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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953]
A letter written to Judge James P. McGranery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1953. Carswell advises McGranery that he had written to Chairman McCarran and to both Texas Senators in opposition to his confirmation but decided that after McGranery began his duties he felt he had misinterpreted his "calibre as a man and official". He expresses his appreciation for what McGranery did for the country.
Date:
February 21, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - February 23, 1953]
A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 23, 1953. Carswell advises that now is the right time for an overall and comprehensive study of the costs, organization and operation of the governments in the state of Texas.
Date:
February 23, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated April 24, 1953. Shivers acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 23 and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "commendatory remarks" on his stand.
Date:
April 24, 1953
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 6, 1953. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the recommendation from Carswell regarding The Bricker Amendment and advises of his support of "its aims and principles as they are generally understood". Johnson advises of the compromise made in the resolution by the Judiciary Committee between the S. J. Res. 1 by Bricker and S. J. Res. 43 by Watkins. He advises of his need to study the hearings since he was not a member of the Judiciary Committee and was not able to participate in the hearings.
Date:
July 6, 1953
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace Busby to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Horace Busby, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated July 8, 1953. Busby acknowledges the message from Carswell in which he supports S. J. Res. 1 to prevent international treaties from superseding the Constitution. He advises Carswell that Senator Daniel is one of the co-sponsors of the Bricker Amendment.
Date:
July 8, 1953
Creator:
Busby, Horace
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 20, 1953. Johnson acknowledges the letter from Carswell dated July 16th urging Johnson to support the request for increased postal rates. Johnson advises of the decision made by Acting Senate Majority Leader Knowland for no final action this year on the request for increases in mail rates but expresses his appreciation for the views and recommendations from Carswell in the matter, that what he says "will be given every consideration" if and when the request reaches the Senate floor.
Date:
July 20, 1953
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Bryan Bradbury - October 24, 1953]
A form letter from Bryan Bradbury, Chairman State and National Affairs Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated October 24, 1953. Bradbury announces that their Committee is host to Lester Flesner of Houston, District Manager for the United States Chamber of Commerce, for a breakfast at Mack Eplen's Restaurant to discuss their part of the National Legislative scene.
Date:
November 24, 1953
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Shivers - December 5, 1953]
A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 5, 1953. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a news story of a Democratic (so-called) meeting held in Abilene. He advises Shivers that to carry on they must have him and another good man as candidates for Governor and U. S. Senator emphasizing that "Texas and the Nation are in need of you!"
Date:
December 5, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell - February 7, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas, dated February 7, 1953. Hildebrand advises of his plans to visit that week but that it is not a promise due to his having three houses going up now and that he hopes to get two ready for plaster this week.
Date:
February 7, 1953
Creator:
Hildebrand, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite L. Murphy to T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Marguerite L. Murphy, District Passenger Agent, Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Transit Company, dated August 31, 1953. Murphy advises that a basket of fruit, candy and a card was placed in the cabin for Mr. J. B. Dalton as Carswell requested costing $6.48.
Date:
August 31, 1953
Creator:
Murphy, Marquerite L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 29, 1953. Notification by Ledbetter of a meeting to be held of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. W. P. Wright, the first meeting with the new President of Hardin-Simmons University. He advises of a personal invitation which Carswell will receive in due time for a dinner to be given by Mr. and Mrs. Wright honoring Dr. and Mrs. Reiff.
Date:
October 29, 1953
Creator:
Ledbetter, E. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Evan Allard Reiff to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Evan Allard Reiff, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 14, 1953. Reiff advises that he is enclosing copies of the agenda and by-laws at the request of W. P. Wright noting the delay of the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees which is to include business of importance to the University.
Date:
November 14, 1953
Creator:
Reiff, Evan Allard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Thomas E. Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 26, 1953. Notification by Roberts of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. Judge T. J. McMahon and Mrs. T. P. Davidson are listed on the meeting agenda.
Date:
January 26, 1953
Creator:
Roberts, Thomas E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commendation regarding Trustee George S. Anderson for presentation at the Baptist General Convention of Texas - September 24, 1953]
A commendation written regarding Trustee George S. Anderson for presentation at the Baptist General Convention of Texas and dated September 24, 1953. Signed by T. N. Carswell.
Date:
September 24, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - October 28, 1953]
A form letter addressed to Trustee from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 28, 1953. Advisement by Collier that the Board Meeting scheduled for November 27 conflicts with a meeting at H.S.U. He advises that the date is changed to November 20. Dinner will be served.
Date:
October 28, 1953
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated January 14, 1953. The letter is a reply from White to a request made by Carswell for a Full Pardon for Subject 121,140. White dissertates on the five-year "rule" —"the well-known research criminologists in New York City, Sheldon and Eleanor Glueck, have made many surveys on discharged and paroled prisoners to see how many led a law-abiding life after discharge—they used the five-year period on all cases that they investigated." Carswell holds the opinion that the rule is not flexible in its application to each parolee.
Date:
January 14, 1953
Creator:
White, Thomas B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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 T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - May 28, 1953]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated May 28, 1953. Carswell makes an appeal for Subject's release from parole and, in addition, a recommendation for restoration.
Date:
May 28, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - May 28, 1953]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from a parolee, Abilene, Texas, dated May 28, 1953. The parollee makes a request for a full pardon and restoration of citizenship.
Date:
May 28, 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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 Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - June 17, 1953]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated June 17, 1953. Carswell requests a reply from the Board regarding an error of the date on the proclamation for a conditional pardon issued to Subject 121,140.
Date:
June 17, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Austin, Texas (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), dated June 17, 1953. Christian advises Carswell that the request for further clemency for Subject 121,140 was not granted at that time. She requests that Carswell return an enclosed marriage license to Subject.
Date:
June 17, 1953
Creator:
Christian, Betty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History