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[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - September 8, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - September 8, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated September 8, 1953. Cover letter by Christian advising of an application for Executive Clemency for Subject A-9803 and instructions to direct any further correspondence to Subject or Mr. T. N. Carswell.
Date: September 8, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Brigadier General J. Watt Page - January 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Brigadier General J. Watt Page - January 8, 1945]

A letter written to Brigadier General J. Watt Page, State Director, Selective Service, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated January 8, 1945. Carswell advises Page regarding a copy of a report of Veterans Assistance that was given to Major Fellbaum on November 29. He advises that the prime purpose of the report is to awaken interest in every Local Board of the added new duties regarding war veterans. He adds a Season's Greeting, confides he has received a report of his nephew as MIA over Germany, and advises of the change in his work hours due to his recuperation time away from his job due to dental work. There is a handwritten note to Col. [L. C. Taylor] from Carswell, at the top left of page. Carswell explains that this is a copy of the letter he sent to General Page. A handwritten reply from Lt. Col. Taylor, at the top right of page, expresses his appreciation for Carswell's effort, his hope that Carswell's effort secures the desired results, and an advisement that Lt. Col. Wakefield thinks well of Carswell.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Lieutenant Colonel H. J. Weiler to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1945] (open access)

[Memo from Lieutenant Colonel H. J. Weiler to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1945]

A memo from H. J. Weiler, Lt. Colonel, QMC, State Procurement Officer For Selective Service-Texas, Austin 17, Texas, to Thomas N. Carswell dated January 8, 1945. The memo includes a statement of Carswell's Annual Leave and Sick Leave Status as of December 31, 1944.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Weiler, H. J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - February 8, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Pauline Kirk - February 8, 1951]

A letter addressed to the Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, Att: Miss Pauline Kirk, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County Parole Board, dated February 8, 1951. Carswell requests help from the State of Texas in the retrieval of carpentry tools and funds from the State of California belonging to Subject A 9803.
Date: February 8, 1951
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Finsley to Pauline Kirk - May 8, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Fred Finsley to Pauline Kirk - May 8, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Texas Secretary of State (Attn: Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, by Fred Finsley, Deputy Administrator, Parole Matters, Sacramento 14, California dated May 8, 1951. Finsley advises Kirk, in accordance with the report from the Taylor County Parole Board, of the enclosure of three Postal Savings Bonds to be delivered to Subject A-9803.
Date: May 8, 1951
Creator: Finsley, Fred
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 8, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter of February 28 from Carswell and replies regarding the cancellation of medical licenses of doctors who are specializing in liquor prescriptions stating that he doubts it can be done under the present law. He confides regarding the liquor committee and the potential support of a bill, the appointment of a committee to work with the legal staff of the Texas Liquor Control Board and his belief of the chance for constructive legislation.
Date: March 8, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Merz to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Merz to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charles Merz, Editor, The New York Times, Times Square dated December 8, 1941. Merz replies to the request for a definition of Americanism enclosing an printed pamphlet from The Times.
Date: December 8, 1941
Creator: Merz, Charles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Le Roy V. Greene to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Le Roy V. Greene to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Le Roy V. Greene, Assistant Secretary to the Governor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, dated December 8, 1941. Greene acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell advising that he is bringing it to the attention of the Governor and "meanwhile" sends a copy of a quotation by the Governor regarding Americanism. The enclosure is a political statement from Arthur H. James, The Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office, Harrisburg dated December 8, 1941, in which James defines Americanism.
Date: December 8, 1941
Creator: Greene, Le Roy V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Watson to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Watson to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Watson, President, Agricultural, Mechanical & Normal College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, dated December 8, 1941. J. B. Watson defines Americanism.
Date: December 8, 1941
Creator: Watson, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope:  From Robbins Wolcott Barstow to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1942] (open access)

[Letter and envelope: From Robbins Wolcott Barstow to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Robbins Wolcott Barstow, President, The Hartford Seminary Foundation, Hartford, Connecticut, dated January 8, 1942. Barstow expresses his views on Americanism advising of the enclosed clipping regarding remarks he made to a group of newly naturalized citizens. The article in the clipping is titled "New Citizens: Devotion to Ideal, ' by Robbins W. Barstow, President Harford Seminary Foundation.
Date: January 8, 1942
Creator: Barstow, Robbins Wolcott
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to Major General William S. Key - January 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to Major General William S. Key - January 8, 1941]

A letter addressed to Major General William S. Key, Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from R. M. Wagstaff, Wagstaff, Harwell, Douthit & Alvis, Abilene, Texas, dated January 8, 1941. The letter introduces Mr. T. N. Carswell, of Abilene, Texas, who wishes to make application for the position of purchasing agent.
Date: January 8, 1941
Creator: Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, General Delivery, T. J. Tidwell Shows, Brownwood, Texas/Mineral Wells, Texas, dated March 8, 1941. Schneck confirms the plans for a show the week of March 17th, under the auspices of the Post. The reverse sides includes handwritten notes: "First be true to thineself, Thou canst then be false to any man" - "Aint no such thing as a back slide".
Date: March 8, 1941
Creator: Schneck, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lou J. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Lou J. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Lou J. Roberts, Alternate National Executive Committeeman, The American Legion, Borger, Texas, dated September 8, 1942. Roberts acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building but declines due to previous engagements.
Date: September 8, 1942
Creator: Roberts, Lou J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to Victor Noble and T. N. Carswell - October 8, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charlie Maisel to Victor Noble and T. N. Carswell - October 8, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. Victor Noble and Mr. T. N. Carswell, Division Commanders, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Phillips, Texas, dated October 8, 1942. Maisel requests suggestions for committee appointments. In a handwritten postscript Maisel suggests Russ Stephens for the S. A. S. Committee. List of names handwritten at top of page [by T. N. Carswell] - A. K. Baker, Coleman - K. V. Northington, Brec - B. H. Freeland - Joe Frazier, QM, Colorado City.
Date: October 8, 1942
Creator: Maisel, Charlie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Worth Clark, Jr. to Eula Clark - December 8, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Worth Clark, Jr. to Eula Clark - December 8, 1948]

A letter written to Mother [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico from [Worth Clark, Jr.], dated December 8, 1948. Worth Clark describes his jobs of coaching and refereeing and that he is considering staying in the Army. He advises that Eula Clark needs to move to where he is to save money and be near hospital. Clark acknowledges, in a postscript, of the receipt of Eula's letters before he mailed this letter noting that it looked as though their minds were running in the same channel. He restates the efficiency of them sharing living space and expenses, that if a girl comes along they would decide then what to do.
Date: December 8, 1948
Creator: Clark, Worth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc. - June 8, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc. - June 8, 1962]

A letter addressed to the Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc., North Hollywood, California from Abilene Machine Company, by T. N. Carswell, dated June 8, 1962. Carswell requests the shipping of a telescope to Masters Bill and Tom Peacock to be prepaid and insured. He advises that two items are for himself and to fill in the enclosed check for the proper amount sending to him a covering statement.
Date: June 8, 1962
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator John G. Tower to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Senator John G. Tower to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1972]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John G. Tower, United States Senate, dated September 8, 1972. Tower advises that Carswell's comments of support and respect were forwarded to him by Mr. Clark. Tower promises to strive to merit Carswell's respect.
Date: September 8, 1972
Creator: Tower, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Graduating Recital:  The Townley-Carswell Studio presents Miss Dorthy Wright] (open access)

[Program for Graduating Recital: The Townley-Carswell Studio presents Miss Dorthy Wright]

A program announcing a Graduating Recital. The Townley-Carswell Studio Presentss Miss Dorthy Wright, Reader dated June 8, 1923, 8:00.
Date: June 8, 1923
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College to T. N. Carswell - November 8, 1941] (open access)

[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 A. N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from A. N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1942]

A letter written to "Brother" [T. N. Carswell] from A. N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated December 8, 1942. A. N. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from T. N. Carswell. He describes the excessive rain and advises that he "expressed" the pecans as requested. He expresses his wish that the T. N. Carswells could spend Christmas in Homerville and writes of family news explaining that Ashley will have to sign up for Uncle Sam as he will be eighteen years old. He advises that he was glad to have heard from Eula [Eula Clark].
Date: December 8, 1942
Creator: Carswell, A. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Railway Express Agency, Incorporated Uniform Express Receipt:  Shipped from A. N. Carswell to Miss Peggy Ann Carswell] (open access)

[Railway Express Agency, Incorporated Uniform Express Receipt: Shipped from A. N. Carswell to Miss Peggy Ann Carswell]

A railway receipt from the Railway Express Agency Office, Ithaca, N. Y., Miss Peggy Ann Carswell. Forwarding Office - Homerville, Ga., A. N. Carswell, dated December 8, 1942. One bag of pecans.
Date: December 8, 1942
Creator: Carswell, A. N.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha Virginia Carswell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Martha Virginia Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha Virginia Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated August 8, 1944. Martha Carswell advises that she has decided to go into the U. S. Nursing Corps and asks if he thinks it a wise thing to do. She advises that her mother wants for her to do so but that her father does not and that he has always treated her mother, herself and all of the children "terrible". Two postscripts address her guilt regarding her hatred.
Date: August 8, 1944
Creator: Carswell, Martha Virginia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1967]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated August 8, 1967. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding Howard Caldwell which enabled him to make a more personal intervention in Caldwell's behalf regarding application to A.I.D. United States Agency for International Development.
Date: August 8, 1967
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated March 8, 1957. Announcement by Morrow of his decision not to file in the Senate race due to the confusion surrounding the vacated seat and the division of political sentiment of the Democratic political philosophy in Texas. He expresses his appreciation for Carswell's support and help and advises of his preference to not make any recommendations of support for any one of the other candidates.
Date: March 8, 1957
Creator: Morrow, Wright
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History