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[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - September 7, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 7, 1948. Sandefer replies to a letter from Carswell regarding the envelope type and script approval for the invitations for the Hunter Hall dedication.
Date:
September 7, 1948
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 30, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 30, 1948. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the work done by Carswell on the invitation and program. He makes two suggestions regarding the program. One suggestion is to include the names of Boyd, Porter, Becker and Perini on the program which will increase attendance at the memorial service. Sandefer then confides that he has arranged for the Railroad Commission to have their October statewide hearing in Abilene on the morning of the 13th which will assure them of an outstanding group of operators to be present for the memorial service.
Date:
August 30, 1948
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated July 26, 1948. Sandefer requests a copy of the suggested wording for the Hunter hall plaque which was prepared by Carswell.
Date:
July 26, 1948
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Hamilton, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated April 9, 1945. Sandefer advises that he sent a copy of Carswell's letter to Dr. Richardson. Sandefer advises that he will not be carrying on as Chairman of the Board stating, "Frankly, I have butted my head against concrete long enough and have grown tired doing so."
Date:
April 9, 1945
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 22, 1945]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University, Breckenridge, Texas dated March 22, 1945. Sandefer announces a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University to be held on March 29 advising of a report to be made by Raymond Foy regarding the search for a president and a report by O. D. Dillingham regarding a campus plot on the future development of the University. Sandefer advises that due to travel restrictions this meeting might take the place of the annual meeting held each year in June. Sandefer requests that Carswell reply by mail stating that he will be present.
Date:
March 22, 1945
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated November 22, 1944. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his thoughts. He expresses his regret that Carswell was not at the meeting and requests his suggestions for the campaign.
Date:
November 22, 1944
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1944]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated November 10, 1944. Sandefer announces an upcoming meeting of the trustees of Hardin-Simmons University listing the matters to be discussed including the type of building to be erected as the Sandefer Memorial noting that it has been twenty-five years since a major building has been built on campus. Sandefer handwrites a postscript stressing his hope that Carswell will be present.
Date:
November 10, 1944
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated June 1, 1943. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell knowing that some of his efforts as Chairman of the Board have been appreciated. He advises of his recent effort to obtain an armed services setup on the campus, the resignation of Dr. White as president of HSU and touches on a past discussion regarding allowing the Executive Committee to frame the policies stating, again, that his chairmanship was not perfect but that he did his best. Sandefer advises that Carswell was asked after by everyone at the Easter Service and offers his sympathy regarding Truett's death [E. Truett Compere].
Date:
June 1, 1943
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - May 30, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated May 30, 1942. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell and the wires and phone calls from his friends in Abilene but advises that he has never given any serious thought to getting into politics and has "no intention whatever of making the race".
Date:
May 30, 1942
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 30, 1941. McGahey congratulates Carswell on a great Inauguration Program.
Date:
April 30, 1941
Creator:
McGahey, Philip C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated April 7, 1941. Sandefer advises of a probable plan to have a service at the grave of J. D. Sandefer each Easter morning.
Date:
March 12, 1941
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated April 30, 1941. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for a beautiful program.
Date:
April 30, 1941
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to John Alvis - March 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. John Alvis (Abilene, Texas) from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. (Breckenridge, Texas) dated March 12, 1941. Sandefer advises that he is appointing a Faculty Committee composed of Alvis as Chairman, Mr. George S. Anderson, Mr. T. N. Carswell, Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Mr. Fred Eastham, Dr. Jenkins, and Mr. C. R. Simmons.
Date:
March 12, 1941
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - October 2, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. J. D. Sandefer (Breckenridge, Texas) from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 2, 1940. White advises Sandefer that he has thought considerably about the question of their affiliation with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. White outlines the conditions of an organic relationship and defends the benefits of an affiliation without the disadvantages of the old correlation.
Date:
October 2, 1940
Creator:
White, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell, Tom B. Roberts, George S. Anderson and C. M. Caldwell - September 27, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Mr. Tom B. Roberts, Mr. George S. Anderson and Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 27, 1940. Sandefer makes a request to the above addressed men to serve on a planning committee with Mr. Carswell as Chairman.
Date:
September 27, 1940
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gail Williams, June 4, 1959]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Gail Williams thanking him for a letter and anticipating a visit.
Date:
June 4, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ball to Truett Latimer, 1961]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ball to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution legalizing horse race gambling.
Date:
Spring 1961
Creator:
Ball, Sam
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gail Williams to Truett Latimer, May 29, 1959]
Letter from Gail Williams to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for Mr. Latimer's work as a representative. He also updates Mr. Latimer on what is going on in his life.
Date:
May 29, 1959
Creator:
Williams, Gail
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wayne Robbins]
Letter from Wayne Robbins showing appreciation for the information he received.
Date:
1961?
Creator:
Robbins, Wayne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Cox to Truett Latimer, June 13, 1961]
Letter from Jack Cox to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending word about the television program in which Mr. Latimer and French Robertson discussed the tax problem. Mr. Cox says he was unable to see the program and asks him how it went.
Date:
June 13, 1961
Creator:
Cox, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lester Clark to Truett Latimer]
Letter from Lester Clark to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending his statement on oil imports.
Date:
1959?
Creator:
Clark, Lester
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Black to Truett Latimer, August 17, 1961]
Letter from Bill Black to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the copy of the Commission's appropriation he received from Mr. Latimer's Office.
Date:
August 17, 1961
Creator:
Black, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Austin P. Hancock to Wayne Gibbens, March 20, 1961]
Letter from Austin P. Hancock to Wayne Gibbens commending him for his help with House Bill 341. He goes on to discuss two other bills which he feels are vital to the West Central Texas Municipal Water District, House Bill 342 and House Bill 713.
Date:
March 20, 1961
Creator:
Hancock, Austin P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Georgia Taylor, April 6, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Georgia Taylor discussing his support for the Trinity River Bill.
Date:
April 6, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History