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[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 5, 1942. Davis suggests using a pledge card such as the enclosed one when presenting the matter to pastors and advises of more churches participating than there are special speakers available for every church noting that in Houston, the past year, the pastor of the church usually spoke and took an offering at the close of the service.
Date: March 5, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Ward, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Ward, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. L. Ward, President, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas, dated March 5, 1942. Ward advises that there is no course offered on the effects of alcohol.
Date: March 5, 1942
Creator: Ward, J. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Tucker to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from E. B. Tucker to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. B. Tucker, President, Austin College, Sherman, Texas from, dated March 5, 1942. Tucker advises that there is no separate course, but the effects of alcoholism are included in regular courses.
Date: March 5, 1942
Creator: Tucker, E. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Francis B. Sayer - December 5, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Francis B. Sayer - December 5, 1941]

A letter addressed to Honorable Francis B. Sayer, U. S. High Commissioner, Manila, Philippine Islands, from T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated December 5, 1941. The letter discusses the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an American Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers.
Date: December 5, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. S. Key, Major General, Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill Division Training Center, dated January 5, 1941. Key replies to an inquiry made by Carswell informing him of Army Regulations and "will be unable to avail ourselves of your services".
Date: January 5, 1941
Creator: Key, William S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry C. Withers to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Harry C. Withers to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry C. Withers, Managing Editor, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 5, 1941. Confirmation by Withers to Carswell that they have no picture of Judge Allen Wight.
Date: February 5, 1941
Creator: Withers, Harry C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope:  From Senator John A. Danaher, including The American's Creed, by William Tyler Page - March 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter and Envelope: From Senator John A. Danaher, including The American's Creed, by William Tyler Page - March 5, 1941]

A reply letter from John A. Danaher, United States Senate, consisting of an attached clipping in answer to the question "What is Americanism?" "Excerpt from Congressional Record March 5, 1941 Page 1871." THE AMERICAN'S CREED written by William Tyler Page. The envelope into which the letter with attached clipping was placed is also included in the record and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas from United States Senate Committee On Finance John A. Danaher, Conn postmarked WASHINGTON, D.C. DEC 9 1941. Typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark.
Date: March 5, 1940
Creator: Danaher, John A. & Page, William Tyler
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - July 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - July 5, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated July 5, 1943. Connally expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell expressing approval and congratulations on Connally's sponsorship of the strike bill which was passed over the President's veto.
Date: July 5, 1943
Creator: Connally, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. M. Radford - April 5, 1947] (open access)

[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 T. N. Carswell to Dr. White - March 5, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. White - March 5, 1947]

A letter written to Dr. White from T. N. Carswell dated March 5, 1947. Carswell lists the names of men from the 24th District to whom he has spoken and who are willing to work for the liquor cause. The men listed and their respective counties are Nolan County: Rev. L. D. Ball and Judge W. E. Ponder, Sweetwater. Mitchell County: Rev. Jim Sharp, Colorado City and Rev. John Price, Loraine. Scurry County: Layman H. L. Wrenn, Snyder. Fisher County: Bro. Brown, Rotan. Jones County: Bro. Hayes, Stamford; Bro. Chambers, Anson; Bro. O'Steen, Hamlin. Haskell County: Bro. Whatley, Haskell, Bro. Powell, Rule, Bro. Young, Rochester. Throckmorton County: Layman J. J. Keeter, Throckmorton. Shackelford County: Brother Thompson, Bro. Welbourn. Callahan County: Bro. English, Bro. Davis. Eastland County: Bro. Ham, Ranger, Bro. Strickland, Cisco, Bro. Porter. Stephens County: Bro. Aldridge, Breckenridge. Palo Pinto County: Bro. Watts, Mineral Wells.
Date: March 5, 1947
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - June 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - June 5, 1943]

A letter written to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas from Floyd County Local Board, J. M. Willson, Chairman, Floydada, Texas, dated June 5, 1943. Willson makes a request for a waiver on a registrant classified 1-A by the Floyd County Board citing his dishonorable discharge from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, December 16, 1941. Handwritten notation advising of no answer and dated September 25, 1944.
Date: June 5, 1943
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Pittman, El Paso County Local Board No. 3 - June 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Pittman, El Paso County Local Board No. 3 - June 5, 1944]

A letter written to Mrs. Pittman, Clerk, El Paso County Local Board No. 3, El Paso, Texas from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated June 5, 1944. Carswell advises Mrs. Pittman, as per his promise, that he talked with Judge Bennis in reference to securing help for Lt. Fuller.
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Morris to Major T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Morris to Major T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941]

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. F. Morris, Guy Taylor Post No. 61, American Legion, Albany, Texas, dated April 5, 1941. Morris acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding House Bill 373 and informs Carswell that he passed his letter on to Mr. V. H. Moore, Chairman of the local committee, advising Carswell that he had to resign from the committee but pledges his support un-officially.
Date: April 5, 1941
Creator: Morris, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr., Secretary to the Governor, Austin, Texas, dated April 5, 1941. Beauchamp expresses for Governor O'Daniel his appreciation for the invitation by Carswell to participate in the Abilene "Army Day" citing previously-made arrangements requiring his presence elsewhere.
Date: April 5, 1941
Creator: Beauchamp, Tom L., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 5, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 5, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, General Chairman dated April 5, 1941. Carswell discloses plans that both the reservations and the reception are to be at the Wooten Hotel.
Date: April 5, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div. Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Johnson, Zybach-Owens Post, American Legion, Canadian, Texas, dated September 5, 1942. Johnson declines Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to having been away.
Date: September 5, 1942
Creator: Johnson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peggy Anne Carswell to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Peggy Anne Carswell to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1942]

A letter written to "Doll" [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Anne Carswell], dated November 5, 1942. Peggy outlines her expenses and describes her job delivering dry cleaning while in school. She describes her job prospects for the summer.
Date: November 5, 1942
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam M. Weiss to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Sam M. Weiss to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Commander, Fifth Division, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sam M. Weiss, Member, The Americanism Committee, Paris, Texas, dated December 5, 1942. Weiss makes a request of Carswell to appoint someone as the Chairman of the Disaster Relief Committee. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell is an advisement to Weiss that he recommends Arthur Sitas of San Angelo, Tx.
Date: December 5, 1942
Creator: Weiss, Sam M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 17th District Foreign Relations Committee, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated February 5, 1945. Stell requests a full representation of his Committee at the Mid-Winter War Conference in Abilene, Texas on February 18, 1945 in the Ball Room of the Wooten Hotel. Handwritten note at bottom of page by T. N. Carswell suggests a study of Foreign Relations during next several months.
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Stell, A. L. (Albert)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1947]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 5, 1947. Johnson discusses the market assuring Carswell he has changes in mind to bring profits and advises that the present is an opportunity stage for holding and purchasing stocks.
Date: April 5, 1947
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated March 5, 1948. Johnson refers to recent letters from Carswell assuring him if at the end of 1948 his account does not show value equal to the amount he put into it originally that he shall close the account for the amount of Carswell's original investment.
Date: March 5, 1948
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1941]

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding 34th Bn.,TGD, Odessa, Texas, dated June 5, 1941. Knickerbocker expresses his appreciation for the manner and attitude shown by Carswell during the Induction Inspection and compliments the talk he made describing it as very effective.
Date: June 5, 1941
Creator: Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mac C. Smyth to T. N. Carswell including Federal Reserve Bank REGISTRATION STATEMENT - January 5, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Mac C. Smyth to T. N. Carswell including Federal Reserve Bank REGISTRATION STATEMENT - January 5, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Mac C. Smyth, Assistant Cashier, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, dated January 5, 1946. Cover letter by Smyth advising of enclosed copies of Registration Statement 563-a. Typewritten on business letterhead bearing NATIONAL BANK BOND watermark. Enclosure includes: Federal Reserve Bank REGISTRATION STATEMENT dated January 8, 1946. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Taylor, Texas - Financial business, Security Loans - New Business. Form F.R. 563.a. The reverse side includes INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION STATEMENT.
Date: January 5, 1946
Creator: Smyth, Mac C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Driskell Hotel, Austin, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 5, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and touches on the work involved in the search for a president for Hardin-Simmons University and the need for "harmonious backing from all forces". Richardson expresses his hope that Carswell is enjoying his work in Austin, that it is a nice place to visit but that he would not want to live there and closes with an advisement that the enrollment at HSU for summer school is about 250.
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History