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[Letter from D. R. Glass to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from D. R. Glass to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th Senatorial Dries, from D. R. Glass, President, Texas College, Tyler, Texas, dated June 1, 1942. Glass advises that there is no course on the effects of alcoholism.
Date: June 1, 1942
Creator: Glass, D. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph J. Rhoads, Bishop College, Marshall, Texas to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph J. Rhoads, Bishop College, Marshall, Texas to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from Joseph J. Rhoads, President, Bishop College, Marshall, Texas, dated June 1, 1942. Rhoads advises Carswell that there is no special course on the effects of the use of alcohol and tobacco but that it is taught in Physical Education and Physiology.
Date: June 1, 1942
Creator: Rhoads, Joseph J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Thorn to T. N. Carswell - October 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Thorn to T. N. Carswell - October 1, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Thorn, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Belton, Texas, dated October 1, 1942. Thorn acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relative to the subject of education on the liquor question. He writes that he is impressed by the suggestion, made by Carswell, that Baptist schools should include a required course of study along that line, and, if Carswell thinks it advisable, he will incorporate the suggestion into his report for the state convention.
Date: October 1, 1942
Creator: Thorn, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rollo C. Jarreau to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Rollo C. Jarreau to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Rollo C. Jarreau, Editor and Publisher, Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Alexandria, Louisiana, dated December 1, 1941. Rollo C. Jarreau defines Americanism.
Date: December 1, 1941
Creator: Jarreau, Rollo C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel and Glyn Quade to T. N. Carswell - February 1, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Ethel and Glyn Quade to T. N. Carswell - February 1, 1973]

Letter written to Mr. Carswell from Glyn G. Quade, Sagerton, Texas dated February 1, 1973. Quade expresses his hope that Carswell has overcome his fall and is able to be around again. He advises that it is income tax reporting time again and that if Carswell is back at the office then he will bring his papers for him to prepare.
Date: February 1, 1973
Creator: Quade, Glyn
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope:  From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1957] (open access)

[Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1957]

S letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane explains that each year she sends a message to Grace with greetings for Carswell and any of the other Abilene friends who are still there. She advises that now she is sending the note to Carswell and asking that he give her Christmas love to Grace and all the Sandefers. She requests that he or Grace send the dates on her Grandmother's grave, tell her Abilene news and then offers the season's greetings. Notes written by Carswell; Grand Mother - Died September 24, 1894; Grand Dad - Died December 17, 1905; Answered December 17, 1957; Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80th St., NYC. Printed stationery including "Hollyhocks" by John Edwards. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record. Envelope addressed For Mr. T. N. Carswell c/o Compere, Abilene, Texas postmarked New York, December 1, 1957. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80 Street, New York City.
Date: December 1, 1957
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated June 1, 1943. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell knowing that some of his efforts as Chairman of the Board have been appreciated. He advises of his recent effort to obtain an armed services setup on the campus, the resignation of Dr. White as president of HSU and touches on a past discussion regarding allowing the Executive Committee to frame the policies stating, again, that his chairmanship was not perfect but that he did his best. Sandefer advises that Carswell was asked after by everyone at the Easter Service and offers his sympathy regarding Truett's death [E. Truett Compere].
Date: June 1, 1943
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maizie Toungate to Glenn R. Klopfenstein - August 1, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Maizie Toungate to Glenn R. Klopfenstein - August 1, 1955]

A letter addressed to Mr. Glenn R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Maizie Toungate, Supervisor, Parole Division), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas dated August 1, 1955. Toungate references a letter from Klopfenstein in which a report on Subject OP 95040 was requested. She advises that Subject has reported each month, the reports have been forwarded to their office and that the conduct and attitude of Subject is satisfactory.
Date: August 1, 1955
Creator: Toungate, Maizie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope:  From parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 1, 1956] (open access)

[Letter and Envelope: From parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 1, 1956]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from a parolee/inmate, in Weldon, Texas, dated January 1, 1956. Subject 108,345 expresses to Carswell his joyous feeling regarding his date of discharge which is to be on March 16. A portion of the envelope is also included in the record and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, and is postmarked from Weldon, Texas, on January 4, 1956.
Date: January 1, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. O'Brien to Betty Christian - September 1, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. O'Brien to Betty Christian - September 1, 1953]

A letter addressed to Howard Carney, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division) from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California (by Joseph R. O'Brien, Supervising Parole Officer), dated September 1, 1953. O'Brien replies to a letter from Christian by advising of California requirements for a subject serving a mandatory life sentence. Subject No. 17095 must apply for Executive Clemency from the Governor by writing to and supplying required information to Mr. Joseph Babich who will supply the forms to make application. A second letter is duplicate copy.
Date: September 1, 1953
Creator: O'Brien, Joseph R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major General Walter Krueger to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major General Walter Krueger to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Walter Krueger, Major General, U. S. Army, Headquarters VIII Corps, Office of the Commanding General, Brownwood, Texas, dated April 1, 1941. Krueger expresses his appreciation for the invitation to attend the Army Day Celebration in Abilene but declines due to a previous invitation.
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: Krueger, Walter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. R. White - April 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. R. White - April 1, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Chairman, "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, dated April 1, 1941. Carswell endorses the "Army Day" observance as worth while for the students and faculty of the University to see and advises that he would appreciate White changing the school schedule for that day.
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brigadier General J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Brigadier General J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated April 1, 1941. Page acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to participate in the Abilene "Army Day" citing the Governor and he had previously committed themselves to be in Dallas at the opening of the American Aircraft Corporation Plant.
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: Page, J. Watt
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated September 1, 1942. Whitacre offers his regrets regarding Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building on account of the shortage of tires.
Date: September 1, 1942
Creator: Whitacre, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Bodley to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from James W. Bodley to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James W. Bodley, Department Commander, Memphis, Tennesse, dated September 1, 1942. Announcement from the Department of Tennessee presenting Roane Waring as candidate for National Commander of the American Legion.
Date: September 1, 1942
Creator: Bodley, James W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated April 1, 1942. Whiteside acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that "in view of the very uncertain conditions at the present time" she understands his unwillingness to make a room deposit for Peggy Anne this far in advance. She explains the necessity of the deposit but assures him of a place for returning students, only no choice of rooms.
Date: April 1, 1942
Creator: Whiteside, Annie C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Arthur B. Berresford, M. D. addressed to T. N. Carswell and letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Statement from Arthur B. Berresford, M. D. addressed to T. N. Carswell and letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

A statement for professional services rendered to Peggy by Arthur B. Berresford, M. D., Ithaca, New York. Billed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated September 1, 1943. Handwritten note written to "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell] from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell], dated Saturday night and continued on the reverse side of statement. She advises that she found this statement in the pile of letters to be answered and is forwarding it on to Carswell because the bill ought to be paid.
Date: September 1, 1943
Creator: Berresford, Arthur B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1942]

A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated December 1, 1942. Rather confirms that they are sending under separate cover the 70 receipt books requested for Carswell's membership campaign and assures Carswell of their confidence in his efforts.
Date: December 1, 1942
Creator: Rather, Harry E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - February 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - February 1, 1943]

A letter written to Thos. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated February 1, 1943. Rather explains that as 5th Division Commander Carswell is expected to write the Editorial for the Texas Legion News, for the March issue.
Date: February 1, 1943
Creator: Rather, Harry E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1959]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ralph Yarborough, United States Senate, dated July 1, 1959. Yarborough expresses his appreciation for a clipping which outlined the provisions Carswell considers necessary in new labor reform legislation. He advises of bill, S. 1555 having passed in the Senate and is in the House but will give Carswell's recommendations every consideration if the bill is returned to the Senate.
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Captain W. B. Groseclose - July 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Captain W. B. Groseclose - July 1, 1941]

A letter written to Captain W. B. Groseclose, Company B, Texas Defense Guard, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, Inf., 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, INSPECTING OFFICER, dated July 1, 1941. Instructions for correcting errors on reports.
Date: July 1, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister - July 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister - July 1, 1941]

A letter written to Col. Neill H. Banister, The Adjutant General's Department, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, Inf., 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, INSPECTING OFFICER, dated July 1, 1941. Carswell advises of a delay due to irregularities in the paper work in the report for the inspection of Companies A & B, 11th Battalion of San Angelo, Texas. Typewritten on personal letterhead bearing OLD DEERFIELD BOND watermark.
Date: July 1, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Reply letter from Department of State, Washington to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1946] (open access)

[Reply letter from Department of State, Washington to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1946]

A reply letter [to T. N. Carswell], from The Department of State, Washington, Division of Public Liaison, dated July 1, 1946. An advisement to Carswell that his recent communication concerning the mission of Mr. Myron C. Taylor to the Vatican has been referred by the White House to this department for a reply. Advises of how Taylor was appointed in December of 1939 by Roosevelt to help lesson the effects of war, that throughout the war the Vatican was one of the few localities in Europe still in contact with all countries, where there were established representatives of almost all the United Nations and the enemy powers making Vatican City unique. Mr. Taylor was sent to the Vatican to take advantage of this situation and Mr. Taylor's mission has only been continued by President Truman.
Date: July 1, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Business Card:  From Francis A. Buddin to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter and Business Card: From Francis A. Buddin to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman Executive Committee, United Texas Drys, dated September 1, 1943. Buddin advises Carswell of the election of Dr. W. H. McKenzie, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, as the replacement for Davis. Typewritten on church letterhead. Enclosed wtih the letter is a business card for Francis Asbury Buddin, District Superintendent, The Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas.
Date: September 1, 1943
Creator: Buddin, Francis Asbury
System: The Portal to Texas History