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- Plot of Itinerary Maps from Camp Verde, Texas to San Antonio, Texas
- Plot of two routes from Camp Verde, Texas, to San Antonio, Texas, as per letter from J.W. Bean at Camp Verde. Scale [ca. 1:633,600] (approximately 10 miles to the inch).
- The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 1, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 18, 2009
- Bi-weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes campus news and local news of interest to students along with advertising.
- The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 7, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 18, 2008
- Bi-weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes campus news and local news of interest to students along with advertising.
- The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 9, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 18, 2011
- Bi-weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes campus news and local news of interest to students along with advertising.
- [Photograph of Class of 1919]
- Group photograph of a few members of the Simmons College class of 1919 at Founder’s Day in 1969. A typed note included with the photo identifies those pictured and one woman who was at the ceremony but not in the picture. Also, the note announces that all of the known living members of the class of 1919 with receive medallions in person or by mail. Standing, left to right: Rev. John W. Williams, Dr. D. M. Wiggins, Dr. Roy McCulloch, Mr. Carroll Spangler, and Wilbur Watson Wimberly. Seated, left to right: Mrs. E. D. Sansing (Isora Ford), Mrs. W. C. Smith (Lorah Amelia Branch), and Miss Theo Muir.
- [Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall – January 18, 2001]
- Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall to thank him for the material he sent him regarding his grandfather, Dr. George Oscar Thatcher. George Thatcher encloses several photos in return and describes them in this correspondence.
- [Clipping: Water, Sewers, Parking Studied]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene City Council's studies of the city water, sewers and parking, as well as plans for improvements in these areas.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. C. Patterson, March 18, 1957]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. C. Patterson discussing a petition Patterson signed supporting a driver education bill and opposing House Bill 2, which would prohibit people under sixteen from obtaining drivers' licenses. Latimer writes that he has added an amendment to H.B. 2 that would allow children who have completed drivers education to get licenses, which he believes will achieve the goals of the Driver Education Program.
- [Letter from W. P. Watts to Truett Latimer, January 18, 1957]
- Letter from W. P. Watts to Truett Latimer discussing several bills of interest to the Texas Public Employees Association: Senate Bill 212, providing reciprocity between the State Employees Retirement System and the Teachers Retirement System, House Bill 666, providing social security to state employees, Senate Bill 303, allowing state employees with thirty years of service to select a nominee in the Retirement System, and House Bill 140, an Appropriation Bill that gave employees a raise and travel allowances. Watts thanks Latimer for supporting the bills and for his interest in state employees, who need an increase to offset the cost of living.
- [Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer, December 18, 1956]
- Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latime asking for information about legislation concerning workman's compensation for state employees. Price writes that employees are happy with their current benefits, especially their liberal sick leave, and are concerned about any changes to their coverage. She also says that the bill should not be passed if it would require strict physical examinations that would limit the employment of handicapped and older people or if it would increase insurance premiums and reduce benefits, which CHapter 39 of the Texas Public Employees Association opposes.
- [Letter from H. Leo Tucker to Truett Latimer, March 18, 1957]
- Letter from H. Leo Tucker to Truett Latimer discussing a raise for state-employed engineers. Tucker writes that these engineers are underpaid compared to engineers in the private sector and asks Latimer to support a raise for state-employed engineers.
- [UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 32]
- Memorandum outlining the policies pertaining to revising the academic schedules of soldiers in the Students Army Training Corps.
- [UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 30]
- Memorandum stating that woolen clothing is now available for distribution.
- [Certificate by Governor Beauford H. Jester commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - January 18, 1949]
- A certificate issued by The State of Texas. Mr. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Beauford H. Jester, Governor of Texas, Paul H. Brown, Secretary of State dated January 18, 1949.
- [Inmate's Progress Report - Folsom Prison - January 18, 1950]
- An Inmate's Progress Report and Additional Information from Folsom Prison (California), dated January 18, 1950. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED DEC 8 - 1950 PAROLE OFFICE FOLSOM STATE PRISON. RECEIVED BUREAU OF PAROLES CENTRAL OFFICE, SACTO 1950 DEC 11 AM 11 04.
- [Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - December 18, 1950]
- A certificate issued by The State of Texas, dated December 18, 1950. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas.
- [Letter from H. M. Weldon to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. M. Weldon, First Baptist Church, Albany, Texas, dated February 18, 1941. Weldon advises of a meeting to be held in the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church and presses Carswell to be there.
- [Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 18, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 18, 1941. Davis informs Carswell that Dr. E. A. Maness, Chairman of the Committee of Nomination, hopes that Carswell can be at the morning committee meeting to get his report in order for the business session in the afternoon.
- [Letter from Governor Geo. A. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - December 18, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. A. Wilson, Governor, State of Iowa, Des Moines, dated December 18, 1941. Wilson defines Americanism.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Wight - January 18, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. Allen Wight, Attorney, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 18, 1941. Carswell advises Wight that the purpose for arranging the meeting is to acquaint the citizenship of this section with the need for defense and of the necessity for helping those now arrayed against the Axis powers.
- [Letter from D. C. Starr to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1965]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. C. Starr, Executive Service Sales, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N. J. 07632, dated January 18, 1965. Starr expresses his appreciation for the telephone call from Carswell regarding the Tax Guide subscription and the 1965 Federal Handbook. He advises Carswell that the volumes had shipped and apologizes for the manner in which his account had been handled.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - February 18, 1946]
- A letter written to Senator Tom Connally, U. S. Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 18, 1946. Carswell states his opinion of Mr. Pauley advising that he does not believe Pauley possesses the moral integrity required to qualify for responsible governmental service requesting, therefore, that Connally oppose his confirmation as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Carswell also offers insight regarding world peace; "In the matter of dealing with Russia it appears to me we are pursuing a course of appeasement and compromise that will as surely end in disaster as did a comparable policy in dealing with our recent enemies―will result in our subservience―Civil War came in spit of all Clay's compromises."
- [Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1946]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 18, 1946. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that a car may be available around May 1st providing more cars are manufactured. He lists three models and their approximate prices.
- [Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1961]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 18, 1961. Anderson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and that his letter helped him. He writes of when he sees Carswell seating people at Church of how he looks in place and that he knows where Carswell will stand with any moral question.
- [Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated July 18, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for Carswell's help with his tenure of "Governor for a Day".
- [Meeting minutes of The Executive Committee of the Greater Hardin-Simmons University Committee - June 18, 1945]
- Meeting minutes from the June 18, 1945 meeting of the Executive Committee of the Greater Hardin-Simmons University Committee, including a list of the names of men present; Dr. Richardson reported on a change made in the contract with the firm of Pierce, Hedrick, and Sherwood; funding details for the Greater Hardin-Simmons campaign were decided upon.
- [Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 18, 1948]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jake--J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated June 18, 1948. Sandefer advises of his efforts in raising additional funds from the Oil Industry for Hunter Hall at Hardin-Simmons University and advises of the need to discuss with Carswell the program and plaque for Hunter Hall.
- [Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - November 18, 1955]
- A form letter from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 18, 1955. Notification by Collier of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. G. Lee - May 18, 1949]
- A letter written to Dr. R. G. Lee, President, Southern Baptist Convention, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell dated May 18, 1949. Carswell criticizes the Buchanan report; "My concordance and I are unable to find in the New Testament any authority for the setting up of a Baptist oligarchy"; he advises that the report "be permanently stored in a polar cache" which is comparable to the atmosphere "in Southern Baptistdom" that would be created if the proposal was adopted.
- [Letter from Mary E. Timbol to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1972]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from (Mrs.) Mary E. Timbol, Books By U.S. News & World Report, Washington, D.C., dated May 18, 1972. Timbol advises that the following people, by this time, will have received copies of OUR COUNTRY! Mr. William Howell, Jr., Mr. Chip Carswell, Mr. Bill Peacock, Jr. and Mr. Tom C. Peacock.
- [Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Mrs. Worth H. Clark - December 18, 1940]
- A Western Union telegram sent to Mrs. Worth H. Clark, Ocala, Florida, from Norwood & Virginia, dated December 18, 1940. Carswell expresses their grief regarding the death of Worth hoping that his brother Allen was already there. They would not be able to go but to phone or wire anything she needed and was praying that God bless, comfort and keep close to her.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dean R. P. Sibley - July 18, 1944]
- A letter written to Dean R. P. Sibley, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York from T. N. Carswell, dated July 18, 1944. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of Sibley's letter addressed to Peggy A. Carswell having placed her on probation. He advises of the fact that Peggy, having entered Cornell as a Junior, could not therefore have fulfilled any requirements by the end of the sophomore year and because she is now a senior applying probation, literally, is impossible. He requests that his daughter's probation status be reconsidered advising of the timing of this action as unnecessarily disturbing and that he must depend on Sibley to explore the matter thoroughly and to reply.
- [Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister - April 18, 1941]
- A letter written to Lt. Col. Neill H. Banister, Adjutant General's Department, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated April 18, 1941. Carswell offers to make inspections in this area as Banister deems advisable.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to William Richardson White - December 18, 1959]
- A letter written to Dr. White, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 18, 1959. Carswell congratulates White on the good job he has done at Baylor comparing it to what President Sandefer did at Simmons.
- [Letter from Judge Roy Skaggs to T. N. Carswell - November 18, 1966]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Roy Skaggs, County Judge, dated November 18, 1966. Skaggs expresses his appreciation for Carswell's effort as Presiding Judge of his Precinct noting that the election proved to be a very difficult election to hold and that they will correct as many of the difficulties as possible before another election.
- [Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1926]
- Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent and discussing the details of his recent visit to Texas.
- [Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1940]
- Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan sharing his reaction to the article in the Southwest Review which included an article about Mr. Bryan's "DIamond T" Ranch.
- [Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, January 18, 1906]
- Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan explaining that his late response is due to being away in Kentucky for two weeks.
- [Letters Thomas Mitchell Campbell to William John Bryan, June 18, 1909-June 30, 1909]
- Letters from Texas Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell to William John Bryan discussing previous correspondence on railroad construction regulation, Edward P. Ripley denying claims against himself, and an editorial published in a newspaper.
- [Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, March 18, 1913]
- Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent and thanking him for sending it.
- [Letter from V. A. Collins to W. J. Bryan, December 18, 1943]
- Letter from V. A. Collins to W. J. Bryan showing appreciation for the holiday greeting card he sent and reminding him of their achievements while serving in the senate. Mr. Collins also praises him for being a great friend and sends him well wishes.
- [Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1912]
- Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter Mr. Bryan sent regarding his recovery progress.
- [Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. M. Sleeper, June 19, 1940]
- Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. M. Hardy sharing with him details about the war and inquiring about their next reunion.
- [Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931]
- Letter from John Franks reminiscing on cattle driving days and working with horses and men on T-Diamond Ranch. Penciled notes and drawings of the T-Diamond brand are visible throughout.
- [Letter from W. M. Sleeper to G. W. Hardy, March 18, 1940]
- Letter from W. M. Sleeper to G. W. Hardy sharing his views about the article written by Mr. Hardy.
- [Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 18, 1943]
- Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the page he sent from the Abilene Reporter-News and sending well wishes to Mr. Bryan.
- [Letter from Henry L. Smith to W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1913]
- Letter from Henry L. Smith to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of his boy's academic progress at Washington and Lee University.
- [Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, April 18, 1913]
- Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent to the White House recommending Mr. W. A. Johnson for appointment as Minister to Chile.
- [Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1893]
- Receipt for taxes paid on a property in San Jacinto County by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of S. J. McAlpine for the year 1893. "San Jacinto 1893" is written on the back of the receipt.
- [Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, September 18, 1939]
- Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts discussing the Earl Williard Meyer lease in Sherman County, Texas. Mr. Claunts tells Mr. Sayles that he is handing over all original and photo copies of the instruments on file that relate to the lease purchase.