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[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Marines' Memorial Club, San Francisco 2, California, dated Saturday. Sandefer advises that he went by Mare Island which always makes him think of Carswell and World War One. He discusses his humorous list of qualifications that he gave to Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.] regarding recommendations for the new President of their "ole' school" [Hardin-Simmons University] noting he [Elwin Lloyd Skiles] might be the best since Prexy [J. D. Sandefer, Sr.]. He advises that he intends to write to Skiles and offer his help but that he is like his dad and "not in the ass kissing business" so he will wait to see if it will be appreciated. He requests that he tell Uncle Johnnie Roach that while he was at LBJ's Ranch when playing Austin he ran into someone from HSU who's sister married T. J. Bailey of Ozona.
[Unused greeting card with printed sentiment]
An unused, embossed with silver and black foliage on purple-pink background greeting card with printed sentiment.
[San Francisco Convention Pin, 1943.]
A convention pin from San Francisco, 1943.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - May 7, 1970]
A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 7, 1970. Carswell advises of the receipt of a notice from the City relative to delinquent taxes on Lot 24 advising Jackson of the $148.80 still owed him.
[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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - January 31, 1968]
A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 31, 1968. Carswell advises Jackson that he paid City and County taxes for himself, the Turners, and for her.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - October 9, 1969]
A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 9, 1969. Carswell refers to the letters by Jackson to the City and his ownership of Lot 24 O T 1451 BLK 147 1, City of Abilene, Taylor County Texas. He advises of money owed him for taxes he paid on her property, "Sooner or later you and I will have to settle our dual ownership claims as to Lot 24."
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Los Angeles, California, dated January 7, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they intend to exhibit the Colleen Moore Doll House sometime in Abilene that year.
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 28, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Los Angeles 5, California, dated November 28, 1950. Hill confirms they are now operating in New Mexico and should be able to put the operation on a paying basis regardless of idiotic political doings, that the LLIHEDRA CORPORATION will hold controlling interest and mentions the use of the thousand dollars that Carswell gave to him. Handwritten postscript at left side of page expresses appreciation for the inclusion of Miss Hatchett and gives regards.
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 11, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, The La Fayette Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 11, 1950. Hill outlines his business itinerary and discribes the bad effects that the war in Korea is having on many businesses. The reverse side includes a postscript informing Carswell of Hill's immediate travel itinerary and a reminder of his Los Angeles address.
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 12, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, % Abilene Machine Co., Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Los Angeles 5, California, dated January 12, 1951. Hill advises of the progress of his coffee business stating, "As things appear today, there is justification for believing that it will be but a short time before reasonable rewards are in their shaping." He confides, "We may or may not be able to obtain contracts for furnishing various government projects with coffee extract—we will operate henceforth in a secret manner." Hill handwrites postscript down left side of page acknowledging omissions and typographical errors which he "will not attempt to correct".
[Fee statement by Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company regarding Dr. & Mrs. Jesse Northcutt & Children]
A fee statement by The Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company, Los Angeles, California, dated June 30, 1949 regarding refundable commission to be applied to purchaser: Dr. & Mrs. Jesse Northcutt & Children, SS LURLINE, June 25.
[Fee statement by Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company regarding Dr. Rupert N. Richardson]
A fee statement by The Carswell Agency, to Matson Navigation Company, Los Angeles, California, dated June 30, 1949 regarding refundable commission to be applied to purchaser: Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, SS LURLINE, June 25.
[Postmarked envelope addressed to T. N. Carswell, Naval Training Station, Mare Island, California]
An envelope addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Yard Craft Supply Office, Naval Training Station, Mare Island, California. Return address from Governor's Office, Austin, Texas, postmarked AUSTIN, TEX. CAPITOL STA., AUG 23 1918.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc. - June 8, 1962]
A letter addressed to the Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc., North Hollywood, California from Abilene Machine Company, by T. N. Carswell, dated June 8, 1962. Carswell requests the shipping of a telescope to Masters Bill and Tom Peacock to be prepaid and insured. He advises that two items are for himself and to fill in the enclosed check for the proper amount sending to him a covering statement.
The American Pattern
An essay titled "The American Pattern," written by Elam J. Anderson, President of the University of Redlands in Redlands, California.
[Letter from Louise Jennings to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Louise Jennings, Secretary to the President, The University of Redlands, Redlands, California, dated December 16, 1941. The letter reports that President Anderson requested that a copy of his address "The American Pattern" be sent in reply to the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism.
[Letter from Ruth Benson to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ruth Benson, Secretary to the Bishop, The Methodist Church, Los Angeles, California, dated December 9, 1941. Benson acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell during the absence of Bishop Baker assuring him that she will forward the letter to Baker.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - November 6, 1951]
A letter addressed to Governor Earl Warren, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Voluntary Parole Board, dated November 6, 1951. Rough draft of letter written by Carswell requesting clemency for Subject 17095.
[Letter from James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated August 13, 1951. Welsh replies to a request made by Carswell and advises of his enclosing two sets of forms to be used when applying for executive clemency.
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, Abilene, Texas, from Adult Authority by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated July 11, 1951. Burkhart replies to Carswell regarding the two requests for pardon informing him, that under California law, both subjects are on life paroles, therefore, the Authority cannot refix their sentences to terminate their paroles. Subjects must apply through the Governor's office.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James Welsh - August 6, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. James Welsh, Secretary to the Governor, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 6, 1951. The letter discusses a request by Carswell for application forms for a commutation of sentence or pardon for two subjects.
[Letter from William T. Byrnes to Pauline Kirk - May 14, 1951]
A letter addressed to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), from Fred Finsley, Chief State Parole Officer (by William T. Byrnes, Supervising State Parole Officer), Sacramento, California, dated May 14, 1951. Finsley requests that Kirk add Subject 17095 to their roster and supply the usual reports.
[Letter from Fred Finsley to Pauline Kirk - May 8, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, by Fred Finsley, Deputy Administrator, Parole Matters, Sacramento 14, California dated May 8, 1951. Finsley advises Kirk, in accordance with the report from the Taylor County Parole Board, of the enclosure of three Postal Savings Bonds to be delivered to Subject A-9803.
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk), dated February 27, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell of the enclosed correspondence and a $500 Postal Savings Certificate received from the California Authorities issued in favor of Subject A-9808-A. She expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his assistance and advises him that nothing was said by California regarding the tools belonging to subject. Typewritten on State of Texas Department of State letterhead bearing HAMMERMILL BOND watermark.
[Letter from William T. Byrnes to Pauline Kirk - March 27, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State (Attn: Miss Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Fred Finsley, Chief State Parole Officer (by William T. Byrnes, Supervising State Parole Officer), Sacramento 14, California, dated March 27, 1951. Byrnes refers to Kirk's letter of March 23, 1951 and advises of an enclosed Postal Savings Bond belonging to Subject A-9808-A, as requested.
[Letter from William T. Byrnes to Pauline Kirk - February 20, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State (Attn: Miss Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Fred Finsley, Chief State Parole Officer (by William T. Byrnes, Supervising State Parole Officer), Sacramento 14, California, dated February 20, 1951. Finsley refers to an enclosed certificate sent for Subject A-9808-A advising of a balance of $2000 to be kept in trust.
[State of California Inter-Departmental Communication from W. J. Ryan to Fred Finsley, copy to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1951]
An Inter-Departmental Communication Memo from the California State Prison at Folsom, Represa, California (Robert A. Heinze, Warden) by W. J. Ryan, Associate Warden, to Fred Finsley, Chief State Parole Officer, Sacramento, California dated February 26, 1951 (copy to T. N. Carswell). Ryan advises Finsley of a letter written by Subject 9803-A and approved by T. N. Carswell in which Subject requests the return of his U. S. Postal Notes. Ryan advises of the transfer of the notes to the Bureau of Paroles, therefore, he refers the letter to Finsley's office for attention and disposition.
[Letter from parolee and T. N. Carswell to Warden, State Prison at Folsom - February 21, 1951]
A letter addressed to the Warden, State Prison at Folsom, Folsom, California from parolee, with approval of T. N. Carswell, Parole Officer, dated February 21, 1951. Subject A 9803 makes a second request to the Warden to send his U. S. Postal notes.
[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.
[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.
[Former Prison Terms - San Quentin - October 15, 1948]
A document containing an evaluation and assessment of an inmate from the Guidance Center, Northern Branch, San Quentin Prison, dated October 15, 1948. 6 pages.
[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.
[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".
[Request of Sending State for Pre-parole Investigation from Fred Finsley to Sybil Dickinson - December 15, 1950]
A formal request from the state of California for a Pre-Parole Investigation for Inmate 9803-A. The request is dated December 15, 1950 and is addressed to John B. Shepperd, Secy of State, Austin, Texas, Attn: Miss Sybil Dickinson, Austin, Texas from Fred Finsley, Deputy Administrator Parole Matters, Sacramento, California. Attached is an institutional processing photograph of Inmate 9803-A, Folsom State Prison.
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - February 19, 1954]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California (by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary), dated February 19, 1954. Burkhart requests a response from Subject A-9803 on whether he intends to proceed or postpone the processing of the clemency application.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - March 6, 1954]
A letter addressed to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated March 6, 1954. Carswell makes a request that the application for pardon for Subject A-9803 be postponed for the present.
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - December 10, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated December 10, 1953. Christian advises Gordon regarding a monthly report for Subject No. 17095 and requests to be advised if Subject is eligible for a release from reporting. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B C [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell expressing her appreciation for the receipt of the monthly report on Subject and for his assistance in this work.
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated December 4, 1953. Babich acknowledges, per the request of Governor Knight, the letter from Carswell of December 2 regarding the request made for clemency for Subject No. 17095 assuring Carswell that Governor Knight will not consider another application for executive clemency from this subject until October, 1955.
[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953]
A handwritten report providing background data including events and dates regarding Subject No. 17095 including the notation advising that Governor Knight would consider a new application in October of 1955.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Knight, California - December 2, 1953]
A letter addressed to Governor Knight, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board dated December 2, 1953. Carswell requests a telephone conference regarding the recommendation of a commutation of sentence for Subject No. 17095 which has not yet been acted upon. A handwritten notation by Carswell indicates having read a reply given to Subject from Governor Knight advising that Governor Warren had turned down the request before he left office December 3, 1953.
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - November 30, 1953]
A letter written to parolee in Abilene, Texas, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, dated November 30, 1953. Burkhart advises Subject A-9803 of the referral of his application by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review but that the parole time served is not sufficent to evidence complete rehabilitation making a favorable recommendation doubtful. He advises of enclosed instructions which outlines the items required to make application for pardon and executive clemency.
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to parolee - October 3, 1953]
A letter written to a parolee, in care of T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated October 3, 1953. Babich informs Subject A-9803 that his application is complete and is being forwarded to Adult Authority for consideration assuring of as early attention as possible under the circumstances.
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 12, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 12, 1953. Cover letter by Christian advising of a letter from T. N. Carswell who is the parole supervisor of Subject A-9803 and of a Notice of Intention to file for Executive Clemency.
[Letter from Joseph R. O'Brien to Betty Christian - September 1, 1953]
A letter addressed to Howard Carney, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division) from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California (by Joseph R. O'Brien, Supervising Parole Officer), dated September 1, 1953. O'Brien replies to a letter from Christian by advising of California requirements for a subject serving a mandatory life sentence. Subject No. 17095 must apply for Executive Clemency from the Governor by writing to and supplying required information to Mr. Joseph Babich who will supply the forms to make application. A second letter is duplicate copy.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - September 1, 1953]
A letter written to Governor Earl Warren, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated September 1, 1953. Carswell advises Warren of an application for Executive Clemency and requests that it be returned if something has been overlooked. He explains that he encourages his Parolees to make every effort to regain their citizenship and when their record justifies it he files the application for them. Carswell describes the rehabilitation of Subject A-9803, the confidence he has in Subject and that Subject has proved himself worthy of pardon.
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - September 8, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated September 8, 1953. Cover letter by Christian advising of an application for Executive Clemency for Subject A-9803 and instructions to direct any further correspondence to Subject or Mr. T. N. Carswell.
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 12, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 12, 1953. Christian acknowleges receipt of the letter from Gordon regarding Subject 9803 - A, and advises Gordon of the Subject being granted a Certificate of Discharge and that the Subject's file will be closed. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B C [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell requesting he close his files on the case and the Certificate of Discharge be given to Subject.
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 11, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 11, 1953. Christian advises Gordon regarding a monthly report and the recommedation for Final Discharge for Subject 17095. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B Christian [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell expressing her appreciation for his letter of recommendation for the above Subject and for his assistance.
[Certificate of Discharge and Release - August 3, 1953]
A certificate of Discharge and Release for Subject No. A-9803 by the State of California, Richard A. McGee, Director of Corrections, signed by the Chief Records Officer.
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