[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - February 29, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - February 29, 1972]

A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated February 29, 1972. Sandefer expresses their appreciation for the "thoughtful long-hand letter" of Sunday the 27th confiding their knowledge that Carswell has similar problems and closes the letter by stating, "It is useless to tell you that we consider you a member of the family".
Date: February 29, 1972
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - March 29, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - March 29, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead (Mrs. L. C. W.), Raleigh, N. C., dated March 29, 1951. She advises of an enclosed check for the tax services that Carswell rendered.
Date: March 29, 1951
Creator: Whitehead, Lucie K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse Northcutt to T. N. Carswell - December 29, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Jesse Northcutt to T. N. Carswell - December 29, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Jesse Northcutt, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated December 29, 1949. Northcutt expresses his appreciation for Carswell's service as a deacon and usher and for his friendship.
Date: December 29, 1949
Creator: Northcutt, Jesse
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - April 29, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - April 29, 1950]

A letter written to Rupert H. Johnson from T. N. Carswell, dated April 29, 1950. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Johnson and for the returns on the investment that he made for him. He instructs Johnson to at all times feel free to sell and buy. He wishes for him a pleasant visit in Europe but states that "to me the situation is just as warlike as possible. Shooting could start any minute."
Date: April 29, 1950
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 29, 1946. Russell advises Carswell that he is writing the Congressional Record Clerk asking him to put Carswell on his free mailing list so he can receive the Daily Congressional Record. He addresses the comments made by Carswell regarding the FEPC Legislation; "I have read your observations with reference to the FEPC - I am opposed - So many of the pinkish liberalities, as they call themselves, are supporting such a measure for political purposes."
Date: January 29, 1946
Creator: Russell, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mayor L. E. Newton to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Mayor L. E. Newton to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, Mayor, dated January 29, 1942. Newton advises of gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by Carswell in reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan. He states, "I never was much of hand to pay attention to 'rumors'" and requests that Carswell write to assure him no such statement was made.
Date: January 29, 1942
Creator: Newton, L. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 29, 1941. Russell acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell recommending Mr. E. D. Thomas for mail carrier and informs Carswell that he had already made recommendation of Mr. Strawn for the transfer, his being a disabled war veteran. He also received Carswell's telegram in regard to a bill to continue the Dies Committee of which he is heartily in favor.
Date: January 29, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1955]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, Washington, D. C., dated October 29, 1955. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he expressed his continued interest and good wishes. Daniel advises that he looks forward to seeing Carswell in Abilene November 3.
Date: October 29, 1955
Creator: Daniel, Price
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joe Kimble - August 29, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joe Kimble - August 29, 1952]

A letter written to Mr. Joe Kimble, American National Bank, Amarillo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 29, 1952. Carswell identifies himself as a Delegate to the convention and requests a room at the Herring, Amarillo or Capitol, mentions a mutual friend, Mr. W. E. Fraley, or Jess Rogers noting he wrote the Democratic Housing committee two weeks back and received no reply.
Date: August 29, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - April 29, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - April 29, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated April 29, 1949. Burleson confirms that he supported the Taft-Hartley Law in the 80th Congress.
Date: April 29, 1949
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, 256-8 Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas, dated July 29, 1948. Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the fine support Carswell gave to him before the First Primary and that he feels certain their victory is assured in the Second Primary.
Date: July 29, 1948
Creator: Stevenson, Coke
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated April 29, 1938. Carswell expresses to Hewlett that the Chamber is exceedingly anxious to have the Doll House in Abilene.
Date: April 29, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major R. H. Hansford - April 29, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major R. H. Hansford - April 29, 1941]

A letter written to Major Major R.H. Hansford, 15th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard dated April 29, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the compliment to him by Hanford requesting that Carswell ask for the appointment for the inspection of his units.
Date: April 29, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 29, 1953. Burleson confirms he will forward to Carswell a copy of the current Congressional Directory, returns Carswell's check and advises him that there is no charge for the book. Typewritten on U.S. House letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure includes: Personal check from The Citizens National Bank Abilene, Texas made out to Omar Burleson and signed by Carswell Agency, T. N. Carswell dated June 26, 1953.
Date: June 29, 1953
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - September 29, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - September 29, 1960]

A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 29, 1960. Carswell congratulates Shivers on his Dallas address expressing his pride in Shiver's unselfish dedication in the present political campaign and requests the assistance of his office in constructing a letter "To the Editor".
Date: September 29, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator John L. McClellan - July 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator John L. McClellan - July 29, 1959]

A letter written to Senator John L. McClellan, Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate Improper Activities in Labor-Management Relations, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated July 29, 1959. Carswell advises that the Labor Bill approved by the House is far different from what he had been led to believe would be sent to the floor and requests that McClellan defend the bill as it was submitted. He requests to be sent a copy of the Press Club address.
Date: July 29, 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative George Mahon to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Representative George Mahon to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 29, 1959. Mahon expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding pending labor legislation and foreign aid reduction. Mahon advises that he advocates the passage of effective labor reform and that he has voted in the past for reductions in the foreign aid program. A handwritten postscript by Mahon states, "Your letters are always welcome - Remind me of the old days. George".
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Mahon, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Herman E. Talmadge to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Herman E. Talmadge to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Herman E. Talmadge, United State Senate, dated June 29, 1959. Talmadge expresses his appreciation for the communication from Carswell regarding the labor legislation and promises to protect the public while being fair to both labor and management alike.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Talmadge, Herman E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator John L. McClellan to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Senator John L. McClellan to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John L. McClellan, United States Senate, dated June 29, 1959. McClellan expresses his appreciation for Carswell's complimentary reference regarding his efforts on the labor legislation. He confirms that he made notes on the comments by Carswell regarding the Smith bill and advises that he has not voted for one dollar for foreign aid in four years.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: McClellan, John L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated January 29, 1957. Latimer advises Carswell that he is sending to him a copy of Senate Bill 154 pertaining to adult probation and parole and confirms that he is in agreement with him on the issues concerning government employees and unions, on an election by voters of the next Texas Senator, and on segregation by local choice.
Date: January 29, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reported Missing (open access)

Reported Missing

An article printed by the Clinch County News (Iverson H. Huxford, Editor & Publisher), Homerville, Clinch County, Georgia, titled "Reported Missing," dated December 29, 1944. The article is regarding 2nd Lieutenant Ashley J. Carswell, reported as "missing" this week, according to advices reaching his parents here; that he was commissioned a bombardier in the Air Force in September and has been in action in Europe.
Date: December 29, 1944
Creator: Huxford, Iverson H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 29, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 29, 1932]

A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 29, 1932. Carswell advises of his travel plans to New Orleans via Dallas for a meeting of the American Cotton Co-Operative Association and the possibility of visiting Jackson, Mississippi and Baton Rouge on some highway projects.
Date: February 29, 1932
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to W. R. Gilliam - October 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charlie Maisel to W. R. Gilliam - October 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. W. R. Gilliam, Chairman 5th Div. Membership, American Legion, Junction, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 29, 1942. Maisel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Gilliam advising that he will forward it to T. N. Carswell.
Date: October 29, 1942
Creator: Maisel, Charlie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 29, 1942. Maisel discusses a letter that he received from Carswell's Division Membership Chairman noting it would be appreciated if Carswell would answer the questions that were asked and give to him the overdue committee appointments. Maisel accuses Carswell of having held up the program of the Department stating, "We have all been busy".
Date: October 29, 1942
Creator: Maisel, Charlie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History