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[Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1955]
A letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sydney C. Reagan, Arlington, Virginia, dated May 12, 1955. Reagan expresses his appreciation for the advice and guidance given to him by Carswell while he was in Abilene. He advises Carswell that he has accepted an offer from Southern Methodist University as a professor and that he enjoyed greatly their conversations.
[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 17, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Millard A. Jenkens, Sr., Abilene, Texas, dated February 17, 1955. Jenkens expresses his appreciation to Carswell for a present "and above all, the Christian love and friendship in your great big heart that prompted you to do it". He compares the expression "hearts knit together" to the bond between them.
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - March 14, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated March 14, 1955. Whitehead expresses her pleasure for the opportunity to have seen Carswell and for having settled the income tax matter for a while. She explains who Sydney Reagan is, a boy from Washington who is in San Antonio, and gives his educational and family background noting that he has held an administrative job in Washington for several years. She requests from Carswell any help that he can give regarding introducing Reagan to the Wagstaff Firm in Abilene.
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, Washington, D. C., dated October 29, 1955. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he expressed his continued interest and good wishes. Daniel advises that he looks forward to seeing Carswell in Abilene November 3.
[Letter from Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, Liberty, Texas, dated October 5, 1955. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the confidence in his public service and that he especially appreciates Carswell's hope that he will run for Governor next year. Daniel confirms in a handwritten postscript the date he is to be in Abilene.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Daniel - September 27, 1955]
A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard "over the grapevine" of the probability that Daniel will be a candidate for Governor. He expresses his regrets at losing him as a Senator noting the nation's loss will be Texas' gain and offers his support in the campaign.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Price Daniel - October 21, 1955]
A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, United States Senator, Liberty, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 21, 1955. Carswell advises of the attempt made to have a special meeting with Daniel but that the tight schedule for the visit to Abilene on November 3rd forced them to abandon the plan.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1955. Shivers advises Carswell that he hopes Carswell thinks, as he does, that the State Democratic Executive Committee made a good choice.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Shivers - September 27, 1955]
A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard the committee that is to nominate a National Committeeman has agreed on Shivers and for Texas' sake he hopes what he has heard is true.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - August 11, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated August 11, 1955. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated August 6 concerning the Democratic National Committeeman. He advises Carswell that he is passing the letter along to the "proper authorities" so that they might have the benefit of Carswell's views.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated August 10, 1955. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter and support from Carswell and advises that the State Executive Committee has devoted a long time planning for next year and thinks their point of view will not be without leadership next year.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Wright Morrow, copy to State Committee Headquarters and R. M. Wagstaff - July 12, 1955]
A letter written to Judge Wright Morrow, National Democratic Committeeman, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 12, 1955. Copy to State Committee Headquarters, Austin and R. M. Wagstaff, 24th Dist. Committeeman. Carswell commends Morrow for maintaining the integrity of his status as National Democratic Committeeman from Texas.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 6, 1955]
A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 6, 1955. Carswell advises of the one purpose he has in writing this letter which is to express the hope that the National Committeeman selected will be one of "our color" noting that there is already some deflection in their ranks, and should one not of their number be named National Committeeman, he fears the hurt will be severe.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - July 19, 1955]
A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 19, 1955. Carswell discourses on the need to send a Shiver delegation to the National Convention to defeat, again, the element in the Texas Democratic party that fought Shivers in '52 and '54.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Thomason - March 16, 1955]
A letter written to Judge Thomason, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 16, 1955. Carswell expresses his high regard for Thomason complimenting what he did in the Matusow and Witt affair stating, "How refreshing it is to be a TEXAN with an R. E. Thomason as a Federal Judge!"
[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1955]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated April 4, 1955. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the commendation and congratulations by Carswell pertaining to his decision in the Jencks-Matusow case.
[The City of Abilene Redemption Receipt - Received January 28, 1955 of R. Z. Landrum. Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8. A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.]
A receipt ("Redemption Receipt" from The City of Abilene (Texas), dated January 28, 1955. Received of R. Z. Landrum. Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.
[Notice of Tax Due, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954. R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park.]
A notice of tax due from the Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954. For R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park dated Jan 28 55. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Assessor-Collector, By M. Moore, Deputy.
[Notice of Tax Due, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1955. R. Z. Landrum, So Western Bell Telephone Co., Abilene, Texas, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park.]
A notice of tax due from the Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1955. For R. Z. Landrum, South- Western Bell Telephone Co., Abilene, Texas, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park, dated Dec 3 1955. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Assessor-Collector, By M. Moore, Deputy.
[Notice of Post Office Box Renewal Fee for the Texas State Baord 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 30, 1955.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - November 19, 1955]
A letter written to Rupert H. Johnson, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 19, 1955. Carswell advises Johnson that he will not try again to enter the Exchange market explaining he cannot provide additional funds. He expresses his appreciation to Johnson for his generosity in the time and attention given to his account.
[Letter from W. T. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. T. Johnson, President, Lions Club Hamlin, Texas, dated February 23, 1955. Johnson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's address to the club on its Silver Anniversary.
[Letter from Joe Culbertson to T. N. Carswell - February 21, 1955]
A letter written to Tom [Carswell], from Joe Culbertson, Hamlin, Texas, dated February 21, 1955. Culbertson expresses his appreciation for the talk by Carswell at Hamlin Lions Club, Friday night, calling it a masterpiece.
[Program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club]
A program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club, dated February 15, 1955. The reverse side includes program events including billing for an "Address by Tom Carswell".
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas, dated January 9, 1955. Subject 108,345 expresses appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated December 15, 1954, discourses on family and concludes "hoping and praying this be my year to get out".
[Letter from G. R. Klopfenstein to Jack Ross - December 19, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Parole & Probation Compact Admin., Austin, Texas, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio, dated December 19, 1955. Klopfenstein advises that in view of the information furnished to them in the letter from Ross that Subject 95040 has been recommended for parole violation. He advises that they may close their file but requests advisement if knowledge is secured of the "whereabouts" of the parolee.
[Letter from Sarah Landes to Glenn R. Klopfenstein - December 12, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. Glenn R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Sarah Landes, Supervisor, Parole Division), Texasa Board of Pardons and Paroles, dated December 12, 1955. Landes responds to a request from Klopfenstein for a recommendation for the final release of Subject 95040. She advises that T. N. Carswell reported on the subject's conduct as very unsatisfactory, that a Texas Ranger is looking for and has not been able to locate the subject, and that Carswell is to keep them posted on any further developments.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell VIA Jack Ross to Bureau of Probation and Parole, Ohio - December 9, 1955]
A letter addressed to the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio via Hon. Jack Ross, Interstate Compact, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 9, 1955. Carswell reports on the irregular behavior of Subject 95040 and advises of a call from a Texas Ranger in Breckenridge regarding the "whereabouts" of Subject.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Clyde Suddath - October 10, 1955]
A letter written to Judge Clyde Suddath from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated October 10, 1955. Carswell admonishes Suddath to return the file papers of Subject 95040 at once, that a responsible public official would have done so without the necessity of a second request. A typewritten reply at the bottom of the page from Suddath to Carswell advises of the data as requested and thanks Carswell for his courtesy.
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - October 8, 1955]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from a parolee/inmate in Huntsville, Texas, dated October 8, 1955. Subject No. 108,345 discusses the decision made by the Board regarding his parole having been turned down and advises Carswell of the decision he made to make the best of his time in prison. The reverse side includes notes handwritten by Carswell indicating that on December 14, 1955 he answered the correspondence from Subject No. 108,345 on October 8, 1955. He talked to Mr. Turner while in Austin on December 2, 1955 noting that Turner would look into the file and give any conclusion to the Board.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell VIA Jack Ross to Bureau of Probation and Parole, Ohio - October 10, 1955]
A letter addressed to the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio via Hon. Jack Ross, Interstate Compact, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated October 10, 1955. The letter contains a review of Subject 95040 due to the completion of the one year probation period. Carswell advises the Board regarding the good conduct of Subject and that his "interest in right direction progress" affords them genuine satisfaction.
[Report from parolee to the Director of Parole and Probation, Oregon - September 5, 1955]
A report addressed to the Director of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon, from Parolee 22624, Abilene, Texas, dated September 5, 1955. A report by Parolee 22624 of activities pursuant to conditions of release. The reverse side includes Parole Conditions.
[Letter from Sarah Landes to W. P. Cameron - September 22, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. W. P. Cameron, Chairman, Palo Pinto County Parole Board, Mineral Wells, Texas, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Sarah Landes, Supervisor, Parole Division), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated September 22, 1955. Landes requests an opinion from Cameron on the petition for the transfer of Subject 130,969.
[Telegram from Board of Pardons & Paroles, Texas to T. N. Carswell - March 14, 1955]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, Abilene, Texas, from the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles (Austin, Texas), dated 1955 MAR 14 501PMC. The Board references a telephone call from Carswell regarding Subject 40-7940 advising the case is under consideration and no decision made as yet.
[Letter from Sarah Landes to parolee - September 22, 1955]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Sarah Landes, Supervisor, Parole Division), Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, dated September 22, 1955. Landes advises Subject 130,969 that the progress report, sent in by Mr. Carswell, was not satisfactory in regards to reporting late and leaving the County without permission. Landes acknowledges having received from Mr. Carswell the petition for a transfer from Taylor to Palo Pinto County noting an investigation will be made followed by an advisement of the Board's decision.
[Telegram from Board of Pardons & Paroles, Texas to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1955]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, Abilene, Texas, from the Board of Pardons & Paroles, Austin, Texas, dated 1955 MAR 16 425PM. The Board grants permission for Subject 40-7940 to go to California.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - August 22, 1955]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 22, 1955. Carswell advises the Board regarding Subject 40-7940 which includes a confession to burglaries in Texas and the failure to comply with certain conditions of his Parole while in California.
[Letter from parolee to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - March 19, 1955]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from a Taylor County (Texas) parolee, dated March 19, 1955. Subject 40-7940 reports to the Board regarding his plans to live in California under the authority of the telegram dated March 16, 1955 to T. N. Carswell from the Board. Subject advises of a job opportunity in San Diego with an industry that provides jobs for those disabled such as he is and of his Government disability pay promising to report monthly and to return to Texas willingly if required.
[Letter from parolee to T. N. Carswell - August 18, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from a parolee in Graham, Texas, dated August 18, 1955. Subject 95040 OP advises Carswell of his general well being, his new address and requests any current information regarding the "Clay County deal".
[Letter from Clyde Suddath to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1955]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Clyde Suddath, County Attorney, Henrietta, Texas, dated July 29, 1955. Suddath requests that Carswell have Subject 95040 OP write a letter and to then certify it was written by the subject for use in multiple signatures comparison.
[Letter from Maizie Toungate to Glenn R. Klopfenstein - August 1, 1955]
A letter addressed to Mr. Glenn R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Maizie Toungate, Supervisor, Parole Division), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas dated August 1, 1955. Toungate references a letter from Klopfenstein in which a report on Subject OP 95040 was requested. She advises that Subject has reported each month, the reports have been forwarded to their office and that the conduct and attitude of Subject is satisfactory.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Clyde Suddath - August 3, 1955]
A letter addressed to Hon. Clyde Suddath, County Attorney, Henrietta, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 3, 1955. Carswell references the request made by Suddath in his letter of July 29 and advises regarding a letter written by Subject 95040 OP. He advises Suddath that the Subject is ready to go to Henrietta of his own accord to expedite the clearing of the matter. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Suddath for his willingness in a matter so vital to this man and advises that if he finds himself in error he will work just as eagerly to see Subject held for action.
[Letter from Clyde Suddath to City Police Department Abilene, Texas - July 22, 1955]
A letter addressed to the Abilene (Texas) City Police Department, from Clyde Suddath, County Attorney of Clay County, Henrietta, Texas, dated July 22, 1955. Copy to the Sheriff of Taylor County and to T. N. Carswell. Reminder by Suddath of a warrant he forwarded on July 16, 1955 for the arrest of Subject FBI No. 865810A. He advises of information received regarding the subject being paroled under the supervision of T. N. Carswell.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Clyde Suddath - July 27, 1955]
A letter addressed to Hon. Clyde Suddath, County Attorney, Henrietta, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated July 27, 1955. Copy to Sheriff Ed Powell, McDonald, APD. Carswell references the letter of July 22 sent by Suddath and advises that Subject 95040 OP is now under his supervision. Carswell advises Suddath regarding his own immediate investigation, vouches for Subject and requests that Suddath investigate the possibility of a rodeo performer using the name of Subject.
[Letter from Parolee/Inmate to T. N. Carswell - May 8, 1955]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas, dated May 8, 1955. Subject 108,345 acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Carswell regarding a job opportunity in Abilene. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record.
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1955]
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 July 7, 1955. Blackburn advises Carswell of the decision made in the April 1955 meeting of the Board which determined that Subject No. 108,345 should spend the remainder of his time in the penitentiary.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - June 13, 1955]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated June 13, 1955. Carswell advises the Board of his interest in Subject No. 108,345 informing them that he is a good cook and of the shortage of cooks in Abilene because of the town's rapid growth. Carswell requests that the Board recommend parole based on the good record of Subject and the opportunity for a good job.
[Texas Prison System certificate of release - May 12, 1955]
A certificate of release for Subject No. 130,969, with a release date of May 12, 1955, per J. C. Roberts, Chief, Bureau of Records and Identifications. Texas Prison System, O. B. ELLIS, General Manager, Huntsville, Texas.
[General Rules and Conditions of clemency - May 12, 1955]
A document describing the general rules and conditions of clemency issued to Subject No. 130,969 dated May 12, 1955.
[Texas Arrival Notice for Parolee - May 10, 1955]
An arrival notice for a parolee, dated May 10, 1955. Notice is regarding Subject No. 130,969, T. N. Carswell, Parole Supervisor. Casey's Triple A Drive In, 2441 S. 1st, Abilene, Texas identified as employer.
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