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- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - June 13, 1961]
- A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, dated June 13, 1961. Carswell advises of an attached check for the renewal of subscriptions for himself and for Misses Susan and Marilyn Mead of Abilene, Texas.
- [Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. Walter Hammond, President Texas Farm Bureau Federation, Waco, Texas, dated March 13, 1945. Hammond expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell advising that he knew of Carswell's activities even back to his school days, of his honesty, integrity and sincerety of purpose. He states, "I can truthfully say that because of your efforts the world is a better place in which to live".
- [Letter from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin, Sweetwater, Texas, dated February 13, 1944. McLaughlin requests Carswell's advice regarding her son John, who will turn 18 in April, is a Freshman at Hardin-Simmons University and will be joining the service. She describes John regarding his education, intelligence and physical attributes expressing her hope that Carswell can advise him since his father had died when he was nine. She advises that John would like to train for Chaplin service but is hesitant to request advice from strangers fearing it "might be interpreted as finding a way to shun Army service". She also advises Carswell of her other sons noting that Charles is in his last period of training for Combat Bomber service at Biggs Field in El Paso. The reverse side of the last page of this letter includes a postscript advising of their hope that John can finish his freshman year before entering the service and requests any assistance from Carswell to make this possible.
- [Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated December 13, 1942. Radford expresses her pleasure for Carswell on his promotion, notes how much he does for others and states that the Radford family wishes for him "the best of everything in the years to come".
- [Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1955]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1955. Shivers advises Carswell that he hopes Carswell thinks, as he does, that the State Democratic Executive Committee made a good choice.
- [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.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower - November 13, 1952]
- A letter written to President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower, Augusta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 13, 1952. Carswell advises of his support and money given to Eisenhower's candidacy because he was disgusted with "the mess in Washington" advising Eisenhower that "were it known you had availed yourself of General MacArthur's first rate knowledge of Korean and related affairs, it would appreciably strengthen public confidence and afford wide and great satisfaction". Carswell continues, "The Korean war is of our meddling. Desertion now, without justice and honor, is as unthinkable to you as to me."
- Statement of Senator Tom Connally to the People of Texas - April 13, 1952
- A statement from Senator Tom Commally to the people of Texas, dated April 13, 1952. The statement is regarding Connally's reasons not to run for re-election.
- [Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1948]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert--R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated August 13, 1948. Johnson advises of enclosed confirmations on the sale of Havana Lithograph and the purchase of Puget Sound Power & Light Company stocks. He summarizes the economic details and history of the stock that was purchased.
- [Letter from J. J. Mariner to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1946]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Mariner, Vice President, Thos. Cook & Son, 587 Fifth Avenue, New York 17, N. Y., dated February 13, 1946. Mariner expresses appreciation for the interest shown but will not arrange a representation until Carswell has an office and can qualify as a representative of steamship and air lines.
- [Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the encouraging message from Carswell and advises that his suggestion will be given just as prompt attention as possible.
- [Letter and Memorandum: From Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - May 13, 1959]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated May 13, 1959. Johnson advises Carswell of the attachment of a memorandum which outlines in detail the reasons for his objections to the original version of the McClellan amendment. He defends his objections to the original version which granted too much power to the Secretary of Labor and defends his support for the adopted, rewritten amendment. Attachment includes: Memorandum by Lyndon B. Johnson detailing the reasons for his objections to the original McClellan Amendment.
- [Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major L. E. Newton - February 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Major L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, T.D.G, dated February 13, 1941. Carswell commends Newton on the work his Home Defense Unit is doing, advises that he is writing Col. Banister with reference to his unit and presumes that Newton sent a copy of the report to the Adjutant General.
- [Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Colonel Neill H. Banister - February 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Col. Neill H. Banister, Adjutant General's Department, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, T.D.G., dated February 13, 1941. Carswell commends, and recommends, for any future opening, Captain Newton and his Home Defense Unit in Rotan, Texas.
- [Letter from Captain Wayne M. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lt. Col. Joe J. Miller by Wayne M. Roberts, Capt. 180th Inf. Ass't. P. O., 45th Division Canteen, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 13th 1941. Roberts acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated January 10th and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's efforts in behalf of the men of the 45th Division.
- [Letter from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, dated January 13, 1941. Carl advises that Lt. Col. Joe J. MIller was described by Professor Hassler as a man of very high quality. Carl commends the work Carswell is sponsoring describing it as "of the highest quality" then wishes for Carswell the greatest measure of success possible.
- [Letter from Merle Sinclair to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1956]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Merle Sinclair, Milwaukee 11, Wisconsin, dated July 13, 1956. Sinclair replies to Carswell advising that he recommends a booklet that was put out by the Prudential Insurance Company of America as a good source for the information he had requested.
- [Letter from Herman G. Nami to T. N. Carswell - June 13, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Herman G. Nami, Third Division Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, dated June 13, 1944. Nami advises that he looks forward to seeing Carswell at the Fifth Division Convention in Odessa adding that he is counting on Carswell's support for his candidacy.
- [Letter from Guy H. May to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1943]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Vice-Com., American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Guy H. May, Department Adjutant, American Legion, Nashville 3, Tennessee, dated July 13, 1943. May explains the use of funds that the Department spent on Colonel Waring's candidacy advising that Colonel Waring might have the other information Carswell requested.
- [Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1943]
- A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, c/o Local Board No. 1, Selective Service, Brownwood, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated July 13, 1943. Rather recounts the events of the morning both before and after they received Carswell's letter, describes the new membership as a pleasant surprise and advises that Carswell has saved his Division while reviving a "goose-egg" Post.
- [Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell - September 13, 1944]
- A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Ashley [Ashley Carswell], Tucson, Arizona, dated September 13, 1944. Ashley Carswell advises that he has completed training and is ready to go overseas. He has a nine-day delay with his crew to pick up a new ship and equipment in Topeka, Kansas, drive to Dallas then fly to Jacksonville to be home four or five days. He assures his Uncle that he is "not worried about going across because I've got the best crew on the field―but I am the only Rebel."
- The Leakey Leader, Volume 6. No. 31
- An issue of The Leakey Leader, Volume 6. No. 31. Leakey (pronounced Lake-y), Texas, dated Friday, July 13, 1934. Includes an article titled "Leakey's Barbecue Grand Success 13 Counties Here, a Live Meeting and No. 4 Is To Be Secured". An article regarding a campaign to build Texas Highway 4 in which T. N. Carswell is mentioned as one of the speakers: "About the livest speaker was that man Carswell from Abilene. He didn't fail to shoot 'straight from the shoulder' either." Other articles include: Famed Woman Scientist Dead, Sallanches, France, July 4.---Mme, Marie Curie ; Texas Relief Funds To Last To Sept. 1 ; Jobs Becoming More Plentiful ; Public Opinion and the Banks ; Drouth-Stricken Land Owners Are Eligible Now For Relief Work ; Nudist Bridal Pair GuIlty ; Grading of Highway No. 127 Has Started ; The world is wondering what will happen in Germany. ; The Texas Centennial ; Find Mountain of Ice in Colorado.
- [Authorization for Absence from Hospital - Byrdie Pearl Carswell in the care of T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1962]
- An authorization for absence from the hospital, from Big Spring State Hospital, dated August 13, 1962. Byrdie Pearl Carswell, patient, in the care of T. N. Carswell, signed by Preston Harrison, M.D., Superintendent. The reverse side includes rules and regulations concerning absence from Texas State mental hospitals.
- [Letter from Leslie R. Bonner to T. N. Carswell - September 13, 1961]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Leslie R. Bonner, Claims Representative, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated September 13, 1961. Advisement of a price increase due to increased costs for Byrdie Carswell Support, Maintenance and Treatment Account. Handwritten note by Carswell at bottom of page advises that on September 28, 1961 a check was mailed for October.
- [Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1942]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Comanche, Texas, dated March 13, 1942. Allcorn congratulates Carswell on his election confiding that he knew nothing about the race including Carswell's name being on the ballot until he had started for the Legion hall.
- [Letter from Captain C. T. Edwards to Major T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Commander, Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, from C. T. Edwards, Capt. CO D 34th BN Texas Defense Guard Inf Commanding, Brownfield, Texas, dated October 13, 1941. Edwards declines the invitation from Carswell for Company D of the 34th Battalion to attend the Armistice Day ceremonies in Abilene.
- [Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941]
- A document containing the Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941. The committee was appointed by the Commander of the 17th District of the American Legion, Department of Texas, to consider the advisability of creating an organization in the Colleges and Universities of Texas for the sons and daughters of the World War Veterans.
- [Notes for the Defend America meeting at the First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas]
- A set of notes for the Defend America meeting at the First Baptist Church, held on Thursday Eve, February 13, 1941 at 7:30 pm. The notes contain a list of program participants for the Defend America meeting, and a list of committee members for the Defend America meeting.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Military Service Publishing Company - February 13, 1941]
- A letter addressed to the Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 13, 1941. Carswell confirms that the advising manuals he ordered have not arrived.
- [Resolution by Paramore Post No. 57 pertaining to the employment of ex-service men for the construction of Camp Barkeley - January 13, 1941]
- A draft of a resolution by Paramore Post No. 57 of the American Legion pertaining to the employment of ex-service men for the construction of Camp Barkeley dated January 13, 1941.
- [Form letter from Robert L. Murray]
- A form letter from Robert L. Murray, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Thirty Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, dated May 13, 1941. Announcement by Murray advising that all ASCAP music is now back on air over the Mutual Broadcasting System.
- What Is Americanism?
- An essay titled "What is Americanism?" by Claude R. Wickard, United States Secretary of Agriculture.
- [Letter from Carl Hamilton to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Carl Hamilton, Assistant to the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Washington DC, dated December 13, 1941. A cover letter by Hamilton advising that Secretary Wickard has requested his statement, "What is Americanism?" to be sent in response to the letter from Carswell. Typewritten on U.S. government letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark.
- [Letter from H. A. Boaz to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from H. A. Boaz, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, dated December 13, 1941. H. A. Boaz defines Americanism.
- [Letter from J. E. Lawrence to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee On Americanism, American Legion Post No. 57, from J. E. Lawrence, Editor, The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, dated December 13, 1941. J. E. Lawrence defines Americanism.
- [Letter from John W. Martyn to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, from John W. Martyn, Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of War, War Department, Washington, dated December 13, 1941. Martyn explains regarding the Secretary of War having been unable to answer the letter from Carswell requesting a statement on Americanism due to duties at the present time. Martyn advises, assuming a change in plans for the Americanism revival because of the opening of hostilities, that he refered the letter to the War Department Bureau of Public Relations which will provide information on military subjects.
- [Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1944]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 13, 1944. McKenzie refers to writing and asking a question but that, in reply, Carswell only acknowledged his receipt of the letter and the suggestion made. He requests an answer from Carswell, to write about how he feels, regarding joining up with him. The reverse side includes a printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
- [Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated October 13, 1942. Davis acknowledges the receipt of the letter with the pledge cards and advises Carswell of a letter that he wrote to send to those who signed the cards.
- [Letter from Jeff Davis to H. G. Gantz - October 13, 1942]
- A letter written to Rev. H. G. Gantz, First Christian Church, Abilene, Texas, from JD [Jeff Davis], dated October 13, 1942. Davis advises of T. N. Carswell having written of the plan for the Field Day in Lubbock and expresses his appreciation for the cooperation by Gantz and assures they will meet his requirements as to speakers, etc.
- [Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941]
- A form letter written by J. D. Riddle, County and 24th District Secretary, United Drys, dated June 13, 1941. Riddle addresses an urgent matter regarding funds pertaining to the employment of Judge Miller of Brownwood, Texas for legal counsel regarding the challenge to the newly passed liquor bill.
- [Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1941]
- A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell from Jeff Davis, dated March 13, 1941. The letter discusses the House Committee voting out H. B. 373 and H. B. 565 and hoping that the bills withstand the Courts.
- [Letter from James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1951]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated August 13, 1951. Welsh replies to a request made by Carswell and advises of his enclosing two sets of forms to be used when applying for executive clemency.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 13, 1943]
- A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CSA, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 13, 1943. Carswell provides a new itinerary to comply with the telephone request of Major Fellbaum necessitating a schedule change.
- [Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]
- A Selective Service Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 13, 1944 - Cancelled. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
- [Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]
- An Overtime Selection Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
- [Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]
- A Selective Service Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form and a handwritten note by T. N. Carswell regarding obtaining the signature of Dr. Magee due to the absence of Dr. P.
- [Parole Rules by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission, the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Department of Public Welfare - August 13, 1954]
- A pamphlet describing the Parole Rules of the State of Ohio, published by Ohio Bureau of Probation and Parole in Columbus, Ohio. The fourth page includes stamp of G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Parolee Number 95040 dated August 13, 1954, signed by R. N. McMichael.
- [Form by the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Ohio by G. R. Klopfenstein - August 13, 1954]
- A form by the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio (G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief). The form is an agreement of Prisoner when permitted to go to another state. Sending State - Ohio, Receiving State - Texas dated August 13, 1954; witness signature by R. N. McMichael.
- [Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - May, 13, 1954]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas, dated May 13, 1954. Subject 108,345 expresses his concern to Carswell regarding not having heard anything regarding his possible release.
- [Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1954]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, dated February 13, 1954. Subject 17671 [108,345] explains that Mrs. Breeding's misunderstanding with Carswell is resolved, advises of his impending transfer to the Texas Prison System and reports of Mr. Swenson's offer to write a letter to the warden at Huntsville.