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- [Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1960]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated June 5, 1960. Crane acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses how good it was to hear from him. She advises of having a severe cold when his letter came and having finally cashed the check, which was a wonderful gesture and gift. Crane advises that she used the money to see a show at the Music Hall, for a dinner at The Adams, that she saw 'Bye Bye Birdie', " a refreshing new very entertaining musical". She advises that New York is changed, that the old charm is gone and in its place a "bright, exciting new city". Crane advises that she use what money is left to be a guest of Carswell. Crane advises that the most treasured part of his fine letter is his expression of gratefulness to her Father, that Carswell was a great favorite of his, and to her Grandfather and Grandmother.
- [Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1960]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane advises of having sent to Carswell a New York souvenier each year during the holidays but has not heard from him for a "long time". She speaks of Gib Sandefer and other Abilene friends then asks if the situation at Hardin-Simmons is as bad now as he thought when he last wrote. Printed stationery bearing Lilac Hedges Company, Litchfield, Connecticut label. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record, and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked New York, 1960. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 114 East 90 Street, c/o Venza, New York City.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - April 21, 1960]
- A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane from T. N. Carswell, dated April 21, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for all the "notes" from Crane which brought "memories of a now far off wonder day, the springtime of your life and mine". He advises of the generosity of her grandparents as to the reason he received his college degree and her Dad, whom he met and loved, was also a benefactor of Simmons. Carswell advises that conditions are quite different out at Simmons, that he is no longer a trustee having resigned some years earlier after Dr. Richardson resigned as president. He requests that she take the attached check and go to a show and dinner "for the sake of old lang syne".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Walter Pope - December 23, 1960]
- A letter written to Judge Walter Pope from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the example and inspiration Pope has been to his life and applies the term "uncomman man" describing the significance of the term as being historically applied to a very few men by Dr. Hamilton C. Mabie, "a Christian statesman, philosoper and scholar of world stature in the early part of this century". Carswell offers the season's greetings.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Criswell - September 24, 1960]
- A letter written to Dr. Criswell from T. N. Carswell, dated September 24, 1960. Carswell advises Criswell that having heard him preach in Dallas on Religious Freedom he is inviting him to speak at the worker's conference of the Callahan Baptist Association in Eula, Texas or under another sponsorship in Abilene, Texas. He advises that one of his deacons, H. J. Blackwell, and he attended Simmons and both enlisted in the Navy, World War I, about the same date.
- [Order/list from T. N. Carswell to Collin Street Bakery]
- An order placed with Collin Street Bakery, Inc., Corsicana, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Carswell orders a cake to be gifted to every recipient listed including a greeting for each; Miss Thelma Batson, Poplarville, Miss., Mr. & Mrs. Barney Knight & Family, Brunswick, Ga., Mrs. Leslie Bevil & Family, Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. M. B. Whiting, Clifton Forge, Va., Mrs. Edna R. Johnson & Family, Pecos, Texas, Mr. A. N. Carswell & Family, Homerville, Ga. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance OPAQUE Parchment watermark.
- [Invoice from Collin Street Bakery to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1960]
- An invoice addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Collin Street Bakery, Inc, Corsicana, Texas, dated October 28, 1960 for "Fancy De Luxe Fruit Cakes.
- [Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated August 2, 1960. Lloyd advises that two summers from now he will be retired and that having lived in an Academy house for years he will be required to find another place. He describes the setting of an old farm house with three acres that he bought 28 years ago and has been working on during summers but now must complete for year-round habitation. He conveys his love for Texas and advises that his visit three years ago proved that there is no gap in his life. He describes his years in Massachusettes; "Living and sometimes competing with these Mayflower-Harvard names is sometimes a bit galling, more often amusing. Generally, I find it more gratifying to shock than to please them". He expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the call, letter and kind considerations for some fifty years making note of their lasting friendship even after years of separation.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Claude Lloyd - June 6, 1960]
- A letter written to Claude Lloyd from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 6, 1960. Carswell advises that he called due to word that Lloyd was ill and proceeds to convey his feelings of friendship. He requests that Lloyd send PE [Phillips Exeter Academy] literature to Sonny Blair and Robert Fielder and informs Lloyd of the boys' qualities and of their family backgrounds. He closes the letter announcing that he is to be a grandfather, again.
- [Card from the family of Lloyd B. McCarty]
- An embossed and printed card from the family of Lloyd B. McCarty conveying their appreciation for the expression of sympathy: Note expresses appreciation for the glads and mums, "you boys have meant so much to Lloyd".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - January 22, 1960]
- A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 22, 1960. Carswell advises of an attached check, an attached list of recipients to receive subscriptions to IDEALS and a copy of the sentiment to be sent with each subscription gift.
- [Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. R. White, President, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, dated January 4, 1960. White expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell, for his words of thoughtfulness which "inspires one to do better".
- [Letter from Tom K. Eplen to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tom K. Eplen, Abilene, Texas, dated January 7, 1960. Eplen expresses his appreciation for the Christmas letter from Carswell and gives the credit to Carswell for helping him to do what little good he has done for his community stating, "you helped me to get started on the right track". He invites him and Mrs. Carswell to the Victory Men's Bible Class Annual Banquet noting that he remembers Carswell's work with the class "back yonder".
- [Letter from James C. Hodges to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James C. Hodges, Chief, Administration Division, U. S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, District Director, Dallas, Texas, dated December 15, 1960. Hodges confirms the enrollment of Carswell in the tax clinic noting Mr. J. T. Logan and Mr. Herschel Boggs will be looking forward to seeing him there.
- [Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington 6, D. C., dated June 2, 1960. Archer expresses his appreciation for the check from Carswell and for his kind and helpful letter. Archer confirms the problem before them as exceedingly difficult, that it must be handled with "the most consumate skill" advising that "there are those standing ready to kill us off if they can".
- [Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas dated December 23, 1960. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter, suggestions and information. He expects to be in Abilene during the campaign and hopes for a personal visit with Carswell.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960]
- A letter written to Senator Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 20, 1960. Carswell reminds Blakley that he supported him in his previous campaign advising him that he will do so again in the contest now approaching noting that the other announced contenders are not of his liking. He advises that Blakley will have no competition from Wright or Gonzales but the county will lean toward Tower should Blakley be in a run-off against him.
- [Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 27, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's confidence and support in his campaign. Blakley touches on the status of the campaign and extends his hope that Carswell can speak in his behalf.
- [Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the encouraging message from Carswell and advises that his suggestion will be given just as prompt attention as possible.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - June 24, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. Archer, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the copy of "How the Roman Catholic Church would change the Constitution" and suggests adding a third column detailing what the Catholics are doing to have their schools paid for by public taxation.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - September 29, 1960]
- A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 29, 1960. Carswell congratulates Shivers on his Dallas address expressing his pride in Shiver's unselfish dedication in the present political campaign and requests the assistance of his office in constructing a letter "To the Editor".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - May 27, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. Archer, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1960. Carswell advises Archer of his membership of P.O.A.U. [Protestants and Other Americans United] from the beginning. He advises that the duty and responsibility of the organization, and of Archer as it's leader, is of transcendent import to their way of life. He cites an example, "the adroit method", being used to mislead people in order to break down their idea of the separation of church and state and force upon citizens the support of a religious system with which they disagree. He advises of an attached check to fund the fight.
- [Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated January 7, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell expressing the confidence in his ability to serve the conservative cause advising that he could not consider a personal campaign of any kind at this time citing many family and business commitments.
- [Fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Protestants and Other Americans United]
- A fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United, Washington 6, D. C.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960]
- A letter written to Senator William Knowland, Oakland, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Voluntary Parole Board, dated March 5, 1960. Carswell advises Knowland of his concern regarding the pardon application for Parolee 17,095 not having reached the governor's desk and requests Knowland's assistance.
- [Letter from W. A. Criswell to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. A. Criswell, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, dated October 5, 1960. Criswell declines the invitation by Carswell to speak in Abilene on religious freedom citing a full schedule.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - September 15, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. Glenn L. Archer, Americans United from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated September 15, 1960. Carswell inquires of Archer the possibility of his giving an address in Abilene before the November election and offers to organize a local unit of POAU.
- [Letter from E. S. James to T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. S. James, Editor, Baptist Standard, Dallas, Texas, dated June 28, 1960. James expresses his appreciation to Carswell for sending the extract from the agreement Mr. Simmons made with the Hardin-Simmons trustees advising of his plans to use parts of the extract and a statement made by Carswell in a future editorial.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. S. James - June 24, 1960]
- A letter written to Dr. James from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated June 24, 1960. Carswell refers to the article "Support and Control" written by Allen and printed in the Baptist Standard. Carswell advises James that he is led to feel that Baptist schools place more emphasis on their similarity to the larger secular schools than on their religious structure. He advises that he is sending a copy of a document by Dr. James E. Simmons "for it might now serve a larger and more useful purpose".
- [Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated July 11, 1960. The letter includes confirmation by Collier of the board meeting scheduled for July 21. Dinner will be served.
- [Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 29, 1960. 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.
- [Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 7, 1960. 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.
- [Letter from Byron Bryant to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Byron Bryant, Director, The Division of Public Relations, Hardin-Simmons University dated July 28, 1960. Bryant expresses his appreciation for the article Carswell submitted to The Baptist Standard published on July 27, 1960 citing the importance to Hardin-Simmons University from the article having been published.
- [Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing, August 15, 1960]
- Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing discussing the issue of drilling on small tracts in Texas. He says the drilling of such tracts is handled by the Railroad Commission under Rule 31; He thinks the rule is being abused by professionals nicknamed the 'Rule 37 Operators' and hopes the Railroad Commission addresses it.
- [Letter to Truett Latimer Discussing Job Opportunities, October 20, 1960]
- Letter to Truett Latimer Discussing Job Opportunities. The author of the letter says he talked to Mr. McLaughlin and informs Mr. Latimer that Mr. McLaughlin said the student jobs they had were filled. He also talks about getting an opening in the Health Department.
- [Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 19, 1960]
- Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting a job for John, a junior at the University of Texas.
- [Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington, August 12, 1960]
- Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington discussing the Gloria D. Hanson Vs. James Alvis Hanson case. They inform Mrs. Harrington that the case hearing is on the 2nd of September, 1960, and tells the related parties how to prepare for it.
- [Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid, September 13, 1960]
- Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid informing him that his application for a drilling permit had been denied. He attaches the application.
- [Letter from Vincent O'Leary to Truett Latimer, August 19, 1960]
- Letter from Vincent O'Leary to Truett Latimer discussing if there were any parolees employed with the Briscoe Irrigation Company.
- [Letter from Tom J. Vandergriff to Truett Latimer, February 29, 1960]
- Letter from Tom J. Vandergriff to Truett Latimer discussing his visit to the Arlington Rotary Club.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Will W. Hair, January 20, 1960]
- Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Will W. Hair discussing the organization of the State Textbook Committee and the process of acquiring, approving, and removing textbooks for public schools.
- [Letter from Lloyd R. Madison to Truett Latimer, January 26, 1960]
- Letter from Lloyd R. Madison to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking for a copy of a recently-passed boating regulation.
- [Letter from J. E. Peavy to Maurice Brooks, October 7, 1960]
- Copy of a letter from Texas State Health Commissioner James E. Peavy to Maurice Brooks responding to Brooks' protest of a State Health Department engineer's testimony on behalf of the city of Abilene in a recent court hearing.
- [Letter from Robert E. Ford to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1960]
- Letter from Robert E. Ford to Truett Latimer asking to hear back from him about a young man.
- [Letter from John D. Reed to Truett Latimer, December 16, 1960]
- Letter from John D. Reed to Truett Latimer; He encloses a 1961 Texas COMPO (Council of Motion Picture Organizations) Courtesy Pass.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to J. David Cox, January 11, 1960]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to J. David Cox discussing the possibility of a special session for the purpose of increasing the salaries of public school teachers.
- [Letter from Don Wooten to Truett Latimer, November 21, 1960]
- Letter from Don Wooten to Truett Latimer asking if he has a position available for Jim Rose.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Bill Moore, January 11, 1960]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Bill Moore discussing the possibility of a special session for the purpose of increasing the salaries of public school teachers. Mr. Latimer says he is ready to serve in such a session. He also encloses [not included here] a summary of a tax bill passed in 1959 and a graph concerning state taxes.
- [Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer, September 23, 1960]
- Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer thanking for his help in making Lydon Johnson Appreciation Day successful.
- [Letter from Francis J. Pruitt to Truett Latimer, May 12, 1960]
- Letter from Francis J. Pruitt to Truett Latimer congratulating him on his race for re-election as a State Representative.