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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dossie - April 16, 1940]

Description: A letter written to "Dossie" from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated April 16, 1940. Carswell discusses the importance of the selection that must be made by the Trustees for a replacement for J. D. Sandefer as President of Hardin-Simmons University and offers his opinion that Rupert [Rupert N. Richardson] should be asked first. Carswell defends his opinion, noting the probability of "Dossie" being selected for the job thus requesting that "Dossie" encourage the selection of Rupert, in order … more
Date: April 16, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell, Tom B. Roberts, George S. Anderson and C. M. Caldwell - September 27, 1940]

Description: 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.

[Letter from W. R. White to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - October 2, 1940]

Description: 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.

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to John Alvis - March 12, 1941]

Description: 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.

[Transcript of T. N. Carswell from Hardin-Simmons University, Autust 9, 1941]

Description: A statement of credit from Office of the Registrar, Hardin-Simmons University certifying Mr. Thomas Norwood Carswell attended Hardin-Simmons University from 1911-1919. The statement is dated August 9, 1941. Degree awarded June 1, 1915; Major - English, Minor - History. Signed by Martha Howell, Assistant Registrar for Mrs. J. A. Beard, Registrar.
Date: August 9, 1941
Creator: Howell, Martha

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - May 30, 1942]

Description: 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.

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1943]

Description: 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 f… more
Date: June 1, 1943
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Hilton Hotel, El Paso, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 27, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter of April 25 and concurs that Carswell is "quite correct that we shall have probably the best opportunity for raising money that we shall have probably in our generation". Richardson advises of the difficulties encountered in Christian education in trying to "secure a man for the… more
Date: April 27, 1944
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1944]

Description: 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.

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sierra Blanca, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 16, 1944. Humorous letter regarding Richardson looking after the "house and goods" while Carswell is away, of having taken care of the car casings and battery and of their trouble in starting Carswell's car. Richardson advises of their church having started a campaign to raise $35,000 for H.S.U.
Date: April 16, 1944
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
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