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[Photograph of Abilene Hall Burning]

Description: Photograph of the original Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University on fire. A large plume of black smoke is pictured emanating from the top of the building. Two students are in the forefront of the picture, watching the building burn.
Date: 1947
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[Photograph of Abilene Hall Demolition]

Description: Photograph of the demolition of the old Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University after a destructive fire in 1947. Shows the brick building with only three walls left standing. A pile of bricks and rubble from the demolition of a wall sits in front of the building. A telephone pole and several trees and shrubs surround the building.
Date: 1947
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[Photograph of Cowboy Band]

Description: Group photograph of the Original Cowboy Band, Inc. on the front steps of Old Abilene Hall at Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Each member of the band holds his instrument, and those who play drums sit in the front of the group, showcasing the "Cowboy Band" stamp.
Date: [..1947]
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[Letter from Mrs. G. Scogin, Mrs. T. J. Aillet and Mrs. R. T. Bridge to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell from Mrs. G. Scogin, Mrs. T. J. Aillet, and Mrs. R. T. Bridge, Abilene, Texas, dated April 2nd. The ladies of the Wednesday Bible Club number two express their appreciation to Carswell for his visit to Austin on behalf of the Dry Cause and ask that he also convey their appreciation to Dr. White, Dr. Long and Dr. Jenkins.
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Scogin, Mrs. G.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

A Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District, No. 24 - December 12, 1940

Description: A document titled "Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District No. 24. The document announces a meeting to be held in Abilene, Texas, Thursday December 12 [1940] at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. "Purpose of the meeting: To canvas the liquor drug store situation in our dry territory, and plan for corrective measures through our representatives in the State's lawmaking body." Senatorial District No. 24 is composed of Mitchell, Scurry, Nolan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Taylor, Callaha… more
Date: December 12, 1940
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Walter S. Pope to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter S. Pope, Attorney at Law, Abilene, Texas, dated January 4, 1941. Pope advises of enclosed letters that were promised by him to Carswell. Pope states, "Probably, we should protect the City Drug Store of Munday, Texas". The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by [T. N. Carswell]: Fisher Co. Chairman, C. A. Jones - Rotan; T. E. Alvis - Roby; Joe Boyd; Earnest Webb - McCauley; Lewis Rowles - Sylvester - $100 each… more
Date: January 4, 1941
Creator: Pope, Walter S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - Feburary 7, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. E. Roberts, Superintendent, Hendrick Home For Children, Abilene, Texas, dated Feburary 7, 1941. Roberts presents to Carswell the list of names of officers elected at a meeting held in Haskell: Montgomery, R. C., Couch, R. C., Williams, Rev. C. W., Short, Aubrey, Rule, Terry, Pierson, A. C. He notes there was a nice crowd and explains that R. C. Montgomery, who was elected Chairman, was many years earlier the Chairman of the fi… more
Date: February 7, 1941
Creator: Roberts, Thomas E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman - February 12, 1941]

Description: A form letter addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th District Chairman, dated February 12, 1941. Carswell requests of the Vice-Chairman to help the Pastors of the different churches in their county to organize and put over the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital. "We, in the 24th District, are vitally concerned since we must feel the humiliation of having liquor sold in our counties when we have voted it out by substantial majorities." An attachment includes a list… more
Date: February 12, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from C. A. Long to T. N. Carswell - June 20, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. A. Long, Pastor, St. Paul Methodist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated June 20, 1941. Long acknowledges an expense account for Carswell that must have been increasing and requests a statement of the balance due to him.
Date: June 20, 1941
Creator: Long, C. A.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated September 6, 1943. Jenkens acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the proposition from the United Texas Drys. Jenkens conveys his high regard for Carswell's work and his admiration for Carswell. Jenkens expresses sadness regarding the death of Mrs. Bob Walker.
Date: September 6, 1943
Creator: Jenkens, Millard A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]

Description: 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.
Date: June 7, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from the Committee on Resolutions and T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1945]

Description: 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.
Date: June 17, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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