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[Letter from Philip C. McGahey to Representative Pat Bullock - April 26, 1941] (open access)

[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 Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[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 Vernon L. Mangun to T. N. Carswell - March 26, 1942] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 26, 1943. Davis describes a "hotel mixup" including the Grace Hotel, the Wooten Hotel, the Hilton Hotel and a Tourist Court when he was in Abilene and expresses his dismay at forgeting the proposed meeting with Carswell. He advises that they are sponsoring an anti-advertising bill which is being scouted by Senator George Moffett, that Representative John Connally has introduced a ten-mile bill like the one passed in 1918 that dried up the State and that they plan to get behind the Governor's curfew bill. Davis expresses the need for more Field Days assuring that the events will be more fruitful than in the past.
Date: January 26, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph T. Zottoli to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph T. Zottoli to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Joseph T. Zottoli, Dorchester, Massachusetts, dated February 26, 1946. Zottoli declines the invitation to address a meeting in Abilene due to a full schedule until Fall.
Date: February 26, 1946
Creator: Zottoli, Joseph T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 W. J. Higgins - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[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 Jesse H. Jones to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[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 Chief Justice Hughes by Wendell W. Mischler to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[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 Paul Scott Mowrer to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[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 T. N. Carswell to Edward J. Meeman - February 26, 1942] (open access)

[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 Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1952]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, dated April 26, 1952. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 18, advises of the appointment of Judge McGranery as now pending and of public hearings scheduled for May 5. He expresses his appreciation for the encouraging comments from Carswell regarding his work promising to continue his efforts to eliminate waste.
Date: April 26, 1952
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - February 26, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - February 26, 1943]

A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. Tom Connally, U.S. Senate, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 26, 1943. Carswell advises of the concern of parents of soldiers already dead and of sons now in the fighting zones, that they are understandably critical of a national do-nothing policy about strikes, slow downs and absenteeism and are asking if the Congress cannot act courageously and effectively when the very life of the nation is threatened, as it now is. The reverse side includes Western Union terms. "Hon. Sam Russell House of Rep Wash. D. C." is handwritten at the bottom of the page.
Date: February 26, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - January 26, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - January 26, 1946]

A letter written to Senator Tom Connally, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1946. Carswell requests that Connally use every ounce of his influence to kill the so-called FEPC Bill calling it "Carpet Bagger" Legislation seventy-five years out of date. "Labor leadership, however, seems to have assumed the role of the dictator, the idea of which is out of harmony with our democracy."
Date: January 26, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 26, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 26, 1946]

A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1946. Carswell requests of Russell that his name be put on the mailing list to receive the Congressional Record and that Russell do all he can against the so-called FEPC Legislation advising of the name being a misnomer. He advises of the legislation being unfair to workers, "Carpet Bagger" legislation seventy-five years out of date and discloses his opinion regarding strikes.
Date: January 26, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford and Annabel, dated February 26, 1943. Radford expresses her appreciation for the red and white carnations sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.] The reverse side includes a note from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] dated March 4. Byrdie advises that this card was forwarded to Carswell but was returned "torn and messed up", therefore, she is resending it in a new envelope.
Date: October 26, 1943
Creator: Radford, B. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated February 26, 1958. Whitehead advises that she was afraid her telephone calls had bothered Carswell and assures him that she is not critical of him but was trying to understand their tax returns noting the "good deal of money" it might involve for which she should start making arrangements.
Date: February 26, 1958
Creator: Whitehead, Lucie K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from P. D. O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1961. O'Brien expresses his pleasure at having the occasion to meet and fellowship with Carswell even if only briefly all these years and reminisces about the "good days at old Simmons College". He expresses his pleasure in doing the favor [witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature] and for the check which he put into the building fund "hoping it will yield dividends for all eternity".
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: O'Brien, P. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting minutes of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee - May 26, 1945] (open access)

[Meeting minutes of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee - May 26, 1945]

The minutes of the May 26, 1945 meeting of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee. Judge J. C. Hunter served as President. Page two includes additional minutes of the Executive Committee which met on May 28, 1945. Hunter called the meeting to order. "He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to talk about the proposed plans for expansion of Hardin-Simmons University." Executive Committee members met afterwards regarding the contract drawn up by Mr. Carlton M. Sherwood, Executive Vice-President of Pierce, Hedrick and Sherwood and was read by Dr. R. N. Richardson.
Date: May 26, 1945
Creator: The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated July 26, 1948. Sandefer requests a copy of the suggested wording for the Hunter hall plaque which was prepared by Carswell.
Date: July 26, 1948
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Thomas E. Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 26, 1953. Notification by Roberts of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. Judge T. J. McMahon and Mrs. T. P. Davidson are listed on the meeting agenda.
Date: January 26, 1953
Creator: Roberts, Thomas E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt:  From E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1956] (open access)

[Letter and Receipt: From E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 26, 1956. Collier advises of an attached receipt and expresses his appreciation for the contribution and years of service rendered to Hendrick Hospital by Carswell. The receipt is dated December 24, 1956 for donation received of Mr. T. N. Carswell to Hendrick Memorial Hospital, Abilene, Texas and signed by C. H. Denning, Cashier.
Date: December 26, 1956
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1963]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated February 26, 1963. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Haynes. Dinner will be served. He advises of the need of a resolution to dispose of property.
Date: February 26, 1963
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History