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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - November 6, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - November 6, 1951]

A letter addressed to Governor Earl Warren, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Voluntary Parole Board, dated November 6, 1951. Rough draft of letter written by Carswell requesting clemency for Subject 17095.
Date: November 6, 1951
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Waits to T. N. Carswell - March 6, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Waits to T. N. Carswell - March 6, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. M. Waits, President Emeritus, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, dated March 6, 1942. Waits advises that there are no courses on the effects of the use of alcohol, but the subject is "dealt with" in various courses.
Date: March 6, 1942
Creator: Waits, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Davis discusses his conference with Drs. McConnell and Atwood [F. M. McConnell, Julian Atwood] confiding that they were "very anxious" to get Carswell to "take up and carry on" and offers his support if Carswell joins them. Davis handwrites a postscript advising that "we have two Jeff Davises here" and requests that Carswell be sure to include the box number on the envelope.
Date: July 6, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated September 6, 1943. Jenkens acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the proposition from the United Texas Drys. Jenkens conveys his high regard for Carswell's work and his admiration for Carswell. Jenkens expresses sadness regarding the death of Mrs. Bob Walker.
Date: September 6, 1943
Creator: Jenkens, Millard A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Allen Wight - February 6, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Allen Wight - February 6, 1941]

A letter written to Judge Allen Wight, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 6, 1941. Carswell make a request to Wight to supply his newspaper mat.
Date: February 6, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 6, 1953. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the recommendation from Carswell regarding The Bricker Amendment and advises of his support of "its aims and principles as they are generally understood". Johnson advises of the compromise made in the resolution by the Judiciary Committee between the S. J. Res. 1 by Bricker and S. J. Res. 43 by Watkins. He advises of his need to study the hearings since he was not a member of the Judiciary Committee and was not able to participate in the hearings.
Date: July 6, 1953
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 6, 1955]

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 6, 1955. Carswell advises of the one purpose he has in writing this letter which is to express the hope that the National Committeeman selected will be one of "our color" noting that there is already some deflection in their ranks, and should one not of their number be named National Committeeman, he fears the hurt will be severe.
Date: August 6, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Hugh Prather - August 6, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Hugh Prather - August 6, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. Hugh Prather, State Democratic Executive Committeeman, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 6, 1956. Carswell expands upon a suggestion made by Prather regarding the creation of a permanent organization for conservative Democrats of Dallas County by suggesting the creation of a statewide organization and establishing Dallas county as the headquarters. He offers congratulations to Prather and Ed Drake for their "great victories in May".
Date: August 6, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1956. Morrow acknowledges his receipt of the copy of Carswell's letter of September 1st that he wrote to Congressman Martin Dies describing it as a fine letter and expressing his appreciation for Carswell's interest. He then expounds upon the political situation of Senator Daniel and the unknown time of the special election which is causing the delay of his own announcement of intentions. He requests advice on the situation from Carswell and from others that are interested from his part of the state.
Date: September 6, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - July 6, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - July 6, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 6, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the information Johnson supplied and advises him that Mr. Dillingham had put in a call to him. He confirms that the Brown Crumer Company was awarded the job at a fee approximating 1%.
Date: July 6, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes] (open access)

[Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]

An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
Date: July 6, 1941
Creator: Coombes, Charles E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order from T. N. Carswell to Collin Street Bakery including list of Christmas gift recipients - December 6, 1966] (open access)

[Order from T. N. Carswell to Collin Street Bakery including list of Christmas gift recipients - December 6, 1966]

An order made to Collin Street Bakery, Corsicana, Texas by T. N. Carswell, dated December 6, 1966 and ordered on December 9, 1966. An order sheet listing recipients. The reverse side includes a handwritten list of recipients for Poinsettia Gift Packs; L. F. Stevenson, Johnson, Carter, Davison, Berry, Turner, Howard, Baileys, Ferrell.
Date: December 6, 1966
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1957]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, dated December 6, 1957. Lloyd describes his Christmas adventures with his children and grandchildren and requests that Carswell send a Poinsettia to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen for him. He then reminisces about the last Christmas Carswell and he had together shooting Roman Candles at each other, "you and Gib against Jake and me" (Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Gib [Sandefer, Gilbert Bryan]).
Date: December 6, 1957
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Hospital dated August 6, 1956. Anderson issues an invitation to trustees to attend the service as E. M. Collier receives an honorary doctorate degree from Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: August 6, 1956
Creator: Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Thomas E. Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 6, 1946. Roberts advises of a date change for the Trustees' meeting. Dinner will be served at 7:00.
Date: December 6, 1946
Creator: Roberts, Thomas E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 6, 1961. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Building plans for the new addition are to be presented to the Board.
Date: December 6, 1961
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - June 6, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - June 6, 1966]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated June 6, 1966. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by President W. W. Haynes. Dinner will be served.
Date: June 6, 1966
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Henry Woolridge to J. Watt Page - May 6, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from Henry Woolridge to J. Watt Page - May 6, 1943]

A Western Union telegram sent to J. Watt Page, Austin, Texas from Henry Woolridge, Chairman, Local Board No. 4, El Paso, Texas dated May 6, 1943. Woolridge advises Headquarters of the resignation of Mrs. Longnecker requesting that an inspector "come out and check over" their Board and give recommendations. Page handwrites, in red pencil, orders to send CAS [T. N. Carswell] to El Paso No. 4. A handwritten note at the top of the telegram is in regards to Mrs. Rose D. Longnecker.
Date: May 6, 1943
Creator: Woolridge, Henry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1943]

A letter addressed to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Breckenridge, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas dated August 6, 1943. Fellbaum commands Carswell to instruct Mr. Kenneth L. Walter on the duties of Clerical Audit Supervisor.
Date: August 6, 1943
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to parolee/inmate - September 6, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to parolee/inmate - September 6, 1954]

A letter written to a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board, dated September 6, 1954. Carswell advises Subject 108,345 that there is no change of date for reviewing his request. He explains that when he broke his parole he had to start over from when he was released on parole, that the Board requires a minimum time to be served by those who violate Parole before they will again consider them for release. He advises Subject to grit his teeth and take his situation in stride with good grace.
Date: September 6, 1954
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wiley L. Caffey to John Ben Shepperd - January 6, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Wiley L. Caffey to John Ben Shepperd - January 6, 1956]

A letter addressed to the Honorable John Ben Shepperd, Attorney General, Austin, Texas, from Wiley L. Caffey, Abilene, Texas, dated January 6, 1956. Caffey requests advisement by Shepperd on whether or not the setting aside of a sentence by the court in the discussed case restores citizenship and entitles the person convicted to vote.
Date: January 6, 1956
Creator: Caffey, Wiley L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - July 6, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - July 6, 1957]

A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated July 6, 1957. Carswell requests a supply of Monthly Report forms, advises of his exhausted supply and the reason, therefore, of his request that they accept this monthly report on parolees on regular paper.
Date: July 6, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Marriage License issued from Monahans, Ward County, Texas - May 6, 1947] (open access)

[Marriage License issued from Monahans, Ward County, Texas - May 6, 1947]

A marriage license dated May 6, 1947 for the union of Mr. J. O. Curry and Mrs. Margaret Rogers (Monahans, Ward County, Texas), signed by Zoe Sewell, Ward County Clerk and J. B. Jordan, Justice of the Peace.
Date: May 6, 1947
Creator: Zoe Sewell
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aubrey Hethcoat to Mrs. William Peacock - June 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Aubrey Hethcoat to Mrs. William Peacock - June 6, 1962]

A letter written to Mrs. William Peacock, Houston 6, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 6, 1962. Confirmation of the date for an appointment for Mrs. Carswell to go with Peggy and her father. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
Date: June 6, 1962
Creator: Hethcoat, Mrs. Aubrey
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History