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[Postcard from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1940] (open access)

[Postcard from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1940]

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, Yankton, South Dakota, postmarked Yankton, South Dakota, April 27, 1940. The reverse side includes correspondence written to Mr. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated April 26, 1940. Crane expresses how glad she was that Carswell spoke at President Sandefer's Funeral. She thought it so fine of him to suggest a building as a Memorial.
Date: April 27, 1940
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill - May 28, 1957] (open access)

[Commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill - May 28, 1957]

A commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill, Ft. Worth, Texas, Arlington Heights High School, dated May 28, 1957. Congratulatory note from T. N. Carswell - "Congratulations. May the happy ending you've earned and now enjoy be but a mild preview of a far happier beginning for you as yet you strive and seek to serve throughout the unfolding years of your life".
Date: May 27, 1957
Creator: Bevill, Whitney Ross
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. M. and Lillian Lines to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from W. M. and Lillian Lines to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1971]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from W. M. and Lillian Lines, Perryton, Texas, dated March 27, 1971. Lines advises of an enclosed check for fifteen dollars for "working up" the income tax report and then describes the beautiful spring day wishing for Carswell the best of everything.
Date: March 27, 1971
Creator: Lines, W. M. ; Lines, Lillian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Georgia Bay Line - August 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Georgia Bay Line - August 27, 1953]

A letter addressed to Georgia Bay Line, Chicago, Illinois from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1953. Carswell requests "a friendly chore" for a fruit basket and candy to be placed in the cruise cabin for Mr. J. B. Dalton.
Date: August 27, 1953
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 27, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1947]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, Hotel Windsor, Abilene, Texas, dated February 27, 1947. Radford expresses her appreciation for his "thoughtfulness in times like these when all is in confusion, turmoil and strife" by sending flowers. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date: February 27, 1947
Creator: Radford, B. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1939]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated February 27, 1939. Radford expresses her appreciation for flowers 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.]
Date: February 27, 1939
Creator: Radford, B. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. L. Wade to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from E. L. Wade to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. L. Wade, President, El Paso Bar Association, El Paso, Texas, dated May 27, 1944. Wade acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell in which he advised that Mr. Thornton Hardie will get good support from the Abilene Bar in his candidacy for Vice President of the State Bar of Texas. He expresses his appreciation for Carswell for having written and advises that he called Hardie and read the letter to him noting that Hardie was "much gratified".
Date: May 27, 1944
Creator: Wade, E. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 27, 1943. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the telegram from Carswell sent from Austin on February 26th, and notes with interest what Carswell has to say of a national do-nothing policy in regard to strikes, slow-downs, and absenteeism. Russell defends his record and advises that he looks forward to something being done in regard to this matter, "but one man cannot storm the Congress, and there are 435 Congressmen. It takes 218 of this number to pass a measure in the House". He reminds Carswell of the Smith Anti-Strike Bill that passed the House, but through the efforts of the Administration, was buried in the Labor Committee of the Senate. "I trust that this letter will make my position clear to you, and assure you that I shall always be on the firing line to save America as well from within, as from abroad."
Date: February 27, 1943
Creator: Russell, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of reference written by T. N. Carswell for Guy W. McCarty - January 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter of reference written by T. N. Carswell for Guy W. McCarty - January 27, 1941]

A letter of reference for Guy W. McCarty, written by T. N. Carswell, dated January 27, 1941.
Date: January 27, 1941
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 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 27, 1941]

A letter written to the Honorable Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated January 27, 1941. Carswell provides a letter of reference for E. D. Thomas, Tye, Texas. Carswell advises Russell that Thomas has applied for reinstatement as rural mail carrier at Trent.
Date: January 27, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - September 27, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - September 27, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1956. Carswell advises Morrow of his having talked to several people about his possible candidacy for the U. S. Senate to succeed Senator Daniel. He advises Morrow that most of those people he spoke with have worked as a unit, generally supporting Price Daniel for Governor, but advises that Mr. Daniel's hold on the party is now a tenuous one.
Date: September 27, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, Washington, D. C., dated March 27, 1956. Daniel expresses his appreciation for Carswell's message of support for him in the Governor's race and for his contribution toward the expenses. Handwritten postscript by Daniel; "Sure appreciate your offer to help organize for me. Esco Walter and Morey Millerman will probably work with John Pope and French Robertson on this as before."
Date: March 27, 1956
Creator: Daniel, Price
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Daniel - September 27, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Daniel - September 27, 1955]

A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard "over the grapevine" of the probability that Daniel will be a candidate for Governor. He expresses his regrets at losing him as a Senator noting the nation's loss will be Texas' gain and offers his support in the campaign.
Date: September 27, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Shivers - September 27, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Shivers - September 27, 1955]

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard the committee that is to nominate a National Committeeman has agreed on Shivers and for Texas' sake he hopes what he has heard is true.
Date: September 27, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 27, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 27, 1952]

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1952. Carswell gives his views as to the present political situation and suggests, if it is legally possible, that he would like to see two (2) sets of Electors on the Democratic ballot; one set agreeable to the National Democratic Nominees, and the other set "for the tidelands" (Eisenhower-Nixon). Carswell states that he would like to vote a straight Democratic ticket but "if I must, in order to repudiate a high handed steal openly accomplished and thinly veiled in legality by a spurious dictum - Paramount Rights - spawned for the purpose by a "Charlie McCarthy" minority of the United States Supreme Court —I shall mark out the electors on the Democratic ballot and vote for the Electors on the Republican ballot".
Date: August 27, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Connell to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Connell to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. M. Connell, Superintendent, Anson Public Schools, Anson, Texas, dated March 27, 1941. Connell expresses his appreciation to Carswell that he is to speak to the student body of the Anson High School advising that the program committee has requested that he discuss "Our Part in the National Defense".
Date: March 27, 1941
Creator: Connell, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. W. Peck - February 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. W. Peck - February 27, 1939]

A letter written to Mr. Thos. W. Peck, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 27, 1939. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the interest Peck showed in the enterprise into which he had invested his savings confirming that the information from Peck allowed him to succeed in eliminating the "disturbing factor". Carswell assures Peck that his name was never used.
Date: February 27, 1939
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Captain V. D. Duble - March 27, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Captain V. D. Duble - March 27, 1942]

A letter written to Capt. V. D. Duble, Stamford Defense Guard, Stamford, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 27, 1942. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Duble reporting the progress in the training of his guard company. He advises Duble that he will refer the letter to Major Alvis who has replaced him as Active Commander.
Date: March 27, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated December 27, 1954. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the gift of the tie purchased from Neely-Barnes and requests that Carswell give his regards to Charlie Barnes.
Date: December 27, 1954
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - January 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - January 27, 1948]

A letter written to Rupert Johnson, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 27, 1948. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of their short visit advising that he is writing to get Johnson's angle over his deal. He notes the market value on his holdings as having depreciated and asks if it would be wise to sell citing The Marshall Plan debate and worsening world conditions, a forecast of further market drops, as he sees it.
Date: January 27, 1948
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated June 27, 1961. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the hanging of his portrait in the Pecos Federal Court House. He expresses his wish that Carswell could have been present and that he can never forget the honor that was given to him.
Date: June 27, 1961
Creator: Thomason, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 27, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's confidence and support in his campaign. Blakley touches on the status of the campaign and extends his hope that Carswell can speak in his behalf.
Date: February 27, 1960
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - May 27, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - May 27, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. Archer, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1960. Carswell advises Archer of his membership of P.O.A.U. [Protestants and Other Americans United] from the beginning. He advises that the duty and responsibility of the organization, and of Archer as it's leader, is of transcendent import to their way of life. He cites an example, "the adroit method", being used to mislead people in order to break down their idea of the separation of church and state and force upon citizens the support of a religious system with which they disagree. He advises of an attached check to fund the fight.
Date: May 27, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated December 27, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the copy of Carswell's letter written to Senator Daniel in regards to the vacated Senate seat and for his interest. He offers the season's greetings.
Date: December 27, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History