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[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated December 28, 1959. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell stating that he has always felt like Carswell was 'kin' -"the same as Gib". He discusses his health issues and thanks Carswell again for his note.
[Thank you card from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]
A thank-you note to T. N. Carswell from Geo. S. Anderson, dated December 28, 1959. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter received from Carswell.
[Christmas message from T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers to The C. W. Barnes home in Abilene, Texas - December 1959]
A Christmas message from T. N. Carswell sent with flowers to The Charles Barnes home in Abilene, Texas. A short story written by Carswell about the "Barnes clan" starring Charlie and Katherine and their grandchildren Debby, Beverly, Kathy, Teressa and Patty. His story sets a scene representing the joy of grandchildren at Christmastime. The reverse side includes business letterhead of ABILENE Machine Company, Telephone OR2-3861, 1334-42 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, and bears a Fox River Bond watermark.
[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 T. N. Carswell to Rester Flower Shop - March 20, 1959]
A letter addressed to Rester Flower Shop, Poplarville, Mississippi from T. N. Carswell, dated March 20, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check to cover the cost of a corsage for Miss Thelma Batson for Easter and for flowers for her home. He directs them to send his enclosed note with the flowers.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - February 7, 1959]
A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 7, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check to cover a subscription to IDEALS to be mailed to Misses Naome and Johanna Ortiz of Abilene, Texas.
[Letter and Receipt: From Laurence C. Jones to T. N. Carswell - October 19, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Laurence C. Jones, Principal, The Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi, dated October 19, 1959. Letter of appreciation and assurance that the gift from Carswell has come at an opportune time. Enclosure includes: Printed receipt by Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi dated October 15, 1959. "Investment In Humanity" $2.00 received of Mr. T. N. Carswell. The reverse side includes printed verse; "I, the Lord thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, fear not; I will help thee."
[Form letter from Laurence C. Jones, Piney Woods School]
A form letter from Laurence C. Jones, Piney Woods School, Piney Woods, Mississippi, dated Summer 1959. Fundraising letter.
[Letter from Dick West to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dick West, Assistant Editor, Editorial Page, The Dallas Morning News, dated December 28, 1959. West expresses his appreciation for Carswell's kind letter of December 24 requesting he write again, even if he disagrees, and express his opinion.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to William Richardson White - December 18, 1959]
A letter written to Dr. White, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 18, 1959. Carswell congratulates White on the good job he has done at Baylor comparing it to what President Sandefer did at Simmons.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Coke Stevenson - December 1959]
A letter written to Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated Christmas 1959. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the service that Stevenson rendered to the people of Texas during his years of public service. Carswell remembers their "casual" acquaintance during the years he was Manager of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and the help from Stevenson with the extension of U. S. Highway 83 South to Brownsville.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - December 1959]
A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated Christmas, 1959. Carswell requests that Shivers return to politics and lead a campaign to take the government out of the hands of organized interests and restore it to all the people. Carswell expresses his perception of the current government by quoting Roger Q. Mills: "I feel like a stranger in a banquet hall, deserted: Whose lights are fled, whose garlands are dead, And all but he departed."
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. S. James - December 18, 1959]
A letter written to Dr. James, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 18, 1959. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the position James took on the Texarkana Hospital proposition otherwise Texas Baptist would have joined others asking for government financing for operations of their denomination. He notes the appointment of a special committee to define the Baptist position with reference to the separation of church and state and of his disappointment should there be any relaxation in the "age old Baptist position of complete separation of church and state", that it may be hard to adhere to the principle "in this day when there is such a widely held idea that it is the business of the government so to do".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. S. James - September 3, 1959]
A letter written to Dr. James, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 3, 1959. Carswell commends James for his stand on the Texarkana Hospital proposal advising of his own opposition to it as a cooperating Baptist. He advises of his opposition to government financing and suggests that any Baptist churches without representation at the Convention send a resolution or letter to make their position known.
[Letter from Senator Herman E. Talmadge to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Herman E. Talmadge, United State Senate, dated August 26, 1959. Talmadge acknowledges his receipt of and expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell noting he is glad to have benefit of "the thinking of my friends in other states on matters of mutual concern". Talmadge advises that when the Kennedy-Ervin labor bill went before the Senate that he voted for the McClellan Bill of Rights and an amendment regarding outlawing secondary boycotts which was defeated. He advises of his agreement with Carswell that the House bill was stronger than the Senate "measure".
[Letter from Senator Dick Russell to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dick Russell, GA., Chairman, United States Senate, dated August 26, 1959. Russell acknowledges his receipt of and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter regarding the Landrum-Griffin Labor Reform bill and H. R. 3. and advises that he supports both measures in the Senate.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator John L. McClellan - July 29, 1959]
A letter written to Senator John L. McClellan, Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate Improper Activities in Labor-Management Relations, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated July 29, 1959. Carswell advises that the Labor Bill approved by the House is far different from what he had been led to believe would be sent to the floor and requests that McClellan defend the bill as it was submitted. He requests to be sent a copy of the Press Club address.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator John L. McClellan - August 24, 1959]
A letter written to Senator John L. McClellan, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 24, 1959. Copy to Senator Johnson and Senator Yarborough. Carswell expresses his hope that McClellan gets the legislation passed intact such as the Landrum-Griffin Labor bill Burleson got passed in the House, not a compromise bill like the Kennedy-Erwin bill after rights were stricken there-from through the efforts of Senators Johnson and Yarborough of Texas.
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ralph Yarborough, United States Senate, dated July 1, 1959. Yarborough expresses his appreciation for a clipping which outlined the provisions Carswell considers necessary in new labor reform legislation. He advises of bill, S. 1555 having passed in the Senate and is in the House but will give Carswell's recommendations every consideration if the bill is returned to the Senate.
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1959]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 7, 1959. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the letter and enclosure from Carswell. Johnson advises of his support for The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 and defends his vote against the original version of the McClellan Amendment to S. 1555. He advises of the current status of and gives a brief history of The Smith Bill. He advises of his stance on foreign spending.
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 30, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 30, 1959. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for the enclosures and for his discussion on proposed labor reforms. Burleson discusses the efforts regarding the labor bill, the status of the Smith Bill (H. R. 3), and his support of a less costly foreign aid program. "With reference to foreign aid, I only wish that the Administration and the Congress would approve a bill permitting work cooperation without trying to buy our way around the world, which has already proved unsuccessful." He advises that he has enclosed a copy of his weekly newsletter and a page from the Congressional Record and that he has arranged for daily copies of the Congressional Record to be sent to Carswell.
[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 Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1959]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated July 28, 1959. Ratliff advises of the many inquiries from the 24th Senatorial District regarding the present situation in the Legislature in Austin. His response concerns his view of the main difference between the House and Senate which is how to tax and how much to tax natural gas and then concludes his response with a summary of his voting record on taxation.
[Letter from Representative Graham A. Barden to T. N. Carswell - June 30, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Graham A. Barden, House of Representatives, Washington 25, D. C., dated June 30, 1959. Barden expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his views, and he advises that the Committee on Education and Labor is writing a bill on labor reform legislation.
[Letter from Representative George Mahon to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 29, 1959. Mahon expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding pending labor legislation and foreign aid reduction. Mahon advises that he advocates the passage of effective labor reform and that he has voted in the past for reductions in the foreign aid program. A handwritten postscript by Mahon states, "Your letters are always welcome - Remind me of the old days. George".
[Letter from Senator Dick Russell to T. N. Carswell - June 30, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dick Russell, GA., United States Senate, dated June 30, 1959. Russell acknowledges his receipt of and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter. As co-sponsor of the Bill Russell explains his support for Senate Bill 3 which is the companion to the Smith Bill, and he advises of his support of the Marshall Plan but that since 1952 he has voted against economic aid to other countries "and shall vote the same way this year".
[Letter from Senator Herman E. Talmadge to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Herman E. Talmadge, United State Senate, dated June 29, 1959. Talmadge expresses his appreciation for the communication from Carswell regarding the labor legislation and promises to protect the public while being fair to both labor and management alike.
[Letter from Senator John L. McClellan to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John L. McClellan, United States Senate, dated June 29, 1959. McClellan expresses his appreciation for Carswell's complimentary reference regarding his efforts on the labor legislation. He confirms that he made notes on the comments by Carswell regarding the Smith bill and advises that he has not voted for one dollar for foreign aid in four years.
[Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough to T. N. Carswell]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from Ralph Yarborough, United States Senate. Yarborough expresses his appreciation for Carswell's views on the labor reform legislation. He discloses a short history of the Kennedy-Ervin Labor Reform Bill, reminds of his long stand against corruption and advises that he will keep Carswell's advice in mind when the Conference Committee makes its report to the Senate.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Graham A. Barden - June 25, 1959]
A letter written to Representative Graham A. Barden, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell advises that he is enclosing a ballot explaining points that should be covered affirmatively in the Labor Bill. He advises that Burleson had written to him that he is of the opinion that the bill will contain most of the recommendations of the McClellan Senate Committee and perhaps contain some things not covered in the McClellan Amendments. Carswell advises that big business and big labor must be amenable to law or the public will suffer. He also expresses his hope that the Senate will not add amendments to the Smith Act which was passed by the House and that the Congress will eliminate the incompetence and waste in the distribution of Foreign Aid funds.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - June 25, 1959]
A letter written to Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Burleson will get the measures passed which he has marked on an enclosed ballot that was published in the Reporter News. He advises of his support of the bill sponsored by Representative Smith of Virginia to curb the power of the Supreme Court as to strictly state matters and repudiates the foreign aid policy describing the administration of it as "shot through with incompetence". He requests to be sent a copy of the record for the last session and to be put on Burleson's list to receive a copy of the Congressional Record.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - June 25, 1959]
A letter written to Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Burleson will get the measures passed which he has marked on an enclosed ballot that was published in the Reporter News. He advises of his support of the bill sponsored by Representative Smith of Virginia to curb the power of the Supreme Court as to strictly state matters and repudiates the foreign aid policy describing the administration of it as "shot through with incompetence". He requests to be sent a copy of the record for the last session and to be put on Burleson's list to receive a copy of the Congressional Record.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator John L. McClellan - June 25, 1959]
A letter written to Senator John L. McClellan, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell expresses his appreciation to McClellan for the work done by the Select Committee to Investigate Improper Activities in Labor-Management Relations and advises that he has enclosed a ballot clipped from the local newspaper indicating points that should be covered by the new Labor Bill.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Lyndon Johnson - June 25, 1959]
A letter to Senator Lyndon Johnson, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a ballot from the Abilene newspaper with reference to what the new Labor Bill should contain and requests that Johnson support the Smith Bill without any weakening amendments. Carswell addresses Foreign Aid and the need to "remedy the maladministration".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Herman E. Talmadge - June 25, 1959]
A letter written to Senator Herman E. Talmadge, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell explains that he is a native of Georgia and because of vital matters now pending in Congress he is writing Talmadge for his support of the new Labor Bill and the Smith bill, and advises that Foreign Aid should be eliminated or at least drastically cut.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Ralph Yarborough - June 25, 1959]
A letter written to Senator Ralph Yarborough, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a ballot from the Abilene newspaper with reference to what the new Labor Bill should contain and requests that Yarborough support the Smith Bill without any weakening amendments. Carswell addresses Foreign Aid and the need to "remedy the maladministration".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Iris Blitch - June 24, 1959]
A letter written to Mrs. Iris Blitch, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell informs Blitch that he is a native of Homerville, Georgia, her district, thus he is writing to enlist her support of the new Labor Bill, the bill sponsored by Representative Smith of Virginia restricting the Supreme Court when dealing with strictly state matters and to discontinue or drastically reduce Foreign Aid. He informs of their family connection by the fact that her husband's maternal grandmother was his mother's sister.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative George Mahon - June 24, 1959]
A letter written to Honorable George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Mahon can join Mr. Burleson "in getting these measures passed in the strongest possible form" advising of his views on the labor bill as expressed on an enclosed ballot that was published in the Reporter. He advises that they cut or eliminate foreign aid, that he supports the bill sponsored by Representative Smith of Virginia which curbs the power of the Supreme Court when dealing with strictly state matters.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Richard B. Russell - June 25, 1959]
A letter written to Senator Richard B. Russell, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell explains that as a native Georgian he has followed Russell's services in the Congress and advises that because of the importance of some matters now pending he has taken the liberty to write enlisting his support of the new Labor Bill, the bill sponsored by Representative Smith of Virginia restricting the Supreme Court when dealing with strictly state matters and to discontinue or drastically reduce Foreign Aid.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator David Ratliff - June 24, 1959]
A letter written to Senator David Ratliff, State Senate, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Latimer will be able to "work out" a tax bill during the special session and that it will include the natural gas 'severance' tax and 'abandoned property' or 'unclaimed funds', both opposed by Governor Daniel.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Truett Latimer - June 24, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. Truett Latimer, House of Representatives, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Latimer will be able to "work out" a tax bill during the special session and that it will include the natural gas 'severance' tax and 'abandoned property' or 'unclaimed funds', both opposed by Governor Daniel.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator David Ratliff and Representative Truett Latimer - May 21, 1959]
A letter addressed to Senator David Ratliff and Representative Latimer, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 21, 1959. Carswell notes the Appropriations Bill passed amounting to more than two billion dollars and suggests the taxing of new items or fields not now taxed. He restates his opinion of the need of a joint committee to study the whole tax system.
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - May 26, 1959]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated May 26, 1959. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding taxes, acknowledges the difficulty of the entire financial program and advises that Representative Atwell is considering introducing a resolution to provide a joint committee such as Carswell suggests.
[Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - May 26, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated May 26, 1959. Latimer expresses his appreciation for the letters from Carswell regarding the tax situation and advises that a sales tax or income tax is not probable because a majority of the House ran on the campaign pledge opposing such taxation. He advises that he is in favor of a bill that would transfer funds between programs, of raising the beer tax and that the Texas Tax Study Commission has been authorized to continue for another two years.
[Letter and Memorandum: From Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - May 13, 1959]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated May 13, 1959. Johnson advises Carswell of the attachment of a memorandum which outlines in detail the reasons for his objections to the original version of the McClellan amendment. He defends his objections to the original version which granted too much power to the Secretary of Labor and defends his support for the adopted, rewritten amendment. Attachment includes: Memorandum by Lyndon B. Johnson detailing the reasons for his objections to the original McClellan Amendment.
[Letter from 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 T. N. Carswell to Representative Truett Latimer - May 19, 1959]
A letter written to Truett Latimer, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 19, 1959. Carswell replies to Latimer's request for his views regarding new taxes advising that he favors taxes on Natural Gas, Alcoholic beverages, Tobacco, Soft Drinks (Bottled) and the Governor's proposal to take over for the state dormant accounts stating that such should belong to all the people and not to a few stockholders of firms and corporations. He does not favor any new obligations, save of the severest necessity but favors the creation of a commission to make a study of the present tax system, and he opposes any legislation designed for any one's personal benefit.
[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 Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - May 7, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 7, 1959. Burleson defends his actions regarding the Kennedy Labor Bill and his advises of his intentions to vote for the McClellan amendments but notes that there is a bill pending by Barden of North Carolina [Graham Arthur Barden] which would come near to meeting the present needs.
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - May 7, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County Parole Board, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated May 7, 1959. Ratliff acknowledges his receipt of letters from Carswell dated May 2 and May 4 and expresses his appreciation for the thoughts expressed therein. He advises Carswell of the local support shown for the new state reformatory for Abilene as the reason for his actions and then addresses "a definite lack of leadership in Austin".
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