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[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1942. Davis outlines a plan to organize counties into districts then to "reach" counties by using rallys, Field Days, personal contact by Davis and by pastors presenting "matters" to their congregations.
Date: January 29, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank L. Turner with address revision to Humphrey Lee - May 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank L. Turner with address revision to Humphrey Lee - May 29, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. Frank L. Turner, President, McMurry College, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys. Letter reused with address revision to Dr. Humphrey Lee, President, SMU, Dallas, Texas, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell advises of a letter that was sent on March 4 and that a reply would be genuinely appreciated stressing that the Drys are anxious to know what Christian schools and colleges are doing about the use of beverage alcohol.
Date: May 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Robert G. Davis, Daniel Baker College - May 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Robert G. Davis, Daniel Baker College - May 29, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. Robert G. Davis, President, Daniel Baker College, Brownwood, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to a letter written on March 6 in regards to the question of what Christian Colleges are doing about the use of Beverage Alcohol.
Date: May 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. W. Yancy, III - May 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. W. Yancy, III - May 29, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. J. W. Yancy, III, President, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to a letter sent March 4 to Dr. Jackson regarding what Christian Schools and Colleges are doing about the use of Beverage Alcohol.
Date: May 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. E. Peoples - May 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. E. Peoples - May 29, 1942]

A letter written to President C. E. Peoples, Lon Morris College, Jacksonville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to a letter written on March 4 regarding what Christian Schools and Colleges are doing about the use of Beverage Alcohol.
Date: May 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Davis advises Carswell that they are making a move on June 8 to get war time prohibition on the July Primary ballot and warns to keep mum until it is presented to the Democratic Committee. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by Carswell: Col. Finch, Maj. Bolling, W. Skinner.
Date: May 29, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated July 29, 1942. Davis reports on the voting results in Wichita County stating, "We licked 'em", and requests news regarding San Angelo.
Date: July 29, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Texas Press Clipping Bureau - September 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Texas Press Clipping Bureau - September 29, 1942]

A letter addressed to the Texas Press Clipping Bureau, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell ,dated September 29, 1942. Carswell requests clippings of the October advertisements in Texas of beers or whiskies.
Date: September 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to W. R. Gilliam - October 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charlie Maisel to W. R. Gilliam - October 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. W. R. Gilliam, Chairman 5th Div. Membership, American Legion, Junction, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 29, 1942. Maisel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Gilliam advising that he will forward it to T. N. Carswell.
Date: October 29, 1942
Creator: Maisel, Charlie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Connally to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Tom Connally to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 29, 1942]

Letter from Tom Connally to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the clipping he sent which brought back old memories and sending him well wishes for his future years.
Date: December 29, 1942
Creator: Connally, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, November 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, November 29, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing correspondence with Jackie Cochran about joining the Women's Flying Training Detachment, exams on airplane instruments, and a Navy pilot friend unable to visit for Thanksgiving.
Date: November 29, 1942
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mayor L. E. Newton to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Mayor L. E. Newton to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, Mayor, dated January 29, 1942. Newton advises of gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by Carswell in reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan. He states, "I never was much of hand to pay attention to 'rumors'" and requests that Carswell write to assure him no such statement was made.
Date: January 29, 1942
Creator: Newton, L. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. W. Middleton - May 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. W. Middleton - May 29, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. J. W. Middleton, Pastor, First Baptist Church, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell suggests that Middleton arrange a meeting with the local pastors regarding a field day for San Angelo.
Date: May 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. E. Hill, Cherokee Baptist Association - September 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. E. Hill, Cherokee Baptist Association - September 29, 1942]

A letter written to Rev. W. E. Hill, Moderator, Cherokee Baptist Association, Jacksonville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th District United Texas Drys, dated September 29, 1942. Carswell expresses his amazement at the lack of interest of many Christians and the opposition of some non-Christians in the liquor traffic. He advises of having written 26 church schools in Texas requesting information regarding the curriculum each school offers on the effects of beverage alcohol. He suggests that Baptist schools should include a required course of study on the effects of beverage alcohol.
Date: September 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Texas Press Clipping Bureau - October 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Texas Press Clipping Bureau - October 29, 1942]

A letter addressed to The Texas Press Clipping Bureau, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 29, 1942. Carswell requests a rush on his October clipping service order.
Date: October 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 29, 1942. Maisel discusses a letter that he received from Carswell's Division Membership Chairman noting it would be appreciated if Carswell would answer the questions that were asked and give to him the overdue committee appointments. Maisel accuses Carswell of having held up the program of the Department stating, "We have all been busy".
Date: October 29, 1942
Creator: Maisel, Charlie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. W. Kempner, June 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter to D. W. Kempner, June 29, 1942]

Letter to D. W. Kempner stating that an order was received from The Eastman Kodak Co. regarding a Kodaslide Projector, Model 2A with 5-inch lens.
Date: June 29, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. W. Kempner, June 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter to D. W. Kempner, June 29, 1942]

Letter to D. W. Kempner stating that his prints have been received from the Eastman Kodak Co. and will be mailed in a day or two. They ask Kempner to acknowledge receipt of the prints as well as letting them know what he thinks about them.
Date: June 29, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wash Clarkston September 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wash Clarkston September 29, 1942]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Clarkston Wash asking if he can ship 25 chives plants, 1 quart Shallots, 1 quart Garlic sets, and 1 quart white onions.
Date: September 29, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, September 29, 1942] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, September 29, 1942]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner informing that the Grevillea Robusta came in bad condition regarding the bark rotting.
Date: September 29, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History