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[Letter from Governor Dolph Briscoe to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1974]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dolph Briscoe, Governor, State of Texas, Austin, dated September 12, 1974. Briscoe expresses his appreciation for Carswell's contribution and help in his campaign for re-election, his confidence and support, and his friendship.
Date:
September 12, 1974
Creator:
Briscoe, Dolph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Preston Smith to T. N. Carswell - March 14, 1972]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Preston Smith, Governor of Texas, dated March 14, 1972. Smith acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding his views concerning the possibility of a referendum on school busing in Texas. He advises that the referendum on school busing in Texas has been placed on the primary election ballots, but the presidential candidates referendum was not placed on the ballot.
Date:
March 14, 1972
Creator:
Smith, Preston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Parole Reporting Notice]
A notice, issued by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas, stressing the penalty of revocation for failure to report. Form B-297-246-10M.
Date:
195u
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1967]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Preston Smith, Lieutenant Governor, Austin, Texas, dated November 30, 1967. An invitation issued to Carswell, his family and his friends "to discuss any problems confronting our State" at a coffee in Abilene at the Downtowner Motor Inn in the Crystal Room.
Date:
November 30, 1967
Creator:
Smith, Preston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Virgil Musick to Mr. Pat O'Keefe - June 4, 1964]
A letter written to Mr. Pat O'Keefe, State Democratic Headquarters, Austin, Texas, from Virgil Musick, Abilene, Texas, dated June 4, 1964. Musick requests an additional badge for Mr. T. N. Carswell of Abilene who will act as secretary during the Houston Convention.
Date:
June 4, 1964
Creator:
Musick, Virgil
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The State Department of Health, Texas - February 21, 1963]
A letter addressed to the State Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1963. Carswell requests three copies of the death certificate of Arthur Robert Ross who died January 17, 1926 to be sent to Edna R. Johnson of Pecos, Texas. He advises of an attached check to cover costs and that Senator Bullock, Senator Ratliff or Representative Raleigh Brown will vouch for him. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date:
February 21, 1963
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Senator David Ratliff - December 11, 1961]
A form letter addressed to Friends, from David Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated December 11, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for having been able to serve the 24th District as State Senator for seven years. He announces his plans to run for re-election asking for continued support and offers the Season's Greetings.
Date:
December 11, 1961
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated July 18, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for Carswell's help with his tenure of "Governor for a Day".
Date:
July 18, 1961
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the encouraging message from Carswell and advises that his suggestion will be given just as prompt attention as possible.
Date:
October 13, 1960
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - September 29, 1960]
A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 29, 1960. Carswell congratulates Shivers on his Dallas address expressing his pride in Shiver's unselfish dedication in the present political campaign and requests the assistance of his office in constructing a letter "To the Editor".
Date:
September 29, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated January 7, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell expressing the confidence in his ability to serve the conservative cause advising that he could not consider a personal campaign of any kind at this time citing many family and business commitments.
Date:
January 7, 1960
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1959]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated July 28, 1959. Ratliff advises of the many inquiries from the 24th Senatorial District regarding the present situation in the Legislature in Austin. His response concerns his view of the main difference between the House and Senate which is how to tax and how much to tax natural gas and then concludes his response with a summary of his voting record on taxation.
Date:
July 28, 1959
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Truett Latimer - June 24, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. Truett Latimer, House of Representatives, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Latimer will be able to "work out" a tax bill during the special session and that it will include the natural gas 'severance' tax and 'abandoned property' or 'unclaimed funds', both opposed by Governor Daniel.
Date:
June 24, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator David Ratliff - June 24, 1959]
A letter written to Senator David Ratliff, State Senate, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Latimer will be able to "work out" a tax bill during the special session and that it will include the natural gas 'severance' tax and 'abandoned property' or 'unclaimed funds', both opposed by Governor Daniel.
Date:
June 24, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - May 26, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated May 26, 1959. Latimer expresses his appreciation for the letters from Carswell regarding the tax situation and advises that a sales tax or income tax is not probable because a majority of the House ran on the campaign pledge opposing such taxation. He advises that he is in favor of a bill that would transfer funds between programs, of raising the beer tax and that the Texas Tax Study Commission has been authorized to continue for another two years.
Date:
May 26, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - May 26, 1959]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated May 26, 1959. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding taxes, acknowledges the difficulty of the entire financial program and advises that Representative Atwell is considering introducing a resolution to provide a joint committee such as Carswell suggests.
Date:
May 26, 1959
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator David Ratliff and Representative Truett Latimer - May 21, 1959]
A letter addressed to Senator David Ratliff and Representative Latimer, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 21, 1959. Carswell notes the Appropriations Bill passed amounting to more than two billion dollars and suggests the taxing of new items or fields not now taxed. He restates his opinion of the need of a joint committee to study the whole tax system.
Date:
May 21, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Truett Latimer - May 19, 1959]
A letter written to Truett Latimer, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 19, 1959. Carswell replies to Latimer's request for his views regarding new taxes advising that he favors taxes on Natural Gas, Alcoholic beverages, Tobacco, Soft Drinks (Bottled) and the Governor's proposal to take over for the state dormant accounts stating that such should belong to all the people and not to a few stockholders of firms and corporations. He does not favor any new obligations, save of the severest necessity but favors the creation of a commission to make a study of the present tax system, and he opposes any legislation designed for any one's personal benefit.
Date:
May 19, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated May 12, 1959. Latimer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell concerning "our Texas tax problem" and requests a reply as to what type of taxes Carswell would personally favor.
Date:
May 12, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - May 7, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County Parole Board, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated May 7, 1959. Ratliff acknowledges his receipt of letters from Carswell dated May 2 and May 4 and expresses his appreciation for the thoughts expressed therein. He advises Carswell of the local support shown for the new state reformatory for Abilene as the reason for his actions and then addresses "a definite lack of leadership in Austin".
Date:
May 7, 1959
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Truett Latimer and Senator David Ratliff - May 4, 1959]
A letter addressed to Representative Latimer and Senator Ratliff, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 4, 1959. Carswell suggests to Latimer and Ratliff that a tax bill be written to reduce the state debt, but to do so they will have to "clean out the mess there" addressing specifically the members with outside clients seeking special favors and legislation by and for organized groups, any group, every group.
Date:
May 4, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Truett Latimer and Senator David Ratliff - May 2, 1959]
A letter addressed to Representative Latimer and Senator Ratliff, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 2, 1959. Carswell advises, regarding the new State School both Latimer and Ratliff are working on to locate in or near Abilene, that if it were presented to popular vote it would be defeated. He discusses two reasons for his opposition in locating the school in Abilene.
Date:
May 2, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - September 26, 1958]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, dated September 26, 1958. Carswell gives to the Board his recommendation for Subject to file an application for a full pardon and restoration.
Date:
September 26, 1958
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray W. Williams to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Vincent O'Leary, Director, Division of Parole Supervision, Austin, Texas (by Ray W. Williams, Supervisor, Southwest Area), dated April 16, 1958. Williams advises Carswell of the delay in his writing concerning the opening of a new Abilene District Office due to the shuffling of personnel in their Division and the recent completion of plans. He announces Mr. James Dennis as the District Parole Officer for Abilene and expresses his belief that Carswell will enjoy working with Mr. Dennis.
Date:
April 16, 1958
Creator:
Williams, Ray W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History