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[Reverend Earl Kifer]

Description: Photograph of Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe and Art Greenhaw during Governor Briscoe's visit to Mesquite, Texas. Art is presenting Governor Briscoe with a commemorative hammer representing the McWhorter-Greenhaw Store.
Date: [1957..1959]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Mesquite Public Library

Mr. and Mrs. Omar Burleson at Banquet

Description: Photograph of the Burlesons at a banquet in honor of Cong. Omar Burleson's 10th anniversary serving as Congressman of the 17th District of Texas. They are each holding a new watch, still in its box. A bouquet of roses is on the table in front of them. An American flag hangs on the back all with a welcome sign. A group of people is also gathered behind the couple.
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mr. and Mrs. Omar Burleson at Banquet

Description: Photograph of the Burlesons at a banquet in their honor. They are each holding a new watch, still in its box. They are looking to the right, away from the camera. A bouquet of roses is on the table in front of them. An American flag hangs on the back all with a welcome sign. A group of people is also gathered behind the couple.
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Drake - November 11, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Hon. Ed. Drake, Chairman, Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee from T. N. Carswell, dated November 11, 1957. Carswell advises that his daughter, Peggy Carswell, has recently moved to Dallas and has a "constructive interest in politics". He advises Drake, that in his opinion, Peggy would fit in well with his organization.
Date: November 11, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Statement of Wright Morrow - January 24, 1957

Description: A statement from Wright Morrow, marked for release on January 24, 1957. Morrow discusses the history of his possible candidacy and advises that he prefers to withhold any final announcement until the legislative situation clears up or until he can study all the factors involved. Attachment includes: Note stating, "Mr. Morrow thought you might be interested in the enclosed copy of statement made by him this morning."
Date: January 24, 1957
Creator: Morrow, Wright
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator David Ratliff - January 26, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Senator Ratliff, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Ratliff for providing the Probation literature as requested and offers his views on the "Right to Work" laws, the issue of more local and less state and national government and the membership of government employees in unions. He advises that the next Texas senator should be elected by Texans and touches on the segregation question for Texas.
Date: January 26, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - March 2, 1957]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated March 2, 1957. Morrow informs Carswell of his decision not to enter the race for the U. S. Senate seat advising that he will write and express his appreciation for Carswell's interest and help.
Date: March 2, 1957
Creator: Morrow, Wright
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Wright - December 16, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Mr. John Wright, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, City, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 16, 1957. Carswell requests that Wright's Committee sponsor a gathering for Mr. Walter Hammond of Tye, Texas, a "returning home" recognition and appreciation of his many years of service to farmers of Texas and the nation.
Date: December 16, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 31, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas 2, Texas, dated December 31, 1957. Blakley expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell, his regret in not being able to work out a speaking date at present, and his agreement with Carswell regarding the character and conduct of their mutual friends Ed Drake, Hugh Prather and Mrs. Cullen Thomas.
Date: December 31, 1957
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[News Script: News briefs - Fox]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about George Fox filing for the candidacy of Mayor in Dallas.
Date: February 18, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Randolph (demos)]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a meeting of loyal Democrats in Fort Worth. Frankie Randolph, the national committeewoman from Houston, addressed the congregation.
Date: February 24, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Yarborough]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about senate candidate Ralph Yarborough meeting with his Tarrant county campaign manager Grady Helm.
Date: February 18, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Hart]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about James P. Hart coming to Fort Worth for a rally boosting his candidacy for the U. S. Senate seat vacated by governor Price Daniel.
Date: January 31, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Charlie Mae Allen trial]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about jury selection in the trial of Charlie Mae Allen, a woman accused of presiding over election fraud as a precinct chairman in Fort Worth.
Date: February 18, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Senate candidate]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Fort Worth lumberyard operator Charles W. "Jack" Hill, joining the race for the Senate special election.
Date: February 11, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Charlie May Allen trial]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the start of testimony at the trial of Charlie Mae Allen, a Fort Worth woman accused of election fraud.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Martin Dies]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a visit to Fort Worth by Texas Congressman Martin Dies, who is campaigning for reelection.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Young men's ticket]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the Young Men's Ticket, a political group organized to unseat the incumbents in Dallas' City Hall.
Date: January 9, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Commissioners]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the adoption of the Pool bill to go before the state senate committee, requiring a run-off in the senate election if no candidate gets a majority in the balloting.
Date: February 11, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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