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- [Program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell]
- A program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell. The program is "Showplace of the Nation" for the week beginning Thursday, April 24, 1958. Four shows are listed: Music Hall Grand Organ; Music Hall Symphony Orchestra; "Espana"; "Marjorie Morningstar" starring Gene Kelly and Natalie Wood. The back page of the program includes advertising: Announing . . . No Time For Sergeants. Andy Griffith "Starring in the stage roll that rocketed him to fame!" Magazine slick. Handwritten inside the program is correspondence to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Sarah Anna. Crane reminisces regarding her father liking "this sort of show". Crane expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the update agreeing with Carswell regarding having fond memories of Hardin-Simmons and requests that if he sees Grace or Grady Andrews to please remember her to them.
- [Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1957]
- S letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane explains that each year she sends a message to Grace with greetings for Carswell and any of the other Abilene friends who are still there. She advises that now she is sending the note to Carswell and asking that he give her Christmas love to Grace and all the Sandefers. She requests that he or Grace send the dates on her Grandmother's grave, tell her Abilene news and then offers the season's greetings. Notes written by Carswell; Grand Mother - Died September 24, 1894; Grand Dad - Died December 17, 1905; Answered December 17, 1957; Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80th St., NYC. Printed stationery including "Hollyhocks" by John Edwards. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record. Envelope addressed For Mr. T. N. Carswell c/o Compere, Abilene, Texas postmarked New York, December 1, 1957. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80 Street, New York City.
- [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 Kathryn Pritchett to T. N. Carswell]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Kathryn Pritchett, Dallas, Texas. Pritchett expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the Christmas present to their little girls and for being such a wonderful friend to her parents. She describes the real happiness that Peggy now has with her own little boy and offers her best wishes.
- [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.
- [List of recipients of Christmas gift packs from T. N. Carswell]
- A list of recipients of Christmas Packs including the message, "Compliments and Good Wishes of T. N. Carswell": J. B. Dalton Family, A. J. Fradeck Family, C. W. Barnes Family, Elmer Griffith Family, Lewis Carter Family, Bertha Wigfall, Leonard Stevenson Family.
- [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 - November 19, 1958]
- A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company from T. N. Carswell, dated November 19, 1958. Carswell places an order for Ideals gift subscriptions advising that he attached a check to cover the cost.
- [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 from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1958]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated February 26, 1958. Whitehead advises that she was afraid her telephone calls had bothered Carswell and assures him that she is not critical of him but was trying to understand their tax returns noting the "good deal of money" it might involve for which she should start making arrangements.
- [Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1958]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, dated January 7, 1958. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated December 23rd advising Carswell that it made him feel very humble, that it helped him and that "if we had more Tommie Carswells, the world would be a better world".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lucie K. Whitehead - March 2, 1958]
- A letter written to Mrs. Whitehead from T. N. Carswell, dated March 2, 1958. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter regarding her question on the amount of the tax shown on the return advising the question proved to be well founded. He apologizes for his mistake and encourages her appraisal of his work as needed, expresses his appreciation for the spirit of her letter and advises that it "but deepens an opinion I've long had of you". In a postscript to Whitehead, Carswell advises that he is working on her 1957 return and that he will forward a rough draft.
- [Letter from Don Wooten to T. N. Carswell - January 3, 1958]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Don Wooten, H. O. Wooten Grocer Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 3, 1958. Wooten expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell, that it added appreciably to the Christmas spirit and advises that he sent a copy of Carswell's note to his Mother.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mr. Jay - December 23, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. Jay from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that "this season of the year inclines one's memory to delve into the realm of gratitude" and then expresses his appreciation "of having enjoyed the privilege" of his friendship.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to George S. Anderson - December 23, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. George S. Anderson from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Anderson, for his example and friendship over the years.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bill and Jack and George - December 23, 1957]
- A letter written to Bill and Jack and George from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that Christmas time made him reminisce then advises of the number of acts of friendship and helpfulness of their Dads in the tasks he was privileged to carry on. He pays a tribute to Bill, Jack and George for the really fine and outstanding way that they have carried on the business operations left in their care.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Don Wooten - December 23, 1957]
- A letter written to Don Wooten from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation for "the splendid way" that Don has handled the substantial interests entrusted to his care noting his Dad [H. O. Wooten] and Mother were in Simmons when he enrolled there and that his Grandfather was one of his good and helpful friends.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to "Mugs" - December 23, 1957]
- A letter written to "Mugs" from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that due to reminiscing at Christmastime he is writing to show his gratitude for the kindness and friendships of Mugs' Dad and Mother, Grandfather and Grandmother, expressing his gratitude to Mugs in their absence and wishing for him a Merry Christmas.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Tom Eplen - December 23, 1957]
- A letter written to Tom Eplen from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell expresses his fondness for Eplen and states, "you have consistently held a high and uncommon esteem in my regard―Thank God for Tom Eplen".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Drake - November 11, 1957]
- A letter written to Hon. Ed. Drake, Chairman, Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee from T. N. Carswell, dated November 11, 1957. Carswell advises that his daughter, Peggy Carswell, has recently moved to Dallas and has a "constructive interest in politics". He advises Drake, that in his opinion, Peggy would fit in well with his organization.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bill Fulwiler - December 23, 1957]
- A letter written to Bill Fulwiler from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises Bill due to Christmas making him reminisce that he wrote to expresses his appreciation for W. J. Fulwiler, Bill's father, for his friendship and leadership in the building of Abilene during the years Carswell served [at the Abilene Chamber of Commerce]. He commends Bill on the exemplary way that he and Harry have carried on the multiple interests of W. J.
- [Letter from Edward J. Drake to Mrs. Mildred Nicholson, copy to Peggy Carswell and T. N. Carswell - November 12, 1957]
- A letter written to Mrs. Mildred Nicholson, Office of the Democratic Executive Committee, Dallas, Texas from Edward J. Drake, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 12, 1957. Copy to Miss Peggy Carswell, Dallas, Texas and to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Drake advises Nicholson to place the name of Miss Peggy Carswell in the file as "one to be notified for all Conservative efforts" in their precinct and county Conservative projects. In a handwritten postscript Drake thanks Carswell for writing.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mr. Forister - October 22, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. Forister from T. N. Carswell, dated October 22, 1957. Carswell requests a favor of Forister to deliver candy to the Czichos family and advises of a check which he has attached to the letter.
- [Wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell to Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Czichos, Mrs. Eugene Wood, Misses Genie and Joan and Master Carroll Czichos - October 1957~]
- A wired correspondence to Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Czichos, Mrs. Eugene Wood, Misses Genie and Joan and Master Carroll Czichos, from T. N. Carswell. Carswell expresses his appreciation "for the pleasure of sharing the generous hospitality and friendliness of your home".
- [Commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill - May 28, 1957]
- A commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill, Ft. Worth, Texas, Arlington Heights High School, dated May 28, 1957. Congratulatory note from T. N. Carswell - "Congratulations. May the happy ending you've earned and now enjoy be but a mild preview of a far happier beginning for you as yet you strive and seek to serve throughout the unfolding years of your life".
- [Letter from Mrs. Eugene Woods to T. N. Carswell - October 31, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Eugene Woods, Wimberley, Texas, dated October 31, 1957. Woods expresses her appreciation for the surprise from Carswell and his remembering them and that they enjoyed the candy and his visit. She expresses appreciation which was also sent from Madge [Madge Czichos] and her family.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Owen J. Lenihan - May 11, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. Owen J. Lenihan, Manager, Cunard Line, St. Louis, Missouri from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1957. Carswell advises that he sold his travel business but is requesting assistance in obtaining passage home for Miss Mary Ann Whitehead who is studying in London and has been unable to book passage due to heavy bookings.
- [Letter from Lucie Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated May 10, 1957. Whitehead requests help from Carswell, via his contacts, in obtaining passage home for her daughter, Mary Ann.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. H. Parks - May 18, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. J. H. Parks, Manager, Cunard Steamship Company, Ltd., St. Louis 1, Missouri from T. N. Carswell, dated May 18, 1957. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Parks, discusses options for the class of accomodation and payment for Miss Whitehead and then expresses his appreciation for their help regarding her accomodations.
- [Letter from C. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1956]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 12, 1956. Caldwell apologizes for forgetting the fish fry at Church the last evening describing the events of his day including Bill Ledbetter and Marvin Lewis inquiring as to where he had been and ends his apology with "I will have to admit, I am slipping, all I can say is thank you and forgive me."
- [Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1957]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, dated December 6, 1957. Lloyd describes his Christmas adventures with his children and grandchildren and requests that Carswell send a Poinsettia to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen for him. He then reminisces about the last Christmas Carswell and he had together shooting Roman Candles at each other, "you and Gib against Jake and me" (Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Gib [Sandefer, Gilbert Bryan]).
- [Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1957]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated April 11, 1957. Lloyd explains why his choice to take a trip back to Abilene rather than going abroad was the right choice. He gives his take, 40 years later, of their friendship early on noting the similarity of their lives regarding both of their wives' borderline insanity. He advises that he enclosed a cheque and requests that Carswell send flowers to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen.
- [Letter and Clipping from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. F. Daugharty - January 20, 1956]
- A letter written to "Miss Emma Patterson" (Mrs. J. F. Daugharty), Fargo, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated January 20, 1956. Carswell expresses his sympathy to Daugharty on the death of her husband and reminisces about the past and how he knew her. Attached is a newspaper article printed by the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, with an obituary titled "J. F. Daugharty Dies At Age 83".
- [Postcard from Hoyle Legg addressed to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1956]
- A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Hoyle Legg, Caddo, Texas, postmarked Breckenridge, Rexas, March 19, 1956. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from Hoyle Legg dated March 19, 1956. Legg expresses his disappointment that he wasn't home when Carswell visited advising that he was at the lake fishing and invites Carswell to return and spend a day fishing.
- [Picture postcard: Republic National Bank Building at Dallas ; Letter from Lannie addressed to T. N. Carswell - March 22, 1956]
- A picture postcard of the Republic National Bank Building at Dallas. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lannie, postmarked Dallas, Texas, March 3, 1956. Lannie inquires about Carswell's health, advises that he is doing well and is well on his way in adjusting himself to the situation noting that a letter will follow soon.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription for Christmas from T. N. Carswell to Miss Susan Myrl Stoker of Abilene, Texas.
- [Letter from C. L. Pritchard to T. N. Carswell]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell from The Pritchards. Mrs. Pritchard writes that Dr. Pritchard expresses his appreciation for the beautiful tie. She notes that Carswell is always so thoughtful of him and that Dr. Pritchard "surely does" appreciate Carswell.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription from "Uncle Norwood" to Miss Martha & Messrs. Chip & Curtis Carswell of Homerville, Georgia.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription from "Grand Daddy" to William Peacock 111, Thomas N. Peacock of Houston, Texas.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription from "Grand Dad" to Miss Susan Stoker of Abilene, Texas.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription for Christmas from Uncle Norwood to Miss Martha & Mr. Chip Carswell of Homerville, Georgia.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift subscription from T. N. Carswell to Misses Naome & Johanna Ortiz of Abilene, Texas.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift subscription from T. N. Carswell to Karen & Sheryl Jean Henry of Abilene, Texas.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift subscription for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Debbie & Beverly Pritchett of Dallas, Texas.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift subscription for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Daresa, Colleen and Sheryl and Master Lyndon Herring of Abilene, Texas.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift subscription for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Pamela & Master Larry Ellis of Abilene, Texas.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift subscription for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Masters Jeff, Blair & Evan and Miss Laura L. Kendrick of Abilene, Texas.
- [Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
- A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift subscription from "Grand Daddy" to William Peacock 111 of Houston, Texas.