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[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell and Mr. Harvey Brown - April 19, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell and Mr. Harvey Brown, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 19, 1965. Copy to Grace Compere, Gib Sandefer and Bill J. Walker. Sandefer expresses the appreciation from Grace, Gib and himself for the flowers that Carswell and Brown placed on his parent's graves and advises of his "acquired knowledge" that A. J. Morgan had planted the bluebonnets years ago.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated December 28, 1959. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell stating that he has always felt like Carswell was 'kin' -"the same as Gib". He discusses his health issues and thanks Carswell again for his note.
[Postcard from Hoyle Legg addressed to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1956]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Hoyle Legg, Caddo, Texas, postmarked Breckenridge, Rexas, March 19, 1956. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from Hoyle Legg dated March 19, 1956. Legg expresses his disappointment that he wasn't home when Carswell visited advising that he was at the lake fishing and invites Carswell to return and spend a day fishing.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1972]
A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated July 7, 1972. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his presence during his sad hours. He speaks of his Carrie Lynn as a gallant lady and tells Carswell that he has always felt like he was one of the family.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - February 29, 1972]
A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated February 29, 1972. Sandefer expresses their appreciation for the "thoughtful long-hand letter" of Sunday the 27th confiding their knowledge that Carswell has similar problems and closes the letter by stating, "It is useless to tell you that we consider you a member of the family".
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 21, 1951]
A letter addressed to Mr. & Mrs. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated March 21, 1951. Sandefer issues an invitation to attend the annual sunrise service Easter morning including breakfast at the Wooten Hotel. He notes that each year they discuss discontinuing the annual get-together, yet, continue.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated July 26, 1950. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "interest in that little Mother of mine" and assures him that she enjoyed the recent visit from Carswell.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - October 10, 1950]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas, dated October 10, 1950. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the talk Carswell gave at his Mother's funeral and for his and Mrs. Carswell's attention to her during her "late days on this earth". He advises him that she loved Carswell as though he were her own.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 6, 1950]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 6, 1950. Sandefer issues a reminder to Carswell of the annual service at the grave of J. D. Sandefer, Sr. on Easter morning and breakfast at the Wooten Hotel following.
[Letter from C. C. Beene to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Beene, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated January 7, 1946. Beene informs Carswell that Mr. J. W. Wash and he were in Abilene to see if he could help them "get an under-cover man to catch some of the boot-leggers in their town".
[Letter from The Good Citizenship League of Stephens County, Texas to T. N. Carswell - February 6, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Citizens National Bank Building, Abilene, Texas, from The Good Citizenship League of Stephens County, Texas, dated February 6, 1946. A request that Carswell compile his resolutions concerning The Good Citizenship Leaque and mail them to Rev. L. V. Reazin, secretary for the organization.
[Political postcard from Rev. O. L. Howard addressed to Friend - January 1946]
A political postcard from REV. O. L. HOWARD, Pres., The Good Citizenship League, Breckenridge, Texas. "The Good Citizenship League of Stephens county, urges you to PAY YOUR POLL TAX, by Jan. 31, 1946." The reverse side is an unaddressed Jefferson pre stamped postcard.
[Letter from Sid Bowers to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Commander Carswell, from Sid Bowers, Post Comm., The American Legion, Bernice Coles Post No. 191, Breckenridge, Texas. Bowers issues an invitation to Carswell to attend their annual Post and Auxilliary Banquet in Breckenridge advising that Dr. Sadler of TCU will speak. Carswell penciled a notation regarding having answered this letter on 2/16/43.
[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to Representative Pat Bullock - April 26, 1941]
A letter written to Hon. Pat Bullock, Austin, Texas, from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 26, 1941. McGahey requests that the Committee vote House Bill 373 out without amendments.
[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. McGahey reports on his actions to get an interest in the Drys including giving the letter to Mr. Waller but that Waller gave it back without comment. He voices his lack of hope to see much done in his county.
[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1943]
A letter addressed to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Breckenridge, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas dated August 6, 1943. Fellbaum commands Carswell to instruct Mr. Kenneth L. Walter on the duties of Clerical Audit Supervisor.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August-September, 1943]
Itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and September 20, 1943. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1943]
An itinerary for T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Travel Order No. 2 for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and August 31, 1943.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - September 7, 1971]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 7, 1971. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the clipping from "days of old". He recalls that he used, in his speech at the inauguration of Dr. White, practically everything Carswell said and would always recall "what a hard time I had with the final words when I passed the torch from one hand to another".
Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 14, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated April 14, 1941. Sandefer reminds Carswell of his promise of help in writing a speech for the inauguration of W. R. White as president of Hardin-Simmons University.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - September 24, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 24, 1957. Sandefer advises Carswell of two enclosed tickets, recounts the events of a trip to Pittsburg for an Oklahoma football game and confides of their pride for Jakie. "We flew to Pittsburg in a private plane with a group of Oklahoma and Pittsburg Exes and certainly enjoyed the game—We were most proud of Jakie."
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 15, 1949. Sandefer makes a request that Carswell give some thought to the wording for a plaque to be placed in his Dad's building [Sandefer Memorial Library]. He advises Carswell that he will be in Colorado for a week as the guest of Gene Holman and would appreciate having something from Carswell when he returns. He advises that Dr. Hill of Nashville has accepted their invitation to make the main address. The reverse side of the letter includes notes regarding S. K. McCulloch; phone number 2-0735, address 1101 No. 18th.
[Letter and attached Letter: From J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - September 14, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 14, 1949. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and then advises of an attached copy of correspondence that will also be mailed today and describes the correspondence as "a little hard to write". Typewritten on business letterhead bearing TEXAS BOND watermark.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 12, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated November 12, 1948. Sandefer replies to a letter from Carswell regarding the proposed Planning Commission in which he suggests the need for an active ex-students association and a good public relations department. In regards to this suggestion Sandefer advises that he has received letters concerning funding for the Hunter Memorial from contacts that should be followed up.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - September 7, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 7, 1948. Sandefer replies to a letter from Carswell regarding the envelope type and script approval for the invitations for the Hunter Hall dedication.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 30, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 30, 1948. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the work done by Carswell on the invitation and program. He makes two suggestions regarding the program. One suggestion is to include the names of Boyd, Porter, Becker and Perini on the program which will increase attendance at the memorial service. Sandefer then confides that he has arranged for the Railroad Commission to have their October statewide hearing in Abilene on the morning of the 13th which will assure them of an outstanding group of operators to be present for the memorial service.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated July 26, 1948. Sandefer requests a copy of the suggested wording for the Hunter hall plaque which was prepared by Carswell.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Hamilton, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated April 9, 1945. Sandefer advises that he sent a copy of Carswell's letter to Dr. Richardson. Sandefer advises that he will not be carrying on as Chairman of the Board stating, "Frankly, I have butted my head against concrete long enough and have grown tired doing so."
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 22, 1945]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University, Breckenridge, Texas dated March 22, 1945. Sandefer announces a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University to be held on March 29 advising of a report to be made by Raymond Foy regarding the search for a president and a report by O. D. Dillingham regarding a campus plot on the future development of the University. Sandefer advises that due to travel restrictions this meeting might take the place of the annual meeting held each year in June. Sandefer requests that Carswell reply by mail stating that he will be present.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated November 22, 1944. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his thoughts. He expresses his regret that Carswell was not at the meeting and requests his suggestions for the campaign.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1944]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated November 10, 1944. Sandefer announces an upcoming meeting of the trustees of Hardin-Simmons University listing the matters to be discussed including the type of building to be erected as the Sandefer Memorial noting that it has been twenty-five years since a major building has been built on campus. Sandefer handwrites a postscript stressing his hope that Carswell will be present.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated June 1, 1943. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell knowing that some of his efforts as Chairman of the Board have been appreciated. He advises of his recent effort to obtain an armed services setup on the campus, the resignation of Dr. White as president of HSU and touches on a past discussion regarding allowing the Executive Committee to frame the policies stating, again, that his chairmanship was not perfect but that he did his best. Sandefer advises that Carswell was asked after by everyone at the Easter Service and offers his sympathy regarding Truett's death [E. Truett Compere].
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - May 30, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated May 30, 1942. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell and the wires and phone calls from his friends in Abilene but advises that he has never given any serious thought to getting into politics and has "no intention whatever of making the race".
[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 30, 1941. McGahey congratulates Carswell on a great Inauguration Program.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated April 7, 1941. Sandefer advises of a probable plan to have a service at the grave of J. D. Sandefer each Easter morning.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated April 30, 1941. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for a beautiful program.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to John Alvis - March 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. John Alvis (Abilene, Texas) from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. (Breckenridge, Texas) dated March 12, 1941. Sandefer advises that he is appointing a Faculty Committee composed of Alvis as Chairman, Mr. George S. Anderson, Mr. T. N. Carswell, Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Mr. Fred Eastham, Dr. Jenkins, and Mr. C. R. Simmons.
[Letter from W. R. White to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - October 2, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. J. D. Sandefer (Breckenridge, Texas) from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 2, 1940. White advises Sandefer that he has thought considerably about the question of their affiliation with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. White outlines the conditions of an organic relationship and defends the benefits of an affiliation without the disadvantages of the old correlation.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell, Tom B. Roberts, George S. Anderson and C. M. Caldwell - September 27, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Mr. Tom B. Roberts, Mr. George S. Anderson and Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 27, 1940. Sandefer makes a request to the above addressed men to serve on a planning committee with Mr. Carswell as Chairman.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gail Williams, June 4, 1959]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Gail Williams thanking him for a letter and anticipating a visit.
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ball to Truett Latimer, 1961]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ball to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution legalizing horse race gambling.
[Letter from Gail Williams to Truett Latimer, May 29, 1959]
Letter from Gail Williams to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for Mr. Latimer's work as a representative. He also updates Mr. Latimer on what is going on in his life.
[Letter from Wayne Robbins]
Letter from Wayne Robbins showing appreciation for the information he received.
[Letter from Jack Cox to Truett Latimer, June 13, 1961]
Letter from Jack Cox to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending word about the television program in which Mr. Latimer and French Robertson discussed the tax problem. Mr. Cox says he was unable to see the program and asks him how it went.
[Letter from Lester Clark to Truett Latimer]
Letter from Lester Clark to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending his statement on oil imports.
[Letter from Bill Black to Truett Latimer, August 17, 1961]
Letter from Bill Black to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the copy of the Commission's appropriation he received from Mr. Latimer's Office.
[Letter from Austin P. Hancock to Wayne Gibbens, March 20, 1961]
Letter from Austin P. Hancock to Wayne Gibbens commending him for his help with House Bill 341. He goes on to discuss two other bills which he feels are vital to the West Central Texas Municipal Water District, House Bill 342 and House Bill 713.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Georgia Taylor, April 6, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Georgia Taylor discussing his support for the Trinity River Bill.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Trammell, March 28, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Trammell showing his appreciation for their attendance at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Richard Balzer, April 7, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Richard Balzer discussing his position on water conservation and the need for House Bill #7 to set up the Trinity River Authority, explaining that the measure to add a canal to the Trinity River has been removed from the bill.
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