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Brown Cedar Cut Quadrangle: Texas-Matagorda Co.
Topographic quadrangle map of a portion of Texas, showing Turkey Island, Intracoastal Waterway, Live Oak Bay, East Matagorda Bay, Brown Cedar Cut, Matagorda Peninsula, and the Gulf of Mexico, with relief shown by contours (interval 5 feet) and spot heights. The map includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:24,000
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1952
Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.
[Photograph of Smith Hall]
Photograph of Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building.
[Photograph of Hereford Lions Club Banner]
Photograph of four young men in matching suit jackets and slacks standing beside a Hereford Lions Club banner. To the right of the banner, there stands another man wear a three-piece suit and tie. The men second to the left and on the very right have been identified as Larry Bates (San Angelo) and Kenneth C. Hill.
[Photograph of Smith Hall]
Photograph of Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building.
[Map of the Hardin-Simmons University Campus]
Map of the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas, with various buildings and streets labeled. Hand-drawn arrows mark a one way path in front of the Hunter Memorial Hall and Mary-Frances Hall buildings.
[Photograph of Smith Hall]
Photograph of Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building.
[Photograph of Behrens Hall]
Photograph of the construction of Behrens Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The building, near completion, has scaffolding only along a small portion of the front of the building. Several women can be seen walking near the entrance steps. A note on the back of the photograph reads, "Abilene C of C, 1/10/53."
[Photograph of Behrens Hall]
Photograph of the construction of Behrens Hall at Hardin-Simmons University. A note on the back of the photo identifies this building as a women’s dormitory. Scaffolding on the side of the building and metal pipes scattered in the dirt can be seen.
[Photograph of Smith Hall]
Photograph of the women’s dormitory Smith Hall, previously called the Girls Industrial Home, at Hardin-Simmons University. A female student can be seen reading on the front steps of the building. In the margin, the building has been described as a “Hall for Women.”
[Clipping: Says City's Pumps Short on Horsepower]
Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor of the Abilene Reporter-News concerning the city's work on Abilene's water pumps.
[Clipping: City Has 4th Driest Year; Bulk of Rain in 2 Storms]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's rainfall records, including figures from 1885 through 1951.
[Letter from Attorney General Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, Attorney General, The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 12, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for the clipping of the letter to the Abilene-Reporter News. He requests that Carswell continue to send material concerning his race which he thinks might be helpful along with his suggestions and observations. Daniel writes in a postscript, "Wish someone would answer Mr. Hambree in the paper."
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1952]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, dated April 26, 1952. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 18, advises of the appointment of Judge McGranery as now pending and of public hearings scheduled for May 5. He expresses his appreciation for the encouraging comments from Carswell regarding his work promising to continue his efforts to eliminate waste.
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1952]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated April 24, 1952. Connally expresses his appreciation for the kind and generous comments by Carswell with regard to his announcement that he will not be a candidate for re-election and advises of an attached copy of a statement regarding his reasons for his decision.
[Letter from John Ben Shepperd to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John Ben Shepperd, Attorney at Law, Austin, Texas, dated April 28, 1952. Shepperd announces that he is leaving the Secretary of State's office on May 1st and is seeking a promotion to the Attorney Generalship of Texas advising that this will be his first political race and, therefore, sincerely needs and wants Carswell's "help, counsel and active support".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 27, 1952]
A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1952. Carswell gives his views as to the present political situation and suggests, if it is legally possible, that he would like to see two (2) sets of Electors on the Democratic ballot; one set agreeable to the National Democratic Nominees, and the other set "for the tidelands" (Eisenhower-Nixon). Carswell states that he would like to vote a straight Democratic ticket but "if I must, in order to repudiate a high handed steal openly accomplished and thinly veiled in legality by a spurious dictum - Paramount Rights - spawned for the purpose by a "Charlie McCarthy" minority of the United States Supreme Court —I shall mark out the electors on the Democratic ballot and vote for the Electors on the Republican ballot".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joe Kimble - August 29, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. Joe Kimble, American National Bank, Amarillo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 29, 1952. Carswell identifies himself as a Delegate to the convention and requests a room at the Herring, Amarillo or Capitol, mentions a mutual friend, Mr. W. E. Fraley, or Jess Rogers noting he wrote the Democratic Housing committee two weeks back and received no reply.
[Letter from Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, The State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General, Austin, dated November 13, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell concerning the election and congratulates Carswell on his contribution to the victory.
[Postcard from the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Pat McCarran addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1952]
A postcard from Pat McCarran, United States Senate, Committee on the Judiciary, addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked WASHINGTON, D. C. APR 28 1952. The reverse side includes a printed form letter by The United States Senate, Committee on the Judiciary. "This acknowledges receipt of your recent communication concerning a nomination pending before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee or a Subcommittee thereof." Explanation regarding the procedure concerning filing communications into the nominee's file and sending a printed form to assure the sender of the receipt of the communication, in order that the file will be complete and available at all times for the study of the committees.
[Telegram from Marie Schanze to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1952]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Marie Schanze, Homerville, Georgia, dated 1952 MAY 2. Advisement of the death of Dr. Schanze and funeral arrangements. Ticker tape telegram.
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1952]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, dated October 28, 1952. Hildebrand advises Carswell that he is doing well and is enclosing a photo that he took of Carswell.
[Photo of Ed Hildebrand sitting on an automobile with unknown woman]
A snapshot of Ed Hildebrand sitting on an automobile with unknown woman.
[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1952]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. O. Curry, Snyder, Tx., postmarked Snyder, Texas, September 15, 1952. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. O. Curry. Curry advises Carswell that Jay is still on the same well but is about to finish and that they do not know if they will drill another.
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Trustee Friend - January 14, 1952]
A letter from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 14, 1952. Notification by Richardson of a meeting of the Board which has been called by President Wright.
[Letter from W. P. Wright to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Wright, President Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated December 11, 1952. Due to the necessity to bring urgent business before the Board Wright calls a meeting of the HSU Trustees.
[HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY BY-LAWS -December 22, 1952]
The by-laws from Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas), dated December 22, 1952.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Sullivan, Bro. Price, Messrs. Taylor and May - May 8, 1952]
A letter written to Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Sullivan, Bro. Price, and Messrs. Taylor and May from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated May 8, 1952. Carswell discusses the proposal made to keep the record of donors to the Hospital available for public perusal.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Committee Members for Hendrick Memorial Hospital - June 5, 1952]
A letter written to Committee Members for Hendrick Memorial Hospital, Abilene, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated June 5, 1952. The letter includes a notification by Carswell of a Committee meeting to be held on June 12 and a list of ideas pertaining to permanently recording names of contributors to Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
[Letter from Tate May to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tate May, President, The Farmers and Merchants National Bank dated June 7, 1952. May acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell notifying him of a meeting and dinner to be held on June 12 and accepts the invitation.
[Letter from Jas. L. Sullivan to T. N. Carswell - June 9, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jas. L. Sullivan, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas dated June 9, 1952. Sullivan advises Carswell of a previous engagement that makes it impossible to attend the dinner and meeting on June 12.
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - June 10, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated June 10, 1952. Collier replies to the letter from Carswell dated June 5 in which he discusses ideas for permanently recording the names of contributors to Hendrick Memorial Hospital but interjects, "The more I think of this project, the more I realize there is a great deal of danger in what we are about to do."
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Committee Members for Hendrick Memorial Hospital - June 19, 1952]
A letter written to Committee Members Jenkins, Sullivan, Price, May, Taylor, Carswell from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated June 19, 1952. Carswell advises of the committee proposal regarding donars to the Hospital. There is a handwritten note by Carswell advising that on June 27, 1952 the committee decided to report 'no plan recommendation' and ask for discharge.
[Form letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1952]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated January 9, 1952. Form letter by Kirk advising of enclosed proclamations. Sepia copy with typewritten carbon copy fill on State of Texas Department of State letterhead.
[Certificate of Release issued by The Texas Prison System - January 7, 1952]
A certificate of release issued by the Texas Prison System, O. B. Ellis, General Manager, Huntsville, Texas. The certificate grants a 90-day emergency reprieve and is dated January 7, 1952 Per J. M. Metts, Chief for J. C. Roberts, Chief.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - January 17, 1952]
A letter addressed to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California via Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman., Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated January 17, 1952. Carswell submits the requested information to Burkhart in behalf of Subject requesting that any omissions be noted. He confirms that the required advertising is running in San Bernadino .
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - January 11, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman., Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated January 11, 1952. Carswell advises Gordon that he supports the request made by Subject for a Commutation of Sentence and a Full Pardon and Restoration.
[Letter from Violet Wattenbarger to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1952]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Violet Wattenbarger, Legal Advertising Dept., The Sun Company, San Bernardino, California, dated January 14, 1952. Wattenbarger advises Carswell of the policy requiring the publishing of a Notice of Intention to Apply for Executive Clemency in California.
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1952]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 28, 1952. Burkhart acknowledges receipt of two questionnaires completed by Subject and other papers, all found to be satisfactory, and assumes an Affidavit of Publication will be sent at the expiration of the 30 day period. He expresses his appreciation for the promptness of Subject in attending to the details of the matter.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to L. C. Harris - April 2, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. L. C. Harris, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated April 2, 1952. The letter contains a confirmation by Carswell of a telephone conversation with Harris verifying Subject as a driller at Gilchrist Drilling Co. citing his work as satisfactory.
[Form letter and Proclamation from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1952]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division,) Department of State, Texas, dated April 16, 1952. Kirk requests the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamations and, also, that Carswell file a copy. The enclosures includes two copies of a proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ten-day extension of emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140, dated April 11, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
[PROCLAMATION BY Governor Allan Shivers Granting Conditional Pardon - May 17, 1952]
A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a conditional pardon to Subject No. 121,140, dated May 17, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and Jack Ross, Secretary of State.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - June 2, 1952]
A letter written to E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, dated June 2, 1952. Carswell inquires as to the status of the clemency application for Subject AA57-1951.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. A. Burkhart - September 16, 1852]
A letter written to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas) Parole Board, dated September 16, 1952. Carswell inquires as to the status of the clemency application for Subject AA 57-1851.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter A. Gordon - September 22, 1952]
A letter addressed to the Hon. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County (Texas), Parole Board, dated September 22, 1952. Carswell advises Gordon that a review of monthly reports shows an excellent record for Subject A-9803.
[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell], dated Monday, April. Peggy advises that, Drilexco, the company she works for in Dallas, is moving to Abilene and requests Carswell's advice on decisions she must make regarding whether to move to Abilene in order to keep the great job or to find another job in order to stay in Dallas.
[Letter from Rupert H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated May 19, 1952. Johnson advises that he is enclosing a check for the balance due Carswell and advises that he believes "the Japanese bonds will within the next 12 months advance materially in price". Johnson handwrites in a postscript that the stock is being transferred to Carswell's name.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 16, 1952. Johnson advises Carswell that General Key is on the opposite side of the political fence from Senator Kerr thus making him of no use. He discusses how a business matter grew out of a professional jealousy advising that his firm went through depression and war periods successfully and that competitors have the right to take action against a tough competitor. He offers help for Carswell's daughter and states, "I have high ranking friends if I can be of assistance to your daughter in Europe or here." Handwritten postscript is an advisement regarding "Jap bonds coming to life" and a settlement insuring good profits being not far off.
[Letter from H. S. Davis to T. N. Carswell and Ruth B. Gay - June 26, 1952]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell & Ruth B. Gay, dba, Carswell Travel Agency, Windsor Hotel Lobby, Abilene, Texas, from H. S. Davis, Head, Wage & Excise Tax Division, Internal Revenue Service, Dallas 1, Texas, dated June 26, 1952. An advisement regarding a discrepancy on a tax return for Mrs. Gay. The reverse side includes a letter addressed to Sir--Mr. H. S. Davis, Internal Revenue Office, Dallas, Texas from Carswell Travel Agency, Wooten Hotel Lobby, By T. N. Carswell, Partner dated July 2, 1952. Carswell refers to the letter from Davis dated June 26, 1952 and advises Davis regarding the work rendered by Mrs. Gay in the Agency thus the method of payment of her salary in regards to her tax return.
[Letter from M. J. Stehle to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1952]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. J. Stehle, Ballinger, Texas, dated September 5, 1952. Stehle explains the check not clearing and requests that Carswell send the check back through the bank, thanking him for his kindness.
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