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[Letter from Geo. L. Paxton addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned - February 26, 1919]
A letter addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned, from Geo. L. Paxton, President, Board of Trustees of Simmons College, dated February 26, 1919. This certifies that the bearer, Mr. T. N. Carswell, was for many years Bursar of Simmons College—the Trustees of Simmons College are anxious for his return. Certified to be a true copy by J. G. Roberts, Lieut. (P. C.) U. S. N.
Date:
February 26, 1919
Creator:
Paxton, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from J. C. Deal, Angelo Furniture Company, Secretary, Lions Club, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Deal confirms their endorsement of Lion Green of Abilene and introduces their delegate to the Paris Convention as Lion W. P. Barnes c/o Reed Shoe Co.
Date:
April 26, 1924
Creator:
Deal, J. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from K. H. Pittard, Secretary-Treasure, Cisco, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Pittard advises Carswell of the unanimous decision made by his club to support Lion Green.
Date:
April 26, 1924
Creator:
Pittard, K. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to K. H. Pittard - April 26, 1924]
A letter written to Mr. K. H. Pittard, Southwestern Life Insurance Co., Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the decision of Pittard's club to support Lion Green.
Date:
April 26, 1924
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lewis C. Perry - April 26, 1924]
A letter written to Col. Louis C. Perry, Terrell, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell replies to Perry's interpretation of Lionism advising of the delicacy of Perry's and Green's candidacy.
Date:
April 26, 1924
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 26, 1924]
A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of Higgin's letter and expresses his appreciation for Higgin's attitude regarding Green's candidacy.
Date:
April 26, 1924
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - February 26, 1932]
A letter written to Peg [Peggy Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 26, 1932. Carswell expresses his enjoyment while she and Mother were in Abilene, that it was hard to see her leave but knows it is best for her. He compares home without her there to a "small unit of Goldsmith's 'Deserted Village'". He advises of his immediate travel plans and notes that when he travels to New Orleans if he goes to Austin he will at least call.
Date:
February 26, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to N. F. Muir Virginia - December 26, 1940]
A letter written to Dr. N. F. Muir, Roanoke, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 26, 1940. Carswell addresses "apparent misunderstandings" regarding account arrangements made by Dr. Gillespie with Dr. Muir for his work on bands and appliance adjustments on Peggy Anne.
Date:
December 26, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Commanding General 45th Division, Camp Barkeley - March 26, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Commanding General of the 45th Division, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated March 26, 1941. Carswell advises the Commanding General 45th Division of the plan to observe "Army Day" in Abilene on April 7, 1941 and requests the participation of the forces under his command. Notes including the names of Gen. Brees, Gen. Krueger, Gov. O'Daniel are handwritten at top of page.
Date:
March 26, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to Representative Pat Bullock - April 26, 1941]
A letter written to Hon. Pat Bullock, Austin, Texas, from Philip C. McGahey, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Breckenridge, Texas, dated April 26, 1941. McGahey requests that the Committee vote House Bill 373 out without amendments.
Date:
April 26, 1941
Creator:
McGahey, Philip C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister - June 26, 1941]
A letter written to Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, Inf., 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated June 26, 1941. Carswell refers to the letters of June 17 from Banister regarding the inspection and requests that they discuss these matters in Austin.
Date:
June 26, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major A. B. Knickerbocker - June 26, 1941]
A letter written to Major A. B. Knickerbocker, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, Inf., 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated June 26, 1941. Carswell confirms with Knickerbocker their telephone conversation regarding the inspection of the Brownfield Unit asking for notification when Seagraves is ready for inspection.
Date:
June 26, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chief Justice Hughes by Wendell W. Mischler to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Chief Justice Hughes (retired), by Wendell W. Mischler, Secretary, Washington, D. C., dated November 26, 1941. Mischler acknowledges the receipt by Chief Justice Hughes of the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism and advises that Hughes made it a rule to decline all alike requests citing the quantity he receives.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Mischler, Wendell W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dean Chenoweth to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Dean Chenoweth, Editor, San Angelo Standard-Times, San Angelo, Texas, dated November 26, 1941. Dean Chenoweth defines Americanism citing "My Country Right or Wrong".
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Chenoweth, Dean
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated November 26, 1941. Young requests that Carswell attend the Officer's Conference in Big Spring and that he discuss the program for the Membership Committee for 1942.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Young, Fred E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated November 26, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for the check for the Judge Miller fee. He advises Carswell that the petitions will be "in the hands of our Friends" by February 1, will be subject to the poll tax list of 1942 and that they will not know who are qualified voters until after February 1. He advises of their need to meet before February.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse H. Jones to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Jesse H. Jones, The Secretary of Commerce, Washington, DC, dated November 26, 1941. Jesse H. Jones defines Americanism.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Jones, Jesse H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marilyn Moosmiller to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Marilyn Moosmiller, Secretary to Herbert Agar, Editor, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY, dated November 26, 1941. Moosmiller responds to the letter from Carswell regarding Americanism explaining Agar is committed to the work of national defense and is absent from the office assuring that the letter will receive his attention upon his return.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Moosmiller, Marilyn
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Scott Mowrer to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Paul Scott Mowrer, Editor, The Chicago Daily News dated November 26, 1941. Paul Scott Mowrer defines Americanism.
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Mowrer, Paul Scott
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stephen Early to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, American Legion Committee of Americanism, Abilene, Texas, from Stephen Early, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington DC, dated November 26, 1941. Early declines, on behalf of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to reply to the question "What is Americanism?" citing the policy of the President to refrain from "selecting any particular organization to receive an exclusive expression of his views on any pertinent subject".
Date:
November 26, 1941
Creator:
Early, Stephen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated December 26, 1941. Davis advises of illnesses having prevented his travel to conference with Carswell but that he will travel as soon as he can before they launch their drive in February. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by [T. N. Carswell]; Capt. Robt. F. S. Barry, Sgt. James O. Stennett, Sgt. Arnold A. Nored, Actg. St. Sgt. Billie J. Hale.
Date:
December 26, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Edward J. Meeman - February 26, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. Edward J. Meeman, Editor, The Press Scimitar, Memphis, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 26, 1942. Carswell requests a copy of the editorial written by Meeman, printed by The Press Scimitar on December 22, 1941, which was written in reply to the letter received by Meeman from Carswell requesting an answer to the question "What is Americanism?"
Date:
February 26, 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 26, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 26, 1942. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and confirms the plan to be at their regular meeting. He advises of more than 50 churches having committed to field days estimating they will get one hundred.
Date:
March 26, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vernon L. Mangun to T. N. Carswell - March 26, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Vernon L. Mangun, Dean, Mary Hardin-Baylor College (now the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor), Belton, Texas, dated March 26, 1942. Mangun advises that there are units within courses on the effects of alcohol. Typewritten on Mary Hardin-Baylor College letterhead bearing Weston's BLACKSTONE BOND watermark.
Date:
March 26, 1942
Creator:
Mangun, Vernon L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History