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[Photograph 2012.201.B0227.0586]

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Dwight L. Clarke of Los Angeles, member of the board of directors of Occidental Life Insurance Company of California and Chairman of its advisory council, today was selected to membership on the board of directors of Bishop Oil Company."
Date: August 27, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0357.0057]

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "File Photo"
Date: October 22, 1953
Creator: Miller, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Folk Travelers: Ballads, Tales and Talk (open access)

Folk Travelers: Ballads, Tales and Talk

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including traveling anecdotes, folk ballads, folklore in natural history, as well as information about black and white magic, Western animals, and cattle brands. The index begins on page 259.
Date: 1953
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0236.0204]

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Maureen Connolly, tennis queen and newspaper columnist, interviews National Amateur golf champion Gene Littler of San Diego."
Date: September 26, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0413.0096]

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Bob Feerick and his starting guards, Gary Gatzert, (left) and Dick Garibaldi (right) appear to be enjoying this time out."
Date: December 18, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0293B.0023]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[The Hennen Family Films, No. 6 - The Livermore Rodeo, 1953] captions transcript

[The Hennen Family Films, No. 6 - The Livermore Rodeo, 1953]

This home movie documents the Hennen family attending the Livermore Rodeo in Livermore, California.
Date: June 1953
Creator: Hennen, Lowell & Hennen, Belva
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James Welsh - January 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James Welsh - January 17, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. James Welsh, Secretary to the Governor, Sacramento, California from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Parole Board dated January 17, 1953. The letter is a reply by Carswell referencing a letter from Mr. Burkhart regarding an application for clemency which suggested additional information might be needed.
Date: January 17, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - April 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - April 14, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated April 14, 1953. Babich acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell advising that it is being placed with the file so that it will have the Governor's consideration. Babich assures Carswell that the Governor will appreciate having his comments in this case.
Date: April 14, 1953
Creator: Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter T. Stone - June 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter T. Stone - June 5, 1953]

A letter addressed to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Sacramento 14, California (Attn: Walter T. Stone) from Howard Carney (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, dated June 5, 1953. Christian advises Stone regarding a monthly report with a recommendation for a Full Pardon and Restoration. A second correspondence typewritten at the bottom of the page to Mr. Carswell from B C [Betty Christian] is an expression of appreciation by Christian for the supervision of Subject by Carswell.
Date: June 5, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the grandmother of the daughter of parolee to T. N. Carswell - June 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from the grandmother of the daughter of parolee to T. N. Carswell - June 11, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from the grandmother of the daughter of a parolee dated June 11, 1953. The letter is a reply to Carswell advising that Subject is married to her daughter and follows with a discourse on her disapproval of Subject.
Date: June 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bertram D. Janes - August 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bertram D. Janes - August 11, 1953]

A letter written to Bertram D. Janes, District Attorney, Plumas County, Quincy, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 11, 1953. Carswell advises Janes that he has enclosed a Notice of Intention of Subject A-9803 to apply for Pardon and Restoration and advises of progress made by Subject for the two years while under his supervision explaining that he urges his worthy parolees to regain their citizenship.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 12, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 12, 1953. Christian acknowleges receipt of the letter from Gordon regarding Subject 9803 - A, and advises Gordon of the Subject being granted a Certificate of Discharge and that the Subject's file will be closed. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B C [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell requesting he close his files on the case and the Certificate of Discharge be given to Subject.
Date: August 12, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 12, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 12, 1953. Cover letter by Christian advising of a letter from T. N. Carswell who is the parole supervisor of Subject A-9803 and of a Notice of Intention to file for Executive Clemency.
Date: August 12, 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
[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 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
[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 William H. Rempel to Thomas L. James, April 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from William H. Rempel to Thomas L. James, April 24, 1953]

Letter from William H. Rempel to Thomas L. James discussing a long-range weather report analysis including rainfall and temperatures.
Date: April 24, 1953
Creator: Rempel, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, July 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, July 27, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing cotton and cattle production productivity. Johnny Mitchell well operations, drilling, the Kirk suit, and Aldine acres are also mentioned.
Date: July 27, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, December 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, December 16, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood discussing an established rate of refined sugar from Crockett to Dallas and how it compares to other distances.
Date: December 16, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, January 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, January 23, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood discussing freight absorption rate numbers in various columns of a report by I. H. Kempner, Jr.
Date: January 23, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, April 30, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, April 30, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood discussing the possibility of persuading the Southern Pacific to preserve a previous difference in freight rates.
Date: April 30, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History