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[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1972]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Americans United for separation of church and state, dated October 3, 1972. Archer expresses his appreciation for the personal note from Carswell and concurs that they have kindred spirits. He advises that he thinks that Carswell is a "mighty young 85", notes that he appreciates the load that Carswell is carrying regarding his wife and offers to send the magazine for old times' sake. Archer exp… more
Date: October 3, 1972
Creator: Archer, Glenn L.
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Additional Dissenting Views of Honorable Omar Burleson - June 27, 1972

Description: A document titled "Additional Dissenting Views of Honorable Omar Burleson," which is a discussion by Burleson of a bill that he introduced in 1969 and again in 1971 to decentralize two programs bogged down with red tape. The Committee's bill does the opposite by compounding the existing over-centralization and costing the taxpayer. Good government is economical and efficient and provides services desired by the people. "The Committee's bill, by giving a bigger prize to states imposing higher… more
Date: June 22, 1972
Creator: Burleson, Omar
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["As It Looks From Here" by Omar Burleson - May 28, 1970]

Description: A document titled "As It Looks From Here," by Omar Burleson, 17th District, Texas, scheduled for release Thursday, May 28, 1970. "Washington, D. C. - The total self-interest of the United States should govern her actions in all foreign affairs." "Should decisions on the actual execution of policy be left to the Congress, there would likely be as many different approaches to every question as there are Members, each believing that whatever he espouses is in our own 'self-interest'. Essentially… more
Date: May 28, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
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[Letter and Additional Dissenting Views: From Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - July 5, 1972]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 5, 1972. Burleson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter and kind comments noting their agreement on the need to maintain the Nation's security. He advises of the so-called Revenue Sharing proposal passing the House, of his vote against it and of the enclosed copy of dissenting views he filed with the Committee. An enclosure includesd a document titled … more
Date: July 5, 1972
Creator: Burleson, Omar
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[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - December 14, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 14, 1970. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and assures him that it was a privilege to provide the tickets. He advises that he, too, supports the SST and will continue to do so. He offers Christmas greetings.
Date: December 14, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
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[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 1, 1970. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell supporting the President's action in Southeast Asia and acknowledges that he is in agreement with Carswell's views. He discusses the conflict in Vietnam, the need to win and get out, short of the use of nuclear weapons, and the lack of sense in recognizing borders that the communists have c… more
Date: June 1, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
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[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 2, 1971]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, dated November 2, 1971. Burleson acknowledges the recent communication from Carswell in which he requested a copy of "Who is the Imperialist?" and a map of the United States System of Highways. He advises Carswell that a copy of the pamphlet is enclosed and the map has been ordered. He expresses his appreciation for the kind comments and encouragement that he receives from Carswell.
Date: November 2, 1971
Creator: Burleson, Omar
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[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 30, 1970. Burleson advises that he has obtained six tickets to the coming Cotton Bowl game by using the personal use plea and expresses to Carswell that it was a privilege to be of service.
Date: November 30, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
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[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and proceeds to describe her financial life while living with her husband, that she paid his debts and is left with nothing. She advises that Winn now lives and owns a business in Denton, Texas thus making it necessary to retain a good divorce lawyer in Dallas, Texas and requests Carswell's help in doing finding a lawyer.
Date: 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
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[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree, dated Wednesday a. m. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that she gave it to her lawyer. She discusses the status of her divorce and her hope to get alimony from Winn without it being necessary to hire a lawyer in Texas.
Date: 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
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[Letter from Peggy Carswell Peacock to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell Peacock], Houston, Texas. Peggy advises that she arrived home o.k. and discusses the request made by Carswell regarding Dr. Jim's watch advising that they think Tom should have the watch, when he is older, because he is named Carswell and it belonged to Carswell's side of the family. She mentions having visited with Walter Johnson of The First National Bank of Abilene while on the plane, that he said many nice things about Cars… more
Date: 1972
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Earl & Mrs. Guitar - July 10, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Earl & Mrs. Guitar from "Tommy" Carswell, dated Friday a.m., July 10, 1970. Carswell expresses his appreciation to the Guitars for the privilege of fishing in their Elmdale Ranch tanks and shares the story of him fishing in a pond created by the damming of a creek which ran into the Okefenokee Swamp. "Soon afer their marriage in 1866, following father's return from the Civil War, a creek running near their farm home and flowing into the Okefenokee Swamp, was dammed. The wat… more
Date: July 10, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - November 25, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Omar from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1970. Carswell requests a personal favor of six tickets for the Cotton Bowl Game reminding him that he did this some years ago and assuring Burleson that he is under no obligation to repeat but that it would be appreciated. He advises of his approval of Omar's recent political, written "releases". A note handwritten by Carswell states that the tickets are for personal use, not for resale. The reverse side includes business lett… more
Date: November 25, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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