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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. J. Blackwell - August 11, 1965]
A letter written to Horace [H. J. Blackwell] from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 11, 1965. Carswell explains his holdings of 200 shares of South Coast Life Insurance stock, of his desire to acquire more and requests information regarding the Company, if available. He advises, in a postscript, that he would value Blackwell's opinion. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben E. Keith - December 11, 1962]
A letter addressed to Ben E. Keith from T. N. Carswell, dated December 11, 1962. Carswell orders Poinsettia Gift Packs to be delivered December 21 or 22 and writes original sentiments to be included for each recipient. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1962]
A letter addressed to Sirs from T. N. Carswell, dated December 11, 1962. Carswell orders fruit cakes to be delivered about December 20 and writes original sentiments to be included for each recipient. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Drake - November 11, 1957]
A letter written to Hon. Ed. Drake, Chairman, Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee from T. N. Carswell, dated November 11, 1957. Carswell advises that his daughter, Peggy Carswell, has recently moved to Dallas and has a "constructive interest in politics". He advises Drake, that in his opinion, Peggy would fit in well with his organization.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Owen J. Lenihan - May 11, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. Owen J. Lenihan, Manager, Cunard Line, St. Louis, Missouri from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1957. Carswell advises that he sold his travel business but is requesting assistance in obtaining passage home for Miss Mary Ann Whitehead who is studying in London and has been unable to book passage due to heavy bookings.
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1957]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated April 11, 1957. Lloyd explains why his choice to take a trip back to Abilene rather than going abroad was the right choice. He gives his take, 40 years later, of their friendship early on noting the similarity of their lives regarding both of their wives' borderline insanity. He advises that he enclosed a cheque and requests that Carswell send flowers to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen.
[Letter from Alvy R. Couch to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Alvy R. Couch, Haskell, Texas, dated January 11, 1941. Couch expresses his appreciation for the opportunity to have seen and talked with Carswell. He advises Carswell that after their visit he went to see Mr. Duff and had a nice visit with him and others in the office. Mr. Duff had nothing definite at the time but informed Couch that they might have an opening within a short time. The reverse side includes inked stamps of Local Board No. 1, Federal Bldg., Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, Jan. 11, 1941.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 11, 1941]
A letter written to Texas Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1941. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mrs. H. V. Ashton recommending her for an appointment to the Board of Cosmetology.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated July 11, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and confirms that Mr. Dillingham called but that he did not happen to be in the office. He confirms that Brown-Crumer is a good house and offers to assist in having the bonds turned in under the Plan assuring Carswell that he would be very glad to do so.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - August 11, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated August 11, 1955. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated August 6 concerning the Democratic National Committeeman. He advises Carswell that he is passing the letter along to the "proper authorities" so that they might have the benefit of Carswell's views.
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - March 11, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated March 11, 1953. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his ideas. He informs Carswell about the Texas Research League, a privately financed organization, its primary purpose to compile facts and figures along the lines Carswell mentioned and the work proposed relative to a restoration of proper relations between the national and state governments on tax and fiscal policies.
[Letter from Captain Marion D. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from Marion D. Whiteside, Captain, Med. Admin. Corps, Office of The Air Surgeon, Headquarters Army Air Forces, Washington, dated September 11, 1944. Whiteside advises Carswell, on advice from Colonel Tynes, that the time is nearing to again contact Colonel Tripp and General Hines in Washington regarding the Veterans Hospital for Texas.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to M. E. Sadler - May 11, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. M. E. Sadler, President, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1942. Carswell expresses his delight that Sadler is to address the meeting to be held at the Hardin-Simmons University Stadium describing the event as a patriotic-religious meeting. He advises of an enclosed copy of the President's Proclamation.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton - February 11, 1939]
A letter addressed to Messrs. C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton, from T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, dated February 11, 1939. Carswell explains that he found it necessary to dispense with the services of Mr. Diffenbaugh, effective January 31, 1939, and paid him a month's salary.
[Letter and Clipping: From Major Roy A. McMillan to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Roy A. McMillan, Major, Specialist, Asst. to Chief, Public Relations Branch, Headquarters Eighth Service Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. McMillan advises Carswell that he has attached a clipping along the lines they had discussed and, in a handwritten postscript, conveys his appreciation to Carswell for his efforts in having the phone company run him down on his return to San Antonio. Typewritten on Headquarters Eighth Service Command letterhead. The attached clipping contains an article titled "Specialists Commissions Open in Army."
[Letter from R. Z. Landrum to Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Texas - April 11, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. Raymond Petree, Tax-Assessor Collector, Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, from R. Z. Landrum, Midland, Texas, dated April 11, 1951. Expresses appreciation for sending a new statement and returning check.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge, Corporation Court, Dallas, Texas - September 11, 1956]
A letter addressed to Judge, Corporation Court, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1956. An explanation by Carswell of his parking violation while in Dallas.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Chamber of Commerce, Tyler, Texas - May 11, 1956]
A letter written to the Chamber of Commerce, Tyler, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1956. Carswell makes inquiry regarding locating a reliable shipper for Gift Boxes of peaches in season.
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 11, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, The La Fayette Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 11, 1950. Hill outlines his business itinerary and discribes the bad effects that the war in Korea is having on many businesses. The reverse side includes a postscript informing Carswell of Hill's immediate travel itinerary and a reminder of his Los Angeles address.
[Promissory Note to be paid to Earl Guitar by T. N. Carswell]
A promissory note in the amount of $11,250, by T. N. Carswell. The note promises to pay the amount on or before two (2) years to Earl Guitar, with 4 percent interest per annum, by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1947. A handwritte note is marked Paid January 21, 1948 by Earl Guitar. The reverse side includes handwritten calculations and notes.
[Letter from Grover Nelson to T. N. Carswell - May 11, 1964]
A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Grover Nelson, Abilene, Texas, dated May 11, 1964. Nelson expresses his appreciation for the support shown by Carswell in his campaign for County Commissioner.
[Form letter from Tom Webb addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1963]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Webb, Chairman, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated April 11, 1963. Letter of resignation from the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, and an advisement of a meeting called to elect his replacement.
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1963]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 11, 1963. Burleson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding tickets for the Cotton Bowl Game on January 1 and advises that he will air mail the tickets to Carswell upon receipt.
[Form letter from Senator David Ratliff - December 11, 1961]
A form letter addressed to Friends, from David Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated December 11, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for having been able to serve the 24th District as State Senator for seven years. He announces his plans to run for re-election asking for continued support and offers the Season's Greetings.
[Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough to T. N. Carswell - May 11, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ralph Yarborough, United States Senate, dated May 11, 1959. Yarborough defends his actions on the Kennedy-Ervin Bill touting it's qualities and passage. "The bill is a compromise, as any bill in so contested a field would necessarily be when it has been able to muster 90 votes to 1, from the 49 States in the Union."
[Letter from George C. Betts to T.N. Carswell - February 11, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George C. Betts, Director Veterans State Service Office, Austin, Texas, dated February 11, 1943. Betts advises Carswell regarding providing assistance to a Mrs. Currie of Sterling City, mother of a World War II veteran killed in Austrailia, in filing a claim for government benefits.
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - October 11, 1946]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Eula Clark, St. Louis, MO, dated Oct. 11, 1946. Eula requests twenty-five dollars assuring that nothing is wrong.
[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated February 11, 1942. Davidson advises that Peggy Anne is her natural sunny self again and her grades are up. She proceeds to elaborate on the probable reasons.
[Letter from N. F. Muir to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from N. F. Muir, Orthodontist, Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 11, 1940. Muir advises that a statement sent to Carswell three months back with regard to dental work for his daughter has not been paid.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - February 11, 1932]
A letter written to "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 11, 1932. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter noting that he is always glad to hear from her praising her for helping Mother do the housework. He tells her he has hired a man to work on the yard hoping it will be in good shape when she and her mother come home, said her little valentine was as cute as could be and to go buy some in San Antonio as if he sent them. He advises that he is helping to get the little cripple girl at Merkel into a hospital in Dallas.
[Letter from William Peacock, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - March 11, 1968]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from William Peacock, Sr., Houston Export Crating Co., Inc., dated March 11, 1968. Peacock advises that Carswell is most welcome to use two places in their family burial plot in Houston.
[Letter from W. V. Ramsey, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - May 11, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. V. Ramsey, Jr., M.D., D.A.B.R., Radiology Associates, Abilene, Texas, dated May 11, 1965. Ramsey advises that the bill for treatment of Carswell's wife was inadvertently mailed by a technician and to please forget the bill as he did not intend to make a charge. The reverse side includes a handwritten note by Carswell dated May 20, 1965 advising that he came by to see Dr.Ray at 1:20 pm and offers to him good wishes.
[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 11, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. Wisdom submits a report listing the names of men from the 17th District who are to serve on the committee as indicated: Charlie Giller, Breckenridge_Joe Burton, Albany_E. M. Howard, Rising Star_Wm. R. Martin, Sweetwater_W. R. Huestis, Cisco_Sid Lowery, Dublin_ Albert Graves, Stephenville_R. N. Hansford, Ranger_A. L. Stell, Anson_George Barber, Mineral Wells_Clyde White, Baird_Jack Armstrong, Sweetwater_John Alvis, Abilene_Kelley Farrar, Breckenridge_Al Taylor, Mineral Wells_J. W. Clements, Stephenville_Bradford Corrigan, Hamilton_D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells
[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Richard E. Froiseth, Major, QMC, Constructing Quartermaster, War Department, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1941. Froiseth declines the invitation to take a part on the DEFEND AMERICA program citing a previous engagement.
[Letter from Charles Schwarz to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charles Schwarz, Director of Public Relations, Treasury Department, Washington, dated December 11, 1941. Schwarz expresses for Secretary Morgenthau his appreciation for the letter asking for an expression on Americanism and advises that he is sending a copy of an address given in 1938 by the Secretary. Enclosure includes: THE ROAD AHEAD. An address by Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury dated June 16, 1938. "―to be delivered at the Commencement Exercises of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., June 16, 1938―"
[Letter from A. F. Harman to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]
A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from A. F. Harman, President, Alabama College, Montevallo, Alabama, dated December 11, 1941. A. F. Harman defines Americanism.
[Letter from Walter Hullihen to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post, Abilene, Texas, from Walter Hullihen, President, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, dated December 11, 1941. Hullihen advises Carswell of the enclosed statement which covers his conception of 'Americanism'. He then discourses on democracy. Enclosure includes: Americanism. A statement by Walter Hullihen, President, University of Delaware.
[Letter from Burrows Matthews to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Burrows Matthews, Editor, Buffalo Courier Express, dated December 11, 1941. Burrows Matthews defines Americanism.
[Letter from Representative Hatton W. Sumners to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Hatton W. Sumners, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 11, 1941. Hatton W. Sumners defines Americanism and handwrites in a postscript, "Am sending another address also."
[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie - April 11, 1944]
A form letter from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman, and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, Dallas, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Reminder for the meeting of the Executive Committee [of the United Texas Drys] to be held on April 18.
[Letter from J. S. Tierce to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th District, United Texas Drys, from J. S. Tierce, Knox City, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. Tierce advises Carswell that the Haskell Missionary Baptist Association in its annual session at O'Brien, Texas has favored a compulsory course for all students on the "Effect of Beverage Alcohol".
[Letter from Jeff Davis to J. D. Riddle - June 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 11, 1941. Davis advises Riddle that Judge Miller has taken the case. Davis has directed Brother Moore to contact Miller and "let him get busy on the mandamus proceedings".
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, Abilene, Texas, from Adult Authority by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated July 11, 1951. Burkhart replies to Carswell regarding the two requests for pardon informing him, that under California law, both subjects are on life paroles, therefore, the Authority cannot refix their sentences to terminate their paroles. Subjects must apply through the Governor's office.
[Certificate by Governor Beauford H. Jester commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - June 11, 1948]
A certificate issued by The State of Texas. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Beauford H. Jester, Governor of Texas, Paul H. Brown, Secretary of State dated June 11, 1948.
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1954]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from a parolee/inmate, dated July 11, 1954. Subject 108,345 discusses the weather, his hope for reduced time in serving his sentence, his concern regarding an unanswered letter that he wrote to Mr. White and his desire for a job in Abilene.
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, Thomas B. White, Chairman, dated January 11, 1954. White expresses his appreciation for the letter of December 21 from Carswell in which he had enclosed a letter from Warden Swenson. He explains the decision of the Board regarding the reason Subject 108,345 must return to the Texas Prison System to continue his service.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - December 11, 1953]
A letter addressed to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated December 11, 1953. Copy to Mrs. Breeding [Hattie Breeding], Dallas. Carswell requests the reinstatement of the parole status of Subject 108,345 to the date established prior to its revocation. Carswell explains his recommendation while detailing the parole history and the apparant "about-face" of Subject.
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 11, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 11, 1953. Christian advises Gordon regarding a monthly report and the recommedation for Final Discharge for Subject 17095. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B Christian [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell expressing her appreciation for his letter of recommendation for the above Subject and for his assistance.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bertram D. Janes - August 11, 1953]
A letter written to Bertram D. Janes, District Attorney, Plumas County, Quincy, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 11, 1953. Carswell advises Janes that he has enclosed a Notice of Intention of Subject A-9803 to apply for Pardon and Restoration and advises of progress made by Subject for the two years while under his supervision explaining that he urges his worthy parolees to regain their citizenship.
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