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[Letter from Mrs. G. Scogin, Mrs. T. J. Aillet and Mrs. R. T. Bridge to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell from Mrs. G. Scogin, Mrs. T. J. Aillet, and Mrs. R. T. Bridge, Abilene, Texas, dated April 2nd. The ladies of the Wednesday Bible Club number two express their appreciation to Carswell for his visit to Austin on behalf of the Dry Cause and ask that he also convey their appreciation to Dr. White, Dr. Long and Dr. Jenkins.
Date:
April 2, 1941
Creator:
Scogin, Mrs. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Representative Pat Bullock - April 24, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. Pat Bullock, House of Representatives, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th District Drys, Abilene, Texas, dated April 24, 1941. Carswell requests that Bullock's committee eliminate all Senate amendments to House Bill 373 and send it through as originally passed.
Date:
April 24, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to Representative Pat Bullock - April 26, 1941]
A letter written to Hon. Pat Bullock, Austin, Texas, from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 26, 1941. McGahey requests that the Committee vote House Bill 373 out without amendments.
Date:
April 26, 1941
Creator:
McGahey, Philip C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated April 28, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the Senate refusal in the confirmation of Dr. Bradfield as Chairman, therefore, they are requesting the Governor to appoint Senator Thomas B. Love.
Date:
April 28, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1944]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated April 19, 1944. McKenzie outlines two actions taken at the Executive Committee meeting and advises of the enclosed quarterly report. McKenzie handwrites in a postscript to please answer his last two letters and requests to see Carswell at the earliest possible minute. Typewritten carbon copy bearing red COPY mark.
Date:
April 19, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie - April 4, 1944]
A form letter from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary [United Texas Drys], Dallas, Texas, dated April 4, 1944. The letter reports a change in the date of the meeting of the Executive Committee scheduled for April 11 to April 18 and that the meeting will occur at the YMCA.
Date:
April 4, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director, Selective Service, Texas - April 9, 1946]
A letter addressed to the State Director, Selective Service, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 9, 1946. Inquiry by Carswell regarding the status of his request regarding a refund of Retirement Deductions taken from his pay while employed by the Selective Service.
Date:
April 9, 1946
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Marvin H. McIntyre - April 16, 1942]
A letter addressed to Honorable Marvin H. McIntyre, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated April 16, 1942. Request by Carswell for a copy of all pertinent information regarding The President's "I Am An American" day proclamation.
Date:
April 16, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Clyde L. Garrett to T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Clyde L. Garrett, House of Respresentatives, dated April 8, 1940. Garrett advises Carswell that he is soliciting his valued support and influence in the race for re-election to Congress.
Date:
April 8, 1940
Creator:
Garrett, Clyde L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
April 2, 1945
Creator:
Sadler, Harley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 25, 1946]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally by his secretary, dated 2April 25, 1946. Connally acknowledges the receipt of Carswell's views in favor of OPA.
Date:
April 25, 1946
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred C. Smith to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated April 21, 1941. Smith advises Carswell that he and several of the men will attend the Albany Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and wanted to avoid being absent for inspection if it was planned for the same evening. He expresses his appreciation for the courtesy shown to them by Carswell and the other officers and by the Chamber of Commerce.
Date:
April 21, 1941
Creator:
Smith, Fred C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
April 5, 1947
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
April 10, 1947
Creator:
Radford, O. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dossie - April 16, 1940]
A letter written to "Dossie" from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated April 16, 1940. Carswell discusses the importance of the selection that must be made by the Trustees for a replacement for J. D. Sandefer as President of Hardin-Simmons University and offers his opinion that Rupert [Rupert N. Richardson] should be asked first. Carswell defends his opinion, noting the probability of "Dossie" being selected for the job thus requesting that "Dossie" encourage the selection of Rupert, in order to keep Rupert at Simmons, then the offer of the presidency would be made in due course to "Dossie".
Date:
April 16, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated April 30, 1941. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for a beautiful program.
Date:
April 30, 1941
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Hilton Hotel, El Paso, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 27, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter of April 25 and concurs that Carswell is "quite correct that we shall have probably the best opportunity for raising money that we shall have probably in our generation". Richardson advises of the difficulties encountered in Christian education in trying to "secure a man for the field" then gives his assurance of their efforts in watching Carswell's "place" while he is away.
Date:
April 27, 1944
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 9, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 9, 1945. Richardson expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his suggestions for the Board of Trustees regarding the Million Dollar Enlargement and Improvement Campaign.
Date:
April 9, 1945
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
April 17, 1947
Creator:
Wright, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - April 20, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, President, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 20, 1948. Notification by Anderson of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
Date:
April 20, 1948
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
April 25, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. T. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from M. T. Wilson, Fisher County, Roby, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Wilson requests to be instructed regarding how to keep records for men forwarded for preinduction examination. He advises that as it is now the IV-F classification is the only indication that the men have been up for examination. The letter is typewritten on SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM letterhead bearing stamp of Local Board No. 1, Fisher County, Roby, Texas.
Date:
April 11, 1944
Creator:
Wilson, M. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 29, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 29, 1944. Carswell requests advice on the proper classification record entry for registrants signing Form 219.
Date:
April 29, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 25, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director, Selective Service, Austin (17), Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 25, 1944. Carswell writes a special report covering the complaint of a registrant who is requesting an investigation regarding his denied request for a deferred classification by a board member and regarding the drinking habit of the same board member of Local Board No. 1 in Culberson County, Van Horn, Texas.
Date:
April 25, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History