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[Printed card from the family of Harley Sadler]
A card with embossed border and printed sentiment from the family of Harley Sadler conveying appreciation for the expression of sympathy.
[Letter from Elia J. Hobbs to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Elia J. Hobbs, Garland, N. C., February 24, 1954. Hobbs explains who C. W. Presswood is, what he has asked and advises that she has included a "copy" of part of the letter from C. W. Presswood. Presswood requests to lease her place for five years describing the work needed to "get it fixed up where you could use it for some good" then states that he would like to buy the place. Hobbs resumes her correspondence to Carswell explaining what she thinks about the proposition.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Elia J. Hobbs - March 16, 1954]
A letter written to Miss Elia J. Hobbs from T. N. Carswell, dated March 16, 1954. Carswell explains the drouth and the run-down condition of her land advising that Mr. Presswood [C. W. Presswood] is reluctant to offer money for rent and offers instead that he should repair fences, clear cactus and get the place in order so it can be farmed, swapping improvments for rent.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mary Lou Weatherford - July 14, 1954]
A letter written to Miss Mary Lou Weatherford, PBX Operator, Drilling and Exploration Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated July 14, 1954. Carswell requests a favor from Miss Weatherford, like last year, regarding purchasing flowers and a card for his daughter's birthday, Peggy Carswell, "who works there with you at D & E".
[Clipping: Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville]
A newspaper clipping with a circled article titled "Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville". The article is printed by The Clinch County News, dated February 5, 1954. Carswell handwrites on the clipping that Mattox was a childhood friend and neighbor.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - October 8, 1954]
A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 8, 1954. Carswell suggests that a select committee, statewide in scope, be set up for the sole purpose of seeing to it that each Congressional District is put in order as vacancies occur, or as may now exist.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 28, 1954. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his suggestion in regard to the 1956 precinct conventions. He advises that he enclosed a copy of his New Orleans speech as Carswell requested.
[Form letter from Ralph W. Yarborough addressed to Friend and Supporter - August 23, 1954]
A form letter from Ralph W. Yarborough, Austin, Texas, dated August 23, 1954. Campaign form letter urging supporters to vote for and to persuade five others to vote for the candidate.
[Letter from Harley Sadler to Judge Few Brewster, copy to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1954]
A letter written to Judge Few Brewster, Austin, Texas, from Harley Sadler, dated September 8, 1954. Copy to Mr. Tommie Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Endorsement by Harley Sadler of T. N. Carswell for an appointment to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Tex and postmarked, FT. W & El Paso ED R.P.O.TR 7, Aug 25, 1954. The reverse side includes a form letter addressed to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Jet Peters dated August 25, 1954. Campaign card printed for Paul Brashear for State Representative with personal handwritten note advising how as a Shivers Democrat Peters helped carry Cisco for Ike saving their Tide Lands to clean up the mess in Washington, and he congratulates Carswell saying that his article in yesterday's Star Telegram "hit the spot". Peters also asks about Abilene: "How's the West Texas Chamber of Commerce? I hear its sick financially—Do get a big kick out of your Abilene's growth. I first knew the town in 1900."
[Letter from Wilson D. Jordan to T. N. Carswell - August 24, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wilson D. Jordan, Brady, Texas, dated August 24, 1954. Jordan compliments Carswell by saying he "surely enjoyed - and endorsed, every word" of the letter written by Carswell which appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about this "political-hypocrite", Ralph Yarborough.
[Letter and List of Texas Newspapers: From T. N. Carswell "to the Editor" regarding Judge Ralph Yarborough]
A letter To the Editor, written by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 19, 1954. The letter asserts that "'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', has come to Texas, not in fiction, but in the person as Judge Ralph Yarborough, candidate for Governor." An attachment includes a list of Texas newspapers to receive the Letter to the Editor written by T. N. Carswell. The list is handwritten on business notepad paper advertising Maxwell Steel Co., Fort Worth 1, Texas.
[Letter, convention ribbons and envelope: From a Jeffersonian Democrat to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1954.
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from "A Jeffersonian Democrat," Abilene, Texas, dated July 23, 1954. An anonymous writer expresses anger regarding a letter sent by Carswell addressed to "Friends and voters in Precinct 12," accusing Carswell and Allan Shivers of having split the Democratic Party, the consequence of which "will no doubt have Jefferson and Jackson turn over in their graves." The envelope also contained three identical convention ribbons imprited "Delegate Taylor County, State Democratic Convention, September 14, 1954, Mineral Wells." The envelope into which the letter and ribbons were placed is also included in the record. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Turn-coat Carswell, College Heights School, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, July 23, 1954."
[Letter from R. B. Leach, A. Bailey Lewis and Morgan Jones, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 20, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. B. Leach - Finance Co-Chairman, A. Bailey Lewis - Finance Co-Chairman, and Morgan Jones, Jr. - Treasurer, dated August 20, 1954. Leach expresses appreciation on behalf of Governor Shivers and the Taylor County Shivers for Governor Club for the contribution made by Carswell to Governor Shiver's run-off campaign to be held on August 28th. He notes the national importance of this election as shown by the reporter and photographer from Life magazine being assigned to Shivers during his "swing through Central West Texas" and emphasizes the importance of urging all supporters of Shivers to vote absentee or in person on August 28.
Draft of Political Letter - "To My Friends and Votors in Precinct 12" - July, 1954
A draft of a form letter written by T. N. Carswell, dated July 1954. Carswell recounts the events of the 1952 campaign and election stressing the need to repeat in 1954 their 1952 victory, by the election of Allan Shivers. He borrows from a statement by Benjamin Harvey Hill, "Who saves his country, saves himself, saves all things, and all things saved do bless him! Who lets his country die, lets all things die, dies himself ignobly, and all things dying curse him!"
[Form letter from B. R. Blankenship and T. N. Carswell, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee addressed To All Members Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee - July 23, 1954]
A letter addressed to the members of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee from B. R. Blankenship, Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, Secretary, dated July 23, 1954. A call to all members of the Committee to meet to canvass the election returns of the July 24 Primary.
[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 Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated February 18, 1954. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the telegram sent by Carswell in support of Senate Joint Resolution 1 and advises that as a co-sponsor of the original Bricker Amendment he has been "working constantly in an attempt to secure its prompt passage" and will continue in hopes of being "successful in securing favorable Congressional action".
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1954]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated February 15, 1954. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the advisement by Carswell on his views on the Bricker Amendment. Johnson advises that Senator Bricker offered amendments to his resolution and discusses his opinion on the subject. "I favor an amendment providing that any treaty or international agreement which conflicts with the Constitution shall not be of any force or effect. - any international agreement other than a treaty shall become effective as internal law in the United States only by an Act of Congress."
[Wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell to Senator Lyndon Johnson and Senator Price Daniel - February 15, 1954]
A wired correspondence to Hon. Lyndon Johnson and Hon. Price Daniel, U. S. Senate, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 15, 1954. Carswell "respectfully requests" their support of the Bricker Amendment, or a substitute containing the essentials thereof.
[Letter from Geo. W. LeVan to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. W. LeVan, Division Head, Humble Oil & Refining Company, Houston 1, Texas, dated June 17, 1954. LeVan confirms the execution of a Division Order by Carswell covering oil purchased from the LUCY M. COLEMAN tract and advises of an enclosed amended Division Order to be executed and returned promptly to avoid delay in the settlements for June oil.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated December 27, 1954. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the gift of the tie purchased from Neely-Barnes and requests that Carswell give his regards to Charlie Barnes.
[Notice of Post Office Box Renewal Fee for the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy]
A notice of post office box renewal fee, in the amount of $5.00 for the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, dated November 24, 1954.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lynn Landrum - February 16, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. Landrum, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1954. Carswell gives his opinion of what Landrum wrote in his column advising that the solution to the increase in crime is not in an enlarged police force but that they must find out the cause of the increase in crime, that until the cause is known their "attempts at a solution are at most but well intentioned 'shots in the dark'".
[Financial Statement of T. N. Carswell - March 1, 1954]
A financial statement, dated March 1, 1954 by T. N. Carswell.
[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 23, 1954. Landrum conceeds that it is true there are underlying causes for criminality in Dallas suggesting one cause is "our modern church has lost its appeal" but defends his column citing that Dallas is understaffed in its police and sheriff forces.
[Letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1954]
A subscription order to Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, WI. Subscription Plans dated Dec. 10, 1954. Gift order from T. N. Carswell to Miss Susan Myrl Stoker, Abilene, Texas. The reverse side includes subscription order to Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Abilene, Texas, Dec. 8, 1954. Gift order from T. N. Carswell to Miss Martha Mr. "Chip" Carswell, Homerville, Georgia and to Miss Nona Blackley, Buffalo Gap, Texas.
[Thank you card from Gloria, Wynn, Nickie and Rita Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A printed thank you card depicting a floral bouquet of violets and roses with sentiment: Signed by The Carswell Girls Quartette - Gloria, Wynn, Nickie, Rita.
[Letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift subscription to Miss Martha & Mr. Chip Carswell, Homerville, Georgia. The reverse side includes company form letter thanking the customer for the order and an advisement regarding records of purchase.
[Thank you card from Martha Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A printed thank you card depicting a beach, pier, light house, "fishery." Inside is a note written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses her appreciation for the gift subscription he sent to Chip and Martha and their appreciation for it, describes their Christmas vacation and her hope that he will visit soon.
[Letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1954]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin, dated December 28, 1954. Confirmation of a Gift subscription to Miss Susan Myrl Stoker, Abilene, Texas. Handwritten note to Ideals from T. N. Carswell requests spelling correction of name. The reverse side includes company form letter thanking the customer for the order and an advisement regarding records of purchase.
[Letter and attached letter: From R. N. McMichael to Jack Ross - September 3, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated September 3, 1954. McMichael refers to the request of a pre-parole investigation advising that a health report of Subject 95040 OP has been attached. Postscript by McMichael advises that a detainer filed against this subject by the Sheriff of Grayson County, Texas has been withdrawn making subject eligible for regular parole release on November 3, 1954. Attached is a letter written to Mr. R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor, Ohio Penitentiary from Richard H. Brooks, M. D., Medical Director, James Hospital dated August 26, 1954. Brooks advises McMichael that the medical records of Inmate No. 95040 have been reviewed and has retained the "No Occupational Restrictions" classification given shortly after arrival at the penitentiary.
[Letter from Richard H. Brooks, M. D. to R. N. McMichael - August 26, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor, Ohio Penitentiary, from Richard H. Brooks, M. D., Medical Director, James Hospital, dated August 26, 1954. Brooks advises McMichael that the medical records of Inmate No. 95040 have been reviewed and has retained the "No Occupational Restrictions" classification given shortly after arrival at the penitentiary.
[Form letter from Maizie Toungate to the father of parolee - September 7, 1954]
A form letter addressed to the father of a parolee in Abilene, Texas, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Maizie Toungate, Acting Chief), Parole Division, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated September 7, 1954. Copy to Taylor County Parole Board. The letter advises of a request for the investigation of a parole program for Subject OP 95040 advising the father of Subject to complete the form as instructed, take it to Mr. T. N. Carswell and to discuss his plans with him. Stamped and dated September 9, 1954 by TNC [T. N. Carswell].
[PROGRESS - SUMMARY by Albert J. Crist - August 1, 1954]
A document summarizing the progress for a parolee (OP 95040) by Albert J. Crist, Classification Dept. dated August 1, 1954.
[IPO SUMMARY for OP 95040 - November 3, 1954]
An IPO Summary for a Parolee (OP 95040) dated November 3, 1954.
[Letter and Request of Sending State: From R. N. McMichael to Jack Ross - August 19, 1954]
A letter addressed to Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Admin., Austin, Texas, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated August 19, 1954. Advisement from the State of Ohio that Subject 95040 was granted a parole with the stipulation that the Texas Authorities be notified but that they have not yet been advised whether or not Subject will be taken into custody. A request is made to have an officer investigate placement in Abilene, Texas and advises of attached classification material. Attached is a Request of Sending State (Ohio) for Investigation regarding Subject OP 95040 addressed to Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administration, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio dated August 19, 1954. Proposed Residence is Abilene, Texas.
[Letter from R. N. McMichael to the father of parolee - August 19, 1954]
A letter written to the father of parolee, Abilene, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated August 19, 1954. Klopfenstein advises the father of Subject OP 95040 regarding parole having been granted and the need for tentative arrangements for the placement of Subject. He advises of an investigation which will be made for the placement of Subject in Texas.
[Parole Rules by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission, the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Department of Public Welfare - August 13, 1954]
A pamphlet describing the Parole Rules of the State of Ohio, published by Ohio Bureau of Probation and Parole in Columbus, Ohio. The fourth page includes stamp of G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Parolee Number 95040 dated August 13, 1954, signed by R. N. McMichael.
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1954]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from a parolee/inmate, dated July 11, 1954. Subject 108,345 discusses the weather, his hope for reduced time in serving his sentence, his concern regarding an unanswered letter that he wrote to Mr. White and his desire for a job in Abilene.
[Form by the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Ohio by G. R. Klopfenstein - August 13, 1954]
A form by the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio (G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief). The form is an agreement of Prisoner when permitted to go to another state. Sending State - Ohio, Receiving State - Texas dated August 13, 1954; witness signature by R. N. McMichael.
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - May, 13, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas, dated May 13, 1954. Subject 108,345 expresses his concern to Carswell regarding not having heard anything regarding his possible release.
[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 Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - March 31, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director), dated March 31, 1954. Blackburn acknowledges the receipt of a recent letter from Carswell regarding Subject No. 117,300, that it was presented to the Board and placed in Subject's file. She advises that the Board reviewed the case and declined to make any recommendation but advises that the case for Subject is to be reviewed again in June.
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - May 5, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas, dated May 5, 1954. Subject 108,345 expresses his happiness when he received a letter from Carswell and describes his living conditions advising that the Texas climate has helped his health by working hard hoeing cotton on the Eastham Prison Farm.
[Letter from wife of parolee to T. N. Carswell - March 22, 1954]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from the wife of a parolee in Coleman, Texas, dated March 22, 1954. The wife of the subject advises Carswell that this letter is in regards to the clemency case for her husband to be brought before the Board in June. She advises of her husband's plans to accept a job with Larghterdale and Strawn in Taylor County and requests that Carswell accept him as a parolee. She advises that her husband was interviewed by Rev. George Beto who made a recommendation to the Board for clemency and requests that Carswell write to the Board and send to her a copy of his letter.
[Letter and envelope: From parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - March, 7, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, dated March, 7, 1954. Subject 17671 [108,345] describes the unusual weather, the delay of his transfer and his receipt of a letter from Mr. Gordon Jaeck, Chairman of the Minnesota Parole Board. Subject confirms his understanding that Jaeck has no control over parole in Texas but was pleased that Jaeck "would if he could." Subject states that his main goal now is getting out of prison.
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from parolee/inmate, Huntsville, Texas, dated March 25, 1954. Subject 108,345 expresses his appreciation for the encouraging letter from Carswell and describes the events of his transfer to Huntsville.
[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 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.
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