, 1953
Creator: Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - September 8, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - September 8, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated September 8, 1953. Cover letter by Christian advising of an application for Executive Clemency for Subject A-9803 and instructions to direct any further correspondence to Subject or Mr. T. N. Carswell.
Date: September 8, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. O'Brien to Betty Christian - September 1, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. O'Brien to Betty Christian - September 1, 1953]

A letter addressed to Howard Carney, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division) from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California (by Joseph R. O'Brien, Supervising Parole Officer), dated September 1, 1953. O'Brien replies to a letter from Christian by advising of California requirements for a subject serving a mandatory life sentence. Subject No. 17095 must apply for Executive Clemency from the Governor by writing to and supplying required information to Mr. Joseph Babich who will supply the forms to make application. A second letter is duplicate copy.
Date: September 1, 1953
Creator: O'Brien, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History