[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 23, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell dated February 23, 1942. Carswell confirms commitments from fourteen churches for participation in the Field Day scheduled for March 8, advising Davis that the people are expecting to sign a petition to the President to ban manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquor and beer during war as a national defense measure.
Date: February 23, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943]

A lpetter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 23, 1943. Davis provides information regarding dates set for Field Days. The San Angelo Field Day is scheduled June 13th and the Austin Field Day the fifth Sunday in May.
Date: March 23, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Kirk to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from D. L. Kirk to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. L. Kirk, Assistant Editor, Spokane Daily Chronicle, dated December 23, 1941. Kirk makes reference to the letter from Carswell requesting the definition of Americanism and advises of the enclosed clipping of an editorial he wrote in answer. The clipping contains an article titled "What Does Americanism Mean," and was published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on page 4.
Date: December 23, 1941
Creator: Kirk, D. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norman S. Case to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Norman S. Case to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1940]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Norman S. Case, Acting Chairman, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D. C., dated December 23, 1940. Case acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relating to the controversy between the ASCAP and the radio broadcast industry, and he expresses to Carswell the appreciation of the Commission for the benefit of having his views.
Date: December 23, 1940
Creator: Case, Norman S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Agent, Comanche, Texas, dated June 23, 1942. Allcorn acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he does not know how to answer due to not being familiar with the current politics. He advises of his impression of Andy Danforth and Charlie Maisel.
Date: June 23, 1942
Creator: Allcorn, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1944]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from J. Walter Hammond, Tye, Texas, dated March 23, 1944. Hammond expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and comments on Carswell's honesty and sincerity, his always doing for someone else. He agrees with "the need for a lot of thought" before selecting congressmen and the need for "leaders who have learned from the experience of the last war along with the disasters that followed and with the courage to avoid the mistakes of the past in face of the pressure that is sure to come". He agrees that "maybe your thinking is right that Bob is the man".
Date: March 23, 1944
Creator: Hammond, J. Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Walton to T. N. Carswell - April 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from W. T. Walton to T. N. Carswell - April 23, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. T. Walton, President, Ranger Junior College, dated April 23, 1941. Walton advises Carswell of the enclosed copy of the minutes of their meeting in Cisco regarding an organization for college students who are sons and daughters of World War Veterans, and he expresses his pleasure of having worked on the Committee with Carswell noting that he would see him at Hardin-Simmons for the inauguration of Dr. White.
Date: April 23, 1941
Creator: Walton, W. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. LaGuardia to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. LaGuardia to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1941]

A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from F. H. LaGuardia, U. S. Director Civilian Defense, Washington, D. C., dated July 23, 1941. LaGuardia expresses his appreciation for the invitation received by letter and telegram but declines due to a full schedule. In a handwritten postscript LaGuardia sends regards to Tom Blanton.
Date: July 23, 1941
Creator: LaGuardia, Fiorello Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, Asst. Director, United Service Organizations, Inc., Houston, Texas, dated June 23, 1943. Wisdom expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "gracious" letter regarding his finding an opportunity to offer his services "to our boys" advising that he will train in N. Y. then be reassigned. Requests of Carswell to give his regards to the "old 17th".
Date: June 23, 1943
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - November 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - November 23, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Dallas, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated November 23, 1943. Willson advises Carswell of the reason he has never run for any office is that he did not approve of the tactics used in elections. He advises Carswell that he is very much in favor of Henry Love being elected to the office.
Date: November 23, 1943
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 23, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 23, 1949]

A letter written to Rupert Johnson, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 23, 1949. Carswell confirms that he thinks Puget Sound P & L should be held, as Johnson suggests.
Date: June 23, 1949
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major John W. Herbert to Captain Hazen P. Slagel, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major John W. Herbert to Captain Hazen P. Slagel, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 23, 1941]

A letter written to Captain Hazen P. Slagel, C.O., Company D, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Colorado City, Texas, from John W. Herbert, Major, Inspector Designate, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 23, 1941. Copy to Major T. N. Carswell. Herbert requests the paperwork be completed by the 27th, any errors made can be corrected to insure all paper work will be perfect on inspection date.
Date: May 23, 1941
Creator: Herbert, John W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Death Thins Ranks of First A&M Graduating Class to 3] (open access)

[Clipping: Death Thins Ranks of First A&M Graduating Class to 3]

Newspaper clipping reporting on the shrinking number of Texas A&M's first graduating class, listing former senator William John Bryan among one of three surviving members.
Date: October 23, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. M. Banner to W. J. Bryan, October 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. M. Banner to W. J. Bryan, October 23, 1942]

Letter from W. M. Banner to W. J. Bryan sharing his reaction after reading the clipping sent by Mr. Bryan and informing him that he hopes to meet again soon.
Date: October 23, 1942
Creator: Banner, W. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Harrington to Senator W. J. Bryan, February 23, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Harrington to Senator W. J. Bryan, February 23, 1945]

Letter from J. T. Harrington to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for his write up in the Reporter and rectifies Mr. Bryan for a mistake he made on a date.
Date: February 23, 1945
Creator: Harrington, J. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Draper to W. J. Bryan, November 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Draper to W. J. Bryan, November 23, 1942]

Letter from J. B. Draper to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of his drivers license application and the requirements he needs to fulfill.
Date: November 23, 1942
Creator: Draper, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. Davidson to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. W. Davidson to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 23, 1943]

Letter from T. W. Davidson to Honorable W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the newspaper clipping that Mr. Bryan sent about the old A & M College.
Date: January 23, 1943
Creator: Davidson, T. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alan F. Wilson to W. J. Bryan, March 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alan F. Wilson to W. J. Bryan, March 23, 1943]

Letter from Alan F. Wilson to W. J. Bryan informing him to expect to receive the book "My Life on the Range".
Date: March 23, 1943
Creator: Wilson, Alan F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, February 23,1940] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, February 23,1940]

Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles discussing supplemental abstracts needed for the lease no.13823. Once Claunts finds the abstracts needed he is instructed to forward them to Edward S. Arentz
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Claunts, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1940]

Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles remitting a supplemental abstract for their examination of the J. B. Friesen title.
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Allen, Rupert C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith, November 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith, November 23, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith discussing the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. I. T. I. O. is willing to compromise so long as the costs are not too high. Sayles requests a statement of all costs from the Court of Civil Appeals so as to dismiss the suit.
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 23, 1940]

Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz discussing Jacob Wiebe's land. Sayles has not received the affidavit from Judge R. E. Underwood.
Date: March 23, 1940
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1940]

Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles discussing land in Ochiltree County. Allen remits a supplemental abstract at the request of Edward S. Arentz.
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Allen, Rupert C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, March 23,1940] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, March 23,1940]

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles in regards to the appellee has filed for a motion of rehearing in the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date: March 23, 1940
Creator: Childress, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History