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- Map of Haskell County, Young Land District
- Cadastral map of Haskell County and the Young surveying district, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, roads, rivers, and creeks. No scale indicated.
- Hartley
- Cadastral map of Harley County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, roads, rivers, and creeks. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
- [Clipping: Bond Issue Improvements By City Are on Schedule]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the progress of Abilene city improvements, including changes to the city zoo, work on the water lines, and the purchase of land. The article includes a photograph of construction on Abilene city hall.
- [Clipping Saying the Goodnight Ranch is for Sale]
- Newspaper clipping from Amarillo, Texas, informing the public that the Charles Goodnight Ranch is up for sale. The article goes on to detail the ranch and its history.
- [Executive Order Regarding Hours and Wages]
- A document titled, "Executive Order: Prescribing Rules and Regulations Relating to Wages, Hours of Work, and Conditions of Employment Under the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935. File No. 1676-A." Also includes "Executive Order: Prescribing Rules and Regulations Relating to Procedures for Employment of Workers Under the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935. File No. 1676-B."
- [Clipping: City Bus Takeover Studied by Council]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the Abilene city council's takeover of the Abilene bus system.
- Aerial Photograph of Housing Development in San Angelo, Texas
- An aerial photograph of a housing development in San Angelo, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Downtown San Angelo, Texas
- An aerial photograph of downtown San Angelo, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Downtown San Angelo, Texas
- An aerial photograph of downtown San Angelo, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Housing Development in San Angelo, Texas
- An aerial photograph of a housing development in San Angelo, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Unidentified College in San Angelo, Texas
- An aerial photograph of an unidentified college in San Angelo, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Lake Abilene (Buffalo Gap, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of Lake Abilene, in Buffalo Gap, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- Aerial Photograph of Lake E. V. Spence (Robert Lee, Texas)
- An aerial photograph of Lake E. V. Spence in Robert Lee, Texas, taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Don Hutcheson.
- [Letter from Howard Tellepsen to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1957]
- Letter from Howard Tellepsen to Truett Latimer discussing salary legislation in House Bill 133, which did not give raises to engineers in the State Highway Department as State Highway Engineer Dewitt Greer had recommended. Tellepsen writes that the Highway Department has difficulty keeping engineers and that the state should reconsider increasing their salaries so that they can keep current engineers and encourage younger engineers to join the department.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Virgil Patterson, March 20, 1957]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Virgil Patterson discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 547 known as the Electric Cooperative Amendment Act.
- [Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 5]
- Memorandum outlining regulations applicable to non-commissioned officers, clerks and clerical assistance, the instruction of quartermaster and personnel clerks, and retaining men in Sections B.
- [Affidavit of Felix Claude Gipson, December 20, 1918]
- Affidavit given by Felix Claude Gipson attesting that the name "Felix Claude Gipson" signed to the final papers is his original signature.
- Special Regulations Number 28, Changes Number 3, September 20, 1918
- Orders outlining changes to Special Regulations Number 28, Sanitary Regulations and Control of Communicable Diseases, including revisions to regulations pertaining to the fitting of shoes and care of feet.
- [Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to The Chairman, Hidalgo County Local Board No. 2 - October 20, 1943]
- A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Hidalgo County Local Board No. 2, Mission, Texas, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor, dated October 20, 1943. Subject: Insufficent Evidence Report. Fellbaum orders the Board to take no more action at this time but to wait until an officer of the Field Division will visit their local board for the purpose of coordinating the inspection made by Mr. Carswell and Mr. Vernon.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - March 20, 1951]
- A letter written to John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 20, 1951. The letter contains an advisement regarding Subject A-9808-A, that the Subject is doing well, but Carswell expounds on his carpentry work and restates the need for the remaining Postal Savings Certificates belonging to Subject to be transferred to him from California.
- [Letter from C. A. Long to T. N. Carswell - June 20, 1941]
- 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.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to M. H. Applewhite - February 20, 1942]
- A letter written to Reverend M. H. Applewhite, First Presbyterian Church, Sweetwater, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 20, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Applewhite for his telephone call confirming that he will be at the conference in Sweetwater in the First Baptist Church and offers to speak on Sunday morning.
- [Letter from Oscar A. Ullrich to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from Oscar A. Ullrich, Dean of Faculty, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, dated March 20, 1942. Ullrich advises Carswell of the letter from Carswell to President John W. Bergin having been referred to him and that there are no separate courses offered on the effects of alcohol.
- [Letter from Lucile Capt to Vernon L. Mangun - March 20, 1942]
- A letter written to Dr. V. L Mangun from Lucile Capt dated March 20, 1942. Capt confirms that there is no special course dealing with the effects of alcohol.
- [Lions International badge belonging to T. N. Carswell - April 20, 1925]
- A Lion's Club badge belonging to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Given at an event held in Brownwood, Texas on April 20-21, 1925. The reverse side includes the brooch pin back.
- [Letter from Daniel L. Marsh to T. N. Carswell -December 20, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Daniel L. Marsh, President, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 20, 1941. Marsh advises that there is no better answer to Carswell's question, "What is Americanism?" than to refer to his book "THE AMERICAN CANON" and notes that he has attached a circular advertising the book.
- [Letter from Ellis A. Fuller to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1941]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ellis A. Fuller, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA, dated December 20, 1941. Ellis A. Fuller defines Americanism.
- [Letter from Allen Wight to T. N. Carswell - January 20, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Allen Wight, Touchstone, Wight, Gormley & Touchstone, Dallas, Texas, dated January 20, 1941. Wight confirms that he is available to speak at the meeting and is "by no means a famous man" but, complying with the request by Carswell for a personal sketch, details his background: Born in 1889, a great grandson of Lyman Wight, who brought a colony to Texas in the days of the Republic; graduated Austin College in 1909 and spent 1912-1913 in Panama in the service of the Isthmian Canal Commission then engaged in building the canal; graduated the University of Texas (in Law) in 1915 and practiced law under Ellis Douthit in Sweetwater 1915-1917. "I went to the First Officers' Training Camp at Leon Springs in 1917; was commissioned captain, assigned to the Regular Army, going Overseas with the First Trench Mortar Battalion, which was engaged as Infantry at Chateau Thierry; operated two batteries of French Artillery at St. Miheil; and both operated as Infantry and used its Mortars in the Argonne. I was promoted to Major after the Armistice, remaining in the Reserve Corps until 1937." Wight called the first meeting in Texas to organize for aid to the Allies and was one of the original organizers in Texas of the No Third Term Democrats.
- [Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - May 20, 1948]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated May 20, 1948. Confirmation from Stevenson that the suggestions contained in the recent letter from Carswell have been very helpful and the advisement of how those suggestions have been implemented. He requests that Carswell keep him informed as to his "situation" in that section of the State.
- [Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1953]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 20, 1953. Johnson acknowledges the letter from Carswell dated July 16th urging Johnson to support the request for increased postal rates. Johnson advises of the decision made by Acting Senate Majority Leader Knowland for no final action this year on the request for increases in mail rates but expresses his appreciation for the views and recommendations from Carswell in the matter, that what he says "will be given every consideration" if and when the request reaches the Senate floor.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Delta Air Lines - November 20, 1958]
- A letter addressed to Public Relations, Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 20, 1958. Carswell expresses his appreciation for help in catching a flight advising that Miss McKool was the friendly and charming messenger doing this especial service. He requests they use the check to purchase candy or a rose for McKool noting that long ago, someone said "sell a loaf and buy a rose, for the soul too must be fed".
- [Letter from Betty Bray to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1962]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas, Texas, dated July 20, 1962. Traditional business apology saying they are very sorry he did not approve of the service provided, yet, coverage was provided and they must charge for this.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Prentice-Hall, Inc. - October 20, 1965]
- A letter addressed to Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N. J., from T. N. Carswell, dated October 20, 1965. Carswell makes a second inquiry, referencing his letter of October 4, 1965, regarding not receiving the Report to which he subscribed in July.
- [Letter from James F. Cape, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1966]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James F. Cape, Jr., Sales Manager, Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201, U. S. A., dated December 20, 1966. Cape replies to Carswell regarding the subscription renewal advising that they are most happy to supply the information requested pertaining to the ten subscriptions they recently entered for him. Attachment includes: Recipients for 1966-1967 "Ideals"; Mauldin, Jimmy ; Mauldin, David ; Mauldin, Darrel ; Rhodes, Ed ; Rhodes, Christi ; Rhodes ; Rhodes, Annette ; Peacock, William, III ; Peacock, Thomas C. ; Carswell, T. N. ; Fogle, Janice ; Fogle, Ronnie ; McAden, Nancy ; Compere, Jan ; Collier, Vivian ; Collier, Barbara ; Asbury, Elizabeth ; Stoker, Susan ; Stoker, Tom.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 20, 1941]
- A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 20, 1941. Carswell makes a request to Russell for thirty-six copies of "Infantry Drill Regulations F. M. 22-5" advising of their need of these books for help with the Home Defense Guard Units they now have under way.
- [Letter from Senator Pat Bullock to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat Bullock, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 20, 1945. Bullock advises that he agrees on all four points mentioned in Carswell's letter dated March 14 and that he has never voted against redistricting. He, too, is for the "open shop", agrees that Texas has too many District Courts and thinks "that a Constitutional Convention should be called to repeal our out-moded and patched-up Constitution".
- [Letter from Senator Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - August 20, 1938]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from Morris Sheppard, United States Senate, dated August 20, 1938. Sheppard acknowledges his receipt of the "communication" from Carswell and expresses his pleasure in having visited with Carswell while he was in Washington. He acknowledges that Carswell is leaving the Chamber of Commerce on September 1 wishing him success and adds, in a handwritten postscript, that he prizes Carswell's friendship more than he can express.
- [Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from O. E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated March 20, 1945. Radford acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check, he commiserates having to adapt to dentures and expresses his appreciation for the "nice things" Carswell said about his Dad [J. M. Radford]. He reminisces about February 1933 when they both "had quite a time to try to keep telegrams, etc. out of his hands" to keep the party a surprise. [A party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
- [Letter from Edna G. Haynes to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1950]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Edna G. Haynes, New York City, dated November 29, 1950. Haynes expresses her appreciation for the gift of pecans received from Carswell for the Holiday Season.
- [Letter and Clipping from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. F. Daugharty - January 20, 1956]
- A letter written to "Miss Emma Patterson" (Mrs. J. F. Daugharty), Fargo, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated January 20, 1956. Carswell expresses his sympathy to Daugharty on the death of her husband and reminisces about the past and how he knew her. Attached is a newspaper article printed by the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, with an obituary titled "J. F. Daugharty Dies At Age 83".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Rester Flower Shop - March 20, 1959]
- A letter addressed to Rester Flower Shop, Poplarville, Mississippi from T. N. Carswell, dated March 20, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check to cover the cost of a corsage for Miss Thelma Batson for Easter and for flowers for her home. He directs them to send his enclosed note with the flowers.
- [Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 20, 1948]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jake--J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 20, 1948. Sandefer requests an opinion from Carswell regarding the wording for the plaque for Hunter Hall.
- [Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - April 20, 1948]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, President, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 20, 1948. Notification by Anderson of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
- [Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 20, 1964]
- Aletter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 20, 1964. Collier advises of plans made for a dinner at the Driscoll Hotel for the trustees of Baptist hospitals attending the Baptist General Convention.
- [Notes by T. N. Carswell - January 20, 1941]
- A page of handwritten notes by T. N. Carswell on Selective Service System letterhead, dated January 20, 1941. Commanders named to select officers for County set up: J. E. Shewbert, J. J. Mueller and A. E. Travis.
- [Letter from parolee to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1956]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from a parolee in El Paso, Texas, dated December 20, 1956. The parolee advises of having been transferred to El Paso without consent and requests advice from Carswell regarding the "present difficulty".
- [Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissions T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board - July 20, 1953]
- A certificate commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, by Texas Governor Allan Shivers, and Howard Carney, Secretary of State dated July 20, 1953.
- [Selective Service System Local Board Memorandum No. 190-A - Reemployment Polices regarding veterans and Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, as amended]
- A copy of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM, WASHINGTON 25, D. C. LOCAL BOARD MEMORANDUM NO. 190-A ISSUED: 5/20/44. Reemployment Polices regarding veterans (LBM 190A-1). (LBM 190A-9 and 10) includes APPENDIX "A" REEMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS. SELECTIVE TRAINING AND SERVICE ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED.
- [Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - September 20, 1943]
- A Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated September 20, 1943. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
- [Letter from Captain Roy C. McCune to Major Thos. N. Carswell - October 20, 1941]
- A letter written to Major Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, Tenth Batttalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Capt. Roy C. McCune, Capt. Inf. Commanding Co. D. 15th Bn. Texas Defense Guard, Dublin, Texas, dated October 20, 1941. McCune acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to attend the Armistice Day Program but declines due to a football game to be played in Dublin.