[Letter from Solon R. Featherston to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Solon R. Featherston to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1948]

A letter written to T. N.--Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Solon R. Featherston, Wichita Falls, Texas dated November 17, 1948. Featherston approves of the proposed Planning Commission.
Date: November 17, 1948
Creator: Featherston, Solon R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol Glickman to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Sol Glickman to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1943]

A letter written to Commander Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sol Glickman, Chairman Victory Corps Committee, The American Legion, Wichita Falls, Texas, dated January 16, 1943. Glickman expresses the honor he feels at his appointment as Chairman of the Victory Corps Committee and requests any suggestions from Carswell assuring that they would be greatly appreciated.
Date: January 16, 1943
Creator: Glickman, Sol
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, State Headquarters Selective Service, Tribune Tower, Austin, Texas from Omar E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated July 7, 1944. Radford advises Carswell that he had been out of the office and found the letter of June 14 from Carswell with an enclosed check. He advises that he credited his account, agrees that the hotel stock should bring above par if Carswell decides to sell and congratulates him regarding the fine showing made by his daughter in receiving well deserved honors.
Date: July 7, 1944
Creator: Radford, O. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript from the State of California Department of Justice - September 8, 1950] (open access)

[Transcript from the State of California Department of Justice - September 8, 1950]

A transcript from the State of California, Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Identification and Investigation (Sacremento, CA), George H. Brereton, Chief of Division dated September 8, 1948 pertaining to parole at San Quentin Prison. 3 pages.
Date: September 8, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[BAPTIST STANDARD, DALLAS, TEXAS. Volume LVII, Number 32, August 9, 1945. 15 pages] (open access)

[BAPTIST STANDARD, DALLAS, TEXAS. Volume LVII, Number 32, August 9, 1945. 15 pages]

An issue of the BAPTIST STANDARD (Dallas, Texas) from August 9, 1945. The first page of fifteen includes: SOME DANGEROUS TRENDS by T. C. GARDNER ; Alto Frio Encampment by G. S. Hopkins ; T. N. Carswell Joins Staff Of United Texas Drys ; Why Southern Baptists Do Not Affiliate With the Federal Council of Churches by F. M. McCONNELL. Page six includes: "This Is No Place For A Man Like You" by Millard A. Jenkens. Page eleven includes: UNITED TEXAS DRYS - Our Field Workers.
Date: August 9, 1945
Creator: Baptist General Convention of Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clyde Suddath to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Clyde Suddath to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1955]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Clyde Suddath, County Attorney, Henrietta, Texas, dated July 29, 1955. Suddath requests that Carswell have Subject 95040 OP write a letter and to then certify it was written by the subject for use in multiple signatures comparison.
Date: July 29, 1955
Creator: Suddath, Clyde
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report from the Committee on Nominations - 1941] (open access)

[Report from the Committee on Nominations - 1941]

A report from the Committee on Nominations listing the names of members of the Committee on Nominations, the Executive Committee, the Finance Committee, the United Youth Day Crusaders Committee and the State Board of Directors.
Date: 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Flyer:  From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J. R. No. 12.
Date: February 27, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hunter M. Jones to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Hunter M. Jones to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1940]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommie"), Abilene, Texas, from Hunter M. Jones, Southland Life Insurance Company dated March 25, 1940. Jones advises Carswell that he "certainly did a grand job" as representative of the Alumni and Ex-students Association.
Date: March 25, 1940
Creator: Jones, Hunter M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Harrison to T. N. Carswell - August 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Harrison to T. N. Carswell - August 28, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from O. E. Radford By H. M. Harrison, Agt, J. M. Radford Grocery Co. Incorporated, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1942. Radford requests a signature from Carswell on the renewal of his note.
Date: August 28, 1942
Creator: Harrison, H. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James C. Hodges to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from James C. Hodges to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James C. Hodges, Chief, Administration Division, U. S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, District Director, Dallas, Texas, dated December 15, 1960. Hodges confirms the enrollment of Carswell in the tax clinic noting Mr. J. T. Logan and Mr. Herschel Boggs will be looking forward to seeing him there.
Date: December 15, 1960
Creator: Hodges, James C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. C. Washington to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from P. C. Washington to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from P. C. Washington, President, Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, Texas, dated June 3, 1942. Washington advises that there is no course on alcoholic problems but facts are taught throughout the whole curriculum.
Date: June 3, 1942
Creator: Washington, P. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1945]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 22, 1945. McKenzie advises that the last letter addressed to Carswell came back and that if this letter comes back he will take it that Carswell has moved and can no longer serve on the committee. Handwritten reply by Carswell dated January 27, 1945 advises McKenzie to "Do as you please. Did not ask it to begin with and see no reason to suggest or request appointment now. Cordially, TNC.".
Date: January 22, 1945
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report] (open access)

[The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report]

A document containing a weekly membership report of The American Legion - Department of Texas, dated July 28, 1944. Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander and Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant.
Date: July 28, 1944
Creator: Forman, Sam D., Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1945. McKenzie replies to a letter from Carswell explaining that he has no desire to leave Carswell off the executive committee and the reason for his letter was due to receiving a notification that the address had been changed to Washington, D. C. McKenzie assures Carswell of his desire to have Carswell's cooperation and influence, to hear from him occasionally and to see him if he comes to Dallas.
Date: January 29, 1945
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from O. E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated March 20, 1945. Radford acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check, he commiserates having to adapt to dentures and expresses his appreciation for the "nice things" Carswell said about his Dad [J. M. Radford]. He reminisces about February 1933 when they both "had quite a time to try to keep telegrams, etc. out of his hands" to keep the party a surprise. [A party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date: March 20, 1945
Creator: Radford, O. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1970] (open access)

[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
[Summary of the Life of Jefferson Davis Sandefer] (open access)

[Summary of the Life of Jefferson Davis Sandefer]

A short summary of J. D. Sandefer's life. On page 2 is the notation "Jefferson Davis Sandefer, Volume 1V, Number 1, 1962-63. Dedicated to the youth of our state and nation by Adair and Hill, a Texas Heritage Production."
Date: 1962
Creator: Adair and Hill
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Articles of Incorporation of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Abilene, Texas - February 26, 1923] (open access)

[Articles of Incorporation of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Abilene, Texas - February 26, 1923]

The Articles of Incorporation for the West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, in Abilene, Texas. The articles detail that "C. M. Caldwell, J. D. Sandefer and George S. Anderson form a private corporation by the name of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium in Abilene, in the County of Taylor and State of Texas the 26th day of February, A. D., 1923. The third page includes: "George S. Anderson as Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, as Secretary certify at a meeting of the Board of Trustees held May 19, 1936 the changed name of the corporation from WEST TEXAS BAPTIST SANITARIUM to HENDRICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL." The articles are signed on May 9, 1936.
Date: May 9, 1936
Creator: Caldwell, C. M.; Sandefer, Jefferson Davis, Jr. (1899-1975) & Anderson, George S.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1944] (open access)

[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1944]

A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 17, 1944. An outline of the agenda of the next quarterly meeting of the Executive Committee. The reverse side includes printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date: March 17, 1944
Creator: Buddin, Francis Asbury
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1944]

A letter wrtten to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 28, 1944. McKenzie advises of a delay of their meeting until July 18 due to the McLennan County election on July 15. The reverse side includes a printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date: June 28, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1944]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 13, 1944. McKenzie refers to writing and asking a question but that, in reply, Carswell only acknowledged his receipt of the letter and the suggestion made. He requests an answer from Carswell, to write about how he feels, regarding joining up with him. The reverse side includes a printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date: March 13, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History