[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: Armstrong, C. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Representative Pat Bullock - April 24, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Representative Pat Bullock - April 24, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. Pat Bullock, House of Representatives, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th District Drys, Abilene, Texas, dated April 24, 1941. Carswell requests that Bullock's committee eliminate all Senate amendments to House Bill 373 and send it through as originally passed.
Date: April 24, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to W. Earl Hall - November 24, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to W. Earl Hall - November 24, 1941]

A form letter addressed to Mr. W. Earl Hall, Editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, from T. N. Carswell, for the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated November 24, 1941. 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 Americanism 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. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A." W. Earl Hall defines Americanism in a typewritten reply at top of page.
Date: November 24, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, General Agent, T. J. Tidwell Shows, Sweetwater, Texas, dated January 24, 1941. Schneck explains the property restrictions involved in sponsoring a carnival in Abilene suggesting to Carswell that the owners would probably do more for a show under Legion auspices.
Date: January 24, 1941
Creator: Schneck, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - May 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - May 24, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 24, 1941. Russell replies to the inquiry by Carswell as to what the state set-up will be in the organization of Mayor La Guardia's Committee advising that nothing is available as to the details of this matter. "Omar joins me in conveying to you our kindest regards and good wishes."
Date: May 24, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - May 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - May 24, 1941]

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, dated May 24, 1941. Knickerbocker confirms that transportation from Odessa to McCamey will be furnished.
Date: May 24, 1941
Creator: Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice, February 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice, February 24, 1941]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Donald Prentice remitting a check for fees regarding the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles states he will have to file a motion to set aside the compromise of fees and asks if the settlement costs have Prentice's approval.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 30, Ed. 1, Saturday, May 24, 1941 (open access)

The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 30, Ed. 1, Saturday, May 24, 1941

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 24, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. N. Grisham, Grisham & Grisham, Attorneys At Law, Eastland, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Grisham acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell requesting the names of other county officers. Grisham informs Carswell that Rev. Jones W. Weathers will cooperate with him in this matter and that the whiskey interests have withdrawn from "this" county except for the wet drug stores.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: Grisham, R. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. McGahey reports on his actions to get an interest in the Drys including giving the letter to Mr. Waller but that Waller gave it back without comment. He voices his lack of hope to see much done in his county.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: McGahey, Philip C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History