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[Political statement soliciting support for Harley Sadler, Candidate for Representative]
A statement of political support soliciting votes for Harley Sadler as a candidate for State Representative from Taylor County [written by T. N. Carswell]. Listing of names attached to the statement of support includes: Dr. Millard A. Jenkins, J. I. Moore, Marvin Lewis, Rupert N. Richardson, Tom. K. Eplin, J. B. Dalton, W. E. Fraley, D. H. Jefferies, E. S. Stewart, H. W. McDade, Grover Nelson, Otis Williams, W. E. Jarrett, C. L. Pritchard, L. Holt Magee, C. W. Rogers, Geo. S. Anderson, J. M. Wagstaff, T. F. Grisham.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell]
A wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell to Omar Burleson. Carswell advises that he favors HR 133 which proposes to restore, to the Rules Committee, the power taken away last year.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cumulative Case Summary by the State of California Department of Corrections - January 18, 1950]
A Cumulative Case Summary by the State of California Department of Corrections, dated January 18, 1950. 2 pages. Guidance Center, Northern Br SQ 10-8-48.
Date:
January 18, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inmate's Progress Report - Folsom Prison - January 18, 1950]
An Inmate's Progress Report and Additional Information from Folsom Prison (California), dated January 18, 1950. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED DEC 8 - 1950 PAROLE OFFICE FOLSOM STATE PRISON. RECEIVED BUREAU OF PAROLES CENTRAL OFFICE, SACTO 1950 DEC 11 AM 11 04.
Date:
January 18, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[MINUTES from Jesse F. Winters, Chairman and John Womble, Secretary of Highway Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce]
A set of minutes for the meeting of the Highway Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from Jesse F. Winters, Chairman and John Womble, Secretary of Highway Committee, dated April 28, 1950. The present status of the highway construction program in Abilene was explained by Manager John Womble and District Highway Engineer S. J. Treadaway. The committee passed a resolution regarding to speed the completion of U. S. Highway 80 from Abilene to Baird.
Date:
April 28, 1950
Creator:
Winters, Jesse F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Picture postcard: Cunard White Star R. M. S. "Queen Mary" sent from from Rupert Johnson addressed to T. N. Carswell - May 30, 1950]
A picture postcard of the Cunard White Star R. M. S. Queen Mary. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert H. Richardson, postmarked May 30, 1950. Rupert expresses his appreciation for the basket of fruit and good wishes for their trip. He advises that he saw Morgan Jones of Abilene on board and, also, the Duke of Windsor.
Date:
May 30, 1950
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Post office box rent Form 1538, rented by R. D. Hill, signed by O. A. Hale]
A Postal Service box renewal form (Form 1538), dated June 21, 1950. Advisement by O. A. Hale that R. D. Hill has paid for rent of Box No. 1032 in Abilene, Texas at $1.50 for the quarter ending September 30, 1950.
Date:
June 21, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Louis Scott Wilkerson to T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1950]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, Abilene, Texas from Louis Scott Wilkerson, Assistant Secretary of State, Austin, Texas dated 1950 AUG 4 4 20 PM. Wilkerson advises Carswell, with regret, that the Barber Board in Austin is going to prosecute.
Date:
August 4, 1950
Creator:
Wilkerson, Louis Scott
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript from the State of California Department of Justice - September 8, 1950]
A transcript from the State of California, Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Identification and Investigation (Sacremento, CA), George H. Brereton, Chief of Division dated September 8, 1948 pertaining to parole at San Quentin Prison. 3 pages.
Date:
September 8, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pre-parole Progress Report for Inmate 9803-A - December 7, 1950]
A Pre-Parole Progress Report for Subject Number 9803-A dated December 7, 1950, 3 pages. The reverse side includes inked stamp; "RECEIVED BUREAU OF PAROLES CENTRAL OFFICE, SACTO 1950 DEC 11 AM 11 04".
Date:
December 7, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - December 18, 1950]
A certificate issued by The State of Texas, dated December 18, 1950. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas.
Date:
December 18, 1950
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Outline of a plan for the restoration of the democratic party written by T. N. Carswell]
Outline of a plan [written by T. N. Carswell] for the restoration of the democratic party.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Proposed assembly of the people of Abilene and Taylor County]
A document outlining a proposed assembly of the people of Abilene and Taylor County at the First Baptist Church, on September 9, 1951. The purpose of the meeting "shall be to create among ourselves such a climate for law and order that the hands of officers sworn to enforce the law shall be strengthened by our own will".
Date:
1951
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Petition for transfer for parolee from Pauline Kirk to R. W. Bobzin - January 5, 1951]
A form issued by the Voluntary County Parole Board System, an office of the Texas Secretary of State (Austin, Texas), dated January 5, 1951 and addressed to Mr. R. W. Bobzin, Secretary and Supervisor of Paroles, Des Moines, Iowa, from Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division, Austin, Texas. A petition is granted for the transfer of Parolee No. 108,345 from Iowa to Texas with instructions for the transfer of files to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas.
Date:
January 5, 1951
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Edna Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1951]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Edna [Johnson], Pecos, Texas, dated January 22, 1951. Advisement of the death of Hardin and funeral arrangements.
Date:
January 20, 1951
Creator:
Johnson, Edna R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for taxes paid by Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas.]
A receipt stub for taxes paid. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas, to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 14, 1951. Lot No 1 Blk No 8 Sears Park - 1932, 1934, 1935 through 1941.
Date:
April 14, 1951
Creator:
Petree, Raymond
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for taxes paid by Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas.]
A receipt stub for taxes paid. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas, to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 14, 1951. Lot No 1 Blk No 8 Sears Park - 1942 through 1949.
Date:
April 14, 1951
Creator:
Petree, Raymond
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Receipt from the State of Texas, County of Taylor - 1950]
A tax receipt from the State of Texas (Taylor County), for 1950, dated April 14, 1951. Ramey, Ernie, Lt 1 Blk 8 Sears Prk-Abl. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector. Paid by Mrs. Ruby D. Landrum.
Date:
April 14, 1951
Creator:
Petree, Raymond
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Proclamation by Texasa Governor Allan Shivers issuing revocation of conditional pardon - July 31, 1951]
A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas revoking the conditional pardon granted to Subject No. 108,345, dated July 31, 1951. Signed by Governor Allan Shivers and Tesas Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd.
Date:
July 31, 1951
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photo of Ed Hildebrand sitting on an automobile with unknown woman]
A snapshot of Ed Hildebrand sitting on an automobile with unknown woman.
Date:
1952
Creator:
Hildebrand, Ed
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photo of T. N. Carswell standing in front of Abilene Machine Company/Carswell Agency]
A snapshot of T. N. Carswell standing in front of Abilene Machine Company/Carswell Agency located on Pine Street, Abilene, Texas.
Date:
1952
Creator:
Hildebrand, Ed
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[PROCLAMATION BY Governor Allan Shiver Granting Emergency Reprieve - January 5, 1952]
A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ninety-day emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140 dated January 5, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
Date:
January 5, 1952
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[PROCLAMATION BY Governor Allan Shivers granting emergency reprieve - January 5, 1952]
A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ninety (90) day emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140 dated January 5, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
Date:
January 5, 1952
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Release issued by The Texas Prison System - January 7, 1952]
A certificate of release issued by the Texas Prison System, O. B. Ellis, General Manager, Huntsville, Texas. The certificate grants a 90-day emergency reprieve and is dated January 7, 1952 Per J. M. Metts, Chief for J. C. Roberts, Chief.
Date:
January 7, 1952
Creator:
Metts, J. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History