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[Letter from Mr. H. D. Hughes to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, June 7, 1933]
Letter from Mr. H. D. Hughes, of the Cast Iron Pipe Trade Recovery Committee, to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, city engineer of Abilene, Texas, discussing the National Industrial Recovery Act, the Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission's surveys, and waterworks improvements in Abilene, Texas
Date:
June 7, 1933
Creator:
Hughes, H. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. O. "Bill" Williams to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1957]
Letter from R. O. "Bill" Williams to Truett Latimer discussing Williams's opposition to House Bill 27 known as the Flexible Rating Bill. Williams writes that the bill would allow companies to cut rates on insurance premiums by cutting coverage and asks Latimer to vote against it.
Date:
February 7, 1957
Creator:
Williams, R. O. "Bill"
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to M. E. West, April 7, 1955]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to M. E. West discussing HB 163, a bill affecting the sale of oil securities, and clarifies that the bill does not do what an unnamed opponent said it would.
Date:
April 7, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Watson, March 7, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to constituents Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Watson discussing a proposed amendment to the state constitution that Latimer supports and the Watsons oppose.
Date:
March 7, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1957]
Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing Wright's concerns about the legislature's increased expenditures. Wright mentions Texas's low tax rates have helped grow industry in the state and asks Latimer prevent increased taxation and wasteful spending.
Date:
February 7, 1957
Creator:
Wright, Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. R. H. Tull, Jr., February 7, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. R. H. Tull, Jr. discussing a bill that would require a runoff in the Senate election. Mr. Latimer writes that he is in support of the bill and chose to go along with State Democratic Executive, Sam Rayburn, and Lyndon Johnson.
Date:
February 7, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Beauford H. Jester to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Beauford H. Jester, Governor, Austin, Texas dated June 7, 1948. Jester issues a formal request to Carswell for him to serve as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board.
Date:
June 7, 1948
Creator:
Jester, Beauford H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - Feburary 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. E. Roberts, Superintendent, Hendrick Home For Children, Abilene, Texas, dated Feburary 7, 1941. Roberts presents to Carswell the list of names of officers elected at a meeting held in Haskell: Montgomery, R. C., Couch, R. C., Williams, Rev. C. W., Short, Aubrey, Rule, Terry, Pierson, A. C. He notes there was a nice crowd and explains that R. C. Montgomery, who was elected Chairman, was many years earlier the Chairman of the first Local Option Campaign in Haskell.
Date:
February 7, 1941
Creator:
Roberts, Thomas E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Raymond W. Foy - September 7, 1942]
A letter written to Raymond W. Foy, The News, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 7, 1942. Carswell requests information from Foy as to where to find the amount of money spent on advertising by the Beverage Alcohol people.
Date:
September 7, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942]
A letter addressed to Rev. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 1942. Carswell recounts events of a meeting in Lubbock, advises of pledge cards received for a Field Day to be held in Lubbock and emphasizes that the churches are anxious to have Davis and Bishop Boaz attend their Field Day. Typewritten at the top of the letter is a list of Lubbock area churches and organizations.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District and Taylor County Drys, dated June 7, 1945. Carswell endorses the suggestion by Secretary McKinzie which encourages pastors to observe Father's Day as a "Field Day for Righteousness" and to consider including United Texas Drys in the church budget.
Date:
June 7, 1945
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Wright Morrow, copy to State Committee Headquarters and R. M. Wagstaff - July 12, 1955]
A letter written to Judge Wright Morrow, National Democratic Committeeman, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 12, 1955. Copy to State Committee Headquarters, Austin and R. M. Wagstaff, 24th Dist. Committeeman. Carswell commends Morrow for maintaining the integrity of his status as National Democratic Committeeman from Texas.
Date:
July 7, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - August 7, 1969]
A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California 90003, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 7, 1969. Carswell advises Jackson that he paid the Taxes on Lewis lot No. 24, City Taxes, for 1968 noting this lot is now owned by Jackson and Carswell.
Date:
August 7, 1969
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to R. M. Wagstaff - July 7, 1941]
A letter written to R. M. Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated July 7, 1941. Connally refers to a letter from Wagstaff and advises that Mayor La Guardia has intimated to him that his plans of organization have not yet matured.
Date:
July 7, 1941
Creator:
Connally, Tom
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel Quade to T. N. Carswell - May 7, 1970]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Glyn (Ethel) Quade, Sagerton, Texas, dated May 7, 1970. Quade expresses her wish to see him and Mrs. Carswell again and, also, expresses her appreciation for the Ideals subscription. She asks what is happening to our beautiful America, land of the free, discussing the student unrest not only on the campuses at Lawrence, Kansas where Larry attends and at the University of Texas where Lyndell attends but all over the country pointing to the war and draft as a continual dread for students. She advises that Glyn is doing fairly well, the Jack Quades are all right and asks after Mrs. Carswell.
Date:
May 7, 1970
Creator:
Quade, Ethel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1972]
A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated July 7, 1972. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his presence during his sad hours. He speaks of his Carrie Lynn as a gallant lady and tells Carswell that he has always felt like he was one of the family.
Date:
July 7, 1972
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - September 7, 1971]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 7, 1971. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the clipping from "days of old". He recalls that he used, in his speech at the inauguration of Dr. White, practically everything Carswell said and would always recall "what a hard time I had with the final words when I passed the torch from one hand to another".
Date:
September 7, 1971
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tate May to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tate May, President, The Farmers and Merchants National Bank dated June 7, 1952. May acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell notifying him of a meeting and dinner to be held on June 12 and accepts the invitation.
Date:
July 7, 1952
Creator:
May, Tate
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - May 7, 1955]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated May 7, 1955. Carswell explains his use of generic paper due to his exhausted supply of report forms, and submits a report listing the names of subjects who reported for the month of April, 1955 noting that their parole status is regular.
Date:
May 7, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Final Report: From T. N. Carswell to State Board of Parole and Probation, Oregon - February 7, 1959]
A letter and final report to the State Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Voluntary Parole Board dated February 7, 1959. Carswell advises the Board of an attached copy of the last required report from Subject OSP 22624. He expresses his faith in his conviction regarding Subject "that his forward pathway would be straight", and he expresses his appreciation for their responses to his inquiries which helped him to help Subject. The attachment includes a Final Report letter addressed to Gentlemen--Oregon State Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon from parolee, Abilene, Texas dated February 4, 1959. Subject OSP 22624 expresses his appreciation for his Discharge from Parole and discourses on his life and family situation since moving to Texas, the successes and the trials endured. He advises of his only fear being of the impact that his record might have on his son's ambitions to become an ensign in the U. S. Navy via an appointment to Annapolis. F I N A L REPORT form is dated February 4, 1959 approved, stamped and signed by T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County Parole Board. The reverse side includes PAROLE CONDITIONS.
Date:
February 7, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge J. R. Black to Governor Pat Brown - May 7, 1959]
A letter written to Governor Pat Brown, Sacramento, California, from J. R. Black, Judge 42nd Judicial District Court, Abilene, Texas, dated May 7, 1959. Black makes a request for Pardon for Subject 17,095.
Date:
May 7, 1959
Creator:
Black, J. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - August 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, Austin, Texas, dated August 7, 1941. Young provides information regarding the assignment of a room, touches on a possible membership contest and commends Carswell for the fine spirit he has always shown in the Legion work.
Date:
August 7, 1941
Creator:
Young, Fred E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History