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[Program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell]
A program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell. The program is "Showplace of the Nation" for the week beginning Thursday, April 24, 1958. Four shows are listed: Music Hall Grand Organ; Music Hall Symphony Orchestra; "Espana"; "Marjorie Morningstar" starring Gene Kelly and Natalie Wood. The back page of the program includes advertising: Announing . . . No Time For Sergeants. Andy Griffith "Starring in the stage roll that rocketed him to fame!" Magazine slick. Handwritten inside the program is correspondence to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Sarah Anna. Crane reminisces regarding her father liking "this sort of show". Crane expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the update agreeing with Carswell regarding having fond memories of Hardin-Simmons and requests that if he sees Grace or Grady Andrews to please remember her to them.
[Letter from Kathryn Pritchett to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Kathryn Pritchett, Dallas, Texas. Pritchett expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the Christmas present to their little girls and for being such a wonderful friend to her parents. She describes the real happiness that Peggy now has with her own little boy and offers her best wishes.
[List of recipients of Christmas gift packs from T. N. Carswell]
A list of recipients of Christmas Packs including the message, "Compliments and Good Wishes of T. N. Carswell": J. B. Dalton Family, A. J. Fradeck Family, C. W. Barnes Family, Elmer Griffith Family, Lewis Carter Family, Bertha Wigfall, Leonard Stevenson Family.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - November 19, 1958]
A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company from T. N. Carswell, dated November 19, 1958. Carswell places an order for Ideals gift subscriptions advising that he attached a check to cover the cost.
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated February 26, 1958. Whitehead advises that she was afraid her telephone calls had bothered Carswell and assures him that she is not critical of him but was trying to understand their tax returns noting the "good deal of money" it might involve for which she should start making arrangements.
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, dated January 7, 1958. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated December 23rd advising Carswell that it made him feel very humble, that it helped him and that "if we had more Tommie Carswells, the world would be a better world".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lucie K. Whitehead - March 2, 1958]
A letter written to Mrs. Whitehead from T. N. Carswell, dated March 2, 1958. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter regarding her question on the amount of the tax shown on the return advising the question proved to be well founded. He apologizes for his mistake and encourages her appraisal of his work as needed, expresses his appreciation for the spirit of her letter and advises that it "but deepens an opinion I've long had of you". In a postscript to Whitehead, Carswell advises that he is working on her 1957 return and that he will forward a rough draft.
[Letter from Don Wooten to T. N. Carswell - January 3, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Don Wooten, H. O. Wooten Grocer Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 3, 1958. Wooten expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell, that it added appreciably to the Christmas spirit and advises that he sent a copy of Carswell's note to his Mother.
[Letter from C. L. Pritchard to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from The Pritchards. Mrs. Pritchard writes that Dr. Pritchard expresses his appreciation for the beautiful tie. She notes that Carswell is always so thoughtful of him and that Dr. Pritchard "surely does" appreciate Carswell.
[Letter and Personal Check: From John L. Sutton to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John L. Sutton, Superintendent of Passenger Service, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, dated December 15, 1958. Sutton replies to Carswell expressing his appreciation for his thoughtfulness in writing and advises that Miss Janis MacKool was quite pleased to learn of Carswell's reactions to her efforts. Attachment includes a personal check on The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene dated November 20, 1958 instructing to pay to the order of Delta Air Lines from Carswell Agency By T. N. Carswell.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Delta Air Lines - November 20, 1958]
A letter addressed to Public Relations, Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 20, 1958. Carswell expresses his appreciation for help in catching a flight advising that Miss McKool was the friendly and charming messenger doing this especial service. He requests they use the check to purchase candy or a rose for McKool noting that long ago, someone said "sell a loaf and buy a rose, for the soul too must be fed".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to The Mayor and Members of the City Commission, City of Abilene, Texas - November 20, 1958]
A letter addressed to The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission, City of Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 20, 1958. Carswell advises of an ordinance having passed while he was away from the City, the closing of Cedar Street between Ambler Avenue and Vogle and the resulting depreciation of his property value.
[Form letter from William A. Blakley - May 14, 1958]
A form letter addressed to "Fellow Texan," from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated May 14, 1958. Blakley acknowledges that he is not an experienced politician and having been appointed to the Senate on January 15, 1957 by Governor Shivers but that he feels the need to serve to preserve our system of government which is based on the separation of powers and the sovereignty of the States. He advises of the devotion that is required from all who believe in contitutional government and requests suggestions regarding his candidacy for the United States Senate.
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated April 21, 1958. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter of confidence and support and for his contribution to the campaign. "You may be sure that I was not unmindful of the encouragment given me in Abilene when I reached my decision to make this campaign."
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - April 17, 1958]
A letter written to Senator Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas 2, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 17, 1958. Carswell congratulates Blakley on his decision to enter public service and gives to him his encouragement and a check for a campaign contribution.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - May 23, 1958]
A letter written to Senator William A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 23, 1958. Carswell replies to Blakley's letter of May 14 with suggestions regarding his campaign strategy. "In my analysis of your candidacy you are not running for an office, you are challenging the people of Texas to a rededication and adherance to that principle of government that has contributed most to our greatness."
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 16, 1958. Burleson advises of his nomination of Thomas Dale Butler, Jr. to take the admission exam for the United States Air Force Academy noting that Carswell's recommendation of Butler carried much weight. The reverse side includes handwritten calculations and inked stamp date Jan. 31 1958.
[Letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription from "Grand Daddy" to William Peacock III, Houston 6, Texas.
[Letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription from "Uncle Norwood" to Miss Martha & Messrs. Chip & Curtis Carswell, Homerville, Georgia.
[Letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription from "Grand Dad" to Miss Susan Stoker, Abilene, Texas.
[Letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Form letter welcoming a new subscriber and offering gift subscriptions for friends and family.
[Letter from Robert E. Jones to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, from H. M. Randall, Director, State Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon (by Robert E. Jones, Deputy Director), dated December 9, 1958. The letter acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell containing the application from Subject OSP 22,624 for the termination of his obilgation to the state of Oregon. Advisement that they will submit the request to the Board December 29th.
[Letter from parolee to Oregon State Board of Parole - November 29, 1958]
A letter of appeal addressed to the Oregon State Board of Parole, Salem, Oregon, from a parolee in Abilene, Texas, dated November 29, 1958. An Appeal for Clemency made by Subject OSP 22,624. Stamped and marked "approved" by T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board.
[Letter of Appeal from T. N. Carswell to Oregon Board of Parole and Probation - December 5, 1958]
A letter written to the Chairman of the Oregon Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Vountary Parole Board, dated December 5, 1958. Report and recommendation for executive clemency for Subject OSP 22,624. Carswell refers to the attached letter of Subject's own appeal for executive clemency stating his approval of the request both in his "official capacity and personally".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - September 26, 1958]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, dated September 26, 1958. Carswell gives to the Board his recommendation for Subject to file an application for a full pardon and restoration.
[Report from parolee to the Director of Parole and Probation, Oregon - August 1, 1958]
A parole report from a parolee (Subject OSP 22624), Abilene, Texas, to the Director of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon, dated August 1, 1958. The reverse side includes parole conditions.
[Letter from parolee to T. N. Carswell - September 25, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Taylor County Parole Board from a parolee in Fort Worth, Texas, dated September 25, 1958. Subject requests a personal recommendation from Carswell as is required by the Board for a subject to file application for Full Pardon and a restoration of civil rights.
[Letter from Judge Joe L. Mays to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joe L. Mays, District Judge, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 17, 1958. Mays acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Carswell containing enclosures concerning Subject, expresses his appreciation for the assistance from Carswell and notes his agreement with Carswell that his file is now closed.
[Letter from Ray W. Williams to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Vincent O'Leary, Director, Division of Parole Supervision, Austin, Texas (by Ray W. Williams, Supervisor, Southwest Area), dated April 16, 1958. Williams advises Carswell of the delay in his writing concerning the opening of a new Abilene District Office due to the shuffling of personnel in their Division and the recent completion of plans. He announces Mr. James Dennis as the District Parole Officer for Abilene and expresses his belief that Carswell will enjoy working with Mr. Dennis.
[Letter from L. V. Porterfield to Texas Department of Public Welfare - March 11, 1958]
A letter addressed to the Director of the Texas State Dept. of Public Welfare, Austin, Texas, from L. V. Porterfield, Classification Supervisor, Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlister, Oklahoma, dated March 11, 1958 and is a request for information on the background and personal life of Subject 60604.
[Letter from Vincent O'Leary to H. M. Randall - March 31, 1958]
A letter addressed to Mr. H. M. Randall, Director, Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Vincent O'Leary, Director, Division of Parole Supervision), dated March 31, 1958. O'Leary refers to a letter from Randall requesting a report on Subject OSP 22624 and advises Randall that the volunteer parole officer in Taylor County reports that Subject's conduct has been good.
[Form letter from L. V. Porterfield addressed to the wife of parolee - March 11, 1958]
A letter addressed to the wife of a parolee from L. V. Porterfield, Supervisor of Classification, Oklahoma State Penitintiary, dated March 11, 1958. Porterfield requests information from the wife of Subject 60604 regarding the background and personal life of subject.
[Letter from John W. Walton to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Vincent O'Leary, Director, Division of Parole Supervision (by John W. Walton, Supervisor), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated March 25, 1958. Walton refers to correspondence from the State of Oklahoma requesting information regarding Subject No. 60604' - Okla. and then, in turn, requests information from Carswell regarding Subject No. 60604' - Okla.
[Letter and Letter of Request: From Floriene D. Case to Vincent I. O'Leary - March 14, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. Vincent I. O'Leary, Director of Parole Supervision, Austin, Texas, from Floriene D. Case, Director of Special Services, Austin, Texas, dated March 14, 1958. Case requests assistance from O'Leary regarding Subject No. 60604 and advises of an attached letter of request.
[Letter from John W. Walton to T. N. Carswell - March 26, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Vincent O'Leary, Director, Division of Parole Supervision, by John W. Walton, Supervisor, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, dated March 26, 1958. Walton apologizes to Carswell for the error in their letter regarding the reporting intervals required of Subject No. Calif. 17095. In addition to reporting in person every six months he requests that Subject make a written report each month.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to L. V. Porterfield - March 28, 1958]
A letter addressed to Mr. L. V. Porterfield, Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlister, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated March 28, 1958. Carswell discusses the contents of a file received from the Board of Pardons and Paroles in Austin regarding the personal life of Subject No. 60604. He advises of a visit with the common law wife of Subject, that she had a file "fully as confusing" and that he threw both files into the waste basket.
[Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to T. N. Carswell - July 22, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Elwin L. Skiles, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas dated July 22, 1958. Skiles expresses his appreciation for Carswell and salutes his service as a deacon for more than a quarter of a century.
[Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1958]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Elwin L. Skiles, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated July 25, 1958. Skiles advises Carswell of plans to recognize senior deacons in the morning worship service.
[Letter and Clipping: From T. N. Carswell to Dr. E. S. James - January 10, 1958]
A letter written to Dr. E. S. James, Editor of The Baptist Standard, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 10, 1958. Carswell discusses the attached editorial written by James, "Down with The Baptists" and addresses an inference that he finds unclear: "that our Baptist schools are in error when admission is granted to non-Baptists, and in admitting Baptists whose church record is amiss". Carswell advises of his disagreement with such a policy, of the effects of the possible application in the future. The article in question, which appeared in the January 1958 issue of The Baptist Standard, is attached, and includes the report regarding student protests at Wake Forest demonstrating against the convention for its ban on dancing on campus; condemnation of the action by Wake Forest trustees which allowed dancing on campus; praise regarding action taken by President J. C. Canipe; condemnation of students on any Baptist campus participating in unchristian demonstrations then presenting the theory these students are not Baptists which stems from schools accepting applicants from other denominations.
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 12, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a Board meeting requiring a two-thirds majority to be present for the loan approval. The meeting has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - November 7, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 7, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. A postscript by Collier advises Carswell of his election to serve another three year term.
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 16, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 16, 1958. Collier issues a reminder for the Board Meeting and advises of the need for a two-thirds majority to be present for the loan approval. Dinner will be served.
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 9, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 28, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board, which has been called by Mr. Anderson, regarding final approval for dormitory building plans. Dinner will be served.
[Letter from James G. Gee to Truett Latimer, September 15, 1958]
Letter from James G. Gee to Truett Latimer; He encloses a season pass and asks that Mr. Latimer visit them.
[Memo from Tom K. Eplen to Truett Latimer, July 11, 1958]
Memo from Tom K. Eplen to Truett Latimer informing him about the check Hugh Skinner wanted him to have relating to his expenses. There is a handwritten note from Truett Latimer that reads, "Check was for $10.00 endorsed to reporter news on 7-21-58".
[Letter from Truett Latimer, August 30, 1958]
Letter from Truett Latimer discussing an unnamed letter. He asks that the recipient pass around the letter to other interested parties and then return it.
Middle Clear Fork Soil Conservation District [Newsletter], October 1958
Bulletin issued by the Middle Clear Fork Soil Conservation District discussing various news, events, and information about soil conservation.
[Letter from J. W. Edgar to Truett Latimer, October 2, 1958]
Letter from J. W. Edgar to Truett Latimer discussing the issue of Federal Aid for Texas schools.
[Letter from J. Lynn Knight to Truett Latimer, December 24, 1958]
Letter from J. Lynn Knight to Truett Latimer; He encloses a pamphlet which discusses issues the Co-operatives are facing. He asks that Mr. Latimer read and consider it.
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