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[Form letter and Certificate:  From Louis C. Perry addressed to Lion Presidents and Secretaries, Lion Clubs of Texas - April 18, 1924] (open access)

[Form letter and Certificate: From Louis C. Perry addressed to Lion Presidents and Secretaries, Lion Clubs of Texas - April 18, 1924]

A form letter addressed to Lion Presidents and Secretaries, Lion Clubs of Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor, Lions International, dated April 18, 1924. The letter advises of travel arrangements as provided officers of the Lions Clubs of Texas for the Paris Convention. Perry advises that certificates are "going out" to the Secretaries in this letter. Enclosed is a Round Trip Identification Certificate for the District Convention of Lions Clubs Annual State Meting, Paris, Texas dated May 5-6, 1924 with the signature of Louis C. Perry, District Governor of Texas.
Date: April 18, 1924
Creator: Perry, Louis C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Proclamation from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1952] (open access)

[Form letter and Proclamation from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1952]

A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division,) Department of State, Texas, dated April 16, 1952. Kirk requests the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamations and, also, that Carswell file a copy. The enclosures includes two copies of a proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ten-day extension of emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140, dated April 11, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
Date: April 16, 1952
Creator: Kirk, Pauline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie - April 11, 1944] (open access)

[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie - April 11, 1944]

A form letter from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman, and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, Dallas, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Reminder for the meeting of the Executive Committee [of the United Texas Drys] to be held on April 18.
Date: April 11, 1944
Creator: Buddin, Francis Asbury & McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1952] (open access)

[Form letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1952]

A form letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated April 8, 1952. Form letter from Kirk requesting the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamation and, also, that Carswell file a copy. Enclosures include: PROCLAMATION BY THE Governor of the State of Texas granting a TEN (10) DAY EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY REPRIEVE to Subject No. 121,140 dated April 4, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
Date: April 8, 1952
Creator: Kirk, Pauline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]

A form letter written by T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th Senatorial District dated April 30, 1941. Carswell explains how House Bill 373 is bogged down by attached amendments, and a request for funding for District Headquarters. Request letters sent to the following: D. F. Morris, Rev. Phillip C. McGahey, R. C. Montgomery, C. A. Jones, H. L. Wren, J. J. Keeter, Will Scott, J. E. Shewbert, Judge R. N. Grisham, A. L. Stell.
Date: April 30, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Tom Webb addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1963] (open access)

[Form letter from Tom Webb addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1963]

A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Webb, Chairman, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated April 11, 1963. Letter of resignation from the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, and an advisement of a meeting called to elect his replacement.
Date: April 11, 1963
Creator: Webb, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie - April 4, 1944] (open access)

[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie - April 4, 1944]

A form letter from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary [United Texas Drys], Dallas, Texas, dated April 4, 1944. The letter reports a change in the date of the meeting of the Executive Committee scheduled for April 11 to April 18 and that the meeting will occur at the YMCA.
Date: April 4, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1944] (open access)

[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1944]

A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated April 19, 1944. McKenzie outlines two actions taken at the Executive Committee meeting and advises of the enclosed quarterly report. McKenzie handwrites in a postscript to please answer his last two letters and requests to see Carswell at the earliest possible minute. Typewritten carbon copy bearing red COPY mark.
Date: April 19, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Income Tax Power of Attorney - Individual Return for parolee - April 19, 1956] (open access)

[Income Tax Power of Attorney - Individual Return for parolee - April 19, 1956]

A tax form titled "Income Tax Power of Attorney - Individual Return," dated APRIL 19, 1956. For Subject OP 95040, and signed by witnesses Lonnie J. Burleson and Billy N. Davis. Form 935 IRS.
Date: April 19, 1956
Creator: Burleson, Lonnie J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation:  To attend the Inauguration of William Richardson White as President of Hardin-Simmons University - April 29, 1941] (open access)

[Invitation: To attend the Inauguration of William Richardson White as President of Hardin-Simmons University - April 29, 1941]

An invitation to the Inauguration of William Richardson White as President of Hardin-Simmons University dated April 29, 1941.
Date: April 29, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Enclosure:  From Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1947] (open access)

[Letter and Enclosure: From Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1947]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated April 1, 1947. Connally acknowledges the letter from Carswell and notes Carswell's approval of the President's program for aiding Greece and Turkey. He advises that he supports the matter and has enclosed a copy of a speech which he made in the Senate on this subject. Typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure included: Congressional Record - Proceedings and Debates of the 80th Congress, First Session. Aid for Greece, Speech of Hon. Tom Connally of Texas in the Senate of the United States, dated Tuesday, March 25, 1947.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Connally, Tom
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 and Receipt:  From Mrs. Mac Lester to Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1959] (open access)

[Letter and Receipt: From Mrs. Mac Lester to Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1959]

A letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Mac Lester, President, Hendrick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary dated April 27, 1959. Lester expresses her appreciation for the contribution to the fund to furnish the nurse's residence.
Date: April 27, 1959
Creator: Lester, Mrs. Mac
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Report:  From T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - April 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter and Report: From T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - April 5, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. R. N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas) from T. N. Carswell dated April 5, 1945. Carswell addresses Richardson as "Governor" and advises of the attached suggested organization/committee plan for the Million Dollar Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University then congratulates Richardson on his election as the university's president. The attachment includes a suggested organization plan, titled "A Million Dollar Enlargement and Improvement Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University; one of several proposed additions to the campus is a Museum and Archives Building."
Date: April 5, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Arrant, M. D. addressed To Whom It May Concern - April 2, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from A. G. Arrant, M. D. addressed To Whom It May Concern - April 2, 1974]

A letter addressed To Whom It May Concern, from A. G. Arrant, M. D., Abilene, Texas, dated April 2, 1974. Advisement by Arrant of the condition of Mrs. T. N. Carswell [Byrdie Carswell] as totally incompetent both physically and mentally requiring total bed care and professional assistance.
Date: April 2, 1974
Creator: Arrant, A. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated April 1, 1942. Whiteside acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that "in view of the very uncertain conditions at the present time" she understands his unwillingness to make a room deposit for Peggy Anne this far in advance. She explains the necessity of the deposit but assures him of a place for returning students, only no choice of rooms.
Date: April 1, 1942
Creator: Whiteside, Annie C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bert E. Low to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Bert E. Low to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]

Letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Bert E. Low, Secretary-Treasurer, Brownwood Farm Loan Association, Brownwood, Texas, dated April 28, 1941. Low requests information from Carswell regarding facts and figures on the sales of liquor in his district which he would like to use in a public appearance. He expresses his dismay at having to decline the invitation to attend the inauguration of Dr. White into the Presidency of HSU.
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Low, Bert E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brigadier General J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Brigadier General J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated April 1, 1941. Page acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to participate in the Abilene "Army Day" citing the Governor and he had previously committed themselves to be in Dallas at the opening of the American Aircraft Corporation Plant.
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: Page, J. Watt
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Chas. W. Barnes, dated April 12, 1938. Barnes advises Carswell that it is unwise to undertake a return trip after the flu until he has regained all his strength. He advises that the cold spell is causing slowed business, that the snow is not damaging the crops but did kill the fruit and gardens and then dangles a few remarks regarding a business deal he made assuring that he will hold a part of it for Carswell if he is interested.
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Barnes, C. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie, The Menasha Products Company to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Charlie, The Menasha Products Company to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1939]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Charlie, The Menasha Products Company, Dallas, Texas, dated April 1, 1939. Charlie expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell dated March 30 and assures him that the "expression" was worth more than silver or gold, that if he was of any help to Carswell, he is grateful. He advises of his fervent belief in the old saying that right will win out in the end and wishes all that is good for Carswell.
Date: April 1, 1939
Creator: Charlie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1957]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated April 11, 1957. Lloyd explains why his choice to take a trip back to Abilene rather than going abroad was the right choice. He gives his take, 40 years later, of their friendship early on noting the similarity of their lives regarding both of their wives' borderline insanity. He advises that he enclosed a cheque and requests that Carswell send flowers to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen.
Date: April 11, 1957
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel John Perkins by command of Major General Donovan addressed to Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted - April 22, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel John Perkins by command of Major General Donovan addressed to Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted - April 22, 1942]

A letter addressed to the Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted from John Perkins, Colonel, CAC, Actg. Asst. Adjutant General By command of Major General Donovan: /s/ Headquarters Eighth Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated April 22, 1942. The Formation of Army Emergency Relief Auxiliaries, Regulations 1 through 6. The reverse side includes Regulations 7 through 8. Reproduced Hq. Camp Wolters, Tex., 5-15-42 - cgm.
Date: April 22, 1942
Creator: Perkins, John
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 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