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[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated August 2, 1960. Lloyd advises that two summers from now he will be retired and that having lived in an Academy house for years he will be required to find another place. He describes the setting of an old farm house with three acres that he bought 28 years ago and has been working on during summers but now must complete for year-round habitation. He conveys his love for Texas and advises that his visit three years ago proved that there is no gap in his life. He describes his years in Massachusettes; "Living and sometimes competing with these Mayflower-Harvard names is sometimes a bit galling, more often amusing. Generally, I find it more gratifying to shock than to please them". He expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the call, letter and kind considerations for some fifty years making note of their lasting friendship even after years of separation.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lucie K. Whitehead - March 2, 1958]
A letter written to Mrs. Whitehead from T. N. Carswell, dated March 2, 1958. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter regarding her question on the amount of the tax shown on the return advising the question proved to be well founded. He apologizes for his mistake and encourages her appraisal of his work as needed, expresses his appreciation for the spirit of her letter and advises that it "but deepens an opinion I've long had of you". In a postscript to Whitehead, Carswell advises that he is working on her 1957 return and that he will forward a rough draft.
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 2, 1971]
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.
[Wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell, Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell to Mrs. Marie and Raymond Schanze - May 2, 1952]
A wired correspondence to Mrs. Marie and Raymond Schanze from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], Virginia [Byrdie Carswell] and Peggy [Peggy Carswell], dated May 2, 1952 offering their sympathy and love.
[Telegram from Marie Schanze to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1952]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Marie Schanze, Homerville, Georgia, dated 1952 MAY 2. Advisement of the death of Dr. Schanze and funeral arrangements. Ticker tape telegram.
[Letter from Representative Harley Sadler to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, State of Texas, House of Representatives, Austin, dated April 2, 1945. Sadler advises of his disappointment that his redistricting bill was tabled admitting that he gets "a little bit blue at times down here" and of having considered getting up on personal privilege and getting things off his chest.
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 2, 1944. Russell acknowledges the letter from Carswell dated the 29th of April and expresses his disapproval of the taking over, on the part of the Executive Department, of the Montgomery-Ward Mail Order Store in Chicago and discusses legislation regarding such actions and compromises that are required to win the war; "However, I am becoming tired of standing so much for unity's sake, and not getting much help from the other branch of the Government—I have stated to you before and I reiterate now that the labor situation, which has been brought about by the last ten years of petting and pampering, means trouble for our Country in the years ahead unless something is done about it".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mayor L. E. Newton - February 2, 1942]
A letter written to Mayor L. E. Newton, Mayor, Rotan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 2, 1942. Carswell discourses on the gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by himself with reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan and advises Newton that those remarks "are so foreign of my high opinion of you that I never even imagined them".
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1969]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Bradbury, Tippen & Cross, Abilene, Texas, dated December 2, 1969. RE: Title to Lot 23, Lewis Subdivision of Lot 1, Block 147, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Advisement that in the will of Hattie Nichols Turner she left this property to Beatrice Whitley who is now Beatrice Jackson and is the daughter of Hattie Nichols Turner.
[Insurance statement from Betty Bray to Les Clark]
An insurance statement from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas 21, Texas, to Mr. Les Clark, Abilene, Texas, dated July 2, 1962. Re: Southern County Mutual, Thomas N. Carswell. Advisement of balance due on the above policy.
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington 6, D. C., dated June 2, 1960. Archer expresses his appreciation for the check from Carswell and for his kind and helpful letter. Archer confirms the problem before them as exceedingly difficult, that it must be handled with "the most consumate skill" advising that "there are those standing ready to kill us off if they can".
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 2, 1946. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the letter and tie received from Carswell for Christmas. He asks how Carswell knew he was interested in boxing then recalls when he was at West Point and was the welterweight boxing champion. He continues with an advisement to Carswell regarding the changes he will make to his account in order for him to not be required to pay a tax on profits in 1945.
[Letter from M. E. Sadler to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. E. Sadler, President, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 2, 1942. Sadler expresses his happiness that he can be with them for the community meeting and advises of an enclosed statement and newspaper mat.
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker - September 2, 1941]
A letter written to Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Infantry Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, Infantry Texas Defense Guard, 10th Battalion, dated September 2, 1941. Carswell compliments the arrangements made by Knickerbocker for the Regional Review and provides a list of the names of his men planning to attend: Captain Slagel and Company D, Colorado City; Captain D. F. Morris and Company E, Albany; Companies A and B from Abilene represented by Captains Warren and Blankenship; the Headquarters Staff represented by Lieut. Alvis, Lieut. Shaw and Captain Pritchard.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 2, 1952. Johnson advises of his inability to find any information on Drilling & Exploration, Inc. stock noting there may be another name for the same company. He suggests a few options on buying French francs offering any help he can give and inquires if Carswell knows anyone with a good entre to Senator Kerr of Oklahoma as he is anxious to meet him. Johnson handwrites in a postscript that he has just heard that a new issue of this stock (Drilling & Exploration, Inc.) is coming out in the amount of 400,000 shares but does not know the price.
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Harry T. Strong, The United Fruit Company and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]
A travel agent appointment agreement between The United Fruit Company, Pier 3, North River, New York 6, N. Y., signed by Harry T. Strong and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell, dated November 2, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness.
[Letter from Representative Iris Blitch to T. N. Carswell - July 2, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Iris Blitch, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 2, 1959. Blitch expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell containing a ballot concerning labor legislation. She confirms that they are distant cousins and knows his brother Allen quite well. She advises of the status regarding the Labor Bill and Representative Smith's bill and of her opposition to foreign aid.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Truett Latimer and Senator David Ratliff - May 2, 1959]
A letter addressed to Representative Latimer and Senator Ratliff, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 2, 1959. Carswell advises, regarding the new State School both Latimer and Ratliff are working on to locate in or near Abilene, that if it were presented to popular vote it would be defeated. He discusses two reasons for his opposition in locating the school in Abilene.
[Telegram from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - March 2, 1957]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated March 2, 1957. Morrow informs Carswell of his decision not to enter the race for the U. S. Senate seat advising that he will write and express his appreciation for Carswell's interest and help.
[Letter from President-Elect Richard M. Nixon to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1968]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Richard M. Nixon, Office of the President-Elect, Washington, D. C., dated December 2, 1968. Nixon requests that Carswell name an exceptional individual for appointment whom Nixon can bring into his Administration.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 2, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 2, 1941. A request by Carswell for information regarding supervising or operating the Canteen at the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]
A letter written to "Dad" [T. N. Carswell] from "Baby Doll - Peg" [Peggy Carswell], dated April 2, 1941. Peggy discusses her expenses asking if she is spending too much and advises that she wants a job for the summer at the hospital as an assistant for the experience since deciding to be a lab technician. She suggests for Carswell a new business idea and then explains regarding a new type of sign put out by Jack White of the Fleur Ray Sign Company of San Antonio. Handwritten postscript advises that she cannot type or handwrite but he "probably can read bad typing better than bad writing".
[Letter from A. G. Arrant, M. D. addressed To Whom It May Concern - April 2, 1974]
A letter addressed To Whom It May Concern, from A. G. Arrant, M. D., Abilene, Texas, dated April 2, 1974. Advisement by Arrant of the condition of Mrs. T. N. Carswell [Byrdie Carswell] as totally incompetent both physically and mentally requiring total bed care and professional assistance.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - April 2, 1969]
A letter written to "Nonie" [Nora Whiting] from T. N. and Byrdie Carswell, dated April 2, 1969. Carswell offers Easter greetings. "A rainbow from deep in my heart, weighted with all the promise of old. The fabled bags of gold are missing. But in lieu thereof are snow white silver chalices. In the softly tinted and scented ever ascending halo from these chalices you will come better to know the measure and depth of gratitude I convey to you on this Easter Day."
[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1966]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Nonie" [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated Thursday 2, 1966. Whiting assures Carswell that she knows he is doing everything that can be done for Byrd and loves her and explains that she has enclosed a check to help out when Peg comes to be with him.
[Letter from Wyatt W. Lipscomb to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. Lipscomb brags on the success of the Albany membership drive for The American Legion and advises of their plans to celebrate with a big barbeque. The guest list includes The Department Commander, Adjutant, Chaplain, the 5th Division Commander (The Honorable T. N. Carswell), the 17th District Commander, Major Federbush of Camp Barkeley who will bring some officers from the Camp, and Ed Riedel.
[Letter from Captain H. G. Parrott to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]
A letter written to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, from H. G. Parrott, Capt. Commanding Company D 11th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, Iraan, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. Parrott declines Carswell's invitation [to attend the Armistice Day Review] citing a previous invitation to be at McCamey on that occassion.
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Department Commander, San Antonio, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. Dilworth expresses his personal appreciation and the appreciation of the Department for the use of the members of his Post at the Milwaukee convention noting it was a fine showing on the part of Carswell's post.
[Letter from Captain George L. McCargo to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]
A letter written to Thomas N. Carswell, Major Infantry Commanding Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from George L. McCargo, Captain Infantry Commanding Company C. Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Moran, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. McCargo accepts the invitation to attend the Abilene Armistice Day program. He requests that Carswell take it up with T & P railroad about a "Special" to enable all to attend the National Defense Patriotic Day Ceremony at Dallas on October 12.
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, Austin, Texas, dated August 2, 1941. Young acknowledges the application by Carswell for the Department Convention to be held in Abilene in 1942.
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to The President, The White House - August 2, 1941]
A Postal Telegram sent to The President, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander and Owen Ellis, Post Adjutant, dated August 2, 1941. An affirmation of the support given by the membership of the Parramore Post of the President's recommendation to retain in the service indefinitely the National Guard units and Selectees already in training and ask him to spare them "no task or sacrifices now necessary for the adequate arming and defense of the nation" and state, "The policy of appeasement and 'soft soap' has brought only disappointment and destruction to those indulging in it. Therefore, we say away with appeasement and appeasers, together with isolationists and objectors of every tint."
[Letter from Major B. L. Maloney to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Texas - April 2, 1941]
A letter addressed to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas, from B. L. Maloney, Major U.S.A.R., Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated April 2, 1941. Maloney advises of the proposed visit, planned escort, program and travel accomodations of Mrs. Antonio Barkely, mother of David B. Barkely for whom Camp Barkely has been named and requests confirmation of the approval of this plan before any further steps are taken to make this trip.
[Letter from Major Paul A. Gavan to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Committee, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Paul A. Gavan, Major, Aide-de-Camp, Headquarters Third Army, Smith-Young Tower, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 2, 1941. Gavan replies for General Brees declining the invitation due to having already obligated himself to the Army Day celebration in San Antonio.
[Letter from L. E. Dudley to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. E. Dudley, Superintendent Abilene Schools, dated April 2, 1941. Dudley advises that he will comply with Carswell's request promising to dismiss the public schools so the pupils may attend the parade.
[Telegram from Governor John E. Miles to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Committee, from John E. Miles, Governor, Sante Fe New Mexico, dated 1941 APR 2 1053A. Declines the invitation to attend the Army Day Celebration.
[Telegram from Sam Russell to General Richard Donovan - January 2, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to General Richard Donovan, Commanding General, San Antonio, Texas, from Sam Russell, Washington, D. C., dated January 2, 1941. Russell recommends Mrs. E. Lillius, Abilene, Texas for a position as Senior Hostess in the army camp at View, Texas. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
[Letter from Member-Elect Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, from Sam Russell, Member-Elect, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 2, 1941. Russell confirms that his recommendation for Mrs. E. Lillius was wired today.
[Letter from Lieut. Col. Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1942]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, State of Texas, Austin, dated January 2, 1942. Banister acknowledges the letter from Carswell to General Page [Brigadier General J. Watt Page] was received but the declaration of war on December 7 gave no time to give Carswell's suggestion proper consideration.
[Letter and envelope: From Mrs. Frank Burney]
A handwritten essay titled "What is Americanism?" written by Mrs. Frank Burney, President, Baptist Woman's Missionary Union, Atlanta, Georgia. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. The reverse side of envelope includes handwritten address for Mrs. Frank Burney, Waynesboro, Ga.
[Letter from E. D. Lambright to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. D. Lambright, Editor, Tampa Morning Tribune, Tampa, Florida, dated December 2, 1941. E. D. Lambright defines Americanism.
[Letter from Chas. A. Hazen to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Americanism Committee, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. A. Hazen, Managing Editor, The Shreveport Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, dated December 2, 1941. Hazen advises Carswell that he was asked by Mr. Ewing to answer the letter requesting a definition of Americanism and proceeds to define Americanism.
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 2, 1944]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Gunter Hotel and Plaza Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 2, 1944. McKenzie expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated January 28, and discusses the work before them, asking if Carswell would consider working as his assistant, office-man, stenographer and field worker.
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 2, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated November 2, 1942. Davis expresses that Carswell was missed at the Field Day, inquires on the status of a San Angelo Field Day, and advises of an increase to 133 dry counties with more elections to be held, soon.
[Letter from J. H. Simpson, Texas Press Clipping Bureau to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Texas Press Clipping Bureau, by J. H. Simpson, Dallas, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. In reply to the request by Carswell for clippings Simpson advises that there are no past clippings on any of the subjects requested but that they would be glad to clip from future papers for as long as desired.
[Letter and Resolution from Charlie A. Jones to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie A. Jones, Rotan, Texas, dated September 2, 1942. Jones explains to Carswell that his letter addressed to O. D. Henley was given to him. Jones advises that the enclosed resolution was adopted by their association and that there were some heated talks all in favor of the resolution. He suggested that Carswell might phone Dr. Walton of Hardin-Simmons for his version as he listened in on the proceedings. Jones assures Carswell that he is at his service, that his stand on the liquor question has cost him three political campaigns and that he will probably be a contender for the place John Lee Smith is vacating in the Senate. The enclosed resolution condemns the alcohol traffic and charges the reader with the responsibility "of keeping the soldier boys safe."
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 2, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the biennial convention of the United Texas Drys meeting to be held on September 30 and requests that Carswell serve on the Committee of Nominations.
[Letter from Jeff Davis to Judge C. M. Caldwell - June 2, 1941]
A letter addressed to Judge C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, Unted Texas Drys, dated June 2, 1941. Davis discusses the injunction suit expected against the enforcement of the bill just passed and quotes from a telegram received from Judge C. A. Paxton, Chief Supervisor of the Texas Liquor Control Board, advising that injunction was not applicable to this phase of the law.
[Letter from Senator John Lee Smith to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Lee Smith, District No. 24, Texas State Senate, Austin, dated May 2, 1941. Smith replies to a telegram sent by Carswell confirming that he favors the confirmation of Jeff Davis to the Liquor Control Board.
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Senator John Lee Smith - May 2, 1941]
A Western Union Telegram sent to Honorable John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th District Drys, Abilene, Texas, dated May 2, 1941. Carswell requests that Smith support the confirmation of Jeff Davis to the Board.
[Letter from Mrs. G. Scogin, Mrs. T. J. Aillet and Mrs. R. T. Bridge to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]
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.
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