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- [Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - May 4, 1954]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, for Governor, Austin, Texas, dated May 4, 1954. Shivers expresses his appreciation to Carswell for writing as he did about his decision to become a candidate for re-election noting his appreciation for Carswell's expressions of confidence and asks for his support, ideas and suggestions.
- [Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - May 20, 1948]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated May 20, 1948. Confirmation from Stevenson that the suggestions contained in the recent letter from Carswell have been very helpful and the advisement of how those suggestions have been implemented. He requests that Carswell keep him informed as to his "situation" in that section of the State.
- [Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - May 7, 1948]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated May 7, 1948. Stevenson announces that he has opened his campaign headquarters and is actively campaigning for the office of United States Senator. "I shall be glad to have a letter from you and any suggestions you may have as to how I can best advance my cause in your community."
- CHECK LIST TO ACCOMPANY NUMBERED INSPECTION LETTERS
- A check list to accompany numbered inspection letters. This form provides a checklist for inspectors indicating the forms to be forwarded to the Adjutant General's Department upon completion of the inspection of each unit.
- [Form letter and Checklist: From Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell, Major A. B. Knickerbocker and Company Commanders of the 34th Battalion - May 22, 1941]
- A form letter distributed to Major T. N. Carswell, Inspector, and Major A. B. Knickerbocker, Cmdg. 34th Battalion and Company Commanders, 34th Battalion, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin dated May 22, 1941. Official inspection orders with attached checklist.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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".
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Senator John Lee Smith to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Lee Smith, District No. 24, Texas State Senate, Austin, dated May 2, 1941. Smith replies to a telegram sent by Carswell confirming that he favors the confirmation of Jeff Davis to the Liquor Control Board.
- [Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Senator John Lee Smith - May 2, 1941]
- A Western Union Telegram sent to Honorable John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th District Drys, Abilene, Texas, dated May 2, 1941. Carswell requests that Smith support the confirmation of Jeff Davis to the Board.
- [Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - May 14, 1951]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division) dated May 14, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell regarding three enclosed Postal Savings Bonds and expresses her appreciation for the interest in Subject A-9803 shown by Carswell.
- [Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1951]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State, Austin, Texas 9by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), dated May 21, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell regarding correspondence from the California Authorities and requests that Carswell contact Subject 17095 and place him under supervision.
- [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.
- [Form letter from Albert M. Collier addressed To Parole Board Chairmen and Members - May 8, 1945]
- A form letter addressed to all Parole Board Chairmen and Members, from Albert M. Collier, Governor's Assistant in Charge of Parole System dated May 8, 1945. Collier discourses on problems regarding the parole system particularly the leniency shown to parolees in the past. He advises that parolees having been negligent in reporting and leaving the county in which paroled without permission stressing that this must be immediately discontinued. He advises that parolees must report not less than once a month.
- [Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - May 31, 1944]
- A Selective Service System application for leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated May 31, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certicificate Required for Sick Leave.
- [Letter from Nancy Harris to State Headquarters, Selective Service System, Texas - May 19, 1944]
- A letter from Nancy Harris, Clerk for the Matagora County Local Board #1 of the Selective Service System, dated May 19, 1944. Harris advises regarding a copy of a discharge order and asks Headquarters if the board has the authority to send registrant 2nd Lt. William Wellborn Stinnett in for induction or if they are to continue in his I-C classification.
- [Civil Service Commission Notice of Official Efficiency Rating for T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1945]
- A U.S. Civil Service form (Standard Form 68) titled "Notice of Official Efficiency Rating" for Thomas N. Carswell, and dated May 12, 1945, and signed by E. F. Simpson, Cap't., F. D. Chmn., Efficiency Rating Committee.
- [Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - May 4, 1954]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director), dated May 4, 1954. Blackburn acknowledges receipt of a letter from Carswell regarding Subject No. 108,345 and advises that the case is to be reviewed in March of 1955.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - May 1, 1954]
- A letter written to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated May 1, 1954. Carswell explains his continued interest in Subject 108,345 and renews the request he made to the Board for an early release.
- [Letter from parolee to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - May 28, 1953]
- A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from a parolee, Abilene, Texas, dated May 28, 1953. The parollee makes a request for a full pardon and restoration of citizenship.
- [Letter from E. Lassetter and B. J. Crowe to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - May 28, 1953]
- A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from E. Lassetter and B. J. Crowe, Abilene, Texas, dated May 28, 1953. A request is made by Lassetter and Crowe for a full pardon and restoration for Subject.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - May 28, 1953]
- A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board dated May 28, 1953. Carswell makes an appeal for the release from parole for Subject 121,140 and, in addition, a recommendation for restoration.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - May 28, 1953]
- A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated May 28, 1953. Carswell makes an appeal for Subject's release from parole and, in addition, a recommendation for restoration.
- [PROCLAMATION BY Governor Allan Shivers Granting Conditional Pardon - May 17, 1952]
- A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a conditional pardon to Subject No. 121,140, dated May 17, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and Jack Ross, Secretary of State.
- [Letter from L. B. Stephens to parolee - May 29, 1957]
- A letter addressed to a parolee in Lakeland, Florida from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (Montgomery, Alabama), dated May 29, 1957. The Alabama Board advises that the request was made to the Florida authorities to investigate a transfer from Texas. Stephens advises regarding a reply from Florida and gives instructions for Subject No.59,311 to report. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 JUN - 4 AM 3:11 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.
- [Form letter from Sarah Landes to T. N. Carswell - May 28, 1956]
- A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (by Sarah Landes, Supervisor, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, dated May 28, 1956. Landes refers to Discharge Certificates for Subject No. 130,969 and advises of the date of discharge of May 7, 1956.
- [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.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - May 10, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, El Paso, Texas dated May 10, 1944. Carswell advises of a descrepancy by the T. and N. O. Railroad Company regarding a form 42-A in the file of a registrant listed as an employee of the company. Carswell advises that he is calling attention to this discrepency due to the fact that he noted many such instances of this nature during the inspection of the El Paso Boards.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - May 2, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated May 2, 1944. Carswell refers to his own letter of April 29, 1944 and answers his own question regarding the proper Classification Record Entry for registrants signing Form 219, that he will instruct that form 150 be used in the usual manner unless otherwise advised.
- [Telegram from J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1944]
- A Western Union Telegram (confirmation copy) sent to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Selective Service Local Board No. 5, El Paso, Texas, from J. Watt Page, State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas dated May 16, 1944. Page acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated the 12th. He advises of the intention of Colonel Edward S. Shattuck, Chief Appeals Division National Headquarters Selective Service, to make a Texas visit soon.
- [Telegram from Henry Woolridge to J. Watt Page - May 6, 1943]
- A Western Union telegram sent to J. Watt Page, Austin, Texas from Henry Woolridge, Chairman, Local Board No. 4, El Paso, Texas dated May 6, 1943. Woolridge advises Headquarters of the resignation of Mrs. Longnecker requesting that an inspector "come out and check over" their Board and give recommendations. Page handwrites, in red pencil, orders to send CAS [T. N. Carswell] to El Paso No. 4. A handwritten note at the top of the telegram is in regards to Mrs. Rose D. Longnecker.
- [Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson, May 12, 1961]
- Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson discussing the topic of stock cancellation; Mr. Carson owns stock in an insurance company that just recently merged with another. Mr. Cotten explains the merging process of two insurance companies.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer Discussing the General Sales Tax, May 1, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer Discussing the General Sales Tax; He attaches a clipping of an article from the Abilene Reporter-News which he says clarifies his position on the general sales tax. Mr. Latimer feels there shouldn't be a sales tax until state expenditures have been cut.
- [Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson, May 18, 1961]
- Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson discussing the amendment to House Bill 652, the bill that would move the behind-the-wheel training phase of the Driver Education program outside school hours. Mr. Hawkins thinks this would lead to parents teaching their children how to drive, which he sees as a problem. He is opposed to the amendment and lists his reasons.
- [Letter from Ben A. Glusing to the Texas House of Representatives, May 29, 1961]
- Letter from Texas State Representative Ben A. Glusing to the House discussing his candidacy for the Speakership.
- [Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer, May 3, 1961]
- Letter from Cleve Cullers to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to a proposed sales tax.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Garnet Gracy, May 18, 1961]
- Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Garnet Gracy accepting his invitation to speak at the Abilene Kiwanis Club.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Bennie R. Jones, May 2, 1959]
- Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Bennie R. Jones discussing his and other constituents' opposition to a new state school for delinquent boys in Abilene. Latimer explains position and invites Jones to meet with him should Jones visit Austin.
- [Telegram from J. W. Partin, May 28, 1959]
- Telegram from J. W. Partin for Truett Latimer asking that he vote against House Bill 16.
- [Letter from Court Shepard to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1961]
- Letter from Court Shepard to Truett Latimer thanking him for opposing the legalized gambling bill and for sending him a letter concerning the same bill.
- [Telegram from Rogers Oldsmobile, May 27, 1959]
- Telegram from Rogers Oldsmobile for Truett Latimer asking that he vote against House Bill 7.
- [Letter from Louis Solomon to Truett Latimer, May 9, 1961]
- Letter from Louis Solomon to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that would tax all music and amusement machines at $10 a year.
- [Letter from W. P. Wright to Truett Latimer, May 27, 1959]
- Letter from W. P. Wright to Truett Latimer asking that he stop them [legislators] from amending the tax bill to include an additional tax on gasoline.
- [Telegram from Scott Bower, Jr., May 5, 1961]
- Telegram from Scott Bower, Jr. for Truett Latimer expressing his approval of Senate Bill 230.