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[Program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club] (open access)

[Program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club]

A program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club, dated February 15, 1955. The reverse side includes program events including billing for an "Address by Tom Carswell".
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Hamlin Lions Club
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. K. Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from E. K. Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. K. Morrow, President, Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kansas, dated December 15, 1941. E. K. Morrow defines Americanism.
Date: December 15, 1941
Creator: Morrow, E. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Franklin L. Burdette to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Franklin L. Burdette to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Franklin L. Burdette, Director of the Citizenship Course, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, dated December 15, 1941. Burdette conveys for President Daniel S. Robinson his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the request for a definition of Americanism and advises of Robinson's request for Burdette to define it, therefore, the reason for the enclosed statement "Basic Ideals of Constitutional Democracy" as distributed by the National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship. He advises of a full-year course in American Government and Citizenship required of all sophomores attending Butler University.
Date: December 15, 1941
Creator: Burdette, Franklin L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Harlan J. Bushfield to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Harlan J. Bushfield to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Harlan J. Bushfield, Governor, State of South Dakota, dated December 15, 1941. Harlan J. Bushfield defines Americanism.
Date: December 15, 1941
Creator: Bushfield, Harlan J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Address by Attorney General Francis Biddle on the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights - December 15, 1941] (open access)

[Address by Attorney General Francis Biddle on the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights - December 15, 1941]

A document containing the Address of The Honorable Francis Biddle, Attorney General of the United States, on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The address was delivered at the Dedication Ceremonies of the Thomas Jefferson Room, Library of Congress Annex on December 15, 1941.
Date: December 15, 1941
Creator: Biddle, Francis
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated May 15, 1941. Landrum expresses his appreciation for the "kindly" note from Carswell.
Date: May 15, 1941
Creator: Landrum, Lynn W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. J. McConnell - April 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. J. McConnell - April 15, 1941]

A letter written to Commander J. J. McConnell, District Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated April 15, 1941. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of having met Major B. L. Maloney and the others making up the escort of Mrs. Barkeley.
Date: April 15, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to F. H. LaGuardia - July 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to F. H. LaGuardia - July 15, 1941]

A letter written to F. H. LaGuardia, U.S. Director Civilian Defense, Washington, D.C., from T. N. Carswell, Commander, Parramore Post 57, American Legion, dated July 15, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to Mayor LaGuardia to visit Abilene when his duties call him to Texas citing Texas will have to contribute effectively to Civilian Defense work because its location will require it.
Date: July 15, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated August 15, 1941. Connally expresses his appreciation for his letter and the copy of the telegram Carswell sent to the President. He advises Carswell of his own support of the bill to extend the service of selectees and his disapproval of the propaganda being sent out under Senator Wheeler's sponsorship.
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Connally, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1944]

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Hilton Hotel El Paso, Texas from Peg, Ithaca, NY, dated 1944 MAY 15 am 1-20. Peggy Carswell requests that Carswell send money for sorority initiation fees and advises that Mother is safely off the train and will stay over in St. Louis if tired.
Date: May 15, 1944
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 15, 1948. Whiting advises of the enclosed copy of an invoice for the car which totals $1,558.71. He advises that the car has 400 miles on it and that he will break it in more to suit Carswell but assures that it will be in great condition after Carswell drives it home. Enclosure included an inoice addressed to Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Wood Chevrolet Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia dated November 5, 1948. 1948 Fleetmaster 4-door. Total cost is $1558.71.
Date: November 15, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Frank Bell to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. Frank Bell to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, Abilene, Texas, from T. Frank Bell, The City of San Angelo, San Angelo, Texas, dated December 15, 1942. An advisement from Bell that Arthur Sitas accepts the appointment of Disaster Relief Chairman for the 5th Division.
Date: December 15, 1942
Creator: Bell, T. Frank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from H. Grady Bailey - June 15, 1956] (open access)

[Form letter from H. Grady Bailey - June 15, 1956]

A form letter from H. Grady Bailey, Post Adjutant, American Legion, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas, dated June 15, 1956. Announcement of the appointment of T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Roy L. Duke, John Alvis, L. F. Gilmer and Clyde Fulwiler by Vice Commander Frank W. Levett as a nominating committee for Parramore Post No. 57.
Date: June 15, 1956
Creator: Bailey, H. Grady
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date: February 15, 1941
Creator: Andews, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder, Co-Chairmen, Taylor County Eisenhower Committee, dated November 15, 1956. Simmons expresses the appreciation of the committee for Carswell's enthusiasm and contribution to the Eisenhower campaign discussing the unreasonable costs of a political campaign making Carswell's material and personal services invaluable.
Date: November 15, 1956
Creator: Simmons, Jack & Mossholder, Max
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge Roy Skaggs to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Judge Roy Skaggs to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1963]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Roy Skaggs, Taylor County Judge, Abilene, Texas, dated October 15, 1963. Skaggs requests that Carswell make arrangements to hold the Special Election, Saturday, November 9, 1963 and advises regarding the delivery of his voting booth, ballot boxes and supplies which are located at Russey Printing Company. He advises on how to instruct all election help regarding discarding unclear ballots. A supplemental page includes information regarding voting sites.
Date: October 15, 1963
Creator: Skaggs, Roy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duncan Gillis to the Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Duncan Gillis to the Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]

A letter addressed to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Duncan Gillis, District Passenger Manager, Holland-America Line, Red Star Line, New York 6, N. Y., dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Gillis, Duncan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Gillis to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. Gillis to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949]

A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from D. Gillis, Holland-America Line, Red Star Line, New York 6, N. Y., dated April 15, 1949. The letter discusses an extension of sub-agency appointment to April 15, 1950.
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Gillis, Duncan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Owen J. Lenihan to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Owen J. Lenihan to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Owen J. Lenihan, Cunard White Star Limited, and Donaldson Atlantic Line Limited, St. Louis 1, Mo., dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Lenihan, Owen J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Nolan to Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Nolan to Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]

A letter written to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Nolan, United States Lines Company, dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Nolan, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Veterans Administration to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1949 (open access)

[Receipt from Veterans Administration to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1949

A receipt for payment on loan indebtedness from The United States Government Life Insurance, to Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 15, 1949, by Carl R. Gray, Jr., Administrator, Veterans Administration. VA Form FEB 1948 9-784.
Date: February 15, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Byron Breen, Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency] (open access)

[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Byron Breen, Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]

A travel agent appointment agreement between The Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc., 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y., signed by Byron Breen and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, signed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness. The reverse side includes received stamp: ALCOA S. S. RECEIVED NOV 18 1949 Pass. Dept.
Date: November 15, 1949
Creator: Breen, Byron
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between C. M. Knowles, Grace Line, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency] (open access)

[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between C. M. Knowles, Grace Line, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]

A travel agent appointment agreement between The Grace Line, Inc., 10 Hanover Square, New York 5, N. Y., signed by C. M. Knowles and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness.
Date: November 15, 1949
Creator: Knowles, C. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Picture postcard: UNDERCUT OF A 12FT WASHINGTON DOUGLAS FIR TREE ; Letter from R. D. Hill addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1950]

A pPicture postcard titled: "Undercut of a 12 Ft. Washington Douglas Fir Tree." Photo by Sorrenson Photo. The reverse side includes correspondence from Hill addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Co., Abilene, Texas postmarked LONGVIEW WASH. APR 4 1950. "Will write you when I get back to Albuquerque - Regards to all."
Date: April 15, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History