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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 27, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 27, 1932. Carswell acknowledges receipt of their letters expressing his regret that Peg was sick. He describes his enjoyment in speaking to the High School class of the Future Farmers of America and his trip with Mr. Tittle to Robert Lee where Mr. Bradley asked after Peg.
Date:
February 27, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages
A printed pamphlet containing a speech titled "Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages," delivered by Hon. Fritz G. Lanham in the Texas House of Representatives, February 27, 1939.
Date:
February 27, 1939
Creator:
Lanham, Fritz G.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommie"), from Rupert N. Richardson, Executive Vice-President, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 27, 1939. Richardson accepts the resignation of Carswell as chairman of the Semi-Centennial Commission and suggests possibly Mary Pender as his successor.
Date:
June 27, 1939
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell, Tom B. Roberts, George S. Anderson and C. M. Caldwell - September 27, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Mr. Tom B. Roberts, Mr. George S. Anderson and Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated September 27, 1940. Sandefer makes a request to the above addressed men to serve on a planning committee with Mr. Carswell as Chairman.
Date:
September 27, 1940
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, District Judge, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1940. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the telegram sent by Carswell and accepts the invitation to address the Armistice Day Program if it is to be held during the day citing a previous engagement in Stamford that night.
Date:
October 27, 1940
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dick O'Brien to Joe Riddle - January 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Joe Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Dick O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stamford, Texas, dated January 27, 1941. O'Brien discusses the cause and his support for the cause but advises Riddle that the county is divided.
Date:
January 27, 1941
Creator:
O'Brien, Dick
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 27, 1941. Davis asks Carswell to write or wire his Senator in reference to the liquor traffic bringing pressure to defeat the confirmation of the appointment of Dr. W. D. Bradfield as Chairman of the Texas Liquor Control Board.
Date:
January 27, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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
[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]
A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J. R. No. 12.
Date:
February 27, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 27, 1941. Davis reports that House Bill 373 has passed the House, and that it will come up for public hearing before the Senate Criminal Jurisprudence Committee where the State Medical Association plans to oppose the bill.
Date:
March 27, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred C. Smith to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated May 27, 1941. Smith acknowledges the letter from Carswell assuring him of the support of the Moran Post members for his campaign for District Commander.
Date:
May 27, 1941
Creator:
Smith, Fred C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major Thos. N. Carswell to Major Earp - September 27, 1941]
A letter written to Major Earl Earp, Battalion Company Commander, from Thos. N. Carswell, Major, Infantry, Commanding Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, Armistice Day Program Chairman, dated September 27, 1941. Carswell outlines the plan for the Armistice Day Program noting The Texas Defense Guard is to be honored and invites Earp's command to participate. Typewritten at bottom of page is a reply to Major [T. N. Carswell] from Earl Earp, Major, Infantry, TDG., Commanding First Battalion that due to football game it is impossible for the units to make the trip but he hopes to make the trip.
Date:
September 27, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann R. Elgar to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ann R. Elgar, For the Editors, Time, The Weekly Newsmagazine, Rockefeller Center, New York, dated November 27, 1941. Elgar refers to the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism and advises that it is against TIME'S policy to take part in campaigns.
Date:
November 27, 1941
Creator:
Elgar, Ann R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George M. Cox to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George M. Cox, Executive Editor, The Mobile Press Register, Mobile, Alabama, dated November 27, 1941. George M. Cox defines Americanism.
Date:
November 27, 1941
Creator:
Cox, George M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Taylor to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Taylor, Editor, The Dallas Morning News, dated November 27, 1941. J. J. Taylor defines Americanism.
Date:
November 27, 1941
Creator:
Taylor, J. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Political statement from E. Robert Stevenson - November 27, 1941]
A document containing a political statement from E. Robert Stevenson, Editor-In-Chief, Waterbury Republican, Waterbury, Connecticut, dated November 27, 1941. Stevenson defines Americanism.
Date:
November 27, 1941
Creator:
Stevenson, E. Robert
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Reply letter from Charles A. Guy to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]
A reply letter written to Tommy [Carswell] from Chas. A. Guy, Editor and Publisher, Lubbock Morning Avalanche and Lubbock Evening Journal dated November 27. Chas. A. Guy defines Americanism.
Date:
November 27, 1941
Creator:
Guy, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 27, 1942. Advisement from Davis regarding the counties that are to be included in Carswell's district, qualifying probable success due to P. D. O'Brien being located in Big Spring but requesting Carswell to revise the list and submit suggestions.
Date:
January 27, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit slip for The Students' Bank, Randolph-Macon Woman's College]
A deposit slip from The Students' Bank, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, dated February 27, 1942. Nine dollars deposited by Peggy Carswell.
Date:
February 27, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History