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[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927]
A letter written to the State Highway Commission of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, from W. R. Ely, Member Texas Highway Commission, Abilene, dated November 3, 1927. Letter of introduction for Mr. T. N. Carswell of Abilene, Texas as a representative of the various towns touched by Highway No. 4 in Texas and an advisement that he has the endorsement of the Texas Highway Commission.
Date:
November 3, 1927
Creator:
Ely, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1929]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. M. Wagstaff, Wagstaff, Harwell, Wagstaff & Douthit, Abilene, Texas, dated November 5, 1929. Cover letter by Wagstaff advising of an enclosed Charter of West Texas Automobile Club, Franchise tax receipt, etc.
Date:
November 5, 1929
Creator:
Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. W. Peck to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated Nobember 10, 1938. Peck replies to Carswell confiming there are some very definite reasons for their firm attitude toward his account suggesting an ulterior force in Carswell's personnel which may not be working for the best interests of the Company.
Date:
November 10, 1938
Creator:
Peck, Thomas W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. W. Peck to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated November 16, 1938. Peck advises Carswell regarding a letter that was received by them and by other creditors. He advises that Carswell has a fine opportunity in Abilene and they are very hopeful that nothing will undermine it.
Date:
November 16, 1938
Creator:
Peck, Thomas W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Robert L. Murray addressed to Comrades.]
A letter addressed to Comrades, from Robert L. Murray, ASCAP, Thirty Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N. Y., dated November 29, 1940. Murray advises that all ASCAP music is to be barred from radio beginning January 1, 1941 and requests they write the Federal Communications Commission, have their Posts pass resolutions and send copies to their Senators, Representatives and Governors.
Date:
November 29, 1940
Creator:
Murray, Robert L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of a form letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign]
A draft of a letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. By T. N. Carswell, For the Committee.
Date:
November 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies, for November 1941]
A training schedule for rifle companies for the period of November, 1941, Headquarters, 10th Battalion, T.D.G. (Maj. T. N. Carswell, Commanding), Abilene, Texas. Prepared by1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.
Date:
November 1, 1941
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain A. H. Dennison to Major Thos. N. Carswell - November 7, 1941]
A letter written to Thos. N. Carswell, Major, Infantry Commanding Tenth Battalion, Abilene, Texas, from A. H. Dennison, Captain, Inf. 34th Battalion Staff, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, dated November 7, 1941. Dennison acknowledges his receipt of the invitation from Carswell to attend the Armistice Day program but declines the invitation due to previous arrangements.
Date:
November 7, 1941
Creator:
Dennison, A. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College to T. N. Carswell - November 8, 1941]
A fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated November 8, 1941. Payment due for Lab fees incurred by Peggy Anne Carswell. Handwritten note indicating that he sent money to Peg to pay the fees dated November 19, 1941.
Date:
November 8, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul L. Harrup to Major T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Texas Defense Guard Headquarters Staff, Abilene, Texas, from Paul L. Harrup, Director, UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATION, Army and Navy Y.M.C.A., Abilene, Texas, dated November 17, 1941. Harrup advises Carswell of the establishment of temporary offices of the USO-Army and Navy Y.M.C.A. Department for National Defense soliciting the cooperation of Carswell in their efforts to serve Abilene and its soldier life.
Date:
November 17, 1941
Creator:
Harrup, Paul L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 17, 1941. Russell replies to the request by Carswell for a 1941 Congressional Directory advising that it is now in the mail.
Date:
November 17, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to W. Earl Hall - November 24, 1941]
A form letter addressed to Mr. W. Earl Hall, Editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, from T. N. Carswell, for the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated November 24, 1941. Promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A." W. Earl Hall defines Americanism in a typewritten reply at top of page.
Date:
November 24, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Chas. A. Guy, Editor, Avalanche, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, American Legion Committee on Americanism, dated November 25, 1941. The letter contains the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A."
Date:
November 25, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. A. Woods to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from L. A. Woods, State Superintendent, Department of Education, Austin, Texas, dated November 25, 1941. L. A. Woods defines Americanism.
Date:
November 25, 1941
Creator:
Woods, L. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 25, 1941. White expresses his appreciation for the selection and direction of ushers by Carswell during the Convention.
Date:
November 25, 1941
Creator:
White, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chief Justice Hughes by Wendell W. Mischler to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Chief Justice Hughes (retired), by Wendell W. Mischler, Secretary, Washington, D. C., dated November 26, 1941. Mischler acknowledges the receipt by Chief Justice Hughes of the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism and advises that Hughes made it a rule to decline all alike requests citing the quantity he receives.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Mischler, Wendell W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dean Chenoweth to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Dean Chenoweth, Editor, San Angelo Standard-Times, San Angelo, Texas, dated November 26, 1941. Dean Chenoweth defines Americanism citing "My Country Right or Wrong".
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Chenoweth, Dean
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated November 26, 1941. Young requests that Carswell attend the Officer's Conference in Big Spring and that he discuss the program for the Membership Committee for 1942.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Young, Fred E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Jesse H. Jones to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Jesse H. Jones, The Secretary of Commerce, Washington, DC, dated November 26, 1941. Jesse H. Jones defines Americanism.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Jones, Jesse H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marilyn Moosmiller to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Marilyn Moosmiller, Secretary to Herbert Agar, Editor, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY, dated November 26, 1941. Moosmiller responds to the letter from Carswell regarding Americanism explaining Agar is committed to the work of national defense and is absent from the office assuring that the letter will receive his attention upon his return.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Moosmiller, Marilyn
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Scott Mowrer to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Paul Scott Mowrer, Editor, The Chicago Daily News dated November 26, 1941. Paul Scott Mowrer defines Americanism.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Mowrer, Paul Scott
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stephen Early to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, American Legion Committee of Americanism, Abilene, Texas, from Stephen Early, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington DC, dated November 26, 1941. Early declines, on behalf of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to reply to the question "What is Americanism?" citing the policy of the President to refrain from "selecting any particular organization to receive an exclusive expression of his views on any pertinent subject".
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Early, Stephen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History