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[Abstract of Title to Blocks One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas:  Fof the Trentman Co. Office of Guarranty Abstract Company] (open access)

[Abstract of Title to Blocks One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas: Fof the Trentman Co. Office of Guarranty Abstract Company]

A book containing Abstracts of Title to Blocks Number One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Prepared for the Trentman Co. Office of the Guaranty Abstract Company, 124½ Pine Street, Abilene, Texas. 117 pages.
Date: December 5, 1927
Creator: Guaranty Abstract Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1929] (open access)

[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
[Form letter addressed to "Noble" from RAD - March 5, 1938] (open access)

[Form letter addressed to "Noble" from RAD - March 5, 1938]

A form letter addressed to Noble from RAD, Abilene, Texas, dated March 5, 1938. An announcement that the Drum Core "shindig" is really going to take place on March 10th at 750 Beech Street.
Date: March 5, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - July 5, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - July 5, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 5, 1938. Carswell advises Hewlett that he will not be with the Chamber of Commerce after that year.
Date: July 5, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope:  From Senator John A. Danaher, including The American's Creed, by William Tyler Page - March 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter and Envelope: From Senator John A. Danaher, including The American's Creed, by William Tyler Page - March 5, 1941]

A reply letter from John A. Danaher, United States Senate, consisting of an attached clipping in answer to the question "What is Americanism?" "Excerpt from Congressional Record March 5, 1941 Page 1871." THE AMERICAN'S CREED written by William Tyler Page. The envelope into which the letter with attached clipping was placed is also included in the record and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas from United States Senate Committee On Finance John A. Danaher, Conn postmarked WASHINGTON, D.C. DEC 9 1941. Typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark.
Date: March 5, 1940
Creator: Danaher, John A. & Page, William Tyler
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Max W. Boyer addressed to Texas Drug Stores - December 5, 1940] (open access)

[Form letter from Max W. Boyer addressed to Texas Drug Stores - December 5, 1940]

A form letter addressed to Texas Drug Stores, from Max W. Boyer, Attorney-at-Law, Perryton, Texas, dated December 5, 1940. An appeal for support for a fund for the retention of the present law allowing druggists to dispense liquor through prescriptions. The letter includes a partial listing of drug stores that hold medicinal permits: Mr. A. O. Oberlander of the Behrens Drug Company of Waco and Lubbock; Hart's Pharmacy, West Pharmacy, Dunn Drug Company, Plainview; Shepard-Webb Drug Company, Seagraves; Cothes Drug, Seminole; Tahoka Drug, Tahoka; Corbett-Hubbard Drug, Young's Pharmacy, Sanders Chastain, Sweetwater; Morris Drug, Lubbock Drug, A & L Drug, Rushing Drug, Doc's Drug, Clarke's Drug, 19th Corner Drug, Brownfield; Thornton Pharmacy, Seagraves.
Date: December 5, 1940
Creator: Boyer, Max W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. S. Key, Major General, Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill Division Training Center, dated January 5, 1941. Key replies to an inquiry made by Carswell informing him of Army Regulations and "will be unable to avail ourselves of your services".
Date: January 5, 1941
Creator: Key, William S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry C. Withers to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Harry C. Withers to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry C. Withers, Managing Editor, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 5, 1941. Confirmation by Withers to Carswell that they have no picture of Judge Allen Wight.
Date: February 5, 1941
Creator: Withers, Harry C.
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 Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr., Secretary to the Governor, Austin, Texas, dated April 5, 1941. Beauchamp expresses for Governor O'Daniel his appreciation for the invitation by Carswell to participate in the Abilene "Army Day" citing previously-made arrangements requiring his presence elsewhere.
Date: April 5, 1941
Creator: Beauchamp, Tom L., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 5, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 5, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, General Chairman dated April 5, 1941. Carswell discloses plans that both the reservations and the reception are to be at the Wooten Hotel.
Date: April 5, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1941]

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding 34th Bn.,TGD, Odessa, Texas, dated June 5, 1941. Knickerbocker expresses his appreciation for the manner and attitude shown by Carswell during the Induction Inspection and compliments the talk he made describing it as very effective.
Date: June 5, 1941
Creator: Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 5, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and of the acceptance by Carswell to serve on the Committee of Nomination.
Date: September 5, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Francis B. Sayer - December 5, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Francis B. Sayer - December 5, 1941]

A letter addressed to Honorable Francis B. Sayer, U. S. High Commissioner, Manila, Philippine Islands, from T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated December 5, 1941. The letter discusses 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 American 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.
Date: December 5, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel G. E. Adamson for General Pershing to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel G. E. Adamson for General Pershing to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Office of the General of the Armies, G. E. Adamson, Colonel, U.S.A., Ret'd, Military Secretary, Washington, dated December 5, 1941. Adamson explains that General Pershing directed him to acknowledge the letter from Carswell requesting his opinion of Americanism and that he commends the campaign but declines to respond to any requests citing that too many were received to be able answer them all.
Date: December 5, 1941
Creator: Adamson, G. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Tucker to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from E. B. Tucker to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. B. Tucker, President, Austin College, Sherman, Texas from, dated March 5, 1942. Tucker advises that there is no separate course, but the effects of alcoholism are included in regular courses.
Date: March 5, 1942
Creator: Tucker, E. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. S. Groner to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from F. S. Groner to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. S. Groner, President, The College of Marshall, Marshall, Texas, dated March 5, 1942. Groner advises that there is no course dealing with the effects of alcoholism, but there are lectures in temperance.
Date: March 5, 1942
Creator: Groner, F. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Ward, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Ward, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. L. Ward, President, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas, dated March 5, 1942. Ward advises that there is no course offered on the effects of alcohol.
Date: March 5, 1942
Creator: Ward, J. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 5, 1942. Davis suggests using a pledge card such as the enclosed one when presenting the matter to pastors and advises of more churches participating than there are special speakers available for every church noting that in Houston, the past year, the pastor of the church usually spoke and took an offering at the close of the service.
Date: March 5, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Teubel to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Teubel to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Henry Teubel, 18th District Commander, The American Legion, Tulia, Texas, dated September 5, 1942. Tuebel declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to being called out of town.
Date: September 5, 1942
Creator: Teubel, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div. Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Johnson, Zybach-Owens Post, American Legion, Canadian, Texas, dated September 5, 1942. Johnson declines Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to having been away.
Date: September 5, 1942
Creator: Johnson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peggy Anne Carswell to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Peggy Anne Carswell to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1942]

A letter written to "Doll" [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Anne Carswell], dated November 5, 1942. Peggy outlines her expenses and describes her job delivering dry cleaning while in school. She describes her job prospects for the summer.
Date: November 5, 1942
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam M. Weiss to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Sam M. Weiss to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Commander, Fifth Division, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sam M. Weiss, Member, The Americanism Committee, Paris, Texas, dated December 5, 1942. Weiss makes a request of Carswell to appoint someone as the Chairman of the Disaster Relief Committee. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell is an advisement to Weiss that he recommends Arthur Sitas of San Angelo, Tx.
Date: December 5, 1942
Creator: Weiss, Sam M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - June 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - June 5, 1943]

A letter written to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas from Floyd County Local Board, J. M. Willson, Chairman, Floydada, Texas, dated June 5, 1943. Willson makes a request for a waiver on a registrant classified 1-A by the Floyd County Board citing his dishonorable discharge from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, December 16, 1941. Handwritten notation advising of no answer and dated September 25, 1944.
Date: June 5, 1943
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History