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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - October 9, 1969]
A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 9, 1969. Carswell refers to the letters by Jackson to the City and his ownership of Lot 24 O T 1451 BLK 147 1, City of Abilene, Taylor County Texas. He advises of money owed him for taxes he paid on her property, "Sooner or later you and I will have to settle our dual ownership claims as to Lot 24."
Date:
October 9, 1969
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Congressman-elect Sam Russell - October 21, 1940]
A Western Union telegram sent to the Honorable Sam Russell, Congressman Elect, 17th District, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, dated October 21, 1940. Carswell issues an invitation to Russell to address the Armistice Day special program honoring National Guard "called to Colors" and the men recently registered for defense training noting his speaking as a splendid opportunity for both him and them.
Date:
October 21, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. T. Shindler to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1938]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell from R. T. Shindler, Shindler Drug Company, Perryton, Texas, dated October 9, 1938. Shindler advises that he noticed Carswell had resigned as the Chamber of Commerce Secretary and requests to know of his plans for the future. He offers his very best wishes in any thing that Carswell undertakes.
Date:
October 8, 1938
Creator:
Shindler, R. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford and Annabel, dated February 26, 1943. Radford expresses her appreciation for the red and white carnations sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.] The reverse side includes a note from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] dated March 4. Byrdie advises that this card was forwarded to Carswell but was returned "torn and messed up", therefore, she is resending it in a new envelope.
Date:
October 26, 1943
Creator:
Radford, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell - October 10, 1951]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas, dated October 10, 1951. Hildebrand advises Carswell of his work load in construction and that he is doing well.
Date:
October 10, 1951
Creator:
Hildebrand, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1952]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, dated October 28, 1952. Hildebrand advises Carswell that he is doing well and is enclosing a photo that he took of Carswell.
Date:
October 28, 1952
Creator:
Hildebrand, Ed
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elna Peagler Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1969]
A letter written to "Mr. Norwood" from Elna Peagler Davis (Mrs. Bob), Waycross, Georgia, dated October 28, 1969. Davis expresses her appreciation for Carswell's very kind letter to her and her family after the death of her mother apologizing for her late response and assuring him of the pleasure her mother derived from his visits and their reminiscing of "old times".
Date:
October 28, 1969
Creator:
Davis, Elna Peagler
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1970]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from R. M. Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas, dated October 22, 1970. Wagstaff acknowledges Carswell's 82nd birthday expressing his appreciation for the work he did in behalf of the community throughout the years. He briefly outlines Carswell's accomplishments as Secretary of The Abilene Chamber of Commerce from 1924-1939 focusing on his work regarding roads and highways and the water supply for Abilene, Texas.
Date:
October 22, 1970
Creator:
Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
October 22, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - October 2, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. J. D. Sandefer (Breckenridge, Texas) from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 2, 1940. White advises Sandefer that he has thought considerably about the question of their affiliation with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. White outlines the conditions of an organic relationship and defends the benefits of an affiliation without the disadvantages of the old correlation.
Date:
October 2, 1940
Creator:
White, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
October 11, 1947
Creator:
Wright, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 29, 1953. Notification by Ledbetter of a meeting to be held of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. W. P. Wright, the first meeting with the new President of Hardin-Simmons University. He advises of a personal invitation which Carswell will receive in due time for a dinner to be given by Mr. and Mrs. Wright honoring Dr. and Mrs. Reiff.
Date:
October 29, 1953
Creator:
Ledbetter, E. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 11, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 11, 1950. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date:
October 11, 1950
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - October 28, 1953]
A form letter addressed to Trustee from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 28, 1953. Advisement by Collier that the Board Meeting scheduled for November 27 conflicts with a meeting at H.S.U. He advises that the date is changed to November 20. Dinner will be served.
Date:
October 28, 1953
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 16, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 16, 1958. Collier issues a reminder for the Board Meeting and advises of the need for a two-thirds majority to be present for the loan approval. Dinner will be served.
Date:
October 16, 1958
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1962]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 15, 1962. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. He advises of that one of the items on the agenda will be revising the Articles of Incorporation.
Date:
October 15, 1962
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 23, 1963]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 23, 1963. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
Date:
October 23, 1963
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 20, 1964]
Aletter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 20, 1964. Collier advises of plans made for a dinner at the Driscoll Hotel for the trustees of Baptist hospitals attending the Baptist General Convention.
Date:
October 20, 1964
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[THE EDINBURG BAPTIST - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Vol. 5, No. 41, October 10, 1943]
A bulletin from The First Baptist Church, titled The Edinburg Baptist, Rev. A. E. Riemann, Pastor, dated October 10, 1943. The bulletin front includes the poem "Wages" by Jesse H. Rittenhouse. Inside page includes the article, The Stewardship of Life, a poem by Grace Troy titled What Would He Say?, and a photo of Lawson H. Cooke, Memphis, Tenn., General Secretary, Baptist Brotherhood. The bulletin back includes the ORDER OF WORSHIP and a note introducing T. N. Carswell as guest speaker.
Date:
October 10, 1943
Creator:
Riemann, Reverend A. E.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Criswell to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. A. Criswell, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, dated October 5, 1960. Criswell declines the invitation by Carswell to speak in Abilene on religious freedom citing a full schedule.
Date:
October 5, 1960
Creator:
Criswell, W. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"The Four Categories" Cartoon - October 8, 1943
An illustrated watercolor cartoon titled "The Four Categories." In four frames, it depicts four groups of cats, subtitled "Single without", "Single with", "Married no children", and "Married with". It is signed by E. R. Alexander dated October 8, 1943.
Date:
October 8, 1943
Creator:
Alexander, E. R.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[World War II-Era Joke - October 19, 1943]
A World War II-era joke in the form of a letter. The correspondence is addressed to Hebbronville Local Board No. 1, from Frank Garcia Castillo, Eagle Pass, Texas, and dated October 19, 1943. The letter begins, "I received your classification card in which you give me 4-F. But I don't like it . . . ." It is typewritten on Selective Service System letterhead.
Date:
October 19, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - October, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, for work in District 7-B from October 1, 1944 through October 17, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form (2 pages).
Date:
October 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1944]
A revised itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for Special work engaged in on the dates of October 28, 1944 through November 10, 1944. The itinerary is approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division. Second page is a duplicate unsigned copy.
Date:
October 28, 1944
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History