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[Letter from Lieutenant Harold C. Benedict to The Chairman, Hale County Local Board No. 1 - August 4, 1944]
A letter addressed to The Chairman, Hale County Local Board No. 1, Plainview, Texas, from Harold C. Benedict, Lieutenant, USNR, Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, dated August 4, 1944. Benedict discusses the file of a registrant suggesting a IV-F reclassification based on the reason for his discharge from the Army and advises that consideration needs to be given for a II-A(F)classification.
Date:
August 4, 1944
Creator:
Benedict, Harold C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Creed for Americans, by Stephen Vincent Benet (Written for the Council of Democracy.)]
A newspaper clipping with an article titled "Creed for Americans", written by Stephen Vincent Benet for the Council of Democracy.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Benet, Stephen Vincent
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 Ruth Benson to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ruth Benson, Secretary to the Bishop, The Methodist Church, Los Angeles, California, dated December 9, 1941. Benson acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell during the absence of Bishop Baker assuring him that she will forward the letter to Baker.
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Benson, Ruth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Arthur B. Berresford, M. D. addressed to T. N. Carswell and letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A statement for professional services rendered to Peggy by Arthur B. Berresford, M. D., Ithaca, New York. Billed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated September 1, 1943. Handwritten note written to "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell] from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell], dated Saturday night and continued on the reverse side of statement. She advises that she found this statement in the pile of letters to be answered and is forwarding it on to Carswell because the bill ought to be paid.
Date:
September 1, 1943
Creator:
Berresford, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commission by the Governor of the State of Texas appointing Thomas Norwood Carswell to the rank of Major in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps, by Adjutant General K. L. Berry]
A commission by the Governor of the State of Texas, appointing Thomas Norwood Carswell to the rank of Major, in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps, dated October 5, 1948 and signed by K. L. Berry, The Adjutant General.
Date:
October 8, 1948
Creator:
Berry, K. L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to A. C. Jackson - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Mr. A. C. Jackson, 19th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from GCB (George C. Betts), Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Jackson as 19th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to Charles E. Van Ness - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Charles E. Van Ness, 21st District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Legion, Texas, from GCB--George C. Betts, Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Van Ness as 21st District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to Flake George - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Flake George, 18th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Shamrock, Texas, from GCB--George C. Betts, Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected George as 18th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to J. B. Allcorn - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Mr. J. B. Allcorn, 17th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Comanche, Texas, from GCB (George C. Betts), Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Allcorn as 17th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to Judge A. H. Dennison - October 7, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Judge A. H. Dennison, 16th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Odessa, Texas, from GCB--George C. Betts, Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Dennison as 16th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George C. Betts to T.N. Carswell - February 11, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George C. Betts, Director Veterans State Service Office, Austin, Texas, dated February 11, 1943. Betts advises Carswell regarding providing assistance to a Mrs. Currie of Sterling City, mother of a World War II veteran killed in Austrailia, in filing a claim for government benefits.
Date:
February 11, 1943
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Callie R. Bevill to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Callie R. Bevill dated November 22, 1948. Bevill advises of her approval of the proposed Planning Commission, H. S. U. Ex. Students Association.
Date:
November 22, 1948
Creator:
Bevill, Callie R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bevill and Sons]
An embossed Christmas card depicting a silver tree with village on the skirt: Personalized printed sentiment from Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bevill and Sons.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bevill, L. F. & Bevill, Mrs. L. F.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill - May 28, 1957]
A commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill, Ft. Worth, Texas, Arlington Heights High School, dated May 28, 1957. Congratulatory note from T. N. Carswell - "Congratulations. May the happy ending you've earned and now enjoy be but a mild preview of a far happier beginning for you as yet you strive and seek to serve throughout the unfolding years of your life".
Date:
May 27, 1957
Creator:
Bevill, Whitney Ross
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address by Attorney General Francis Biddle on the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights - December 15, 1941]
A document containing the Address of The Honorable Francis Biddle, Attorney General of the United States, on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The address was delivered at the Dedication Ceremonies of the Thomas Jefferson Room, Library of Congress Annex on December 15, 1941.
Date:
December 15, 1941
Creator:
Biddle, Francis
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ulmer S. Bird to T. N. Carswell - Feburary 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, City, from Ulmer S. Bird, Abilene, Texas, dated February 7, 1941. Carswell discusses the meeting held at the First Baptist Church in Snyder advising of the election of officers, , Secretary Treasurer, to form a county organization as part of the 24th Senatorial District.
Date:
February 7, 1941
Creator:
Bird, Ulmer S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Form letter from Ruby Blackburn to Sheriff Ed Powell - November 21, 1956]
A form letter written to Sheriff Ed Powell, Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated November 21, 1956. The letter contains Instructions regarding the distribution of proclamations and orders to the subject from the Taylor County Jail and that the subject is to report to Mr. T. N. Carswell.
Date:
November 21, 1956
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to L. B. Stephens - October 17, 1957]
A letter addressed to Mr. L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Montgomery, Alabama, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Austin, Texas (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated October 17, 1957. Blackburn acknowledges the receipt of correspondence relative to the termination of the supervision of Subject 59,311. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from Blackburn to Mr. Carswell advising him to return the supervisory material to their office, that the Subject has been transferred to Florida and she expresses their appreciation for the cooperation and assistance by him in this matter.
Date:
October 17, 1957
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
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 from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated December 23, 1953. Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the application for Full Pardon by Subject 121,140. Blackburn advises Carswell that Mr. White is out of the office but that the letter will be held for his prompt attention upon his return.
Date:
December 23, 1953
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director), dated July 7, 1955. Blackburn advises Carswell of the decision made in the April 1955 meeting of the Board which determined that Subject No. 108,345 should spend the remainder of his time in the penitentiary.
Date:
July 7, 1955
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - June 16, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Secretary, dated June 16, 1953. Blackburn advises Carswell that the application for Full Pardon was denied Subject 121,140 advising that Subject should spend more time on his Conditional Pardon before applying for a Full Pardon.
Date:
June 16, 1953
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History