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Abilene Library Consortium
148
T. N. Carswell Collection
62
The Brand (Abilene, TX)
40
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
40
Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
14
Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
13
Range Rider
13
Art Forum Scrapbooks
2
Don Hutcheson Aerial Photograph Collection
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Hardin-Simmons University Yearbooks
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[Form letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1949]
A form letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Office of the President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 14, 1949. Second reminder by Richardson advising of a meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held on January 20.
Date:
January 14, 1949
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson - December 19, 1949]
A letter from Rupert N. Richardson, Office of the President, Hardin-Simmons University dated December 19, 1949. Notification by Richardson of a meeting of the Board which has been called by President Wright to be held on January 17.
Date:
December 19, 1949
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1949]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Office of the President, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 12, 1949. Notification by Richardson of the annual meeting of the Board which has been called by President Wright and an advisement that W. J. Murray is speaking at commencement.
Date:
May 12, 1949
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - October 4, 1949]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Rupert N. Richardson, Office of the President, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 4, 1949. Richardson makes a request that the members of the Board serve as hosts for the dedication of the Sandefer Memorial.
Date:
October 4, 1949
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Concert Management, Washington 4, D. C., dated October 23. Sandefer advises Carswell that his folks visited with him and went to his concert that night. Sandefer brags for Carswell that they are "truly lovely people", that Ann reminds him of Grace, the daughter looks like Peg [Peggy Carswell] and that "they are pretty strong on Norwood".
Date:
October 23, 1949
Creator:
Sandefer, Gib
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and attached Letter: From J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - September 14, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 14, 1949. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and then advises of an attached copy of correspondence that will also be mailed today and describes the correspondence as "a little hard to write". Typewritten on business letterhead bearing TEXAS BOND watermark.
Date:
September 14, 1949
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to President Herbert Hoover - September 13, 1949]
a Letter written to President Herbert Hoover, New York City, N. Y. from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. dated September 13, 1949. Sandefer issues to Hoover an invitation to attend the formal dedication of the "SANDEFER MEMORIAL LIBRARY" at Hardin-Simmons University.
Date:
September 13, 1949
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to President Herbert Hoover - September 15, 1949]
A letter written to President Herbert Hoover, New York City, New York from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. dated September 15, 1949. An invitation issued by Sandefer and his mother to Hoover to attend as a friend of J. D. Sandefer and be to placed on the program of the dedication of the Sandefer Memorial Building at Hardin-Simmons University.
Date:
September 15, 1949
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 15, 1949. Sandefer makes a request that Carswell give some thought to the wording for a plaque to be placed in his Dad's building [Sandefer Memorial Library]. He advises Carswell that he will be in Colorado for a week as the guest of Gene Holman and would appreciate having something from Carswell when he returns. He advises that Dr. Hill of Nashville has accepted their invitation to make the main address. The reverse side of the letter includes notes regarding S. K. McCulloch; phone number 2-0735, address 1101 No. 18th.
Date:
August 15, 1949
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - October 1, 1949]
A certificate issued by The State of Texas. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas, Ben Ramsey, Secretary of State dated October 1, 1949.
Date:
October 1, 1949
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Harry T. Strong, The United Fruit Company and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]
A travel agent appointment agreement between The United Fruit Company, Pier 3, North River, New York 6, N. Y., signed by Harry T. Strong and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell, dated November 2, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness.
Date:
November 2, 1949
Creator:
Strong, Harry T.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas: Rock Springs Sheet
Topographic quadrangle map of Rock Springs, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing parts of Kimble, Edwards, and Sutton Counties. The map includes county lines, towns, ranches, rivers, creeks, and areas of elevation. Relief shown by contours (interval 25 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:125,000
Date:
1949
Creator:
Thompson, A. H.; Goode, R. U.; Urquhart, Charles F. & Wallace, H. S.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sandefer Memorial Library Dedication]
Photograph of important people at the dedication ceremony for the Sandefer Memorial Library at Hardin-Simmons University. The back of the photo includes notes on the people photographed and two stamps for Thurman’s Studio and the Hardin-Simmons University News Bureau.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Thurman's Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 12, 1949. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell in reference to tires and tubes for his old Buick. He advises that he is shipping four tires and tubes, relays the cost and recommends using the best of his old set as the spare.
Date:
February 12, 1949
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 16, 1949. Whiting advises that he has enclosed the invoice for the tires and tubes assuring of their quality, that he filled in Carswell's check for $66.20, gives a guarantee on material and workmanship and comments on the spring-like weather hoping they will have no winter.
Date:
February 16, 1949
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated March 10, 1949. Whiting addresses the steps needed for registering Carswell's car in his own name and regrets this trouble caused him by Whiting having not investigated first.
Date:
March 10, 1949
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Ranches King Ranch Area
Survey map of big Southwest Texas ranches, including portions of King Ranch land in Jim Wells, Kleberg, Starr, Kenedy, Brooks, and Willacy Counties. Map includes labeled counties, towns, rivers, creeks, and roads. A legend, indicating ranches correctly and incorrectly located within their associated counties, is included beneath the map's title.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Williams, J. & Neal, A. D., Sr.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Ranches: Midland - San Angelo Section
Survey map of Texas ranches located between the Midland and San Angelo areas. The map also shows counties, roads, water bodies, and the University of Texas land.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Williams, J. W. & Neal, A. D., Sr.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Ranches Panhandle Section
Survey map of large ranches in the Texas Panhandle region, including the name and/or the owner(s) of each ranch. Map also includes labeled counties, towns, rivers, creeks, and roads. Handwritten notes have been made to the map in pencil to denote the approximate acreage of a number of ranches.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Williams, J. W. & Neal, A. D., Sr.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Ranches West of Pecos
Survey map of large Texas ranches that lie west of the Pecos River, including the name and/or the owner(s) of each ranch. Map also includes labeled counties, towns, rivers, creeks, and roads. A legend, indicating ranches correctly and incorrectly located within their associated counties, is included beneath the map's title.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Williams, J. W. & Neal, A. D., Sr.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Ranches Wichita Falls - Lubbock Section
Survey map of large ranches of the West Texas/Panhandle region, between Wichita Falls and Lubbock, including the name and/or the owner(s) of each ranch. Map also includes labeled counties, towns, rivers, creeks, and roads.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Williams, J. W. & Neal, A. D., Sr.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Wright to T. N. Carswell - June 24, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Wright, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 24, 1949. Notification by Wright of a meeting which has been called by Mr. W. W. Haynes for all the workers of the Major Gifts Program and an advisement that J. Howard Williams and Mr. A. D. Foreman, Sr. are to speak.
Date:
June 24, 1949
Creator:
Wright, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Anna Hall]
Photograph of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. An awning that extends from the front entrance door to the sidewalk bears a sign that reads, "Student Center."
Date:
[1949..1961]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Anna Hall Interior]
Photograph of the interior of Anna Hall, the campus student center at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A television set can be seen set up in the back corner with couches and chairs surrounding it.
Date:
[1949..1961]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History