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[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - October 31, 1945]
A letter to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Exeter, New Hampshire, dated October 31, 1945. Lloyd acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell stating that he knew it was from him by the handwriting. He discourses on his view of the foundation of friendship, advises that George Paxton, "whom I had not seen since we took our degrees together down at Yale in 1925", and he had visited without reservation and gives his assurance that whatever had happened "during the Abilene debacle" had not changed Paxton. Lloyd mentions the names of other friends including Mildred Paxton, Professor Mullins, Tot, Gene Holman. He describes the West Texas view he longs for and summarizes his life in New Hampshire for the last twenty years discussing his work history, his wife, children and house and other members of his family living in various towns in Texas. He advises that he will write to Dr. Jellinek, as Carswell suggested, and although he has several friends still at Yale, he does not know Jellinek.
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 17, 1945]
A letter written to Brother Carswell from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated May 17, 1945. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding pastoring possiblities at Knox City and Eastland noting that either one of these would be fine. He expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and helpfulness.
[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from O. E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated March 20, 1945. Radford acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check, he commiserates having to adapt to dentures and expresses his appreciation for the "nice things" Carswell said about his Dad [J. M. Radford]. He reminisces about February 1933 when they both "had quite a time to try to keep telegrams, etc. out of his hands" to keep the party a surprise. [A party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. Walter Hammond, President Texas Farm Bureau Federation, Waco, Texas, dated March 13, 1945. Hammond expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell advising that he knew of Carswell's activities even back to his school days, of his honesty, integrity and sincerety of purpose. He states, "I can truthfully say that because of your efforts the world is a better place in which to live".
[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 and Questionaire: From A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee, 17th District, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated June 7, 1945. Stell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell in which he advises of his plan to attend the Summer War Conference and confides that Carswell has been missed during the past two years. He requests that Carswell send out the forms to the posts due to a lack of time to do so himself. He explains that Al Jr. is home on leave for the first time in 16 months so he is trying to be with him as much as possible, that Al Jr. will leave for parts unknown in a week. Attachment includes: Rough draft of a questionaire handwritten by Carswell and pertaining to a World Organization for Peace. Questonaire asks four questions and requests that recipient fill out and mail at once to T. N. Carswell, District Chairman Foreign Relations Committee, Abilene, Texas.
[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 17th District Foreign Relations Committee, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated February 5, 1945. Stell requests a full representation of his Committee at the Mid-Winter War Conference in Abilene, Texas on February 18, 1945 in the Ball Room of the Wooten Hotel. Handwritten note at bottom of page by T. N. Carswell suggests a study of Foreign Relations during next several months.
[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell]. Peggy expresses her disappointment that she missed seeing Carswell while in Austin. She discusses her future and the opportunities she found while in Austin some of which are listed as follows; Clare Tree Major - Productions; having spoken with Miss Lois McColloch at the U.S.O. on 5th and Congress; the Red Cross. She advises that she is thinking of taking the teaching job to tide her over and requests that Carswell talk with Miss McColloch to better understand the U.S.O. opportunity.
[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell], dated Wednesday. Chats about taking a class with Rupe, that Rupe joined the American Legion and then discusses, at length, her need for a job. There is a possibility for her to substitute teach but when he comes home he can help her. She notes that Kathryn Barnes works for her dad explaining that she runs into the store almost every day for a coke and while there teases Mr. Barnes about paying Kathryn to go out and get cokes. She advises that Mom and she got the Christmas tree and that it will be up when he gets home.
[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - December 7, 1945]
A letter written to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Peggy [Peggy Carswell], Abilene, Texas, dated December 7, 1945. Peggy describes her skills in her typing and short hand class and about wanting to apply for a job at K R B C citing that "Frances Evens from Simmons did" but to only work in the afternoon after class. She conveys the need to earn her own money but notes that Mother seems to think no lady does such a thing. She advises that she can work in the afternoons and study at night since she has no social life due to there "being a shortage of man-power" and brags of having received a letter from Dorane, a friend from college, who spoke of old friends treating her name "as that of a god" because she was the first woman stage manager.
[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell], Austin, Texas from Peg [Peggy Carswell], Abilene, Texas, dated Tuesday. Peggy announces that she is home once again and that it was nice to hear his voice on the telephone knowing he was not too far away. She advises that she wants to tell him about her new boyfriend.
[Telegram from A. N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell - May 17, 1945]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from A. N. [Allen N. Carswell], Homerville, Georgia, dated May 17, 1945. A. N. Carswell advises that they received a cable from Ashley saying he was well and should see them soon.
[Card from Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Savage and Mrs. J. E. Dodson]
An embossed and printed card expressing appreciation for acting as a pall bearer, signed by Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Savage and Mrs. J. E. Dodson.
Minutes of the Tar River Baptist Association
Minutes of hte Tar River Baptist Association, pages seventeen and eighteen. The minutes include a poem by R. R. Campbell; Earle L. Bradley presented an address on "Our Responsibilities as Christians in the Victory Period"; W. F. Williams presented a resolution on resuming temperance lessons in Sunday School. The resolution was adopted after discussion by the author and A. Paul Bagley. The reverse side (page eighteen) features an article titled "North Carolina 115th Annual Session Held with Warrenton Baptist Church Thursday October 17th, 1945."
[Letter from W. A. Bynum to T. N. Carswell - December 25, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from W. A. Bynum, Owner-Manager, The Bynum Teachers Agency, Abilene, Texas, dated December 25, 1945. Bynum offers his congratulations on Carswell's appointment with United [Texas] Drys.
[Form letter from the Committee on Resolutions and T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1945]
A form letter addressed to the Chairman and Members of the Taylor County Drys in Convention, from the Committee on Resolutions: C. R. Pennington, Thomas E Hayden, R. B. Wylie, Sec., Mrs. Andrew Urban, Sr., E. P. Mead, T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County & 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated June 17, 1945. The letter reports on the increasing use of beverage alcohol, and a proposal on how to counter that use.
[Letter from Joseph T. Zottoli to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Joseph T. Zottoli, dated October 5, 1945. Zottoli apologizes for his late answer to the letter from Carswell regarding the problems of drunkeness in Massachusetts. Zottoli advises that a copy of a report, written by himself [The Problem of Alcoholism in the Courts written by Joseph T. Zottoli 1938.], is to be mailed as well as a copy of the legislative act creating the Commission. He details the work done by the Commission and the results of the work.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joseph T. Zottoli - August 9, 1945]
A letter written to Judge Joseph T. Zottoli, Associate Justice, Boston Municipal Court, Boston, Massachussetts, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 9, 1945. Carswell requests a copy of a report by Zottoli pertaining to a study in Massachusetts in order to do a comparable study in Texas.
[List of Members of Abilene Ministral Alliance - June, 1945]
A list naming the members of the Abilene Ministral Alliance, including addresses, phone numbers, and church/organization name.
[Outline of seven actions suggested for the United Texas Drys campaign.]
An outline of seven "actions" suggested for the United Texas Drys campaign direction as handwritten by T. N. Carswell.
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District and Taylor County Drys, dated June 7, 1945. Carswell endorses the suggestion by Secretary McKinzie which encourages pastors to observe Father's Day as a "Field Day for Righteousness" and to consider including United Texas Drys in the church budget.
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District and Taylor County Drys, dated June 7, 1945. Carswell endorses the suggestion by Secretary McKinzie which encourages pastors to observe Father's Day as a "Field Day for Righteousness" and to consider including United Texas Drys in the church budget.
[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to Walter H. McKenzie - March 15, 1945]
A letter written to Dr. Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, from Millard A. Jenkens, dated March 15, 1945. Jenkens advises McKenzie as to why Carswell should continue to serve on the executive committee summing up the reasons with the statement, "To him, more than any other man, is due the working up of the interest in Texas resulting in getting the bill passed to put the Doctors and Drug Stores out of the liquor business."
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1945. McKenzie replies to a letter from Carswell explaining that he has no desire to leave Carswell off the executive committee and the reason for his letter was due to receiving a notification that the address had been changed to Washington, D. C. McKenzie assures Carswell of his desire to have Carswell's cooperation and influence, to hear from him occasionally and to see him if he comes to Dallas.
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1945]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 22, 1945. McKenzie advises that the last letter addressed to Carswell came back and that if this letter comes back he will take it that Carswell has moved and can no longer serve on the committee. Handwritten reply by Carswell dated January 27, 1945 advises McKenzie to "Do as you please. Did not ask it to begin with and see no reason to suggest or request appointment now. Cordially, TNC.".
[Form letter from Albert M. Collier addressed To Parole Board Chairmen and Members - May 8, 1945]
A form letter addressed to all Parole Board Chairmen and Members, from Albert M. Collier, Governor's Assistant in Charge of Parole System dated May 8, 1945. Collier discourses on problems regarding the parole system particularly the leniency shown to parolees in the past. He advises that parolees having been negligent in reporting and leaving the county in which paroled without permission stressing that this must be immediately discontinued. He advises that parolees must report not less than once a month.
[Application for Leave State Selective Service Headquarters, Austin for T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1945]
An application for leave for Thomas N. Carswell dated January 16, 1945. State Selective Serv. Hdqrs. Austin. The reverse side includes a blank form: CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICIAN OR PRACTITIONER.
[State Selective Service Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1945]
An application for leave (State Selective Service, Austin, TX) for Thomas N. Carswell dated January 26, 1945. The reverse side includes a blank form; CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICIAN OR PRACTITIONER.
[Selective Service System Certificate Required for Sick Leave for T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1945]
A CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR SICK LEAVE EXCEEDING THREE DAYS for Thomas N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1945. Signed by L. H. Magee, DDS.
[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell]
A Notification of Personnel Action Report for Thomas N. Carswell, from the Selective Service System State Headquarters for Texas, dated April 21, 1945 (effective date: April 22, 1945). The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
[Memo from Lieutenant Colonel H. J. Weiler to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1945]
A memo from H. J. Weiler, Lt. Colonel, QMC, State Procurement Officer For Selective Service-Texas, Austin 17, Texas, to Thomas N. Carswell dated January 8, 1945. The memo includes a statement of Carswell's Annual Leave and Sick Leave Status as of December 31, 1944.
[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.
[Letter from Sam Russell to Angus J. Gallagher - January 27, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. Angus J. Gallagher, Chief, Headquarters Division, Selective Service System, Washington, D. C., from Sam Russell dated January 27, 1945. Russell advises Gallagher of the enclosed letter from his friend and constituent T. N. Carswell who is requesting information regarding grades and pay of Clerical Audit Supervisors.
[Letter from Wm. C. Hull to Sam Russell - January 24, 1945]
A letter written to Honorable Sam Russell, from Wm. C. Hull, Executive Assistant, United States Civil Service Commission dated January 24, 1945. Hull makes reference to the interest shown by Russell in Mr. T. N. Carswell concerning the grades and pay of Clerical Audit Supervisors and advises of the limitations provided under the Classification Act of 1923.
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sam Russell, 17TH DIST. TEXAS, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 27, 1945. Russell advises Carswell of the enclosed copy of a reply from the Civil Service Commission concerning the grades and pay of Clerical Audit Supervisors and promises to communicate any additional information he receives from Mr. Gallagher. Typewritten on U.S. House letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Brigadier General J. Watt Page - January 8, 1945]
A letter written to Brigadier General J. Watt Page, State Director, Selective Service, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated January 8, 1945. Carswell advises Page regarding a copy of a report of Veterans Assistance that was given to Major Fellbaum on November 29. He advises that the prime purpose of the report is to awaken interest in every Local Board of the added new duties regarding war veterans. He adds a Season's Greeting, confides he has received a report of his nephew as MIA over Germany, and advises of the change in his work hours due to his recuperation time away from his job due to dental work. There is a handwritten note to Col. [L. C. Taylor] from Carswell, at the top left of page. Carswell explains that this is a copy of the letter he sent to General Page. A handwritten reply from Lt. Col. Taylor, at the top right of page, expresses his appreciation for Carswell's effort, his hope that Carswell's effort secures the desired results, and an advisement that Lt. Col. Wakefield thinks well of Carswell.
[Letter from Jewell Reaves to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 9, 1945]
A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from Jewell Reaves, Clerk dated April 9, 1945. Texas Form 101. Reaves advises of a completed Form 101 and DSS Form 62 to be reviewed. She advises of the time it took to compile the report and that the purpose of this letter and forms is to bring out the facts required in compiling the reports. Carswell handwrites that this copy was sent to him by Mrs. Reaves.
[BAPTIST STANDARD, DALLAS, TEXAS. Volume LVII, Number 32, August 9, 1945. 15 pages]
An issue of the BAPTIST STANDARD (Dallas, Texas) from August 9, 1945. The first page of fifteen includes: SOME DANGEROUS TRENDS by T. C. GARDNER ; Alto Frio Encampment by G. S. Hopkins ; T. N. Carswell Joins Staff Of United Texas Drys ; Why Southern Baptists Do Not Affiliate With the Federal Council of Churches by F. M. McCONNELL. Page six includes: "This Is No Place For A Man Like You" by Millard A. Jenkens. Page eleven includes: UNITED TEXAS DRYS - Our Field Workers.
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 26, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. Tommie Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas dated June 26, 1945. Davis expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the information contained in his letter; he compares Carswell's resolutions regarding "the work" to his own in 1935 and points out how those views compare with the current incumbent and Dr. McConnell. He then describes the work required by him "to get things in shape for some one else to carry the work on".
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 25, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas dated April 25, 1945. Davis advises Carswell of his wish to return to West Texas and requests help from Carswell and Dr. Moore to get him in touch with a new church to pastor. Davis expresses his appreciation for the "good word" by Carswell about the Crusader and for their friendship. In a handwritten postscript Davis advises of Dr. Richardson having agreed to cooperate. Carswell handwrites a notation dated May 16, 1945 confirming having told Davis of Knox City and Eastland.
[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - March 15, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas dated March 15, 1945. Jenkens expresses how good it was to see Carswell around and advises regarding a letter he had written to McKenzie [Walter H. McKenzie] regarding keeping Carswell on the Board in the fight against liquor. Jenkens handwrites a postscript advising Carswell of his having spoken with McKenzie and that McKenzie is "powerful glad" Carswell will still be on his board.
[Letter from Tom Roberts to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tom Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated March 17, 1945. Notification by Roberts of a meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital which will include a report on the new building and a review of the work accomplished during the first twenty years of the hospital.
[Meeting minutes of The Executive Committee of the Greater Hardin-Simmons University Committee - June 18, 1945]
Meeting minutes from the June 18, 1945 meeting of the Executive Committee of the Greater Hardin-Simmons University Committee, including a list of the names of men present; Dr. Richardson reported on a change made in the contract with the firm of Pierce, Hedrick, and Sherwood; funding details for the Greater Hardin-Simmons campaign were decided upon.
[Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 13, 1945. Ledbetter advises that Mr. W. P. Wright has called a meeting of the Hardin-Simmons Board of Trustees.
[Meeting minutes of The Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University - May 28, 1945]
The minutes of the May 28, 1945 meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University. Rupert N. Richardson, President of the University, gave his annual report on the condition of the school. "Hardin-Simmons University now has some 1,350 men representing her on the battle fronts all over the world. There are some 40 gold stars on our service flags now." Mr. T. N. Carswell then took the floor and made two suggestions: "(1) It would be well to add to this project―a museum or archives building on the campus. (2) It would also be good to have a man on staff whose sole duty would be raising money."
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 28, 1945. Richardson outlines the approved expansion plans for HSU. He advises that the named projects are important to meet requirements for their part in serving "the compelling needs of our post-war youth. War years of tension and anxiety, the dislocation of family life, due to military source and war industry, have strained spiritual and moral ties. The Church must move forward now in a program to repair the damage done."
[Meeting minutes of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee - May 26, 1945]
The minutes of the May 26, 1945 meeting of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee. Judge J. C. Hunter served as President. Page two includes additional minutes of the Executive Committee which met on May 28, 1945. Hunter called the meeting to order. "He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to talk about the proposed plans for expansion of Hardin-Simmons University." Executive Committee members met afterwards regarding the contract drawn up by Mr. Carlton M. Sherwood, Executive Vice-President of Pierce, Hedrick and Sherwood and was read by Dr. R. N. Richardson.
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