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Oral History Interview with John Kolb, June 17, 1979

Description: Interview with John Kolb, a preacher from Crenshaw County, Alabama. The interview incudes Kolb discussing his life, family history, and how he got involved with the church. The interview also includes anecdotes from Kolb about his childhood, late wife, prominent figures in the church.
Date: June 17, 1979
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Kolb, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Oral History Interview with Sam Holt, March 9, 1977

Description: Interview with Sam Holt, a church member from Holtsville, Tennessee. The interview includes Holt discussing church history, his background within it, his life from childhood, and race relations in the community he was raised in. The interview also includes Holt's recounting of the history of interracial children during and after slavery and his family's connection to it.
Date: March 9, 1977
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Holt, Sam
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Oral History Interview with O. L. Trone, Sr., March 14, 1975

Description: Interview with O. L. Trone, Sr., Church of Christ church member from Birmingham, Alabama. The interview includes Trone's views on his family's and his personal experiences with the church. The interview also includes discussion about the broader history of his family and the church through the context of time period and race.
Date: March 14, 1975
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Trone, O. L., Sr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Oral History Interview with G. E. Stewart, 1975

Description: Interview with G. E. Stewart, a preacher from Shreveport. The interview includes Stewart discussing his family history, his experiences growing up and around he church, and his views on prominent figures in the church.
Date: 1975
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Stewart, G. E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Oral History Interview with A. C. Holt, September 25, 1972

Description: Interview with A. C. Holt, preacher from Belfast, Tennessee. The interview includes Holt's experience growing up in and around the church, his education, family history, surrounding church history, and his time as a preacher and teacher. The interview also includes Holt's comments on other prominent figures in the church.
Date: September 25, 1972
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Holt, A. C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Oral History Interview with John. S. Winston, March 20, 1973

Description: Interview with John S. Winston, a preacher from Arkansas. The interview includes Winston's experience growing up in and around the church, his education, family history, surrounding church history, and his time as a preacher. The interview also includes his comments on and interactions with other prominent figures in the church.
Date: March 30, 1973
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Winston, John S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Oral History Interview with Mrs. D. J. Bynam, October 29, 1973

Description: Interview with Mrs. D. J. Bynam, widow to a former preacher of the Church of Christ from Lyles, Mississippi. The interview includes Bynam's experience growing up in and around the church, discussion about her family, prominent figures in the church, and the opinions around race during that time.
Date: October 29, 1973
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Bynam, Mrs. D. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Ethel and Glyn Quade to T. N. Carswell - February 1, 1973]

Description: Letter written to Mr. Carswell from Glyn G. Quade, Sagerton, Texas dated February 1, 1973. Quade expresses his hope that Carswell has overcome his fall and is able to be around again. He advises that it is income tax reporting time again and that if Carswell is back at the office then he will bring his papers for him to prepare.
Date: February 1, 1973
Creator: Quade, Glyn
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1972]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Americans United for separation of church and state, dated October 3, 1972. Archer expresses his appreciation for the personal note from Carswell and concurs that they have kindred spirits. He advises that he thinks that Carswell is a "mighty young 85", notes that he appreciates the load that Carswell is carrying regarding his wife and offers to send the magazine for old times' sake. Archer exp… more
Date: October 3, 1972
Creator: Archer, Glenn L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 2, 1971]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, dated November 2, 1971. Burleson acknowledges the recent communication from Carswell in which he requested a copy of "Who is the Imperialist?" and a map of the United States System of Highways. He advises Carswell that a copy of the pamphlet is enclosed and the map has been ordered. He expresses his appreciation for the kind comments and encouragement that he receives from Carswell.
Date: November 2, 1971
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1972]

Description: A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated July 7, 1972. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his presence during his sad hours. He speaks of his Carrie Lynn as a gallant lady and tells Carswell that he has always felt like he was one of the family.
Date: July 7, 1972
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - February 29, 1972]

Description: A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated February 29, 1972. Sandefer expresses their appreciation for the "thoughtful long-hand letter" of Sunday the 27th confiding their knowledge that Carswell has similar problems and closes the letter by stating, "It is useless to tell you that we consider you a member of the family".
Date: February 29, 1972
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. M. and Lillian Lines to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1971]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Carswell from W. M. and Lillian Lines, Perryton, Texas, dated March 27, 1971. Lines advises of an enclosed check for fifteen dollars for "working up" the income tax report and then describes the beautiful spring day wishing for Carswell the best of everything.
Date: March 27, 1971
Creator: Lines, W. M. ; Lines, Lillian
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Note written by T. N. Carswell regarding Thelma Batson - February 8, 1954, December 1, 1970]

Description: A notation written by T. N. Carswell, dated December 1, 1970 advising that he does not now know to whom the message and flowers were sent noting it was possibly to Thelma Batson, Poplarville, Mississippi. The reverse side includes sentiment written by T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers from Rister Flower Shop and dated February 8, 1954. "In the heart of a friend there is always understanding and a deepening anxiety to share freely of life's stresses pressing upon those we love. That is th… more
Date: December 1, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - November 25, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Omar from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1970. Carswell requests a personal favor of six tickets for the Cotton Bowl Game reminding him that he did this some years ago and assuring Burleson that he is under no obligation to repeat but that it would be appreciated. He advises of his approval of Omar's recent political, written "releases". A note handwritten by Carswell states that the tickets are for personal use, not for resale. The reverse side includes business lett… more
Date: November 25, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1970]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from R. M. Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas, dated October 22, 1970. Wagstaff acknowledges Carswell's 82nd birthday expressing his appreciation for the work he did in behalf of the community throughout the years. He briefly outlines Carswell's accomplishments as Secretary of The Abilene Chamber of Commerce from 1924-1939 focusing on his work regarding roads and highways and the water supply for Abilene, Texas.
Date: October 22, 1970
Creator: Wagstaff, R. M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 30, 1970. Burleson advises that he has obtained six tickets to the coming Cotton Bowl game by using the personal use plea and expresses to Carswell that it was a privilege to be of service.
Date: November 30, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Ethel and Glyn Quade to T. N. Carswell - August 3, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Ethel and Glyn Quade, Sagerton, Texas, dated August 3, 1970. Quade expresses their disappointment that they missed Carswell when he drove out there. She expresses their appreciation for the azaleas and Ideals books, asks after Mrs. Carswell and invites him to drive out on Friday for an evening meal noting that Lyndell will be home that evening.
Date: August 3, 1970
Creator: Quade, Glyn & Quade, Ethel
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Earl & Mrs. Guitar - July 10, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Earl & Mrs. Guitar from "Tommy" Carswell, dated Friday a.m., July 10, 1970. Carswell expresses his appreciation to the Guitars for the privilege of fishing in their Elmdale Ranch tanks and shares the story of him fishing in a pond created by the damming of a creek which ran into the Okefenokee Swamp. "Soon afer their marriage in 1866, following father's return from the Civil War, a creek running near their farm home and flowing into the Okefenokee Swamp, was dammed. The wat… more
Date: July 10, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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