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[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993]

Description: Letter from Eddie Good to the Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department describing the Abilene Hall fire and the photos he took while on the university as a student. He further inquiries about the status of the cowboy statue that used to stand in front of Abilene Hall.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Good, Eddie
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Hardin-Simmons University Building and Endowment Campaign

Description: Brochure about how the appropriated funds from the Baptist General Convention of Texas, amounting to $500,000, will be used to create and make improvements to buildings on the Hardin-Simmons University campus. The brochure asks that readers mail monetary donations in order that the university be ready to construct new buildings and meet the needs of an increased enrollment total after the end of World War II.
Date: 1943?
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1945-1946]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1945 to 1946 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for this year was "Art Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." The Art Unit and Forum officers and program is listed. Museum information includes proposed exhibits.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1949-1950]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Includes clippings and information about events at the Abilene Woman’s Forum during the year, Abilene and Merkel art news, the activities at the three Abilene universities, and the Abilene public schools. Also included is information about the exhibits of the Fine Arts Museum and planning memos with notations.
Date: 1949/1950
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1947-1948]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1947 to 1948 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Included in the scrapbook for this year is a brochure celebrating the Ten Year Anniversary of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts. A report of the Art Unit activities is also included as are notes of possible exhibits for the Fine Arts Museum. Local events and local artists are also highlighted.
Date: 1947/1948
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1941-1942]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1941 to 1942 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This year the theme of study was "Art and the Business World." Miss A. M. Carpenter is listed as chairperson for art for the 6th District Federation and chairperson for American Art Week for Abilene. Included in the book are two journals: Federation News (July 1942) and College Art Journal (Vol. 1, No. 2, January 1942). In addition there is a list… more
Date: 1941/1942
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1944]

Description: An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, CAS, Travel Order No. 4, dated 1944, 12-1 through 12-17, Page 1. The reverse side includes a blank form. Page 2 is an itinerary, Travel Order No. 4 dated 1944, 12-18 through 12-31. The reverse side includes REMARKS by T. N. Carswell dated December 31, 1944.
Date: December 1, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Certificate by Governor Beauford H. Jester commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - January 18, 1949]

Description: A certificate issued by The State of Texas. Mr. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Beauford H. Jester, Governor of Texas, Paul H. Brown, Secretary of State dated January 18, 1949.
Date: January 18, 1949
Creator: Jester, Beauford H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[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.
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
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.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - January 16, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated January 16, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter and enclosure from Davis of January 14. He advises of his efforts to organize the 24th Senatorial District, describing the interest as luke warm but assures Davis that he will not stop until they have a set-up in each county. He advises of meetings already scheduled and requests the names of any leaders i… more
Date: January 16, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis supplies a list of names, as requested by Carswell, of key men in the District and advises that Dr. Walter H. McKenzie of University Baptist Church in Austin be their official representative to the Legislature.
Date: January 21, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from James P. Stinson and T. N. Carswell to Senator John Lee Smith - January 28, 1941]

Description: A Western Union Telegram sent to Hon. John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas from James P. Stinson, County Democratic Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, County & District Chairman of the United Dries, dated January 28, 1941. The telegram requests that Smith support the confirmation of Dr. W. D. Bradfield.
Date: January 28, 1941
Creator: Stinson, James P. & Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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