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[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. McGahey reports on his actions to get an interest in the Drys including giving the letter to Mr. Waller but that Waller gave it back without comment. He voices his lack of hope to see much done in his county.
Date:
February 24, 1941
Creator:
McGahey, Philip C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from C. A. Long addressed to T. N. Carswell - February 20, 1942]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked Sweetwater, Texas, February 20, 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence to Bro. Carswell from C. A. Long dated February 20, 1942. Long advises Carswell that he turned the suggestions made by Carswell over to Rev. M. H. Applewhite.
Date:
February 20, 1942
Creator:
Long, C. A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 20, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated February 20, 1942. Carswell requests from Davis the names of those who will speak in Abilene on March 8.
Date:
February 20, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 24, 1942. Davis lists potential speakers for the Abilene field day suggesting that Carswell might secure Dr. White and a speaker from McMurry or ACC. He advises that Bishop Boaz has already agreed noting that last year Bro. Douglas Carver had requested Boaz.
Date:
February 24, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas,, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 24, 1943. Davis advises of the date set for the San Angelo field day to be in late March, that the date is a result of the current Wichita County work. He touts the Rio Grande Valley trip as his most profitable. Davis advises Carswell that he will write P. D. O'Brien but is unsure of success there noting that O'Brien has a hard situation in his church stating, "they have been able to intimidate every pastor they have had".
Date:
February 24, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 2, 1944]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Gunter Hotel and Plaza Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 2, 1944. McKenzie expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated January 28, and discusses the work before them, asking if Carswell would consider working as his assistant, office-man, stenographer and field worker.
Date:
February 2, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Boaz and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1944]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bishop H. A. Boaz, President and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 23, 1944. An advisement regarding the importance of attending the conference to be with people from various wet counties which will enable them to plan for local option elections to be held simultaneously.
Date:
February 23, 1944
Creator:
Boaz, H. A. & McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club]
A program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club, dated February 15, 1955. The reverse side includes program events including billing for an "Address by Tom Carswell".
Date:
February 15, 1955
Creator:
Hamlin Lions Club
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Culbertson to T. N. Carswell - February 21, 1955]
A letter written to Tom [Carswell], from Joe Culbertson, Hamlin, Texas, dated February 21, 1955. Culbertson expresses his appreciation for the talk by Carswell at Hamlin Lions Club, Friday night, calling it a masterpiece.
Date:
February 21, 1955
Creator:
Culbertson, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major General William S. Key - February 6, 1941]
A letter written to General William S. Key, Major General 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 6, 1941. Carswell confirms the plans for the "Defend America" meeting featuring Judge Allen Wight and W. R. White of Hardin-Simmons University as speakers. He requests that Key speak, but if it is not convenient for him to attend, that he ask one of his officers to accept a place on the program instead.
Date:
February 6, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wight to T. N. Carswell - February 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Allen Wight, Touchstone, Wight, Gormley & Touchstone, Dallas, Texas, dated February 7, 1941. Wight advises Carswell that there is no newspaper mat available. " I am very sorry, but I ain't pretty." The reverse side includes miscellaneous handwritten notes.
Date:
February 7, 1941
Creator:
Wight, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - February 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, Macie Hotel, Sweetwater, Texas/El Paso, Texas, dated February 10, 1941. Schneck provides optional addresses to where Carswell can send his mail; the Fransciscan Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico and the Macie Hotel, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
February 10, 1941
Creator:
Schneck, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Military Service Publishing Company - February 13, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 13, 1941. Carswell confirms that the advising manuals he ordered have not arrived.
Date:
February 13, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - February 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 17, 1941. Landrum confirms that his own opinion is the same as Carswell's opinion of Allen Wight and conveys Wight's positive opinion of Carswell.
Date:
February 17, 1941
Creator:
Landrum, Lynn W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harley Sadler to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, Brownwood, Texas, dated February 28, 1941. Sadler confirms his receipt of the wire from Carswell and brags that their show is one of the largest and finest companies they have ever brought to Abilene.
Date:
February 28, 1941
Creator:
Sadler, Harley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major General William S. Key - February 9, 1942]
A letter written to Major General William S. Key, Commanding Officer 45th Division, Camp Barkeley, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 9, 1942. Carswell outlines the Memorial and Patriotic Service planned by the Parramore Post to honor John B. Morrison, the first man from Taylor County killed in action during the present war and requests the presence of General Key.
Date:
February 9, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison - February 28, 1962]
A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Supt., Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated February 28, 1962. Carswell requests to know whether or not reading glasses have been received and tried for Mrs. Carswell. Handwritten note by Carswell that a copy was sent to Peggy.
Date:
February 28, 1962
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated February 28, 1938. 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.]
Date:
February 28, 1938
Creator:
Radford, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the War Department, Local Board for Taylor County addressed to Thos. N. Carswell - February 19, 1918]
A postcard from the War Department Local Board for Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, addressed to Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, Feb. 19, 1918. The reverse side includes form letter from the Local Board for Taylor County stamp dated February 18, 1918 informing Carswell of his qualification for military service, Class 1.
Date:
February 19, 1918
Creator:
War Department
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - February 11, 1932]
A letter written to "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 11, 1932. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter noting that he is always glad to hear from her praising her for helping Mother do the housework. He tells her he has hired a man to work on the yard hoping it will be in good shape when she and her mother come home, said her little valentine was as cute as could be and to go buy some in San Antonio as if he sent them. He advises that he is helping to get the little cripple girl at Merkel into a hospital in Dallas.
Date:
February 11, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - February 26, 1932]
A letter written to Peg [Peggy Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 26, 1932. Carswell expresses his enjoyment while she and Mother were in Abilene, that it was hard to see her leave but knows it is best for her. He compares home without her there to a "small unit of Goldsmith's 'Deserted Village'". He advises of his immediate travel plans and notes that when he travels to New Orleans if he goes to Austin he will at least call.
Date:
February 26, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 29, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 29, 1932. Carswell advises of his travel plans to New Orleans via Dallas for a meeting of the American Cotton Co-Operative Association and the possibility of visiting Jackson, Mississippi and Baton Rouge on some highway projects.
Date:
February 29, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 20, 1933]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 20, 1933. Carswell advises of his travel plans, his preparation for the Lions Program and the Radford testimonial dinner ["50 Years of building Abilene"] noting the late work hours, hard work and no money. His postscript refers to late nights and tells about going to Breckenridge to the Lions Conference taking Mrs. Sandefer with him, his returning at 5 p.m., reading awhile, of going to Church then over to Barnes playing checkers and talking until late.
Date:
February 20, 1933
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated, February 19, 1940. Whiteside acknowledges to Carswell the receipt of the application and reservation fee for his daughter's admission to Randolph-Macon advising that they will write regarding her credits after receipt of her high school transcript.
Date:
February 19, 1940
Creator:
Whiteside, Annie C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History