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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - September 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - September 15, 1961]

A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 15, 1961. Carswell advises Crane regarding the corner stone taken from Anna Hall when the building was demolished and replaced by the new Students Union Building, and he reports on contents found in a time capsule. He reminds Crane of the vote taken by the Trustees to give the corner stone to her but advises her that Mr. Caldwell suggested the stone be preserved here by placing it in an interior wall of the new building now going up. Carswell advises that they all want to do what will be most pleasing to her.
Date: September 15, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse Northcutt to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Jesse Northcutt to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1966]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jesse Northcutt, Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated September 15, 1966. Northcutt expresses his sympathy to Carswell on the death of his brother, Allen N. Carswell.
Date: September 15, 1966
Creator: Northcutt, Jesse
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Eggleston - May 15, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Eggleston - May 15, 1963]

A letter written to Mrs. Eggleston from T. N. Carswell, dated May 15, 1963. Carswell advises of a change in his preference regarding the flowers for the Whiteheads requesting that she select the color (if his preference of red does not work as well), the quantity and the placement in the home. Carswell advises, in a postscript, that the arrival of the Whiteheads is to be shortly after May 20th. Typewritten carbon copy bearing Esleeck Fidelity Onion Skin watermark. Attachment includes: Welcome home sentiment written by T. N. Carswell and to be sent with flowers ordered via Mrs. Eggleston for Laurence and Lucie Whitehead. Typewritten carbon copy bearing Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: May 15, 1963
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel C. M. Johnson - July 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel C. M. Johnson - July 15, 1942]

A letter written to C. M. Johnson, Lt. Col., Camp Sutton, North Carolina from T. N. Carswell, dated July 15, 1942. Carswell advises Johnson that he had learned that some men were still needed in his regiment. He asks Johnson if the need is of such a nature that he could meet it and then lists his qualifications.
Date: July 15, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louie D. Newton to T. N. Carswell - June 15, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Louie D. Newton to T. N. Carswell - June 15, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louie D. Newton, Pastor, Druid Hills Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, dated June 15, 1946. Newton expresses to Carswell his appreciation for the gracious letter of June 11th and asks that Carswell remember him in his prayers.
Date: June 15, 1946
Creator: Newton, Louie D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated April 15, 1946. Connally explains that the letter from Carswell dated February 18 regarding Pauley was delivered while he was attending the United Nations conference in London as a delegate during which Pauley withdrew his nomination. He advises that he has enclosed a copy of the report he gave to the Senate upon his return from the United Nations conference and that the report conveys his views of U. S. foreign policy.
Date: April 15, 1946
Creator: Connally, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Grover Sellers to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Grover Sellers to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Grover Sellers, Attorney General of Texas, Austin, dated July 15, 1944. Sellers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated July 7th. Sellers advises that he had previously received copies of the enclosure and confirms that the letter is entirely false noting that such tactics are often employed by a certain type of politician.
Date: July 15, 1944
Creator: Sellers, Grover
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James C. Hodges to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from James C. Hodges to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James C. Hodges, Chief, Administration Division, U. S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, District Director, Dallas, Texas, dated December 15, 1960. Hodges confirms the enrollment of Carswell in the tax clinic noting Mr. J. T. Logan and Mr. Herschel Boggs will be looking forward to seeing him there.
Date: December 15, 1960
Creator: Hodges, James C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Personal Check:  From John L. Sutton to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1958] (open access)

[Letter and Personal Check: From John L. Sutton to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John L. Sutton, Superintendent of Passenger Service, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, dated December 15, 1958. Sutton replies to Carswell expressing his appreciation for his thoughtfulness in writing and advises that Miss Janis MacKool was quite pleased to learn of Carswell's reactions to her efforts. Attachment includes a personal check on The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene dated November 20, 1958 instructing to pay to the order of Delta Air Lines from Carswell Agency By T. N. Carswell.
Date: December 15, 1958
Creator: Sutton, John L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Statement:  From Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1956] (open access)

[Letter and Statement: From Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 15, 1956. Cover letter by Morrow advising of an enclosed statement released to the Press today noting he thought Carswell might find it of interest.
Date: October 15, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - October 15, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - October 15, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 15, 1956. Carswell discusses the prospective senatorial candidacy of Morrow and provides for him a list of friends and aquaintances. He advises Morrow to write to each a personal letter telling them of his prospective senatorial candidacy. Carswell promises, "I shall do all I possibly can to accomplish your election to the U. S. Senate in the firm belief in so doing I shall have served well my state and nation."
Date: October 15, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Price Daniel - March 15, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Price Daniel - March 15, 1956]

A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 15, 1956. Carswell compliments an address made by Daniel and the solution he offered to the Texas situation. He encourages Daniel to run for governor promising his support and efforts in Taylor county and the surrounding area. Carswell advises Daniel that Texas needs him in Texas for the next few years.
Date: March 15, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1954]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated February 15, 1954. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the advisement by Carswell on his views on the Bricker Amendment. Johnson advises that Senator Bricker offered amendments to his resolution and discusses his opinion on the subject. "I favor an amendment providing that any treaty or international agreement which conflicts with the Constitution shall not be of any force or effect. - any international agreement other than a treaty shall become effective as internal law in the United States only by an Act of Congress."
Date: February 15, 1954
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Em Wright to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Em Wright to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chief Clerk, Taylor County Local Board, Abilene, Texas, from Em Wright, Secretary, Aspermont Luncheon Club, Aspermont, Texas, dated April 15, 1942. Wright extends to Carswell, Captain Jesse Warren, Major Alvis and T. L. Hiner an invitation to a luncheon to discuss with the citizens of Aspermont the organization of the Home Defence Guard.
Date: April 15, 1942
Creator: Wright, Em
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. M. King - July 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. M. King - July 15, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. C. M. King, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 15, 1941. Letter of recommendation for Mrs. Jewel McLeod regarding office work at the Seminary.
Date: July 15, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.
Date: January 15, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major George D. Thomas to Captain Frank L. Turner - August 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major George D. Thomas to Captain Frank L. Turner - August 15, 1941]

A letter written to Captain Frank L. Turner, Chaplain 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from George D. Thomas, Major, Infantry, T.D.G., Plans and Training Officer, dated August 15, 1941. Thomas advises Turner that his letter to Colonel Banister has been referred to him for reply assuring Turner that The Department appreciates his unselfish services and suggests that he write to Captain Vernon L. Yearby, Chaplain 4th Battalion, Clint, Texas.
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Thomas, George D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Nolan to Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Nolan to Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]

A letter written to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Nolan, United States Lines Company, dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Nolan, J. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duncan Gillis to the Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Duncan Gillis to the Carswell Agency - April 15, 1949]

A letter addressed to the Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Duncan Gillis, District Passenger Manager, Holland-America Line, Red Star Line, New York 6, N. Y., dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950.
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Gillis, Duncan
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Owen J. Lenihan to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Owen J. Lenihan to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Owen J. Lenihan, Cunard White Star Limited, and Donaldson Atlantic Line Limited, St. Louis 1, Mo., dated April 15, 1949. EXTENSION OF SUB-AGENCY APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 15, 1950
Date: April 15, 1949
Creator: Lenihan, Owen J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge Roy Skaggs to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Judge Roy Skaggs to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1963]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Roy Skaggs, Taylor County Judge, Abilene, Texas, dated October 15, 1963. Skaggs requests that Carswell make arrangements to hold the Special Election, Saturday, November 9, 1963 and advises regarding the delivery of his voting booth, ballot boxes and supplies which are located at Russey Printing Company. He advises on how to instruct all election help regarding discarding unclear ballots. A supplemental page includes information regarding voting sites.
Date: October 15, 1963
Creator: Skaggs, Roy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Jack Simmons and Max Mossholder, Co-Chairmen, Taylor County Eisenhower Committee, dated November 15, 1956. Simmons expresses the appreciation of the committee for Carswell's enthusiasm and contribution to the Eisenhower campaign discussing the unreasonable costs of a political campaign making Carswell's material and personal services invaluable.
Date: November 15, 1956
Creator: Simmons, Jack & Mossholder, Max
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date: February 15, 1941
Creator: Andews, F. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History