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- Men and Farm Equipment; Farm Equipment; Barn and House Exterior; Barn and House Exterior
- Copy negative of four pictures taken on Sunnybank Farm in Abilene. The top left picture is of three men working with a machine in 1958. From left to right they are Charley, A. John, and another man. In the top right picture, taken in July of 1958, there is a man on a tractor in a field with a pile of hay on a wagon behind him. The bottom left picture is of the barn in 1945. The bottom right picture is of the ranch house in 1945. It has stone siding, a chimney, porch, and balcony. There are people on the porch.
- School Pictures
- One copy negative of two images. Image A is of Serena Ladell Buchanan standing in a yard. She is wearing a skirt and jacket. There is a car and house in the background. Image B is a school picture of Robert Buchanan. He is wearing striped overalls with a collared shirt.
- [Letter from W. A. Bynum to T. N. Carswell - December 25, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from W. A. Bynum, Owner-Manager, The Bynum Teachers Agency, Abilene, Texas, dated December 25, 1945. Bynum offers his congratulations on Carswell's appointment with United [Texas] Drys.
- The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 11, Ed. 1, Tuesday, December 18, 1945
- Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
- The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 10, Ed. 1, Saturday, December 8, 1945
- Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
- [Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - December 7, 1945]
- A letter written to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Peggy [Peggy Carswell], Abilene, Texas, dated December 7, 1945. Peggy describes her skills in her typing and short hand class and about wanting to apply for a job at K R B C citing that "Frances Evens from Simmons did" but to only work in the afternoon after class. She conveys the need to earn her own money but notes that Mother seems to think no lady does such a thing. She advises that she can work in the afternoons and study at night since she has no social life due to there "being a shortage of man-power" and brags of having received a letter from Dorane, a friend from college, who spoke of old friends treating her name "as that of a god" because she was the first woman stage manager.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University, Ex-Student Issue, December 1945
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 9, Ed. 1, Saturday, December 1, 1945
- Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
- The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 8, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 17, 1945
- Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
- [Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 13, 1945. Ledbetter advises that Mr. W. P. Wright has called a meeting of the Hardin-Simmons Board of Trustees.
- [Letter from Wallace C. Thompson to Senator W. J. Bryan, November 8, 1945]
- Letter from Wallace C. Thompson to Senator W. J. Bryan showing appreciation for the poems he sent as he did enjoy reading them. He also informs Mr. Bryan about the details of his conversation with Mr. Wallace who is interested in attending the Cowboys Christmas Ball with them.
- [Probated Will and Estate of Hattie M. Sayles]
- Documents relating to the will and estate of Hattie B. Sayles. Included are her probated will, an inventory of her estate, and documents stating the inheritance and estate taxes due.
- [Letter from G. Wash Hardy to W. J. Bryan, November 22, 1945]
- Letter from G. Wash Hardy to W. J. Bryan expressing thanks and appreciation for his country, experiences and his friendship with W. J. Bryan.
- [Letter from Robert A. Welch to W. J. Bryan, November 1, 1945]
- Letter from Robert A. Welch to W. J. Bryan informing him of his appreciation for the copy of "Ranch Verses" by Larry Chittenden which Mr. Bryan sent. He also informs Mr. Bryan about the details of his conversation with Mr. Wallace about possibly attending the "Cowboy's Christmas Ball" together.
- [Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - October 31, 1945]
- A letter to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Exeter, New Hampshire, dated October 31, 1945. Lloyd acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell stating that he knew it was from him by the handwriting. He discourses on his view of the foundation of friendship, advises that George Paxton, "whom I had not seen since we took our degrees together down at Yale in 1925", and he had visited without reservation and gives his assurance that whatever had happened "during the Abilene debacle" had not changed Paxton. Lloyd mentions the names of other friends including Mildred Paxton, Professor Mullins, Tot, Gene Holman. He describes the West Texas view he longs for and summarizes his life in New Hampshire for the last twenty years discussing his work history, his wife, children and house and other members of his family living in various towns in Texas. He advises that he will write to Dr. Jellinek, as Carswell suggested, and although he has several friends still at Yale, he does not know Jellinek.
- [Letter from Joseph T. Zottoli to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Joseph T. Zottoli, dated October 5, 1945. Zottoli apologizes for his late answer to the letter from Carswell regarding the problems of drunkeness in Massachusetts. Zottoli advises that a copy of a report, written by himself [The Problem of Alcoholism in the Courts written by Joseph T. Zottoli 1938.], is to be mailed as well as a copy of the legislative act creating the Commission. He details the work done by the Commission and the results of the work.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University, Ex-Student Issue, October 1945
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- [Letter from Robert A. Welch to Senator W. J. Bryan, September 26, 1945]
- Letter from Robert A. Welch to Senator W. J. Bryan informing him that he had a great time visiting and meeting Mr. Bryan's family members in Abilene, Texas. He also informs Mr. Bryan that he was unable to reach Senator Meachum and discusses the details of his recent phone call with Mr. Wm. Malone.
- [Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan, September 20, 1945]
- Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan apologizing for not writing back and informing Mr. Bryan of his wife's reaction to the letter he sent. He also suggests that Mr. Bryan host a barbecue at his ranch to reunite the ex-members of the Legislature.
- [BAPTIST STANDARD, DALLAS, TEXAS. Volume LVII, Number 32, August 9, 1945. 15 pages]
- An issue of the BAPTIST STANDARD (Dallas, Texas) from August 9, 1945. The first page of fifteen includes: SOME DANGEROUS TRENDS by T. C. GARDNER ; Alto Frio Encampment by G. S. Hopkins ; T. N. Carswell Joins Staff Of United Texas Drys ; Why Southern Baptists Do Not Affiliate With the Federal Council of Churches by F. M. McCONNELL. Page six includes: "This Is No Place For A Man Like You" by Millard A. Jenkens. Page eleven includes: UNITED TEXAS DRYS - Our Field Workers.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joseph T. Zottoli - August 9, 1945]
- A letter written to Judge Joseph T. Zottoli, Associate Justice, Boston Municipal Court, Boston, Massachussetts, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 9, 1945. Carswell requests a copy of a report by Zottoli pertaining to a study in Massachusetts in order to do a comparable study in Texas.
- [Letter from C. R. Breedlove to Senator W. J. Bryan, July 30 1945]
- Letter from C. R. Breedlove to Senator W. J. Bryan inquiring about a copy of the poem "Noodle Greek" from him and sending regards to Mr. Bryan's family.
- [Letter from E. E. McQuillen to Honorable W. J. Bryan, July 3, 1945]
- Letter from E. E. McQuillen to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and requesting a picture of Colonel James from Mr. Bryan.
- [Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 26, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. Tommie Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas dated June 26, 1945. Davis expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the information contained in his letter; he compares Carswell's resolutions regarding "the work" to his own in 1935 and points out how those views compare with the current incumbent and Dr. McConnell. He then describes the work required by him "to get things in shape for some one else to carry the work on".
- [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.
- [Form letter from the Committee on Resolutions and T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1945]
- A form letter addressed to the Chairman and Members of the Taylor County Drys in Convention, from the Committee on Resolutions: C. R. Pennington, Thomas E Hayden, R. B. Wylie, Sec., Mrs. Andrew Urban, Sr., E. P. Mead, T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County & 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated June 17, 1945. The letter reports on the increasing use of beverage alcohol, and a proposal on how to counter that use.
- [Form letter from T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
- A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District and Taylor County Drys, dated June 7, 1945. Carswell endorses the suggestion by Secretary McKinzie which encourages pastors to observe Father's Day as a "Field Day for Righteousness" and to consider including United Texas Drys in the church budget.
- [Form letter from T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
- A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District and Taylor County Drys, dated June 7, 1945. Carswell endorses the suggestion by Secretary McKinzie which encourages pastors to observe Father's Day as a "Field Day for Righteousness" and to consider including United Texas Drys in the church budget.
- [Letter and Questionaire: From A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee, 17th District, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated June 7, 1945. Stell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell in which he advises of his plan to attend the Summer War Conference and confides that Carswell has been missed during the past two years. He requests that Carswell send out the forms to the posts due to a lack of time to do so himself. He explains that Al Jr. is home on leave for the first time in 16 months so he is trying to be with him as much as possible, that Al Jr. will leave for parts unknown in a week. Attachment includes: Rough draft of a questionaire handwritten by Carswell and pertaining to a World Organization for Peace. Questonaire asks four questions and requests that recipient fill out and mail at once to T. N. Carswell, District Chairman Foreign Relations Committee, Abilene, Texas.
- [List of Members of Abilene Ministral Alliance - June, 1945]
- A list naming the members of the Abilene Ministral Alliance, including addresses, phone numbers, and church/organization name.
- [Meeting minutes of The Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University - May 28, 1945]
- The minutes of the May 28, 1945 meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University. Rupert N. Richardson, President of the University, gave his annual report on the condition of the school. "Hardin-Simmons University now has some 1,350 men representing her on the battle fronts all over the world. There are some 40 gold stars on our service flags now." Mr. T. N. Carswell then took the floor and made two suggestions: "(1) It would be well to add to this project―a museum or archives building on the campus. (2) It would also be good to have a man on staff whose sole duty would be raising money."
- [Meeting minutes of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee - May 26, 1945]
- The minutes of the May 26, 1945 meeting of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee. Judge J. C. Hunter served as President. Page two includes additional minutes of the Executive Committee which met on May 28, 1945. Hunter called the meeting to order. "He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to talk about the proposed plans for expansion of Hardin-Simmons University." Executive Committee members met afterwards regarding the contract drawn up by Mr. Carlton M. Sherwood, Executive Vice-President of Pierce, Hedrick and Sherwood and was read by Dr. R. N. Richardson.
- [Letter from J. C. Hunter to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. C. Hunter, President, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 21, 1945. Hunter announces the first meeting of the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee.
- The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 29, Ed. 1, Saturday, May 19, 1945
- Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
- [Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 17, 1945]
- A letter written to Brother Carswell from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated May 17, 1945. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding pastoring possiblities at Knox City and Eastland noting that either one of these would be fine. He expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and helpfulness.
- [Telegram from A. N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell - May 17, 1945]
- A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from A. N. [Allen N. Carswell], Homerville, Georgia, dated May 17, 1945. A. N. Carswell advises that they received a cable from Ashley saying he was well and should see them soon.
- [Civil Service Commission Notice of Official Efficiency Rating for T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1945]
- A U.S. Civil Service form (Standard Form 68) titled "Notice of Official Efficiency Rating" for Thomas N. Carswell, and dated May 12, 1945, and signed by E. F. Simpson, Cap't., F. D. Chmn., Efficiency Rating Committee.
- [Form letter from Albert M. Collier addressed To Parole Board Chairmen and Members - May 8, 1945]
- A form letter addressed to all Parole Board Chairmen and Members, from Albert M. Collier, Governor's Assistant in Charge of Parole System dated May 8, 1945. Collier discourses on problems regarding the parole system particularly the leniency shown to parolees in the past. He advises that parolees having been negligent in reporting and leaving the county in which paroled without permission stressing that this must be immediately discontinued. He advises that parolees must report not less than once a month.
- The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 28, Ed. 1, Saturday, May 5, 1945
- Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Jones - May 3, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. Frank Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises Jones of a letter that he will receive and urges him to serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to George Jones - May 3, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. George Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises him of the request that was issued to Frank Jones to accept and serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee and requests that George encourage Frank to accept and serve.
- [Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 28, 1945. Richardson outlines the approved expansion plans for HSU. He advises that the named projects are important to meet requirements for their part in serving "the compelling needs of our post-war youth. War years of tension and anxiety, the dislocation of family life, due to military source and war industry, have strained spiritual and moral ties. The Church must move forward now in a program to repair the damage done."
- [Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 25, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas dated April 25, 1945. Davis advises Carswell of his wish to return to West Texas and requests help from Carswell and Dr. Moore to get him in touch with a new church to pastor. Davis expresses his appreciation for the "good word" by Carswell about the Crusader and for their friendship. In a handwritten postscript Davis advises of Dr. Richardson having agreed to cooperate. Carswell handwrites a notation dated May 16, 1945 confirming having told Davis of Knox City and Eastland.
- The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 26, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 21, 1945
- Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
- [Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell]
- A Notification of Personnel Action Report for Thomas N. Carswell, from the Selective Service System State Headquarters for Texas, dated April 21, 1945 (effective date: April 22, 1945). The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
- [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 Jewell Reaves to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 9, 1945]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from Jewell Reaves, Clerk dated April 9, 1945. Texas Form 101. Reaves advises of a completed Form 101 and DSS Form 62 to be reviewed. She advises of the time it took to compile the report and that the purpose of this letter and forms is to bring out the facts required in compiling the reports. Carswell handwrites that this copy was sent to him by Mrs. Reaves.
- [Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 9, 1945. Richardson expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his suggestions for the Board of Trustees regarding the Million Dollar Enlargement and Improvement Campaign.
- The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 24, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 7, 1945
- Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
- [Letter and Report: From T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - April 5, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. R. N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas) from T. N. Carswell dated April 5, 1945. Carswell addresses Richardson as "Governor" and advises of the attached suggested organization/committee plan for the Million Dollar Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University then congratulates Richardson on his election as the university's president. The attachment includes a suggested organization plan, titled "A Million Dollar Enlargement and Improvement Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University; one of several proposed additions to the campus is a Museum and Archives Building."