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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Brooks Hays - November 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Brooks Hays - November 25, 1961]

A letter written to Hon. Brooks Hays, Assistant Secretary of State, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1961. Carswell advises of his privilege to have heard both of the addresses given by Hays during his visit to Abilene and requests a copy of the poem, written by an Australian World War II pilot, that he used at the Hardin-Simmons University address.
Date: November 25, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - November 25, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - November 25, 1970]

A letter written to Omar from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1970. Carswell requests a personal favor of six tickets for the Cotton Bowl Game reminding him that he did this some years ago and assuring Burleson that he is under no obligation to repeat but that it would be appreciated. He advises of his approval of Omar's recent political, written "releases". A note handwritten by Carswell states that the tickets are for personal use, not for resale. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: November 25, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Janice Fogle and Mr. Ronnie Fogle - November 25, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Janice Fogle and Mr. Ronnie Fogle - November 25, 1967]

A letter addressed to Miss Janice Fogle and Mr. Ronnie Fogle from T. N. Carswell ,dated November 25, 1967. Carswell expresses his appreciation for their friendship and for the coconut cake assuring them that Mrs. Carswell and he enjoyed it. He advises of his friendship with their parents and grandparents, offers a bit of philosophy and wisdom and then wishes happiness and success for "big sister" and them and a Merry Christmas.
Date: November 25, 1967
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 24, 1950. Johnson advises of some sales of stock, that he is sailing for Europe and requests that Carswell advise him on what he wants done before he sails. Johnson advises that he does not know much regarding the items Babson recommended and that Carswell and Babson should watch those items.
Date: April 25, 1950
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bessie H. Radford to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Bessie H. Radford to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Bessie H. Radford, dated February 25, 1944. Radford expresses her appreciation for Carswell remembering "the anniversary" after all these years and thanks him for the red roses. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date: February 25, 1942
Creator: Radford, B. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 25, 1946] (open access)

[Telegram from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 25, 1946]

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally by his secretary, dated 2April 25, 1946. Connally acknowledges the receipt of Carswell's views in favor of OPA.
Date: April 25, 1946
Creator: Connally, Tom
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Law Offices, San Antonio 5, Texas, dated November 25, 1944. Dilworth discusses the question of whether the appropriation for Danforth's campaign is a legitimate expense such as may be authorized by action of the Department Executive Committee. He advises that Carswell is rendering the Legionnaires a real service by bringing the matter to their attention. Dilworth confirms that this issue is turning out as both he and Carswell prophesied. Dilworth compares this appropriation of funds stating, "Any one who would introduce a measure in the legislature of Texas to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of electing Coke Stevenson President of the United States would so shock the public conscience that he would be adjudged a lunatic. Yet that is exactly what the Department Executive Committee of the Texas Department is doing."
Date: November 25, 1944
Creator: Dilworth, Andrew
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated June 25, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that the problem which the City of Abilene faces seems to him to be two-fold and proceeds to discuss the two problems suggesting possible solutions by citing the experiences of other cities. He advises of an enclosed clipping regarding the financing of Pittston, Pennsylvania. The reverse side of the last page of this letter includes calculations handwritten by T. N. Carswell. Typewritten on R. H. Johnson & Co. letterhead bearing OLD CHESTER BOND watermark; subsequent pages bear ETON BOND watermark.
Date: June 25, 1938
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James F. Cape, Ideals Publishing Co. - September 25, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James F. Cape, Ideals Publishing Co. - September 25, 1967]

A letter written to Mr. Cape, Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 25, 1967. Carswell advises of an enclosed check for an order of 10 subscriptions and asks that they refer to their letter of December 20, 1966 for clarity on his order acknowledging that he is beginning to show, and at times feel, his age noting he will be eighty next month.
Date: September 25, 1967
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954] (open access)

[Postcard from Jet Peters addressed to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1954]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Tex and postmarked, FT. W & El Paso ED R.P.O.TR 7, Aug 25, 1954. The reverse side includes a form letter addressed to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Jet Peters dated August 25, 1954. Campaign card printed for Paul Brashear for State Representative with personal handwritten note advising how as a Shivers Democrat Peters helped carry Cisco for Ike saving their Tide Lands to clean up the mess in Washington, and he congratulates Carswell saying that his article in yesterday's Star Telegram "hit the spot". Peters also asks about Abilene: "How's the West Texas Chamber of Commerce? I hear its sick financially—Do get a big kick out of your Abilene's growth. I first knew the town in 1900."
Date: August 25, 1954
Creator: Peters, Jet
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speech of Hon. Tom Connally of Texas in the Senate of the United States - March 25, 1947 (open access)

Speech of Hon. Tom Connally of Texas in the Senate of the United States - March 25, 1947

Congressional Record - Proceedings and Debates of the 80th Congress, First Session. Aid for Greece, Speech of Hon. Tom Connally of Texas in the Senate of the United States, dated Tuesday, March 25, 1947.
Date: March 25, 1947
Creator: Connally, Tom
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. B. Raburn to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from O. B. Raburn to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from O. B. Raburn, Treas., Raburn Grocery and Market, Wellington, Texas, dated November 25, 1942. Raburn advises Carswell of an attached check to help cover some of his expense and that they enjoyed his helpful message.
Date: November 25, 1942
Creator: O. B. Raburn
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brigadier General Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Brigadier General Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1943]

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General of Texas, dated June 25, 1943. Knickerbocker acknowledges the receipt of the letter of June 24, 1943 from Carswell and expresses his appreciation regarding Carswell's conclusion of the effective manner in which the State Guard handled the disturbances in Beaumont. Knickerbocker advises of their pride in the expedition and efficiency with which the State Guard took over both before and after Martial Law was declared.
Date: June 25, 1943
Creator: Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1941]

A form letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding 10th Bn. Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major Infantry Texas Defense Guard, Commanding 34th Battalion, Odessa, Texas, dated August 25, 1941. The Commander of the 34th Battalion invites Carswell and the 10th Battalion to attend the Regional Review, requests a response regarding number of participants to expect and advises Carswell retain the enclosed Schedule of Events, Requests, and Map. Enclosures include: Tentative Schedule of Events for Regional Texas Defense Guard Parade, Review and Barbecue to be held Sunday, September 7, 1941; Special Request No. 1 requesting that Commanders and Officers attend gathering to become aquainted and the luncheon following; Special Request No. 2 requesting the officers from each unit attend the meeting where they will receive detailed instructions of the schedule of events; TEXAS DEFENSE GUARD 34th Battalion Headquarters, ODESSA, TEXAS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAPS; Map for Regional Texas Defense Guard Parade in downtown Odessa, Texas. Details the location of units in line of march, in columns of 3.
Date: August 25, 1941
Creator: Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. J. D. Magee - June 25, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. J. D. Magee - June 25, 1956]

A letter written to Dr. J. D. Magee, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1956. Carswell advises Magee of his displeasure noting he had fully intended to see him again about his eyes. "This is not the first time I have bought and paid for some experience".
Date: June 25, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Renewal Fee Due to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy] (open access)

[Notice of Renewal Fee Due to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy]

A notice of post office box renewal fee in the amount of $4.00 due to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, dated November 25, 1953.
Date: November 25, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Siddall to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Siddall to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1947]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, dated July 25, 1947. Siddall refers to a notation on his Bulletin of June 19, 1947 concerning Carswell returning RTPA purchase orders to him listing four scenarios that will determine the course of action to be taken by Carswell.
Date: July 25, 1947
Creator: Siddall, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated February 25, 1950. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that he is on to El Paso to learn whether a coffee roaster there might 'custom' roast coffee for the distributor who is to operate in that territory.
Date: February 25, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 25, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 25, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated January 25, 1949. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that Carswell let the account ride citing "a number of good straws in the wind" including U. S. Steel and Electric Power & Light stocks.
Date: January 25, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form from TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY - November 25, 1946] (open access)

[Form from TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY - November 25, 1946]

A partial form the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, dated November 25, 1946. Notice requesting renewal fee of Five ($5.00) Dollars for a permit to practice public accountancy. Notation handwritten by Carswell at the top of page advising of check for five dollars having been mailed on December 23, 1946.
Date: November 25, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated March 25, 1946. Johnson expresses his hope that Carswell won the election and explains his caution regarding securities noting it pays in the long-run.
Date: March 25, 1946
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated February 25, 1946. Johnson assures Carswell that he considers it a pleasure to give a reference if Thos. Cooke & Sons should contact him. He advises of "quite a sell-off" in securities recently describing his account as mainly uninvested but that a reaction might be overdue.
Date: February 25, 1946
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyle Thoburn to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Lyle Thoburn to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1964]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyle Thoburn, President, The Bowman Products Company, Cleveland, Ohio 44101, dated November 25, 1964. Thoburn advises of his agreement with Carswell that it was regretful Bob Taft was not elected instead of Johnson. He adds that it is of interest that Carswell's father and uncle and Thoburn's grandfather were all wounded in the battle of Franklin, Tennessee.
Date: November 25, 1964
Creator: Thoburn, Lyle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Graham A. Barden - June 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Graham A. Barden - June 25, 1959]

A letter written to Representative Graham A. Barden, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell advises that he is enclosing a ballot explaining points that should be covered affirmatively in the Labor Bill. He advises that Burleson had written to him that he is of the opinion that the bill will contain most of the recommendations of the McClellan Senate Committee and perhaps contain some things not covered in the McClellan Amendments. Carswell advises that big business and big labor must be amenable to law or the public will suffer. He also expresses his hope that the Senate will not add amendments to the Smith Act which was passed by the House and that the Congress will eliminate the incompetence and waste in the distribution of Foreign Aid funds.
Date: June 25, 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History