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- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to The State Department of Health, Texas - February 21, 1963]
- A letter addressed to the State Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1963. Carswell requests three copies of the death certificate of Arthur Robert Ross who died January 17, 1926 to be sent to Edna R. Johnson of Pecos, Texas. He advises of an attached check to cover costs and that Senator Bullock, Senator Ratliff or Representative Raleigh Brown will vouch for him. 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 Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated July 18, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for Carswell's help with his tenure of "Governor for a Day".
- [Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, State Headquarters Selective Service, Tribune Tower, Austin, Texas from Omar E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated July 7, 1944. Radford advises Carswell that he had been out of the office and found the letter of June 14 from Carswell with an enclosed check. He advises that he credited his account, agrees that the hotel stock should bring above par if Carswell decides to sell and congratulates him regarding the fine showing made by his daughter in receiving well deserved honors.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Dan Moody - June 24, 1938]
- A letter written to Mildred Moody, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1938. Carswell advises that he is leaving the Chamber of Commerce and is sending files of her work while she was at the Chamber and requests her thoughts on how to dispose of funds collected while he was President of the Alumni Association for a Memorial Building. He advises that he suggested to Truett [E. T. Compere] that they might ask Prexy [J. D. Sandefer].
- [Letter from Senator Pat Bullock to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat Bullock, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 20, 1945. Bullock advises that he agrees on all four points mentioned in Carswell's letter dated March 14 and that he has never voted against redistricting. He, too, is for the "open shop", agrees that Texas has too many District Courts and thinks "that a Constitutional Convention should be called to repeal our out-moded and patched-up Constitution".
- [Letter from Representative Harley Sadler to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, State of Texas, House of Representatives, Austin, dated April 2, 1945. Sadler advises of his disappointment that his redistricting bill was tabled admitting that he gets "a little bit blue at times down here" and of having considered getting up on personal privilege and getting things off his chest.
- [Letter from Senator Pat Bullock to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat Bullock, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated January 22, 1945. Bullock advises Carswell that his opinions concerning the "University fuss" are the same as his and then discloses his opinion regarding the dismissal of the president of the University of Texas.
- [Letter from Representative Joe C. Humphrey to T. N. Carswell - March 21, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Joe C. Humphrey, The State of Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated March 21, 1945. Humphrey acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and stresses that he wished more people would let him know their wishes and view points about pending legislation. He discusses the redistricting of the state noting the fine work Harley Sadler did along that line advising of the unlikely event of a constitutional convention then discourses on rewriting only the portions of the constitution which are largely statutory.
- [Letter from Grover Sellers to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Grover Sellers, Attorney General of Texas, Austin, dated July 15, 1944. Sellers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated July 7th. Sellers advises that he had previously received copies of the enclosure and confirms that the letter is entirely false noting that such tactics are often employed by a certain type of politician.
- [Letter from Dan Moody to T. N. Carswell - July 30, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dan Moody, Austin, Texas, dated July 30, 1942. Moody acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he did not regret that he made the campaign, only the results. He expresses his appreciation for what Carswell and his other friends in Abilene did for him.
- [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 from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated July 8, 1942. Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the support pledged by Carswell for his run for Governor of Texas.
- [Letter from Mrs. H. V. Ashton to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 8, 1941]
- A letter addressed to The Honorable Coke Stevenson, Governor of Texas, from Mrs. H. V. Ashton, Abilene, Texas, dated September 8, 1941. Ashton outlines her qualifications and requests that Stevenson consider her letter as the application for appointment as a member of the Board of Cosmetology.
- [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.
- [Form letter from Allan Shivers addressed to Friend - September 28, 1956]
- A form letter from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated September 28, 1956. Shivers announces that he will support President Eisenhower, again, and do all he can toward his re-election advising that he enclosed a copy of his statement that was issued. He discourses on the privilege of voting and the reasons for his vote for Eisenhower over Stevenson. Enclosure includes a statement by the Governor, dated September 18, 1956. Announcement and explanation regarding his vote and support for President Eisenhower for re-election: "A brainwashing campaign is being waged against Texas voters, to convince them that the party is the most important issue -- not the candidate. This campaign is being conducted by persons who hold positions of party power and who want to strengthen and perpetuate themselves in those positions. Political parties are important, but they are a means to an end -- not the end itself."
- [Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1955]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1955. Shivers advises Carswell that he hopes Carswell thinks, as he does, that the State Democratic Executive Committee made a good choice.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Shivers - September 27, 1955]
- A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard the committee that is to nominate a National Committeeman has agreed on Shivers and for Texas' sake he hopes what he has heard is true.
- [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 - 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 T. N. Carswell to Judge Wright Morrow, copy to State Committee Headquarters and R. M. Wagstaff - July 12, 1955]
- A letter written to Judge Wright Morrow, National Democratic Committeeman, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 12, 1955. Copy to State Committee Headquarters, Austin and R. M. Wagstaff, 24th Dist. Committeeman. Carswell commends Morrow for maintaining the integrity of his status as National Democratic Committeeman from Texas.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 6, 1955]
- A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 6, 1955. Carswell advises of the one purpose he has in writing this letter which is to express the hope that the National Committeeman selected will be one of "our color" noting that there is already some deflection in their ranks, and should one not of their number be named National Committeeman, he fears the hurt will be severe.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - July 19, 1955]
- A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 19, 1955. Carswell discourses on the need to send a Shiver delegation to the National Convention to defeat, again, the element in the Texas Democratic party that fought Shivers in '52 and '54.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - October 8, 1954]
- A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 8, 1954. Carswell suggests that a select committee, statewide in scope, be set up for the sole purpose of seeing to it that each Congressional District is put in order as vacancies occur, or as may now exist.
- [Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1954]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 28, 1954. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his suggestion in regard to the 1956 precinct conventions. He advises that he enclosed a copy of his New Orleans speech as Carswell requested.
- [Form letter from Ralph W. Yarborough addressed to Friend and Supporter - August 23, 1954]
- A form letter from Ralph W. Yarborough, Austin, Texas, dated August 23, 1954. Campaign form letter urging supporters to vote for and to persuade five others to vote for the candidate.
- [Letter from Harley Sadler to Judge Few Brewster, copy to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1954]
- A letter written to Judge Few Brewster, Austin, Texas, from Harley Sadler, dated September 8, 1954. Copy to Mr. Tommie Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Endorsement by Harley Sadler of T. N. Carswell for an appointment to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
- [Letter from R. B. Leach, A. Bailey Lewis and Morgan Jones, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 20, 1954]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. B. Leach - Finance Co-Chairman, A. Bailey Lewis - Finance Co-Chairman, and Morgan Jones, Jr. - Treasurer, dated August 20, 1954. Leach expresses appreciation on behalf of Governor Shivers and the Taylor County Shivers for Governor Club for the contribution made by Carswell to Governor Shiver's run-off campaign to be held on August 28th. He notes the national importance of this election as shown by the reporter and photographer from Life magazine being assigned to Shivers during his "swing through Central West Texas" and emphasizes the importance of urging all supporters of Shivers to vote absentee or in person on August 28.
- [Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - May 4, 1954]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, for Governor, Austin, Texas, dated May 4, 1954. Shivers expresses his appreciation to Carswell for writing as he did about his decision to become a candidate for re-election noting his appreciation for Carswell's expressions of confidence and asks for his support, ideas and suggestions.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Shivers - December 5, 1953]
- A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 5, 1953. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a news story of a Democratic (so-called) meeting held in Abilene. He advises Shivers that to carry on they must have him and another good man as candidates for Governor and U. S. Senator emphasizing that "Texas and the Nation are in need of you!"
- [Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated December 8, 1953. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and his kind remarks noting it is too early for a decision but that he wanted to express his deep gratitude for Carswell's confidence and continued support.
- [Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated April 24, 1953. Shivers acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 23 and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "commendatory remarks" on his stand.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - April 23, 1953]
- A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1953. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the steadfast stand by Shivers against Treasury Raids. He describes some "teacher friends" having exhibited little or no concern for the welfare of the whole just so their demands are met and advises that it is contrary to good government for the legislature to set the salary for local employees. Carswell conveys his "trust" that Senator Sadler and Representative Latimer are supporting the program advising copy of this letter is being sent to both men.
- [Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated April 28, 1953. Latimer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the receipt of the copy of the letter Carswell wrote to Shivers regarding the attempt of pressure groups to obtain money from the Legislature. Latimer advises that he voted against the teacher pay raise proposal.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - February 23, 1953]
- A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 23, 1953. Carswell advises that now is the right time for an overall and comprehensive study of the costs, organization and operation of the governments in the state of Texas.
- [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 Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1952]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, The State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General, Austin, dated November 13, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell concerning the election and congratulates Carswell on his contribution to the victory.
- [Letter from Representative Harley Sadler to Governor Allan Shivers, copy to T. N. Carswell - November 24, 1952]
- A letter written to Texas Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from Harley Sadler, Abilene, Texas, dated November 24, 1952. Copy for Mr. Carswell. Sadler requests that Shivers consider Mr. T. N. (Tommie) Carswell of Abilene, Texas for a place on the Pardons Board.
- [Letter from Richard Feagan to Governor Allan Shivers, copy to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1952]
- A letter addressed to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from Richard Feagan, Abilene, Texas, dated September 4, 1952. Copy to T.N.C. Feagan discusses the refusal of The Taylor County Democratic Convention to pass a resolution for the names of Stevenson and Sparkman to be placed on the ballot in Texas as Democratic nominees for President and Vice-President. He urges Shivers to do all he can to cause the State Convention to place two slates of Democratic nominees on the November ballot. In a handwritten postscript Feagan advises Carswell that they are counting on his help. The reverse side includes seat numbers Sec L, Row B-1-8 handwritten by [T. N. Carswell].
- [Letter from Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - August 30, 1952]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel of Liberty County for U. S. Senator, Austin, Texas, dated August 30, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the message from Carswell regarding Daniel's position on Governor Stevenson and the Tidelands. Daniel expresses his appreciation for Carswell's support and encouragement promising that he will not waiver in his stand on this issue.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 27, 1952]
- A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1952. Carswell gives his views as to the present political situation and suggests, if it is legally possible, that he would like to see two (2) sets of Electors on the Democratic ballot; one set agreeable to the National Democratic Nominees, and the other set "for the tidelands" (Eisenhower-Nixon). Carswell states that he would like to vote a straight Democratic ticket but "if I must, in order to repudiate a high handed steal openly accomplished and thinly veiled in legality by a spurious dictum - Paramount Rights - spawned for the purpose by a "Charlie McCarthy" minority of the United States Supreme Court —I shall mark out the electors on the Democratic ballot and vote for the Electors on the Republican ballot".
- [Letter from John Ben Shepperd to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1952]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John Ben Shepperd, Attorney at Law, Austin, Texas, dated April 28, 1952. Shepperd announces that he is leaving the Secretary of State's office on May 1st and is seeking a promotion to the Attorney Generalship of Texas advising that this will be his first political race and, therefore, sincerely needs and wants Carswell's "help, counsel and active support".
- [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 Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1951]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas ,from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated October 9, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter and "interesting information" from Carswell dated October 6th.
- [Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - July 19, 1951]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the "kind expression of interest" by Carswell in Shiver's future public service, to have this evidence of support of the substantial citizenship of this State. He congratulates Carswell on the splendid service he is rendering the State and the men under his supervision as Chairman of the Volunteer Parole Board in Abilene.
- [Letter from Representative Harley Sadler to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1951]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, Texas House of Representatives, Fifty-Second Legislature, dated April 26, 1951. Sadler assures Carswell that he will vote for S. B. 267, the right to work bill.
- [Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - May 20, 1948]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated May 20, 1948. Confirmation from Stevenson that the suggestions contained in the recent letter from Carswell have been very helpful and the advisement of how those suggestions have been implemented. He requests that Carswell keep him informed as to his "situation" in that section of the State.
- [Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1948]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, 256-8 Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas, dated July 29, 1948. Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the fine support Carswell gave to him before the First Primary and that he feels certain their victory is assured in the Second Primary.
- [Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - May 7, 1948]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated May 7, 1948. Stevenson announces that he has opened his campaign headquarters and is actively campaigning for the office of United States Senator. "I shall be glad to have a letter from you and any suggestions you may have as to how I can best advance my cause in your community."
- [Letter from Representative Bill Tippen to T. N. Carswell - March 4, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bill Tippen, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated March 4, 1947. Tippen confirms that he voted in favor of the Right to Work bill, helped pass the minimum salary bill for education, is co-author of the redistricting bill providing for redistricting to be done by a board such as Carswell suggests, and is keeping in touch with the Fair Trade Bill. "Give my regards to Peggy Ann, Mrs. Carswell, and all of my friends in Abilene."