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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - August 12, 1965]
A letter written to Miss Muller from T. N. Carswell, dated August 12, 1965. Carswell advises Muller as to the condition of Dr. Cyrus N. Ray giving an account of some activities involving Dr. Ray which caused his concern. He advises, in a postscript, that there seems to be a gradual weakening of Ray's mental condition. Notation at top of page reads "A. D. Ray, Lubbock, Tx" dated June 7, 1966. 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 Lucie Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1964]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie Whitehead, dated August 12, 1964. Whitehead acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that whenever he is able to be there that she will be ready to attack the income tax reports. She advises of Lucie Jean, Frank and the boys having sailed for England and that Laurence has health issues.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - May 12, 1959]
A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, dated May 12, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check for a subscription to IDEALS to be mailed to Margaret Ann, Janis & James Wall of Haskell, Texas.
[Letter from Edward J. Drake to Mrs. Mildred Nicholson, copy to Peggy Carswell and T. N. Carswell - November 12, 1957]
A letter written to Mrs. Mildred Nicholson, Office of the Democratic Executive Committee, Dallas, Texas from Edward J. Drake, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 12, 1957. Copy to Miss Peggy Carswell, Dallas, Texas and to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Drake advises Nicholson to place the name of Miss Peggy Carswell in the file as "one to be notified for all Conservative efforts" in their precinct and county Conservative projects. In a handwritten postscript Drake thanks Carswell for writing.
[Letter from C. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 12, 1956. Caldwell apologizes for forgetting the fish fry at Church the last evening describing the events of his day including Bill Ledbetter and Marvin Lewis inquiring as to where he had been and ends his apology with "I will have to admit, I am slipping, all I can say is thank you and forgive me."
[Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1955]
A letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sydney C. Reagan, Arlington, Virginia, dated May 12, 1955. Reagan expresses his appreciation for the advice and guidance given to him by Carswell while he was in Abilene. He advises Carswell that he has accepted an offer from Southern Methodist University as a professor and that he enjoyed greatly their conversations.
[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Russell S. Stephens, Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., dated April 12, 1938. Humorous gab regarding his own reaction to Charlie Barnes' oil deal. He expresses his dismay that Carswell has flu deeming it unwise to undertake a return trip until he has recovered. He advises that heavy snow killed the fruit but that in spite of the loss they "will have a fine year in West Texas". He expresses his hope that Carswell has an early recovery and returns soon "full of enthusiasm and zeal for your adopted West Texas home".
[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Chas. W. Barnes, dated April 12, 1938. Barnes advises Carswell that it is unwise to undertake a return trip after the flu until he has regained all his strength. He advises that the cold spell is causing slowed business, that the snow is not damaging the crops but did kill the fruit and gardens and then dangles a few remarks regarding a business deal he made assuring that he will hold a part of it for Carswell if he is interested.
[Letter and envelope: From William D. Hassett to T. N. Carswell - July 12, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from William D. Hassett, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, dated July 12, 1944. Hassett expresses appreciation from the President for the letter from Carswell, for "this frank and thoughtful expression of your views". The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. Postmarked envelope addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas with a forwarding address to Selective Service, Local Board No. 1, Victoria, Texas from The White House, Official Business, postmarked Washington, DC, July 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a second postmark of Abilene, Texas, July 17, 1944.
[Letter from Thomas B. Love to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. B. Love, Lawyer, Dallas, Texas, dated June 12, 1941. Love expresses his appreciation for the note and enclosure from Carswell. He describes the suit [a suit challenging the new liquor control act passed by the 47th Legislature] as a travesty advising that application should be made to the Supreme Court for a Writ of Mandamus to compel the publication of this law by the Secretary of State and to compel its enforcement by the State Liquor Control Board. He asks, in a postscript, if Carswell is related to his old friend Robert Carswell of Decatur with whom he served in the Texas Legislature.
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated May 12, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of a letter from Carswell which contained a signed Power of Attorney which has been solicited by the Committee in Reorganization proceedings of the Standard Commercial Tobacco Company. He advises that he will investigate the Committee to find if they are people of standing. Johnson assures Carswell that it is no trouble for his company to hold securities for customers and that he is glad to advise him on the investment of any funds that he may have available from time to time. "I happen to own 100-acre farm in Jones County and also mineral rights on 55 acres of land in another part of the County."
[Letter from Juanita Kring to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1969]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas 79601, from Albert J. Alsdorf, Assessor-Collector, (Mrs.) Juanita Kring, City of Abilene Texas, dated August 12, 1969. Lot 24, Block 147, Outlot 1, Lewis, Original Town, Abilene. Alsdorf advises Carswell that they will be unable to divide the lot into two parts, so it will be left in Bernice Jackson's name.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to U. S. News & World Report - November 12, 1957]
A letter addressed to U. S. News & World Report, Dayton 1, Ohio, from T. N. Carswell, dated Nov. 12, 1957. Carswell places an order for a year's subscription for his daughter. He advises of his interest in the subject and requests it be printed in booklet form.
[Letter from Attorney General Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, Attorney General, The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 12, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for the clipping of the letter to the Abilene-Reporter News. He requests that Carswell continue to send material concerning his race which he thinks might be helpful along with his suggestions and observations. Daniel writes in a postscript, "Wish someone would answer Mr. Hambree in the paper."
[Letter from Attorney General Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, Attorney General, The State of Texas, Austin, dated February 12, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the response by Carswell to his "announcement speech for the United States Senate" and for the support shown by Carswell. He advises that he will be "getting in touch" as the campaign progresses requesting that Carswell continue to enlist the support of his friends.
[Letter from M. E. Sadler to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. E. Sadler, President, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 12, 1942. Sadler expresses his hope that the proclamation by the President be read in the service, that it would serve as an exellent background for his speech in which he will be emphasizing citizenship and patriotism. He advises of his membership of the Business and Professional American Legion Post in Austin, Texas but of his inability to be active during the past months, that he was in the infantry during the first World War and of the cooperation of TCU with national leaders in the present war effort. He expresses his appreciation for the reservation at the Hilton Hotel but advises that he may stay with Lewis Ackers while in Abilene.
[Letter from Brigadier General Arthur B. Knickerbocker to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General, Austin, dated March 12, 1943. Knickerbocker expresses his appreciation for the letter of congratulations from Carswell regarding his appointment to the position of Adjutant General.
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 12, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, % Abilene Machine Co., Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Los Angeles 5, California, dated January 12, 1951. Hill advises of the progress of his coffee business stating, "As things appear today, there is justification for believing that it will be but a short time before reasonable rewards are in their shaping." He confides, "We may or may not be able to obtain contracts for furnishing various government projects with coffee extract—we will operate henceforth in a secret manner." Hill handwrites postscript down left side of page acknowledging omissions and typographical errors which he "will not attempt to correct".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 12, 1949]
A letter written to Rupert [Rupert Johnson,] from T. N. Carswell, dated June 12, 1949. Carswell advises that he did not look at the market business realistically confiding that he cannot see anything but another downward trend and gives a report on the local economy.
[Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated May 12, 1959. Latimer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell concerning "our Texas tax problem" and requests a reply as to what type of taxes Carswell would personally favor.
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - November 12, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, San Antonio, Texas, dated November 12, 1943. Dilworth discusses the campaign funding fight. He advises that Carswell rendered the Legionnaires of Texas a great service with his fight on the floor before the convention by bringing out what might happen if the publication of the proceedings were quashed.
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1943]
A letter written to Legionnaire Thos. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated August 12, 1943. Rather expresses to Carswell his appreciation of having been permitted to serve him, and advises that Carswell's term of office terminates at the Department War Conference.
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, San Antonio, Texas, dated May 12, 1943. Dilworth requests that Carswell write to several of the Departments for information explaining in what form the Departments have contributed to the campaign expenses of their candidates.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Harry Rather - July 12, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Harry Rather, Dept. Adjutant, American Legion, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander dated July 12, 1943. Carswell explains to Rather that while he was working in Goldthwaite he noticed a decline of the Post so he worked to renew interest in the Legion and advises that he is enclosing a check with a list of twenty-eight names of the present membership of the newly-organized Harry F. Edmondson Post No. 289 at Goldthwaite, Texas, and requests receipts and membership books to be sent to the new members. "All of the men on this list save one, is an old Legionnaire. Lewis F. Eubank is a veteran of War II."
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wyatt W. Lipscomb - December 14, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell offers the explanation regarding his receipt a few days ago of Lipscomb's letter dated November 22nd which accounted for his not being with them on December 3rd. He advises of a similar incident which caused him to miss another event held in Mineral Wells and so ends his letter advising that "war has its drawbacks" that they "must take them in their stride without complaint".
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 12, 1949. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell in reference to tires and tubes for his old Buick. He advises that he is shipping four tires and tubes, relays the cost and recommends using the best of his old set as the spare.
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated August 12, 1948. Whiting advises that he should have a car this week and will have it ready for Peggy and mother to take back. They look forward to seeing Peggy and Byrdie and wish that Carswell could come with them. Postscript by Whiting advises that he sent to Mr. Price the notice concerning Earlie's estate.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George D. Heaton - February 12, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. George D. Heaton, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Virginia from T. N. Carswell, dated February 12, 1942. Carswell advises of an enclosed check and requests that the endorsed Valentine along with a box of candy be delivered to his daughter, Peggy Anne Carswell, who is a member of Heaton's church.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - March 12, 1932]
A letter written to "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated March 12, 1932. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter with Uncle Milt's letter enclosed in which Milt praises her ability to address it herself and how smart she must be to keep up with her work when she has to be out of school so much. He teases that she is smart like him and he will show her his Simmon's grades he kept to prove he is smart but that Mother had her own destroyed. He discusses the cold weather and advises of his travel plans to Seymour for the Chamber of Commerce banquet.
[Letter from Governor Dolph Briscoe to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1974]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dolph Briscoe, Governor, State of Texas, Austin, dated September 12, 1974. Briscoe expresses his appreciation for Carswell's contribution and help in his campaign for re-election, his confidence and support, and his friendship.
[Thank you card and envelope: From Gloria Carswell to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1961]
An embossed and printed thank-you-card with gold, glittered lettering. Inside is a note written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Gloria Carswell, dated June 12, 1961. Gloria expresses her appreciation for the gift of money for graduation. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included. The envelope is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked WAYCROSS, GA. JUN 12 1961. The reverse side includes a return address of 712 Magnolia Dr., Waycross, Ga.
[Letter from Holland Holt to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Holland Holt, Sec., Abilene, Texas, dated December 12, 1952. Holt advises of Carswell's reinstatement in Abilene Lodge 559, Abilene Chapter 159 and Abilene Commandery 27.
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1942]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated September 12, 1942. Willson explains his hesitancy regarding the membership drive "in a small town" knowing the resources to meet the quota are not available. He advises Carswell that he wishes to discuss the plans while at Kansas City, disclosing his travel plans for Kansas City.
[Letter from Mrs. Malden Lowe to T. N. Carswell - July 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander of the American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Mrs. W. E. King, Chairman by Mrs. Malden Lowe, Secretary, The Ladies of the Camp Betterment Committee [Camp Barkeley] dated July 12, 1941. The ladies of the Camp Betterment Committee express their appreciation to Carswell and the members of his Post for the entertainment they provided for patients in the Camp Barkeley hospital.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The Military Service Publishing Company - June 12, 1941]
A letter addressed to The Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from Parramore Post 57 American Legion, T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated June 12, 1941. Carswell places an order for books including The State Defense Force Manual and 16 other military training manuals.
[letter from George Willard Frasier to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George Willard Frasier, President, Colorado State College of Education · Greeley, dated December 12, 1941. George Willard Frasier defines Americanism.
[Letter from Senator Arthur Capper to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur Capper, United States Senate, dated December 12, 1941. Capper expresses the honor he feels that Carswell bestowed upon him by asking for his opinion and proceeds to define Americanism.
[Letter from Governor Murray D. Van Wagoner to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Murray D. Van Wagoner, Governor, State of Michigan, dated December 12, 1941. Governor Van Wagoner defines Americanism.
[Letter from Charles H. Sessions to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charles H. Sessions, Managing Editor, The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Kansas, dated December 12, 1941. Sessions advises of his inability to be a substitute for Mr. McNeal due to a lack of time for the thought the question deserves.
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1923]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from Louis C. Perry, dated April 12, 1924. Perry advises Carswell regarding the travel arrangements and accomodations for the Paris Convention and informally supports Green's candidacy.
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 12, 1924]
A Western Union telegram sent to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 12, 1924. Carswell requests that Higgins keep an open mind concerning Green's candidacy. The reverse side includes Western Union terms and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. Newcomb Carlton, President.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joseph T. Zottoli - February 12, 1946]
A letter written to Judge Joseph T. Zottoli, Associate Justice, Boston Municipal Court, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 12, 1946. Carswell requests that Zottoli address a meeting in Abilene on "Beverage Alcohol, its effects, its control".
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 12, 1943. Davis requests that Carswell attend an open Committee Meeting to consider the House Bill sponsored by Representative John Connally creating a dry zone around army camps and defence plants in Texas .
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. E. Milam, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association - October 12, 1942
A letter written to Rev. R. E. Milam, Moderator, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association, Navasota, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 12, 1942. Carswell expresses his amazement at the lack of interest of many Christians and the opposition of some non-Christians in the liquor traffic. He advises of having written 26 church schools in Texas requesting information regarding the curriculum each school offers on the effects of beverage alcohol. He suggests that Baptist schools should include a required course of study on the effects of beverage alcohol. Second page of letter includes a handwritten reply from R. E. Milam, Mod. dated October 23, 1942 advising Carswell of their association having passed the resolution as written.
[Letter from Raymond W. Foy to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Raymond W. Foy, The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, dated September 12, 1942. Foy advises Carswell that he found no authentic information as to the circulation of leading magazines by states or on the amount of money expended on the advertising of liquor.
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman - February 12, 1941]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th District Chairman, dated February 12, 1941. Carswell requests of the Vice-Chairman to help the Pastors of the different churches in their county to organize and put over the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital. "We, in the 24th District, are vitally concerned since we must feel the humiliation of having liquor sold in our counties when we have voted it out by substantial majorities." An attachment includes a list of names of Vice-Chairmen to whom letters were sent regarding the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital.
A Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District, No. 24 - December 12, 1940
A document titled "Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District No. 24. The document announces a meeting to be held in Abilene, Texas, Thursday December 12 [1940] at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. "Purpose of the meeting: To canvas the liquor drug store situation in our dry territory, and plan for corrective measures through our representatives in the State's lawmaking body." Senatorial District No. 24 is composed of Mitchell, Scurry, Nolan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Taylor, Callahan, Shackleford, Throckmorton, Stephens and Eastland Counties.
[Report of Committee on Statement of facts, findings and Proposals of the Dry Forces of 24th Senatorial District in Texas - December 12, 1940]
A report by Committee members M. H. Godfrey, Mitchell Herron (Shackelford, TX), J. J. Keeter (Throckmorton, TX), A. H. Davis (Callahan, TX), Mrs. Morgan Jones (Taylor, TX), J. M. Cook (Taylor, TX). The report is titled "Report of Committee on Statement of facts, findings and Proposals of the Dry Forces of the 24th Senatorial District in Texas, in conference December 12, 1940." The committee endorses the plan of the Texas United Drys to frame proposed legislation that will protect Dry Territory against indiscriminate sale of liquor by prescription in said Dry Territory; makes a recommendation that an organization in each County of said 24th District be set up to further the cause and purpose of the Texas United Drys; "a permanent district organization was set up with T. N. Carswell, Chairman, J. D. Riddle, Secretary and C. A. Long, Treasurer".
[Civil Service Commission Notice of Official Efficiency Rating for T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1945]
A U.S. Civil Service form (Standard Form 68) titled "Notice of Official Efficiency Rating" for Thomas N. Carswell, and dated May 12, 1945, and signed by E. F. Simpson, Cap't., F. D. Chmn., Efficiency Rating Committee.
[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953]
A handwritten report providing background data including events and dates regarding Subject No. 17095 including the notation advising that Governor Knight would consider a new application in October of 1955.
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