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[Letter from Lucie Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated May 10, 1957. Whitehead requests help from Carswell, via his contacts, in obtaining passage home for her daughter, Mary Ann.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Earl & Mrs. Guitar - July 10, 1970]
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 waterhead was about five and a half inches, providing sufficient power for gin and gristmill, covering four or five hundred acres, my first fish pond."
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell - October 10, 1951]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas, dated October 10, 1951. Hildebrand advises Carswell of his work load in construction and that he is doing well.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - October 10, 1950]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas, dated October 10, 1950. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the talk Carswell gave at his Mother's funeral and for his and Mrs. Carswell's attention to her during her "late days on this earth". He advises him that she loved Carswell as though he were her own.
[Letter from Omar Radford to T. N. Carswell - April 10, 1947]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Omar Radford, Dallas 16, Texas, dated April 10, 1947. Radford expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell of March the 6th in which he said so many nice things about him, but he advises that "you do not find many men in this day and age who are square shooters". Radford lists several qualities of Abilene noting that it is "well located for the making of a good city" and Camp Barkeley is ideal for some kind of plant.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Camp - September 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. John Camp, The Ohio Oil Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Camp and expresses his appreciation for the "spirit" of the letter. He writes, "I am checking out today and will begin Monday morning with my own business, wholesale paper."
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The President, The White House - June 10, 1946]
A letter addressed to the President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 10, 1946. Carswell advises the President that on June 5 Dr. L. D. Newton, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, and others urged upon the President the advisability of the withdrawal of the United States representation from the Vatican. Carswell confirms that he is in full accord with that request.
[Letter from James Shaw to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Moody Campaign Headquarters by James Shaw, Austin, Texas, dated July 10, 1942. Shaw acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell, addressed to the Governor, advising that the letter is being answered by him due to "the Governor is out campaigning". He advises Carswell that the Governor will speak in Abilene on July 16th and requests a big crowd with radio and all the things that go into making a speech a big success.
[Letter of reference written by Merle Gruver for T. N. Carswell - January 10, 1941]
A letter of reference for T. N. Carswell, written by Merle Gruver, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated January 10, 1941.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Hunter - September 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. J. C. Hunter, President, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Letter of resignation by Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce confirming that he is turning over to Mr. Gruver the records of the office.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated August 10, 1955. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter and support from Carswell and advises that the State Executive Committee has devoted a long time planning for next year and thinks their point of view will not be without leadership next year.
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 10, 1949. Burleson discusses the Labor Bill and advises Carswell that he voted against the Wood Amendment and the Administration's "so-called" Substitute Bill to retain the Taft-Hartley Law; he voted for recommittal of the Lesinski Bill, which included the Wood Amendment. Burleson comments on legislative procedures, how complicated it has been and his doubts concerning future legislation involving the Taft-Hartley Law.
[Letter from Thos. W. Peck to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated Nobember 10, 1938. Peck replies to Carswell confiming there are some very definite reasons for their firm attitude toward his account suggesting an ulterior force in Carswell's personnel which may not be working for the best interests of the Company.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Grimes - September 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. Frank Grimes, Editor, Abilene Daily Reporter, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell expresses his deep appreciation to Grimes for the sentiment expressed in the editorial referring to his accomplishments during his connection with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated August 10, 1938. Hewlett expresses his regret that Carswell is retiring from the Chamber of Commerce before he can route the Doll House to Abilene.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - October 10, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Ill., from Carswell Travel Agency, T. N. Carswell, dated October 10, 1950. Carswell announces that The Carswell Agency will open and maintain its selling office in the main lobby of the Windsor Hotel and notes the new name as CARSWELL TRAVEL AGENCY.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 10, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 10, 1949. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the Christmas card as well as the tie from Neely-Barnes noting it always brings back nostalgic memories. He discourses on the stock market advising that it is possibly picking up due to the feeling that Truman's bark was worse than his bite and predicts that the prospects for 1949 look good. He explains regarding some share purchases and sell offs and predicts, again, a change in the market some time in 1949.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 10, 1947]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 10, 1947. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the tie noting its coming from Neely-Barnes reminded him of his college days. He discourses regarding the effects of politics on economics advising that the results of the change to a conservative Congress will be quite different from the last 14 years predicting an era of prosperity in the next ten years.
[Letter from Lila Fern Martin to T. N. Carswell - April 10, 1962]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lila Fern Martin, City Secretary, City of Abilene, dated April 10, 1962. Martin expresses his appreciation and that of the City of Abilene for Carswell having served as Judge of Election Precinct No. 10 at the election on April 3, 1962. cc: Mayor C. R. Kinard, Mr. R. M. Tinstman, City Manager.
[Letter from Merle Gruver addressed To Whom It May Concern - January 10, 1941]
A letter addressed To Whom It May Concern, from Merle Gruver, Manager, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated January 10, 1941. Gruver provides a letter of reference/recommendation for T. N. Carswell.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lt. Col. Joe J. Miller - January 10, 1941]
A letter written to Lt. Col. Joe J. Miller, 45th Division Exchange Officer, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 10, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the time given to him by Miller and for the copy of the letter from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
[Letter from J. J. Saslavsky to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1943]
A letter written to Comrade T. N. Carswell, Vice Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Abilene, from J. J. Saslavsky, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Ohio, Columbus, dated July 10, 1943. Saslavsky replies to a letter in which Carswell requests information regarding the amount of money spent on Milo Warner's campaign.
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated March 10, 1949. Whiting addresses the steps needed for registering Carswell's car in his own name and regrets this trouble caused him by Whiting having not investigated first.
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated May 10, 1948. Whiting expresses his disappointment that he has not yet come across a car of the type that Carswell wants, describes his business as too good which makes for a shortage of supply of vehicles but that gasoline is short there making business not much of a pleasure. He advises that Nora had not been well but is better and hopes that Carswell, Byrdie and Peggy will visit.
[Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. E. Coombes, Coombes & Andrews, Stamford, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Coombes expresses his delight at a chance meeting with Mrs. Carswell in Ackers Shoe Store, his dismay in not being at home when Carswell went to Stamford to visit with them and reminisces about his time as Mayor of Abilene and their friendship during their "sojourn" in Abilene.
[Letter from the President of Farmers and Merchants National Bank to Cornell University - September 10, 1942]
A letter addressed to Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, from Henry James, President, Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Abilene, Texas, dated September 10, 1942. James provides a letter of reference and financial backing for Mr. T. N. Carswell and his daughter, Peggy Anne Carswell, who has enrolled at Cornell for the coming year.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Cornell University - September 10, 1942]
A letter written to Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell advises that his daughter has enrolled at Cornell. He explains that his finances are modest but that his banker, Mr. Henry James, President of the F & M Bank, will attach a letter regarding his financial standing in Abilene and requests that Cornell send bills as they accrue.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - May 10, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated May 10, 1932. Carswell expresses his distress that Peg is not doing well noting they evidently will have to get further south the next winter. He explains how he welcomed the Knights of Pythias Convention in behalf of the city using Katherine Barnes to present roses and that he will write later regarding getting the household goods home.
[Letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1954]
A subscription order to Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, WI. Subscription Plans dated Dec. 10, 1954. Gift order from T. N. Carswell to Miss Susan Myrl Stoker, Abilene, Texas. The reverse side includes subscription order to Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Abilene, Texas, Dec. 8, 1954. Gift order from T. N. Carswell to Miss Martha Mr. "Chip" Carswell, Homerville, Georgia and to Miss Nona Blackley, Buffalo Gap, Texas.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jennings Monk - September 10, 1942]
A letter written to Jennings Monk, District Commander, American Legion, Kerrville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell requests from Monk a man's name from the Junction or Brady post who has done outstanding work for service on the Department Membership Committee.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jim Willson - September 10, 1942]
A letter written to Jim Willson, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, Floydada, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell requests that Willson serve this year as Fifth Division Membership Chairman.
[Letter and Receipt: From T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - September 10, 1942]
A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Williamson having made it possible for Maj. Roy W. McMillan to attend the dedication service citing McMillan's address as exceptional. Attachment includes: Expense receipt. "Received of Parramore Post $5 for incidental expenses. Roy W. McMillan" dated September 8, 1942.
[Letter from Lon R. Adams to T. N. Carswell - June 10, 1941]
A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lon R. Adams, Commander Post 194, Rotan, Texas, dated June 10th 1941. Adams advises of an outdoor program to be held advising that their state commander Ed Ridel will attend and issues an invitation for Carswell to "round up your boys and bring them over".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major R. E. Froiseth - February 10, 1941]
A letter written to Major R. E. Froiseth, Constructing Quartermaster, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 10, 1941. Carswell advises Froiseth of the plans for the Defend America meeting featuring speaker Judge Allen Wight and requests that Froiseth give a short address.
[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - February 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, Macie Hotel, Sweetwater, Texas/El Paso, Texas, dated February 10, 1941. Schneck provides optional addresses to where Carswell can send his mail; the Fransciscan Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico and the Macie Hotel, Sweetwater, Texas.
[Letter from Ed Riedel - January 10, 1941]
A letter from Ed Riedel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 10, 1941. Riedel provides a letter of reference/recommendation for Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander of Parramore Post 57, Abilene.
[Letter from F. C. Hockema to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from F. C. Hockema, Assistant to the President, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, dated December 10, 1941. Hockema responds to the question "What is Americanism?" by drawing attention to the fact that Dr. Elliott is now in Washington, D. C. on defense activities.
[Letter from Hamilton Holt to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Hamilton Holt, President, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, dated December 10, 1941. Hamilton Holt defines Americanism.
[Letter from John Benjamin Magee to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from John Benjamin Magee, President, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, dated December 10, 1941. John Benjamin Magee defines Americanism.
[Letter from C. W. Elsey to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. W. Elsey, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Shelbyville, Kentucky, dated December 10, 1941. C. W. Elsey defines Americanism within a narrative which he entitles "AMERICANISM TODAY".
[Letter from Representative J. M. Robsion to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Robsion, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 10, 1941. Robison acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell, offers his view as to what True Americanism is today advising that his 'view' would carry out "the American Creed given to the world by the Honorable William Tyler Page in the last World War".
[Letter from W. P. Morgan to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. P. Morgan, President, Western Illinois State Teachers College, Macomb, Illinois, dated December 10, 1941. W. P. Morgan defines Americanism.
[Letter from Senator Harry S. Truman to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry S. Truman, United States Senate, dated December 10, 1941. Truman expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and the work he is doing to revive patriotism among the American people and concludes the letter stating, "I think they received a jolt last Sunday which I think will awaken them to what they will have to face".
What is Americanism Today, by J. E. Cobb, D. D., Secretary-Treasurer American Baptist Association - December 10, 1941
An essay titled "What is Americanism Today," by J. E. Cobb, D. D., Secretary-Treasurer, Baptist Sunday School Committee of the American Baptist Association, Texarkana, Ark-Texas, dated December 10, 1941.
[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930]
A postal telegraph sent to T. N. Carswell, Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Abilene, Texas, from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois, dated May 10, 1930. Lions International explains the effort of the Club to reach 100 percent on reports this month and a request for support from Carswell in getting reports from Albany, Aspermont, Cisco, Merkel, Roscoe and Winters.
[Letter from Edward B. Dunford to T. N. Carswell - February 10, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Edward B. Dunford, Attorney, The Anti-Saloon League of America, Washington, D. C., dated February 10, 1948. Dunford explains how Alcholics Anonymous began, the origin and purposes of the group and the National Committee forming as an outgrowth of the Yale School of Alcohol Studies.
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Texas Liquor Control Board, Austin, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Bradbury reports his findings on the "Report and Recommendations of the Senate Committee Investigating Crime, 43rd Texas Legislature, 1933-1934" recommending strongly that Carswell obtain a copy and read certain sections citing that "any 'spot' information would not be considered valuable unless considered a part of the entire report". He advises that Carswell will find analysis by county annually including the number of indictments for liquor violations.
[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, dated March 10, 1942. White confirms that they have a short unit on The Effects of the Use of Alcohol.
[Letter from Law Sone to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Law Sone, President, Texas Wesleyan College, Fort Worth, Texas, dated March 10, 1942. Sone advises that Wesleyan College has no specific course listed as The Effects of the Use of Alcohol.
[Letter from A. S. Jackson to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from A. S. Jackson, Financial Secretary, A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C., dated March 10, 1942. Jackson replies to the letter from Carswell regarding education on alcohol stating he is no longer the President of Paul Quinn College and is passing the letter to Mr. J. W. Yancy II.
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