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- [Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from P. D. O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1961. O'Brien expresses his pleasure at having the occasion to meet and fellowship with Carswell even if only briefly all these years and reminisces about the "good days at old Simmons College". He expresses his pleasure in doing the favor [witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature] and for the check which he put into the building fund "hoping it will yield dividends for all eternity".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to P. D. O'Brien - July 21, 1961]
- A letter written to Brother "Dick" [Dr. P. D. O'Brien], Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 21, 1961. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the service he and Mrs. O'Brien rendered in witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature to her will requesting that he use the enclosed check for the enlargement plans of their Church.
- [Letter from Preston E. Harrison, M.D. to T. N. Carswell]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Preston E. Harrison, M.D., Superintndent, Big Spring State Hospital. Advisement sent for Carswell's records regarding admission date of Byrdie Pearl Carswell on February 16, 1961 and furlough taken on September 10, 1963.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison - December 6, 1962]
- A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Big Spring, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated December 6, 1962. Carswell references a letter from Harrison and advises that he has received no word on whether he owes or is due a refund from the hospital. Carswell requests the opinion of Harrison's medical staff as to whether or not her heavy medication has anything to do with Mrs. Carswell's poor physical condition.
- [Authorization for Absence from Hospital - Byrdie Pearl Carswell in the care of T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1962]
- An authorization for absence from the hospital, from Big Spring State Hospital, dated August 13, 1962. Byrdie Pearl Carswell, patient, in the care of T. N. Carswell, signed by Preston Harrison, M.D., Superintendent. The reverse side includes rules and regulations concerning absence from Texas State mental hospitals.
- [Letter from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1962]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1962. Reply from Hethcoat to Carswell's letter of July 23, 1962 regarding trip plans for Mrs. Carswell. She advises of ways to make Mrs. Carswell's trip more comfortable. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
- [Letter from Aubrey Hethcoat to Mrs. William Peacock - June 6, 1962]
- A letter written to Mrs. William Peacock, Houston 6, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 6, 1962. Confirmation of the date for an appointment for Mrs. Carswell to go with Peggy and her father. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
- [Letter from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1962]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 27, 1962. Hethcoat expresses their appreciation for Carswell having informed the hospital of his plans for Mrs. Carswell. Handwritten note by Carswell advises of a letter to the hospital dated July 23, 1962 with specific plans. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
- [Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 4, 1961]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Margaret Pitt, Claims Clerk, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 4, 1961. Pitt references a letter from Carswell pertaining to his account in regards to an insurance payment discrepancy.
- [Letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
- A letter written to "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell] from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell]. Byrdie Carswell advises T. N. Carswell that the glasses prescribed by Dr. Fish were dim, she could not see through them and that Dr. Fish is a mess.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison - February 28, 1962]
- A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Supt., Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated February 28, 1962. Carswell requests to know whether or not reading glasses have been received and tried for Mrs. Carswell. Handwritten note by Carswell that a copy was sent to Peggy.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated September 29, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
- [Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1961]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Margaret Pitt, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 9, 1961. Pitt references a letter from Carswell in which he requested a complete statement of his account. She provides an outline of his account noting the increase of the daily rate and apologizes for any confusion for which they are responsible.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official receipt from a trust fund, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 28, 1961. Payment to the account of Byrdie Carswell. Received from T. N. Carswell.
- [Letter from Leslie R. Bonner to T. N. Carswell - September 13, 1961]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Leslie R. Bonner, Claims Representative, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated September 13, 1961. Advisement of a price increase due to increased costs for Byrdie Carswell Support, Maintenance and Treatment Account. Handwritten note by Carswell at bottom of page advises that on September 28, 1961 a check was mailed for October.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 26, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official receipt from a trust fund, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated February 17, 1961. Payment to the account of Byrdie Carswell. Received from T. N. Carswell.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated November 30, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 11, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison]
- A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Big Spring State Hospital, from T. N. Carswell. Carswell advises Harrison of attached checks to cover his January, 1962 accounts for Mrs. Byrdie Carswell and requests advice from Harrison regarding some reading glasses for Byrdie suggesting an exam be given by a local optometrist. The reverse side shows the letter to be written on hte reverse side of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. letterhead.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- A trust fund receipt, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 20, 1961. Payment to the account of Byrdie Carswell. Received from T. N. Carswell.
- [Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
- An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 20, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
- [Letter from Lloyd Arnovich to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1961]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lloyd Arnovich, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 22, 1961. Arnovich advises Carswell of their efforts to recruit a local doctor to perform an eye exam for Byrdie Carswell, of the enclosed receipts credited to Byrdie's account and that she continues to do well. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director. Typewritten on Big Spring State Hospital letterhead bearing GILBERT BOND watermark.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben Hawkins - April 19, 1956]
- A letter written to Mr. Ben Hawkins, Internal Revenue Department, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1956. Carswell advises Hawkins of letters written to and unanswered by the Coldwell Electric Co. of Big Spring relative to W-2 Forms for Subject OP 95040. Carswell requests that Hawkins contact the firm to request that the forms be sent, again.
- [Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - January - February 1943]
- An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 19 B from January 27 through February 16, 1943.
- [Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 19, 1960]
- Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting a job for John, a junior at the University of Texas.
- [Baptist Temple Bulletin: March 22, 1959]
- Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the 9:45 and 11:00 Sunday morning services at the Baptist Temple in Big Spring, as well as various notes about upcoming events, congregational news, and other information of relevance to church members.
- [Letter from E. V. Spence to Truett Latimer, June 8, 1959]
- Letter from E. V. Spence to Truett Latimer thanking him for supporting the Floor Amendment 1 to the Senate Finance Committee substitute for the General Appropriations Bill, House Bill 1, of the special session.
- [Letter from Lester W. Morton to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961]
- Letter from Lester W. Morton to Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to HB 567 and 667.
- [Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken, July 11, 1960]
- Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken discussing Mr. Dalton's stay at the Big Spring Hospital. He explains that Mr. Dalton was not badly treated in the hospital and regrets that the incident happened. He also agrees that the hospital is understaffed and attests that to a limited budget.
- [Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer, August 18, 1960]
- Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for information about getting a job for John.
- [Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 7, 1960]
- Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for a job at the Capitol building for John, a junior in college.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to C. O. Nailey, June 10, 1959]
- Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to C. O. Nailey discussing his pending appointment to the State Board of Morticians.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to E. V. Spence, June 10, 1959]
- Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Colonel E. V. Spence discussing his support for professional engineers and the State Board of Water Engineers.
- [Letter from John L. Taylor to Truett Latimer, January 5, 1958]
- Letter from John L. Taylor to Truett Latimer discussing the plans for the third annual Bosses' Night.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Lester W. Morton, March 16, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Lester W. Morton discussing House Bill 567 and 667. Mr. Latimer assures that he will vote against both bills and wishes Mr. Morton happiness at his new job.
- [Letter from Glenn Biggs to Marvin Miller, March 26, 1962]
- Letter from Glenn Biggs to Marvin Miller urging him to offer any help that he can to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer's electoral campaign for State Senate.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Lee Hemphill, March 16, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Lee Hemphill informing him that Lester Morton moved to Big Spring and is now the president of the First National Bank.
- [Letter from Joe Pickle to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1959]
- Letter from Joe Pickle to Truett Latimer spouting the need for financial aid from the State for the Big Spring State Hospital.
- [Letter from W. Ray Echols to Truett Latimer, 1960~]
- Letter from W. Ray Echols to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer inviting him to a "Measure the Candidate Rally" at the Howard County Junior College Auditorium, featuring various state legislators.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Coy O. Nalley, June 10, 1959]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Coy O. Nalley discussing his application to the State Board of Morticians. Mr. Latimer informs him that he has spoken to the Governor about it.
- [Letter from Joe Pickle to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1959]
- Letter from Joe Pickle to Truett Latimer discussing the proposed budget for the Big Spring State Hospital. The budget was $90,000 under the needed amount; Mr. Pickle goes on to explain how important the $90,000 is to the hospital's operations.
- [Letter from Jack Sayles to Truett Latimer, June 20, 1960]
- Letter from Jack Sayles to Truett Latimer discussing accusations made against Dr. Harrison in regards to Mr. A. E. Dalton's treatment at the Big Spring Hospital and the cause of his eventual death. Mr. Sayles defends Dr. Harrison and the hospital citing his sister as one of the patients of the hospital who was treated well.
- [Letter from William K. Varnadore to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959]
- Letter from William K. Vanadore to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his support for HB 291, a bill authored by Latimer.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Weyland Yates, March 9, 1955]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Weyland Yates thanking him for his help on his recent Senate race.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to P. D. O'Brien, March 9, 1955]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to P. D. O'Brien thanking him for his help on Mr. Latimer's recent Senate race.
- Aerial Photograph of Big Spring, Texas
- An aerial photograph of Big Spring, Texas, taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
- [Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911]
- Letter from J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles discussing two letters from Sayles & Sayles to Martin and stating that Martin is returning to Toyah, Texas. The letter is on the stationary of the Hotel Cole in Big Spring, Texas.
- [Clipping: Crepe Myrtle Is Memorial Flower]
- Newspaper clipping reporting that the town of Big Spring has chosen the Crepe Myrtle plant as its living memorial for World War II veterans. A partial ad for Venetian blinds is visible on the reverse side of the clipping.
- Big Springs
- Topographic quadrangle map of Big Spring, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, landmarks, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. A location diagram is included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000