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[Photograph of Old Behrens Chapel Before Steeple Remodel]

Description: Photograph of the original Behrens Chapel building at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, before it burned down in 1957. Shows three-quarter view of the brick building from across the street, with trees and shrubs planted near the walls visible. Handwritten note on the back of the map in black ink reads, “Chapel building prior to Behrens Chapel that burned.”
Date: [..1957]
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[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.
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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bill and Jack and George - December 23, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Bill and Jack and George from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that Christmas time made him reminisce then advises of the number of acts of friendship and helpfulness of their Dads in the tasks he was privileged to carry on. He pays a tribute to Bill, Jack and George for the really fine and outstanding way that they have carried on the business operations left in their care.
Date: December 23, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bill Fulwiler - December 23, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Bill Fulwiler from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises Bill due to Christmas making him reminisce that he wrote to expresses his appreciation for W. J. Fulwiler, Bill's father, for his friendship and leadership in the building of Abilene during the years Carswell served [at the Abilene Chamber of Commerce]. He commends Bill on the exemplary way that he and Harry have carried on the multiple interests of W. J.
Date: December 23, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Don Wooten - December 23, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Don Wooten from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation for "the splendid way" that Don has handled the substantial interests entrusted to his care noting his Dad [H. O. Wooten] and Mother were in Simmons when he enrolled there and that his Grandfather was one of his good and helpful friends.
Date: December 23, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to "Mugs" - December 23, 1957]

Description: A letter written to "Mugs" from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that due to reminiscing at Christmastime he is writing to show his gratitude for the kindness and friendships of Mugs' Dad and Mother, Grandfather and Grandmother, expressing his gratitude to Mugs in their absence and wishing for him a Merry Christmas.
Date: December 23, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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[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)
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[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1957]

Description: A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, dated December 6, 1957. Lloyd describes his Christmas adventures with his children and grandchildren and requests that Carswell send a Poinsettia to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen for him. He then reminisces about the last Christmas Carswell and he had together shooting Roman Candles at each other, "you and Gib against Jake and me" (Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Gib [Sandefer, Gilbert Bryan]).
Date: December 6, 1957
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
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[Letter from Truett Latimer to Otis Bowers, December 3, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Otis Bowers apologizing for missing the meeting with Mr. Bower's group. Mr. Latimer says that he was busy and that he forgot about the meeting; He details the events he had to attend up until the time for the meeting. He offers to help contact Governor Daniel about getting a West Texas member for Mr. Bower's group.
Date: December 3, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
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[Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1957]

Description: S letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane explains that each year she sends a message to Grace with greetings for Carswell and any of the other Abilene friends who are still there. She advises that now she is sending the note to Carswell and asking that he give her Christmas love to Grace and all the Sandefers. She requests that he or Grace send the dates on her Grandmother's grave, tell her Abilene news and then offers the season's greetings. Notes written by C… more
Date: December 1, 1957
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
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[Letter and Report: From Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Thomas E. Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 30, 1957. Notification by Roberts of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. He advises of an attached copy of a document listing the names of the Trustees. Dinner will be served.
Date: November 30, 1957
Creator: Roberts, Thomas E.
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