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[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - December 14, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - December 14, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 14, 1970. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and assures him that it was a privilege to provide the tickets. He advises that he, too, supports the SST and will continue to do so. He offers Christmas greetings.
Date: December 14, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 1, 1970. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell supporting the President's action in Southeast Asia and acknowledges that he is in agreement with Carswell's views. He discusses the conflict in Vietnam, the need to win and get out, short of the use of nuclear weapons, and the lack of sense in recognizing borders that the communists have continually violated "to our peril". He advises of his voting against an amendment proposing to cut off funds for Southeast Asia.
Date: June 1, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 30, 1970. Burleson advises that he has obtained six tickets to the coming Cotton Bowl game by using the personal use plea and expresses to Carswell that it was a privilege to be of service.
Date: November 30, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter and envelope: From Maree to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970]

A photocopy of the envelope and letter from Maree to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated Wednesday a. m. Addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Homerville, GA, April 22, 1970.
Date: April 22, 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and proceeds to describe her financial life while living with her husband, that she paid his debts and is left with nothing. She advises that Winn now lives and owns a business in Denton, Texas thus making it necessary to retain a good divorce lawyer in Dallas, Texas and requests Carswell's help in doing finding a lawyer.
Date: 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree, dated Wednesday a. m. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that she gave it to her lawyer. She discusses the status of her divorce and her hope to get alimony from Winn without it being necessary to hire a lawyer in Texas.
Date: 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree. Maree asks if all is well noting that Carswell usually answers her letters immediately. She advises that she had her hearing for alimony and is waiting for the papers to be served to Winn.
Date: April 22, 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Earl & Mrs. Guitar - July 10, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Earl & Mrs. Guitar - July 10, 1970]

A letter written to Earl & Mrs. Guitar from "Tommy" Carswell, dated Friday a.m., July 10, 1970. Carswell expresses his appreciation to the Guitars for the privilege of fishing in their Elmdale Ranch tanks and shares the story of him fishing in a pond created by the damming of a creek which ran into the Okefenokee Swamp. "Soon afer their marriage in 1866, following father's return from the Civil War, a creek running near their farm home and flowing into the Okefenokee Swamp, was dammed. The waterhead was about five and a half inches, providing sufficient power for gin and gristmill, covering four or five hundred acres, my first fish pond."
Date: July 10, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - May 7, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - May 7, 1970]

A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 7, 1970. Carswell advises of the receipt of a notice from the City relative to delinquent taxes on Lot 24 advising Jackson of the $148.80 still owed him.
Date: May 7, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - May 27, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - May 27, 1970]

A letter written to Omar Burleson, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1970. Carswell congratulates Burleson on his "Release" for May 28 and suggests that for the benefit of the country he arise on the floor and make known more fully the consequences of our action or inaction in Southeast Asia.
Date: May 27, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - November 25, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - November 25, 1970]

A letter written to Omar from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1970. Carswell requests a personal favor of six tickets for the Cotton Bowl Game reminding him that he did this some years ago and assuring Burleson that he is under no obligation to repeat but that it would be appreciated. He advises of his approval of Omar's recent political, written "releases". A note handwritten by Carswell states that the tickets are for personal use, not for resale. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: November 25, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the American Security Council - November 28, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the American Security Council - November 28, 1970]

A letter addressed to the American Security Council, Culpeper, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 28, 1970. Carswell discusses the November 16 issue of the Washington Report regarding the formation of local councils or committiees urging that those measures be initiated soon.
Date: November 28, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note written by T. N. Carswell regarding Thelma Batson - February 8, 1954, December 1, 1970] (open access)

[Note written by T. N. Carswell regarding Thelma Batson - February 8, 1954, December 1, 1970]

A notation written by T. N. Carswell, dated December 1, 1970 advising that he does not now know to whom the message and flowers were sent noting it was possibly to Thelma Batson, Poplarville, Mississippi. The reverse side includes sentiment written by T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers from Rister Flower Shop and dated February 8, 1954. "In the heart of a friend there is always understanding and a deepening anxiety to share freely of life's stresses pressing upon those we love. That is the message of these flowers, both in their fragrance and their beauty."
Date: December 1, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Allen N. Carswell:  Picture postcard with note written by T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1970] (open access)

[Photograph of Allen N. Carswell: Picture postcard with note written by T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1970]

A picture postcard of Allen N. Carswell. The reverse side includes a note of identification written by T. N. Carswell. "My brother - A. N. Carswell. Independent - Determined. Last saw him in life prior to his (this) letter. Next time in death at his funeral. N. 6/28/70.
Date: June 28, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Fisher to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Fisher to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from John M. Fisher, President American Security Council, Washington, D. C., dated December 1, 1970. Fisher expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he commented on the concept of local councils on national security. Fisher advises that they will let him know if they begin activities in Texas or the Abilene area.
Date: December 1, 1970
Creator: Fisher, John M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Fisher to T. N. Carswell - July 30, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Fisher to T. N. Carswell - July 30, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John M. Fisher, President American Security Council, Washington, D. C., dated July 30, 1970. Fisher acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's contribution to the National Security Index for 1970 and welcomes him as a member of their National Voter Advisory Board. National Strategy Committee (Partial Listing); Robert W. Galvin - Admiral H. D. Felt, USN (Ret.) - Dr. Willard F. Libby - General Bernard A. Schriever, USAF (Ret.) - General Nathan F. Twining, USAF (Ret.) - Loyd Wright.
Date: July 30, 1970
Creator: Fisher, John M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1970 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1970

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations. Name and organization indexes start on page 279.
Date: 1970
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1970-1971 (open access)

Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1970-1971

Catalog describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, academic policies, university calendar, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 1970
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, 1970 (open access)

The Corral, 1970

The Corral literary journal of Hardin-Simmons University includes editorials as well as original creative fiction, poetry, non-fiction, drawings, and jokes.
Date: 1970
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 6, January-February, 1970 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 6, January-February, 1970

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: January 1970
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 7, March-April 1970 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 7, March-April 1970

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: March 1970
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 8, Summer 1970 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 8, Summer 1970

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: 1970
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 9, September-October, 1970 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 9, September-October, 1970

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: September 1970
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 10, November-December, 1970 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 10, November-December, 1970

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: September 1970
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History