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[Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan, October 14, 1947]

Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan thanking him for clippings sent and giving congratulations.

Date: October 14, 1947

Creator: Banks, Rose Allison

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1947]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 16, 1947. Burleson advises that the record indicates Carswell has been receiving a copy of the Daily Congressional Record and asks if he wishes to continue to receive the record.

Date: January 16, 1947

Creator: Burleson, Omar

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1947]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 24, 1947. Burleson advises Carswell that his name will remain on the list to receive the Record and notes that it will be two weeks before the Congressional Directory will be "off the press".

Date: January 24, 1947

Creator: Burleson, Omar

Item Type: Letter

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1947-1948]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1947 to 1948 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Included in the scrapbook for this year is a brochure celebrating the Ten Year Anniversary of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts. A report of the Art Unit activities is also included as are notes of possible exhibits for the Fine Arts Museum. Local events and local artists are also highlighted.

Date: 1947/1948

Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae

Item Type: Book

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Doctor and Mrs. White - December 23, 1947]

A letter written to Doctor and Mrs. White from T. N. Carswell dated December 23, 1947. Carswell offers to them a Merry Christmas in Austin this year. He advises that the hope and prayer of many is that White's next Christmas season will be in Abilene as Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Abilene.

Date: December 23, 1947

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. White - March 5, 1947]

A letter written to Dr. White from T. N. Carswell dated March 5, 1947. Carswell lists the names of men from the 24th District to whom he has spoken and who are willing to work for the liquor cause. The men listed and their respective counties are Nolan County: Rev. L. D. Ball and Judge W. E. Ponder, Sweetwater. Mitchell County: Rev. Jim Sharp, Colorado City and Rev. John Price, Loraine. Scurry County: Layman H. L. Wrenn, Snyder. Fisher County: Bro. Brown, Rotan. Jones County: Bro. Haye… more

Date: March 5, 1947

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. White - October 5, 1947]

A letter written to Dr. White from T. N. Carswell dated October 5, 1947. Carswell advises White that he thinks White is "the only man for the First Baptist Church in Abilene" and asks him to consider, or reconsider, the situation here and there insisting that there is both a need and an opportunity for White in Abilene. Carswell discusses his belief that HSU is bound to the fundamentals of their Baptist faith and precepts more than any other denominational school and fears the period of expans… more

Date: October 5, 1947

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - September 19, 1947]

A letter addressed to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 19, 1947. Carswell references a letter from Siddall dated July 25, 1947 regarding membership requirements. Carswell confirms he very much desires to hold his RTPA contract, even as a Class P tourist agent.

Date: September 19, 1947

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. M. Radford - April 5, 1947]

A letter written to Mrs. J. M. Radford, Windsor Hotel, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 5, 1947. Carswell expresses his pleasure for Mrs. Radford on the decision she made in a memorial gift in Mr. Radford's name to McMurry College [Radford Auditorium]. He briefly summarizes the man and the service by J. M. Radford and Mrs. Radford to the city of Abilene.

Date: April 5, 1947

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Item Type: Letter

[Receipt for stock as collateral for note payment from O. D. Harrison to T. N. Carswell and Chas. W. Barnes]

A receipt (stock certificate No. 253) from O. D. Harrison, for 188½ shares of Abilene Hotel Corporation stock, dated October 20, 1947. T. N. Carswell, Chas. W. Barnes.

Date: October 20, 1947

Creator: Carswell, T. N. ; Barnes, C. W.

Item Type: Text

[Letter from V. A. Collins to W. J. Bryan, October 3, 1947]

Letter from V. A. Collins to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the clipping he sent, commenting on Mr. Bryan's handwriting and sending him well wishes.

Date: October 3, 1947

Creator: Collins, V. A.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter and Enclosure: From Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1947]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated April 1, 1947. Connally acknowledges the letter from Carswell and notes Carswell's approval of the President's program for aiding Greece and Turkey. He advises that he supports the matter and has enclosed a copy of a speech which he made in the Senate on this subject. Typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure included: Congressional Record - Proceedings an… more

Date: April 1, 1947

Creator: Connally, Tom

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Tom Connally to W. J. Bryan, October 7, 1947]

Letter from Tom Connally to W. J. Bryan sending him birthday wishes and reminding him of the day he became a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

Date: October 7, 1947

Creator: Connally, Tom

Item Type: Letter

Speech of Hon. Tom Connally of Texas in the Senate of the United States - March 25, 1947

Congressional Record - Proceedings and Debates of the 80th Congress, First Session. Aid for Greece, Speech of Hon. Tom Connally of Texas in the Senate of the United States, dated Tuesday, March 25, 1947.

Date: March 25, 1947

Creator: Connally, Tom

Item Type: Text

[Letter from T. Whitfield Davidson to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 13, 1947]

Letter from T. Whitfield Davidson to Senator W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of his voicemail and informing Mr. Bryan about his plans to visit.

Date: October 13, 1947

Creator: Davidson, T. Whitfield

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from J. Frank Dobie to W. J. Bryan, October 7, 1947]

Letter from J. Frank Dobie to W. J. Bryan congratulating him for his 88th birthday and thanking Mr. Bryan for the newspaper clipping he sent.

Date: October 7, 1947

Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Major Charles L. Gamble to Major Thomas N. Carswell - November 24, 1947]

A letter written to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charles L. Gamble, Major, AGD, Austin, Texas, dated November 24, 1947. Gamble acknowledges the receipt of the application from Carswell for membership in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps. NOTICE regarding The Annual Convention of the Texas State Guard Officers Association to be held in the Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas December 6-7, 1947.

Date: November 24, 1947

Creator: Gamble, Charles L.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993]

Letter from Eddie Good to the Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department describing the Abilene Hall fire and the photos he took while on the university as a student. He further inquiries about the status of the cowboy statue that used to stand in front of Abilene Hall.

Date: March 13, 1947

Creator: Good, Eddie

Item Type: Letter

[Promissory Note to be paid to Earl Guitar by T. N. Carswell]

A promissory note in the amount of $11,250, by T. N. Carswell. The note promises to pay the amount on or before two (2) years to Earl Guitar, with 4 percent interest per annum, by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1947. A handwritte note is marked Paid January 21, 1948 by Earl Guitar. The reverse side includes handwritten calculations and notes.

Date: February 11, 1947

Creator: Guitar, Earl

Item Type: Text

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1947

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.

Date: 1947