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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 22, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 22, 1943]

A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CSA, dated November 22, 1943. Carswell advises Fellbaum that the practice of the local Appeal Board in securing information for use in reclassification is the cause of some dissatisfaction.
Date: November 22, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 24, 1943]

A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, dated November 24, 1943. Carswell confirms his schedule submitted for work with the Dallas Boards audits is as per Fellbaum's telephone request.
Date: November 24, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 16, 1943]

A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 16, 1943. Carswell provides an itinerary regarding the current schedules for Messrs. Stephens, Foster, Carswell, Deen, Patterson and Stewart advising that any changes will be reported.
Date: November 16, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 13, 1943]

A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CSA, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 13, 1943. Carswell provides a new itinerary to comply with the telephone request of Major Fellbaum necessitating a schedule change.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Field Division, Austin, Texas - November 9, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Field Division, Austin, Texas - November 9, 1943]

A letter addressed to the Field Division, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CSA dated November 9, 1943. Carswell provides itinerary and makes note that it is corrected by letter dated November 11, 1943.
Date: November 9, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to Local Board No. 4, Dallas County - 1943] (open access)

[Form letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to Local Board No. 4, Dallas County - 1943]

A form letter addressed to LOCAL BOARD No. 4, Dallas County, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor. Fellbaum advises of a routine inspection by a Clerical Audit Supervisor and the requirements regarding the inspection. He advises in a postcript that Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, will advise the board who the Supervisor will be and when he will visit their board. Handwritten notation confirms this correspondence was sent to all Dallas County Labor Boards except No. 1.
Date: 1943
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1944]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, CAS, Travel Order No. 4, dated 1944, 12-1 through 12-17, Page 1. The reverse side includes a blank form. Page 2 is an itinerary, Travel Order No. 4 dated 1944, 12-18 through 12-31. The reverse side includes REMARKS by T. N. Carswell dated December 31, 1944.
Date: December 1, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - January 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - January 16, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated January 16, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter and enclosure from Davis of January 14. He advises of his efforts to organize the 24th Senatorial District, describing the interest as luke warm but assures Davis that he will not stop until they have a set-up in each county. He advises of meetings already scheduled and requests the names of any leaders in the counties of the District.
Date: January 16, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis supplies a list of names, as requested by Carswell, of key men in the District and advises that Dr. Walter H. McKenzie of University Baptist Church in Austin be their official representative to the Legislature.
Date: January 21, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 3, 1941. Davis expresses his appreciation for the letter advising him of the support of Carswell's Senator for Dr. Bradfield's confirmation. Davis touches on an exciting event and promises that he will send a self-explanatory letter regarding "a calvacade of youth to Austin" requesting that Carswell get Abilene's support.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Jeff Methven to T. N. Carswell - March 4, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Jeff Methven to T. N. Carswell - March 4, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Mrs. Jeff Methven, Stenographer, United Texas Drys, dated March 4, 1941. Methven complies to a request from Carswell and supplies copies of a letter. She advises that she is replying only to the questions to which she knows the answers noting that her father is out of town.
Date: March 4, 1941
Creator: Methven, Mrs. Jeff
Object Type: Letter
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
[Telegram from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1941]

A postal telegram from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, Dallas, Texas, to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated March 19, 1941. Davis requests they wire their representatives to support House Bill 373.
Date: March 19, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated April 28, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the Senate refusal in the confirmation of Dr. Bradfield as Chairman, therefore, they are requesting the Governor to appoint Senator Thomas B. Love.
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 8, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 8, 1941. Davis reports to Carswell that the Senate removed the amendments and passed House Bill 373.
Date: May 8, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Secretary of the Taylor County Drys to Jeff Davis - June 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from the Secretary of the Taylor County Drys to Jeff Davis - June 10, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas, from the Secretary of the Taylor County Drys, dated June 10, 1941. The Secretary informs Davis of a meeting which was held pertaining to the question employing Judge Miller for legal assistance to secure mandamus proceedings on the liquor bill. He requests that Davis contact Miller to secure his services due to it being a statewide issue rather than county or district. He advises of an enclosure listing the names of ministers who were included in the meeting.
Date: June 10, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Miller to T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from E. J. Miller to T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. J. Miller, Lawyer, Brownwood, Texas, dated July 16, 1941. Miller advises Carswell that he is enclosing a copy of the letter which he is writing to Dr. Jeff Davis. He advises that the letter might be of interest since Carswell phoned yesterday afternoon. The attached letter is written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys from E. J. Miller, Judge, 35th Judicial District, Brownwood, Texas dated July 16, 1941. Miller reports on the proceedings regarding Ellison vs. Texas Liquor Board, advises to await the action of the Court of Civil Appeals and gives a brief itinerary of his travel and work to date and for the next two weeks requesting further remittance as soon as it may be convenient.
Date: July 16, 1941
Creator: Miller, E. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 2, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the biennial convention of the United Texas Drys meeting to be held on September 30 and requests that Carswell serve on the Committee of Nominations.
Date: September 2, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 18, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 18, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 18, 1941. Davis informs Carswell that Dr. E. A. Maness, Chairman of the Committee of Nomination, hopes that Carswell can be at the morning committee meeting to get his report in order for the business session in the afternoon.
Date: September 18, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - November 25, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - November 25, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Texas United Drys, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1941. Carswell advises of an enclosed check to cover their part for the special attorney and makes inquiry regarding the case and the status of the submission blanks.
Date: November 25, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated November 26, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for the check for the Judge Miller fee. He advises Carswell that the petitions will be "in the hands of our Friends" by February 1, will be subject to the poll tax list of 1942 and that they will not know who are qualified voters until after February 1. He advises of their need to meet before February.
Date: November 26, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1942. Davis outlines a plan to organize counties into districts then to "reach" counties by using rallys, Field Days, personal contact by Davis and by pastors presenting "matters" to their congregations.
Date: January 29, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1942. Davis complains about the lack of communication from Pastors after services are held in their churches, advises that their Executive Committee approved the plan that they had discussed with Dr. Jenkens when in Abilene and notes an enclosed check to Carswell for reimbursement for his Belton trip. In postscript, Davis requests Carswell's opinion regarding asking Merkel, Tuscola and Caps to join their field day at Abilene.
Date: February 16, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 23, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell dated February 23, 1942. Carswell confirms commitments from fourteen churches for participation in the Field Day scheduled for March 8, advising Davis that the people are expecting to sign a petition to the President to ban manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquor and beer during war as a national defense measure.
Date: February 23, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History