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[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 11, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 11, 1953. Christian advises Gordon regarding a monthly report and the recommedation for Final Discharge for Subject 17095. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B Christian [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell expressing her appreciation for his letter of recommendation for the above Subject and for his assistance.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Discharge and Release - August 3, 1953] (open access)

[Certificate of Discharge and Release - August 3, 1953]

A certificate of Discharge and Release for Subject No. A-9803 by the State of California, Richard A. McGee, Director of Corrections, signed by the Chief Records Officer.
Date: August 3, 1953
Creator: McGee, Richard A. McGee
Object Type: Text
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 T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - August 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - August 7, 1953]

A letter written to California Governor Earl Warren, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board dated August 7, 1953. Carswell advises Warren of a long delay in action on the recommendation for Executive Clemency for Subject Fol. 17095. He offers to provide any information that may be lacking regarding the records of Subject advising that his interest in Subject arises solely from the relationship of Parolee and Parole Officer. Carswell closes with the suggestion that Warren might have met Governor Shivers at the Seattle Governor's Conference advising that "to get the full measure of the man, you have but to recall what happened in Texas last year―it largely was his wise and determined leadership that brought us victory".
Date: August 7, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parolee's Monthly Report by the Adult Authority Bureau of Paroles, State of California Department of Corrections - June 22, 1953] (open access)

[Parolee's Monthly Report by the Adult Authority Bureau of Paroles, State of California Department of Corrections - June 22, 1953]

A blank form by the Adult Authority Bureau of Paroles, State of California Department of Corrections titled "Parolee's Monthly Report," stamped as RECEIVED, SECRETARY OF STATE JUN 22 9 51 AM '53 AUSTIN, TEXAS.
Date: June 22, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - June 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - June 26, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated June 26, 1953. Babich gives furthur instruction and explanation regarding an enclosed set of forms used in applying for executive clemency which were requested by Carswell for Subject A-9803.
Date: June 26, 1953
Creator: Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter T. Stone to Betty Christian - June 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Walter T. Stone to Betty Christian - June 16, 1953]

A letter addressed to Howard Carney, Administrator, Austin, Texas (to the attention of Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator, Parole Matters), Sacramento 14, California dated June 16, 1953. Stone advises Christrian regarding a subject making application for full pardon. Typed at the bottom of the page is correspondence to Mr. Babich from [T. N. Carswell] Abilene, Texas dated June 23, 1953 requesting that Babich forward to him the necessary application blanks.
Date: June 16, 1953
Creator: Stone, Walter T.
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
[Letters from T. N. Carswell addressed to close kinsman of parolee and to parolee - June 8, 1953] (open access)

[Letters from T. N. Carswell addressed to close kinsman of parolee and to parolee - June 8, 1953]

A letter addressed to a close kinsman of a parolee from T. N. Carswell. Carswell advises the kinsman of the need for the delivery to Subject of a letter he has attached to this correspondence. The attached letter written to the parolee from T. N. Carswell is dated June 8, 1953. Carswell advises Subject regarding past behavior and the need to do the right thing now giving Subject the assurance of his help.
Date: June 8, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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 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 T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - April 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - April 10, 1953]

A letter written to California Governor Earl Warren, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Parole Board, Taylor County, Texas, dated April 10, 1953. Recommendation from Carswell for a commutation of sentence for Subject.
Date: April 10, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
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 James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated January 21, 1953. Welsh advises Carswell that the application for commutation of sentence has not reached the Governor.
Date: January 21, 1953
Creator: Welsh, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 9, 1953. The letter is a reply from Burkhart to Carswell advising that the application for Commutation of Sentence has been returned to the Governor's office.
Date: January 9, 1953
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - September 22, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - September 22, 1952]

A letter addressed to the Hon. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas), Parole Board, dated September 22, 1952. Carswell advises Gordon that a review of monthly reports shows an excellent record for Subject A-9803.
Date: September 22, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter T. Stone to Pauline Kirk - August 29, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Walter T. Stone to Pauline Kirk - August 29, 1952]

A letter addressed to Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator Parole Matters), Sacramento 14, California dated August 29, 1952. An advisement by Stone of the tentative discharge date of Subject A-9803. Correspondence typewritten at the bottom of the page from Pauline Kirk to Mr. Carswell requests from Carswell the report requested by Stone in order for Subject to be considered for release.
Date: August 29, 1952
Creator: Stone, Walter T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - September 16, 1852] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - September 16, 1852]

A letter written to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated September 16, 1952. Carswell inquires as to the status of the clemency application for Subject AA 57-1851.
Date: September 16, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - September 18, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - September 18, 1952]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from E. A. Burkhart, Adult Authority Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated September 18, 1952. Burkhart replies to the inquiry by Carswell concerning the status of the clemency application of Subject AA 57-1951 and advises Carswell that the application has been processed and a clemency meeting will be held within the next two months.
Date: September 18, 1952
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to Walter A. Gordon - August 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Pauline Kirk to Walter A. Gordon - August 14, 1952]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 14, 1952. Kirk requests from Gordon the discharge date of the case from parole of Subject A-9803. She advises Gordon that the inquiry came from the parole chairman at Abilene, Texas and that the chairman would like to know if Gordon's office would consider a Pardon and Restoration of Citizenship before the end of Subject's term.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Kirk, Pauline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - June 2, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - June 2, 1952]

A letter written to E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated June 2, 1952. Carswell inquires as to the status of the clemency application for Subject AA57-1951.
Date: June 2, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - June 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - June 4, 1952]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, dated June 4, 1952. Burkhart replies to a letter from Carswell regarding the status of the clemency application for Subject AA 57-1951. He advises that the processing of the case is nearly completed.
Date: June 4, 1952
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Intention to Apply for Executive Clemency in San Bernardino County, California - February 25, 1952] (open access)

[Notice of Intention to Apply for Executive Clemency in San Bernardino County, California - February 25, 1952]

A form (5M 7-51 9922) pertaining to and including a clipping titled "Notice of Intention ot Apply for Executive Clemency." The form is signed by Violet Wattenbarger of The Sun Company dated February 25, 1952 and by Carey, Lloyd M., Notary Public. The reverse side includes blank form titled "Superior Court of the State of California, Affidavit of Publication."
Date: February 25, 1952
Creator: Wattenbarger, Violet
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1952]

A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 28, 1952. Burkhart acknowledges receipt of two questionnaires completed by Subject and other papers, all found to be satisfactory, and assumes an Affidavit of Publication will be sent at the expiration of the 30 day period. He expresses his appreciation for the promptness of Subject in attending to the details of the matter.
Date: January 28, 1952
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History