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[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell - October 10, 1951]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas, dated October 10, 1951. Hildebrand advises Carswell of his work load in construction and that he is doing well.
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas. Hildebrand advises Carswell of his current construction work and of his hope to start his own job.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 21, 1951]
A letter addressed to Mr. & Mrs. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated March 21, 1951. Sandefer issues an invitation to attend the annual sunrise service Easter morning including breakfast at the Wooten Hotel. He notes that each year they discuss discontinuing the annual get-together, yet, continue.
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - March 29, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead (Mrs. L. C. W.), Raleigh, N. C., dated March 29, 1951. She advises of an enclosed check for the tax services that Carswell rendered.
[Letter from Mrs. W. L. Ross to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. W. L. Ross, dated January 17, 1951. Ross advises Carswell that Hardin has had three heart attacks, that George runs errands for Ruth twice a day, and that George's daughter, Suzanne, is to be married February 2nd.
[Telegram from Edna Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1951]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Edna [Johnson], Pecos, Texas, dated January 22, 1951. Advisement of the death of Hardin and funeral arrangements.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas ,from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated October 9, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter and "interesting information" from Carswell dated October 6th.
[Proposed assembly of the people of Abilene and Taylor County]
A document outlining a proposed assembly of the people of Abilene and Taylor County at the First Baptist Church, on September 9, 1951. The purpose of the meeting "shall be to create among ourselves such a climate for law and order that the hands of officers sworn to enforce the law shall be strengthened by our own will".
[Outline of a plan for the restoration of the democratic party written by T. N. Carswell]
Outline of a plan [written by T. N. Carswell] for the restoration of the democratic party.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - July 19, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the "kind expression of interest" by Carswell in Shiver's future public service, to have this evidence of support of the substantial citizenship of this State. He congratulates Carswell on the splendid service he is rendering the State and the men under his supervision as Chairman of the Volunteer Parole Board in Abilene.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peter Molyneaux - August 14, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. Peter Molyneaux, The Dallas News, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 14, 1951. Carswell states that he is "actionably interested" in Molyneaux's articles about the democratic party and the south advising that "no effort can be too costly which has as its objective the restoration of the democratic party to the control of those whose political philosophy is fashioned along the lines of those who founded the party". He continues blasting the current problematic politicians stating, "the nation not less than the democratic party will be served when the Humphrey, CIO, anti-South leadership has been eliminated from the party". The way to attain such an end, starting in Texas, is to control the Precinct Conventions. He asks Molyneaux if he will suggest a statement of priniciples or resolutions suitable to be adopted at the conventions. Carswell then discourses on the term CIVIL RIGHTS hoping that they find other appropriate terminology "to propound our opposition to the bastard civil rights proposals of Humphrey and his cohorts".
[Form letter written by George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.]
A form letter from George Mahon, dated May 3, 1951. Mahon discourses on the MacArthur controversy and advises that Acheson should have resigned many months ago. He speaks of his concern for the country stating that he hopes they can get their feet on the ground as a nation and unify efforts toward building up the national defense program and towards preventing World War III. Mahon affirms his need for the prayers and advice of the people during these trying days. P. S. "As to our spending policies, we must avoid exhausting ourselves."
[Letter from Representative George Mahon to T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 19, 1951. Mahon discourses on the reasons he will not run for the Senate advising that he is speaking in confidence between Carswell and himself. He confides that Senator Connally, he thinks, is as fed up with Acheson and "mink coat deals and deep freeze deals" as are he and Carswell. "Since Acheson made that Alger Hiss statement he has been utterly devoid of any usefulness as Secretary of State."
[Letter from Representative Harley Sadler to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, Texas House of Representatives, Fifty-Second Legislature, dated April 26, 1951. Sadler assures Carswell that he will vote for S. B. 267, the right to work bill.
[Receipt for taxes paid by Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas.]
A receipt stub for taxes paid. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas, to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 14, 1951. Lot No 1 Blk No 8 Sears Park - 1932, 1934, 1935 through 1941.
[Receipt for taxes paid by Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas.]
A receipt stub for taxes paid. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector, Taylor County, Texas, to Mrs. Ruby Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 14, 1951. Lot No 1 Blk No 8 Sears Park - 1942 through 1949.
[Tax Receipt from the State of Texas, County of Taylor - 1950]
A tax receipt from the State of Texas (Taylor County), for 1950, dated April 14, 1951. Ramey, Ernie, Lt 1 Blk 8 Sears Prk-Abl. Raymond Petree, Tax Assessor-Collector. Paid by Mrs. Ruby D. Landrum.
[Letter from R. Z. Landrum to Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Texas - April 11, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, from R. Z. Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 11, 1951. Expresses appreciation for sending a new statement and returning check.
[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".
[Letter from Mackie to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1951]
A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Mackie, dated January 16, 1951. Mackie expresses her appreciation for the cheese Carswell sent to them for Christmas noting that all her children were there for Christmas.
[Letter from Ruby Conaway McIntosh to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1951]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Ruby Conaway McIntosh, Denver, Colorado. McIntosh advises Carswell that she read of his work in the Abilene Reporter and has enclosed a clipping about a friend doing similar rehabilitation for the state of Colorado. The enclosure includes an article printed by the Denver Post dated October 29, 1951 titled "Let Your Heart Fill Your Chest -- Parolees Get Help."
[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 John Ben Shepperd to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, dated August 15, 1951. Shepperd expresses his appreciation for the recommendation by Carswell of Mr. James B. Dalton for service on the Voluntary County Parole Board.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Ben Shepperd - November 6, 1951]
A letter addressed to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated November 6, 1951. Carswell submits on behalf of Subject 17095 an application for clemency to be sent by the State of Texas to California.
[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 T. N. Carswell to John Ben Shepperd - August 10, 1951]
A letter written to John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 10, 1951. The letter contains a recommendation by Carswell of Mr. James B. Dalton for membership on the Taylor County Volunteer Parole Board.
[Letter from William L. McGill to T. N. Carswell - July 31, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from William L. McGill, Executive Secretary, Executive Department, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 31, 1951. McGill discusses a report from the Texas Rangers advising that there is no other course for the Governor but to revoke the parole. The action is being postponed, however, until Carswell can look at the file.
[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.
[Proclamation by Texasa Governor Allan Shivers issuing revocation of conditional pardon - July 31, 1951]
A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas revoking the conditional pardon granted to Subject No. 108,345, dated July 31, 1951. Signed by Governor Allan Shivers and Tesas Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to William L. McGill - August 6, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. William L. McGill, Executive Secretary, Executive Department, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 6, 1951. Carswell advises McGill regarding the conditional pardon of Subject advising that it should be revoked in reference to his misconduct while on parole thereby forfeiting any claim for clemency noting that the public will be best served by his return to prison.
[Letter from William L. McGill to T. N. Carswell - July 19, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from William L. McGill, Executive Secretary, Executive Department, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. McGill expresses his enjoyment of their visit while Carswell was in Austin, advises that he and Shivers will be "on the lookout" for the clemency cases mentioned and expresses their appreciation for the splendid service rendered by Carswell.
[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 T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - April 28, 1951]
A letter addressed to the Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Pauline Kirk), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated April 28, 1951. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a report from Subject A 9803. Carswell takes responsibility regarding the tardiness of the paperwork and discusses the request made by Subject for the balance of his funds which are to be used for business plans of which Carswell approves.
[Letter from Parolee to T. N. Carswell - March 4, 1951]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from a parolee in Graham, Texas, dated March 4, 1951. Subject offers personal greetings to Carswell then discusses parole issues and questions.
[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 T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - August 5, 1951]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board dated August 5, 1951. Carswell recommends a full pardon for Subject.
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 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, Chief, Parole Division), dated April 3, 1951. Kirk makes reference to correspondence and Postal Savings Bonds belonging to Subject A-9808-A and expresses her appreciation for the assistance and interest in this case from Carswell.
[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 T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - March 20, 1951]
A letter written to John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 20, 1951. The letter contains an advisement regarding Subject A-9808-A, that the Subject is doing well, but Carswell expounds on his carpentry work and restates the need for the remaining Postal Savings Certificates belonging to Subject to be transferred to him from California.
[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.
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - March 21, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, dated March 21, 1951. Kirk expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his letter of March 17, 1951 concerning applications by parolees for Full Pardons. She advises Carswell that she will forward the letter to the Board and answers his questions concerning the application for a Full Pardon by parolees.
[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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - February 8, 1951]
A letter addressed to the Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, Att: Miss Pauline Kirk, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County Parole Board, dated February 8, 1951. Carswell requests help from the State of Texas in the retrieval of carpentry tools and funds from the State of California belonging to Subject A 9803.
[Form letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - December 31, 1951]
A form letter addressed to a parolee from Abilene, Texas from Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority (by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority), Sacramento 14, California, dated December 31, 1951. Burkhart informs Subject that his application for Commutation of Sentence has been referred by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review and recommendation. The letter advises of assistance to be given from their office in preparing said application and provides a list of requirements pertaining to the preparation of the application.
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated December 5, 1951. Kirk acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell dated December 1 concerning Subject and advises that a copy of the letter and enclosures were sent to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, who is Chairman of the California Adult Authority.
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