[Photograph of HSU Topiary]

Ariel photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University, showing, from left to right, The Beanery, Hendrick Hospital, Mary Frances Hall, and Anna Hall. The lawn maintained by the university in the foreground has topiary shaped like stars and into “Hardin-Simmons University.”
Date: [..1961]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

School Pictures

Copy negative of seven school pictures of the Webb children. In the first row, the first picture is of Paul in 1962, the second is of Lucian in 1961, the third and fourth are of Luther in 1961 and 1962, and the fifth is of Lucian in 1962. Below are pictures of Tammie and Rebecca in 1970. The children's names and the year are written on the pictures.
Date: {1961,1962,1970}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Arnovich to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Lloyd Arnovich to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lloyd Arnovich, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 22, 1961. Arnovich advises Carswell of their efforts to recruit a local doctor to perform an eye exam for Byrdie Carswell, of the enclosed receipts credited to Byrdie's account and that she continues to do well. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director. Typewritten on Big Spring State Hospital letterhead bearing GILBERT BOND watermark.
Date: December 22, 1961
Creator: Arnovich, Lloyd
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to Mildred, Mary, Grace, Eva Mae, Ruth and George - December 20, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to Mildred, Mary, Grace, Eva Mae, Ruth and George - December 20, 1961]

Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to his siblings, with a letter enclosed that was written by their father, Jefferson D. Sandefer, to the Board of Trustees of Hardin Simmons University.
Date: December 20, 1961
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell] (open access)

[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]

An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 20, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
Date: December 20, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell] (open access)

[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]

A trust fund receipt, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 20, 1961. Payment to the account of Byrdie Carswell. Received from T. N. Carswell.
Date: December 20, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 13, Ed. 1, Friday, December 15, 1961 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 13, Ed. 1, Friday, December 15, 1961

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer, December 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer, December 15, 1961]

Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the weekend they spent together.
Date: December 15, 1961
Creator: Adams, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dean Johnson to Truett Latimer, December 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Dean Johnson to Truett Latimer, December 14, 1961]

Letter from Dean Johnson to Truett Latimer asking him to write a personal note to Ed Connally for the friendship book they're making for him.
Date: December 14, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Dean
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Q. Daniel to Truett Latimer, December 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. Q. Daniel to Truett Latimer, December 14, 1961]

Letter from E. Q. Daniel to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer stating that he believes Latimer would do well in his district if he ran for the State Senate.
Date: December 14, 1961
Creator: Daniel, E. Q.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. MacDonald to Truett Latimer, December 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. MacDonald to Truett Latimer, December 13, 1961]

Letter from J. H. MacDonald to Truett Latimer discussing Mr. Warren's visit to the nursing home in Anson.
Date: December 13, 1961
Creator: MacDonald, J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elora Alderman to Charles and Betty Cleland, December 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Elora Alderman to Charles and Betty Cleland, December 10, 1961]

Copy of a letter from Elora Alderman to Charles and Betty Cleland introducing them to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer, discussing the Cleland's work with "TPA Dallas," Latimer's accomplishments and potential to work on their behalf in the Legislature, and various events in her family and friends' lives. This letter was forwarded by Alderman to Latimer with a brief preface addressed to him.
Date: December 10, 1961
Creator: Cleland, Elora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 12, Ed. 1, Friday, December 8, 1961 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 12, Ed. 1, Friday, December 8, 1961

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: December 8, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Ellis Jr. to Jim Jennings, December 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Ellis Jr. to Jim Jennings, December 8, 1961]

Letter from J. T. Ellis Jr. of the Texas State Department of Health to Jim Jennings introducing two items mailed on behalf of Truett Latimer: "Chemical Analyses of Public Water Systems" and "Chemical Analyses Reports of Water Supplied by Public Water Systems."
Date: December 8, 1961
Creator: Ellis, J. T., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 6, 1961. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Building plans for the new addition are to be presented to the Board.
Date: December 6, 1961
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. MacDonald to Truett Latimer, December 4, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. MacDonald to Truett Latimer, December 4, 1961]

Letter from J. H. MacDonald to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending a brochure.
Date: December 4, 1961
Creator: MacDonald, J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 11, Ed. 1, Friday, December 1, 1961 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 11, Ed. 1, Friday, December 1, 1961

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: December 1, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison]

A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Big Spring State Hospital, from T. N. Carswell. Carswell advises Harrison of attached checks to cover his January, 1962 accounts for Mrs. Byrdie Carswell and requests advice from Harrison regarding some reading glasses for Byrdie suggesting an exam be given by a local optometrist. The reverse side shows the letter to be written on hte reverse side of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. letterhead.
Date: December 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 15, Number 6, December, 1961 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 15, Number 6, December, 1961

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: December 1961
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell] (open access)

[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]

An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated November 30, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
Date: November 30, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Green to Truett Latimer, November 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Green to Truett Latimer, November 28, 1961]

Letter from Frank E. Green to Truett Latimer discussing a new medical care program for the aged. He also gives a summary of his career.
Date: 1961-11-28~
Creator: Green, Frank E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Vence Wallis to Truett Latimer, November 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Vence Wallis to Truett Latimer, November 26, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. Vence Wallis to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose the horse racing bill.
Date: November 26, 1961
Creator: Wallis, Mrs. Vence
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Brooks Hays - November 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Brooks Hays - November 25, 1961]

A letter written to Hon. Brooks Hays, Assistant Secretary of State, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1961. Carswell advises of his privilege to have heard both of the addresses given by Hays during his visit to Abilene and requests a copy of the poem, written by an Australian World War II pilot, that he used at the Hardin-Simmons University address.
Date: November 25, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bruce Meador, November 20, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bruce Meador, November 20, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bruce Meador showing a list of the cost of subscriptions to all daily and weekly newspapers in the 24th Senatorial District.
Date: November 20, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History