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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dossie - April 16, 1940]

Description: A letter written to "Dossie" from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated April 16, 1940. Carswell discusses the importance of the selection that must be made by the Trustees for a replacement for J. D. Sandefer as President of Hardin-Simmons University and offers his opinion that Rupert [Rupert N. Richardson] should be asked first. Carswell defends his opinion, noting the probability of "Dossie" being selected for the job thus requesting that "Dossie" encourage the selection of Rupert, in order … more
Date: April 16, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Hilton Hotel, El Paso, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 27, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter of April 25 and concurs that Carswell is "quite correct that we shall have probably the best opportunity for raising money that we shall have probably in our generation". Richardson advises of the difficulties encountered in Christian education in trying to "secure a man for the… more
Date: April 27, 1944
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Meeting minutes of The Building Committee of Hardin-Simmons University - March 13, 1945]

Description: The minutes of the Hardin-Simmons University Building Committee meeting held on March 13 by E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer. The minutes include a list of recommendations by The Building Committee to be made to the Board of Trustees regarding the enlargement and improvement of Hardin-Simmons University. The names of the men on the committee include Mr. O. D. Dillingham, Mr. George S. Anderson, Dr. R. N. Richardson, Mr. Jake Sandefer, Mr. Leroy Jennings and Mr. George Foster.
Date: March 13, 1945
Creator: Ledbetter, E. W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1945]

Description: 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.
Date: April 9, 1945
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Meeting minutes of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee - May 26, 1945]

Description: 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-Pr… more
Date: May 26, 1945
Creator: The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Meeting minutes of The Executive Committee of the Greater Hardin-Simmons University Committee - June 18, 1945]

Description: 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.
Date: June 18, 1945
Creator: The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Rupert N. Richardson addressed to T. N. Carswell - March 28, 1946]

Description: A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated March 28, 1946. The letter advises of the detailed plans for the ground-breaking ceremony for the Sandefer Memorial Building and expressing the hope that as many trustees and other friends as can will attend.
Date: March 28, 1946
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter and attached Letter: From Walter G. Jennings to T. N. Carswell - June 16, 1948]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Walter G. Jennings, Manager Southwestern Region, Frigidare Division, General Motors Corporation dated June 16, 1948. Jennings replies to the letter from Carswell dated June 14 regarding the request made for his approval to publish his address made to the Exes of Hardin-Simmons University. He advises of an attached copy of a letter which he addressed to Dr. Richardson. Typewritten on business letterhead bearing SURVEY BOND watermark.
Date: June 16, 1948
Creator: Jennings, Walter G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to President-elect Richard M. Nixon - December 19, 1968]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Richard M. Nixon, President-elect, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell dated December 19, 1968. In a previous letter dated December 2, 1968, Nixon requests that Carswell name an exceptional individual for appointment whom Nixon can bring into his Administration prompting this reply letter by Carswell in which he makes the recommendation of Dr. Rupert N. Richardson for an appointment to the new Administration.
Date: December 19, 1968
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - April 21, 1960]

Description: A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane from T. N. Carswell, dated April 21, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for all the "notes" from Crane which brought "memories of a now far off wonder day, the springtime of your life and mine". He advises of the generosity of her grandparents as to the reason he received his college degree and her Dad, whom he met and loved, was also a benefactor of Simmons. Carswell advises that conditions are quite different out at Simmons, that he is no… more
Date: April 21, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1939]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommie"), from Rupert N. Richardson, Executive Vice-President, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 27, 1939. Richardson accepts the resignation of Carswell as chairman of the Semi-Centennial Commission and suggests possibly Mary Pender as his successor.
Date: June 27, 1939
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sierra Blanca, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 16, 1944. Humorous letter regarding Richardson looking after the "house and goods" while Carswell is away, of having taken care of the car casings and battery and of their trouble in starting Carswell's car. Richardson advises of their church having started a campaign to raise $35,000 for H.S.U.
Date: April 16, 1944
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Driskell Hotel, Austin, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 5, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and touches on the work involved in the search for a president for Hardin-Simmons University and the need for "harmonious backing from all forces". Richardson expresses his hope that Carswell is enjoying his work in Austin, that it is a nice place to visit but that … more
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter and Report: From T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - April 5, 1945]

Description: 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 Camp… more
Date: April 5, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Meeting minutes of The Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University - May 28, 1945]

Description: 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 b… more
Date: May 28, 1945
Creator: The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1945]

Description: 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 Chu… more
Date: April 28, 1945
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Letter from Walter G. Jennings to Rupert N. Richardson - June 16, 1948

Description: A letter written to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University from Walter G. Jennings, Manager Southwestern Region dated June 16, 1948. Jennings gives his approval to publish his address but advises of the necessity to give credit for a quote from "The Mainspring" by Henry Grady Weaver that he used in his address.
Date: June 16, 1948
Creator: Jennings, Walter G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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