Blowout: A Community’s Engagement with Fracking

Items

• Press Memorandum Allan Shivers 1956-04-12
  Shivers philosophy on states’ rights stressed the need to assert the power of the people in contrast to the growth of the federal government. The federal government had been acting against the wishes of many Texans which pressured Shivers to reaffirm his strong stance on states’ rights.
• Allan Shivers to The Advisory Committee on Segregation 1956-02-23
  Shivers reaffirming his support for the interposition proposal and an amendment to the U.S Constitution clarifying and strengthening the Tenth Amendment.
• Press Memorandum Allan Shivers 1956-02-23
  Shivers proposed a referendum to Texas voters on the question of interposition by means of a constitutional amendment.
• Palmer Hutcheson Telegram to Allan Shivers 1956-09-02
  Telegram from Texas attorney Palmer Hutcheson to Gov. Shivers referring to Tennessee Gov. Clement's efforts to desegregate schools peacefully and to the effigy hung at Mansfield High School.
• Telegram Early Northrup to Allan Shivers 1956-08-31
  Telegram suggesting the governor and attorney general ban the NAACP from operating in Texas for instigating riots.
• Telegram Joe Pool to Allan Shivers 1956-08-31
  A telegram from State Representative Joe Pool asking Governor Shivers to call a special legislative session to outlaw the NAACP in Texas. Many citizens around the state shared the Governor’s opinion that the Mansfield crisis was instigated by the NAACP and actions needed to be taken to ensure they did not have their way. Rep. Pool also suggested strengthening segregation and marriage laws and the consideration of interposition in light of court rulings in favor of integration.
• Allan Shivers to Rep. Joe Pool 1956-09
  Shivers’ response to State Representative Joe Pool. The Governor denied the request for a special session of the legislature to consider outlawing the NAACP’s practices in Texas for the moment.
• Allan Shivers to Robert Hayes 1956-09
  A letter from Allan Shivers to Robert "Bob" Hayes thanking him for his support during the Mansfield Crisis. Shivers views the majority of responses to his Mansfield decision as favorable.
• Press Memorandum Allan Shivers 1956-10-30
  The two press memorandums from Allan Shivers discusses the presentation of an autographed portrait of President Eisenhower. In addition the second press memorandum displays disappointment that Eisenhower had to cancel a speech in Dallas and praises the President's accomplishments.
• Press Memorandum Allan Shivers 1956-08-31 Part I
  A press memorandum from Allan Shivers that discusses receiving a telegram from L. Clifford Davis. The memorandum states that the Governor's Office has not received any request for assistance from the Tarrant County sheriff. In addition the memorandum states that Shivers is "not inclined" to move state officers at the call of affiliates to the NAACP.
• Press Memorandum Allan Shivers 1956-08-31 Part II
  The Governor’s orders sending the Texas Rangers to Mansfield High School to keep the peace on August 31, 1956. The presence of Texas Rangers would ensure the failure of integration in Mansfield. Rather than enforce court orders on integration, Governor Shivers justified his actions as ensuring peace in Mansfield and allowing time for a possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in staying integration orders.
• Press Memorandum Allan Shivers 1956-01-27
  A press memorandum from Allan Shivers discussing a letter sent to Virginia Governor Stanley and his interest in "interposition." The memorandum states that Shivers appointed a fifteen-member committee to study the issue from a "legal and educational standpoint."
• Official Statement Allan Shivers 1955-09-18
  Shivers’ endorsement of President Eisenhower for reelection in 1956. Eisenhower’s support for the Texas tidelands claim, along with his stance on separation of powers and states’ rights, ensured Shivers’ endorsement in 1952 and 1956.
• Official Memorandum Allan Shivers 1956-09-27
  An official memorandum from Allan Shivers designating October 13, 1956 as "Ike Day," in celebration of President Dwight Eisenhower. The memorandum compliments Eisenhower's achievements and praises him for being the only Texas who has served as chief executive. In addition the memorandum urges Texans to participate in this tribute to Eisenhower.
• Official Statement Allan Shivers 1952-10-22
  Shivers’ support for Eisenhower demonstrated his desire to place political issues before party loyalty. Supporting a Republican for president was controversial, but helped reaffirm Shivers’ stance on conservative principles and states’ rights.
• Clint Murchison to Allan Shivers 1952-10-07
  A letter from Clint Murchison to Allan Shivers confirming that 600,000 copies of The Daily Texan were sent to "every rural route box in Texas." The newspaper highlights the support Texans have for Dwight Eisenhower and indicates a strong movement by Shivers to aid in Eisenhower's election.
• Robert Hayes to Allan Shivers 1956-09-04
  A letter from a Texas citizen to Allan Shivers commending him on his actions in Mansfield, TX. In addition the letter discusses rumors that Shivers will be leaving public office to accept the position of president of a "big Houston bank."
• Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-07-16
  Allan Shivers shares his thought to Dwight D. Eisenhower on the Supreme Court case (Brown v. Board of Education). Shivers states that "there is nothing more local that the public school system. This demonstrates Shivers stance on school segregation, and will continue to take this stance during the Mansfield Crisis.
• Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1952-12-05
  A letter from Allan Shivers congratulating Dwight D. Eisenhower for his presidential victory. Shivers states that Texas will co-operate with Eisenhower for a "stronger America in a peaceful world". This demonstrates the start of Shivers and Eisenhower's friendly relationship.
• Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-03-03
  Allan Shivers thanks Dwight D. Eisenhower for a previous conference and an "enjoyable" luncheon. This demonstrates the friendly relationship between Shivers and Eisenhower.
• Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-06-08
  Allan Shivers offers to get a portrait painting done of Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie, by the same artist that created a portrait for Shivers and his wife Mary Alice. This demonstrates Shivers and Eisenhower's friendly relationship outside the political arena.
• Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-07-13
  Allan Shivers thanks Dwight D. Eisenhower for the attention Eisenhower has given to the states in the southwest that have been experiencing extreme drought. This demonstrates Shivers admiration towards Eisenhower on political issues.
• Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-10-07
  Allan Shivers thanks Dwight D. Eisenhower the birthday wish, and Shivers looks forward to their next visit. This demonstrates Shivers and Eisenhower's friendly relationship outside the political arena.
• Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-10-09
  Allan Shivers wishes Dwight D. Eisenhower a happy birthday, and looks forward to their next visit with each other. This demonstrates Shivers and Eisenhower's friendly relationship outside the political arena.
• Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1955-01-26
  Allan Shivers thanks Dwight D. Eisenhower for an "enjoyable" luncheon, and discusses future golf trips. This demonstrates Shivers and Eisenhower's friendly relationship outside the political arena.