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- [Letter from Omar Radford to T. N. Carswell - April 10, 1947]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Omar Radford, Dallas 16, Texas, dated April 10, 1947. Radford expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell of March the 6th in which he said so many nice things about him, but he advises that "you do not find many men in this day and age who are square shooters". Radford lists several qualities of Abilene noting that it is "well located for the making of a good city" and Camp Barkeley is ideal for some kind of plant.
- [Letter from Seomare Westfull to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1947]
- A letter addressed to "Tom Carlson" [T. N. Carswell], Abilene, Texas from Seomare Westfull, Carthage, Mo., dated April 26, 1947. Westfull requests a statement from Carswell to vouch for his integrity. In a postscript, he requests that Carswell send the original to Roy E. Mayes, President of the Carthage Marble Corp and the copy to him. Carswell makes note that he answered as requested in as helpful a way as he knew how.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. M. Radford - April 5, 1947]
- A letter written to Mrs. J. M. Radford, Windsor Hotel, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 5, 1947. Carswell expresses his pleasure for Mrs. Radford on the decision she made in a memorial gift in Mr. Radford's name to McMurry College [Radford Auditorium]. He briefly summarizes the man and the service by J. M. Radford and Mrs. Radford to the city of Abilene.
- [Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, Hotel Windsor, Abilene, Texas, dated February 27, 1947. Radford expresses her appreciation for his "thoughtfulness in times like these when all is in confusion, turmoil and strife" by sending flowers. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
- [Letter from Nat Williams to T. N. Carswell - March 31, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Nat Williams, Superintendent, Gladewater Public Schools, Gladewater, Texas, dated March 31, 1947. Williams expresses his appreciation for the nice message from Carswell, for the honor to be permitted to serve Abilene and for the opportunity to renew their friendships of several years back.
- [Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1947]
- A letter to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated January 4, 1947. Whiting expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the beautiful tie, advises that he and Nora enjoyed the letter and hope that he, Byrd and Peg are "getting along alright" ending with a wish to Carswell for a prosperous New Year.
- Speech of Hon. Tom Connally of Texas in the Senate of the United States - March 25, 1947
- Congressional Record - Proceedings and Debates of the 80th Congress, First Session. Aid for Greece, Speech of Hon. Tom Connally of Texas in the Senate of the United States, dated Tuesday, March 25, 1947.
- [Letter and Enclosure: From Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated April 1, 1947. Connally acknowledges the letter from Carswell and notes Carswell's approval of the President's program for aiding Greece and Turkey. He advises that he supports the matter and has enclosed a copy of a speech which he made in the Senate on this subject. Typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure included: Congressional Record - Proceedings and Debates of the 80th Congress, First Session. Aid for Greece, Speech of Hon. Tom Connally of Texas in the Senate of the United States, dated Tuesday, March 25, 1947.
- [Letter from Iverson H. Huxford to T. N. Carswell - May 1, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Iverson H. Huxford, Editor and Publisher, The Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, dated May 1, 1947. Huxford expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and advises that he will be printing it in the paper this week. He recounts how he has talked for two or three years, to no avail, of the benefits of a chamber of commerce.
- [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."
- [Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 16, 1947. Burleson advises that the record indicates Carswell has been receiving a copy of the Daily Congressional Record and asks if he wishes to continue to receive the record.
- [Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 24, 1947. Burleson advises Carswell that his name will remain on the list to receive the Record and notes that it will be two weeks before the Congressional Directory will be "off the press".
- [Letter from Major Charles L. Gamble to Major Thomas N. Carswell - November 24, 1947]
- A letter written to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charles L. Gamble, Major, AGD, Austin, Texas, dated November 24, 1947. Gamble acknowledges the receipt of the application from Carswell for membership in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps. NOTICE regarding The Annual Convention of the Texas State Guard Officers Association to be held in the Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas December 6-7, 1947.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - September 19, 1947]
- A letter addressed to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 19, 1947. Carswell references a letter from Siddall dated July 25, 1947 regarding membership requirements. Carswell confirms he very much desires to hold his RTPA contract, even as a Class P tourist agent.
- [Letter from H. W. Siddall to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, dated July 25, 1947. Siddall refers to a notation on his Bulletin of June 19, 1947 concerning Carswell returning RTPA purchase orders to him listing four scenarios that will determine the course of action to be taken by Carswell.
- [Receipt for stock as collateral for note payment from O. D. Harrison to T. N. Carswell and Chas. W. Barnes]
- A receipt (stock certificate No. 253) from O. D. Harrison, for 188½ shares of Abilene Hotel Corporation stock, dated October 20, 1947. T. N. Carswell, Chas. W. Barnes.
- [Promissory Note to be paid to Earl Guitar by T. N. Carswell]
- A promissory note in the amount of $11,250, by T. N. Carswell. The note promises to pay the amount on or before two (2) years to Earl Guitar, with 4 percent interest per annum, by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1947. A handwritte note is marked Paid January 21, 1948 by Earl Guitar. The reverse side includes handwritten calculations and notes.
- [Abilene Improvement Company Earnings report - 1947]
- An earnings statement for the Abilene Improvement Company, 1947.
- [Letter from Rupert H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 5, 1947. Johnson discusses the market assuring Carswell he has changes in mind to bring profits and advises that the present is an opportunity stage for holding and purchasing stocks.
- [Letter from Rupert H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 5, 1947. Johnson discusses the market assuring Carswell he has changes in mind to bring profits and advises that the present is an opportunity stage for holding and purchasing stocks.
- [Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 10, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 10, 1947. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the tie noting its coming from Neely-Barnes reminded him of his college days. He discourses regarding the effects of politics on economics advising that the results of the change to a conservative Congress will be quite different from the last 14 years predicting an era of prosperity in the next ten years.
- [Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - March 28, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated March 28, 1947. Johnson lists securities held by Carswell and offers an assurance that the bear market will turn thus suggesting he leave $500 to $1000 to make good profits; "I have been in Wall Street 25 years and have been through these situations many times."
- [Letter from Omar Radford to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1947]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Omar Radford, Dallas 16, Texas, dated January 26, 1947. Radford advises that he has noted what Carswell says relative to Hotel stock and advises that he is making a new note for Carswell explaining his friendship means more than money noting the old note was at six per cent hence the new note is at four per cent.
- [Letter from Alvin M. Owsley to T. N. Carswell - September 17, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Memorial Service Committee, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Alvin M. Owsley, Dallas, Texas, dated September 17, 1947. Owsley offers his regrets regarding the invitation to deliver the Memorial address for Carswell's District explaining that it is due to the schedule for the exhibit of his Ball Brothers Glass Company at the State Fair in Dallas.
- [Membership Card for The American Legion 1947 issued to T. N. Carswell]
- An official membership card for The American Legion, issued to T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas in 1947, and signed by Alton Hornsby. The reverse side includes the Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion and Rules regarding dues for membership.
- [Marriage License issued from Monahans, Ward County, Texas - May 6, 1947]
- A marriage license dated May 6, 1947 for the union of Mr. J. O. Curry and Mrs. Margaret Rogers (Monahans, Ward County, Texas), signed by Zoe Sewell, Ward County Clerk and J. B. Jordan, Justice of the Peace.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Doctor and Mrs. White - December 23, 1947]
- A letter written to Doctor and Mrs. White from T. N. Carswell dated December 23, 1947. Carswell offers to them a Merry Christmas in Austin this year. He advises that the hope and prayer of many is that White's next Christmas season will be in Abilene as Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Abilene.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. White - March 5, 1947]
- A letter written to Dr. White from T. N. Carswell dated March 5, 1947. Carswell lists the names of men from the 24th District to whom he has spoken and who are willing to work for the liquor cause. The men listed and their respective counties are Nolan County: Rev. L. D. Ball and Judge W. E. Ponder, Sweetwater. Mitchell County: Rev. Jim Sharp, Colorado City and Rev. John Price, Loraine. Scurry County: Layman H. L. Wrenn, Snyder. Fisher County: Bro. Brown, Rotan. Jones County: Bro. Hayes, Stamford; Bro. Chambers, Anson; Bro. O'Steen, Hamlin. Haskell County: Bro. Whatley, Haskell, Bro. Powell, Rule, Bro. Young, Rochester. Throckmorton County: Layman J. J. Keeter, Throckmorton. Shackelford County: Brother Thompson, Bro. Welbourn. Callahan County: Bro. English, Bro. Davis. Eastland County: Bro. Ham, Ranger, Bro. Strickland, Cisco, Bro. Porter. Stephens County: Bro. Aldridge, Breckenridge. Palo Pinto County: Bro. Watts, Mineral Wells.
- [Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Thomas E. Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 30, 1947. Notification by Roberts of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
- [Letter from W. P. Wright to T. N. Carswell - October 11, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Wright, Chairman of the Board, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 11, 1947. Wright advises that Dr. W. R. White is to be the speaker at Chapel, and afterwards there will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. White - October 5, 1947]
- A letter written to Dr. White from T. N. Carswell dated October 5, 1947. Carswell advises White that he thinks White is "the only man for the First Baptist Church in Abilene" and asks him to consider, or reconsider, the situation here and there insisting that there is both a need and an opportunity for White in Abilene. Carswell discusses his belief that HSU is bound to the fundamentals of their Baptist faith and precepts more than any other denominational school and fears the period of expansion and development at HSU could result in its breaking away from the truths "so forcefully catalogued in the James B. Smmons Foundation Agreement" only to then follow the route so many denominational schools have gone. He urges White to come to Abilene because only he, as Pastor of the First Baptist Church, can wield that "necessary and Christ-loving influence to hold and keep HSU on its true course".
- [Letter from W. P. Wright to W. R. White - April 17, 1947]
- A letter written to Dr. W. R. White, First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas from W. P. Wright, Chairman, Board of Trustees dated April 17, 1947. Wright requests that White serve as chairman of the Denominational Committee and names the men that will serve with him: T. N. Carswell, vice-chairman, M. A. Jenkens, P. D. O'Brien, Vernon Yearby, Henry A. Littleton, T. A. Patterson, J. Ralph Grant.
- [Letter from W. P. Wright to T. N. Carswell - February 10, 1947]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Wright, Chairman of the Board, Hardin-Simmons University dated February 10, 1947. Wright announces a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University and stresses his request that Carswell attend citing the many changes at the University and the interest shown by Carswell in the Sandefer Memorial Building. Wright closes the letter with an appeal to Carswell to "be on hand―we need you."
- [Letter from Earle B. Mayfield to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 9, 1947]
- Letter from Earle B. Mayfield to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the clippings he sent and praising Mr. Bryan for the great service he has rendered to his country.
- [Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 8, 1947]
- Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing him that he received a copy of the Abilene Reporter-News which included a story about his life and activities and it will be kept in a collection of memories from Abilene, Texas.
- [Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan, October 14, 1947]
- Telegram from Rose Allison Banks to W. J. Bryan thanking him for clippings sent and giving congratulations.
- [Telegram from Judge George W. Hardy Jr. to W. J. Bryan, October 21, 1947]
- Telegram from Judge George W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan letting Bryan know Hardy's "Papa" passed away.
- [Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, June 11, 1947]
- Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and informing him about the passing of their friend, Senator Brachfield.
- [Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to Senator W. J. Bryan, September 28, 1947]
- Letter from Millard A. Jenkins to W. J. Bryan discussing the details about his story in the Abilene Reporter-News and congratulating him for reaching the 88th mile.
- [Clipping: Death Thins Ranks of First A&M Graduating Class to 3]
- Newspaper clipping reporting on the shrinking number of Texas A&M's first graduating class, listing former senator William John Bryan among one of three surviving members.
- [Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan, August 25, 1947]
- Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan informing him that he will be visiting Abilene, Texas soon and asking Mr. Bryan to write him back when he has the chance.
- [Letter from Ruth T. Hunter to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 1, 1947]
- Letter from Ruth T. Hunter to Senator W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the newspaper clippings he sent and informs Mr. Bryan that Senator Meachum is out of town.
- [Letter from Lorene Heitchew to W. J. Bryan, September 9, 1947]
- Letter from Lorene Heitchew to W. J. Bryan discussing the details about the developments and activities in Dallas, Texas and informs Mr. Bryan about the fluctuations in the steel market.
- [Letter from V. A. Collins to W. J. Bryan, October 3, 1947]
- Letter from V. A. Collins to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the clipping he sent, commenting on Mr. Bryan's handwriting and sending him well wishes.
- [Clipping: Birthday Greetings]
- Newspaper clipping featuring an article wishing former Senator W. J. Bryan a happy birthday and recounting his life accomplishments. Another article is published in the clipping recounting thoughts on war and death from statistician writer Roger W. Babson. Partial ads are printed on the back.
- [Letter from Tom Connally to W. J. Bryan, October 7, 1947]
- Letter from Tom Connally to W. J. Bryan sending him birthday wishes and reminding him of the day he became a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
- [Clipping: Early East Texas Oil Developer Dies]
- Newspaper clipping reporting on the death of George W. Hardy.
- [Letter from John A. Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 28, 1947]
- Letter from John A. Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan showing him appreciation and thanking him for his contributions.
- [Letter from J. Frank Dobie to W. J. Bryan, October 7, 1947]
- Letter from J. Frank Dobie to W. J. Bryan congratulating him for his 88th birthday and thanking Mr. Bryan for the newspaper clipping he sent.
- [Letter from T. Whitfield Davidson to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 13, 1947]
- Letter from T. Whitfield Davidson to Senator W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of his voicemail and informing Mr. Bryan about his plans to visit.