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[Letter from Ed Riedel to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, c/o Parramore Post 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ed Riedel, Past Department Commander, San Angelo, Texas, dated September 1, 1941. Riedel replies to a letter from Carswell confirming that The Ford Motor Co. will furnish cars, details how to secure one, expresses his appreciation to Carswell and the members of his post for everything they did to make the year outstanding and "Will see you on the Special".
Date:
January 14, 1941
Creator:
Riedel, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward L. Wilson to Major Richard E. Froiseth - January 22, 1941]
A letter written to Major Richard E. Froiseth from Thomas S. Byrne, General Manager, by Edward L. Wilson, Assistant General Manager or Taylor-Byrne-Briggs, dated January 22, 1941. Byrne acknowledges the receipt of the Resolution Respecting Employment of Ex-Service Men passed by Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, T. N. Carswell, Post Commander.
Date:
January 22, 1941
Creator:
Wilson, Edward L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young - January 14, 1941]
A letter from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Young provides a letter of reference for T. N. (Tom) Carswell.
Date:
January 14, 1941
Creator:
Young, Fred E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Young acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and assures him that nothing will be said about his application.
Date:
January 14, 1941
Creator:
Young, Fred E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. R. Klopfenstein to T. N. Carswell - January 31, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio, dated January 31, 1957. Klopfenstein expresses his appreciation for the willingness of Carswell to assist in the supervision of Subject 95040 in the case that Subject is not returned to the Ohio Penitentiary.
Date:
January 31, 1957
Creator:
Klopfenstein, G. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, dated January 7, 1958. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated December 23rd advising Carswell that it made him feel very humble, that it helped him and that "if we had more Tommie Carswells, the world would be a better world".
Date:
January 57, 1958
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 10, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 10, 1948. Anderson provides the names of the men selected to be on a committee which was created to finish the funding of the new building addition. Committee members: W. W. Haynes; T. C. Campbell; C. M. Caldwell; E. S. Cummings; O. D. Dillingham; Thomas E. Roberts; H. J. Moreland; T. N. Carswell; Wickliffe Skinner; Ewell Bone; Pete Olds; Leroy Jennings; Oscar Rose; Dallas Murphy; T. T. Harris; Dr. C. E. Adams; Dr. Earl D. Sellers; Dr. Wm. R. Snow.
Date:
January 10, 1948
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1961]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 18, 1961. Anderson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and that his letter helped him. He writes of when he sees Carswell seating people at Church of how he looks in place and that he knows where Carswell will stand with any moral question.
Date:
January 18, 1961
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Irene Harris to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Irene Harris. Harris advises sending a copy of a letter as requested by him, describes her aquaintance with Baldillez and of she and Mr. Miller's assessment of Baldillez. Harris expresses for the community their appreciation for the deep interest shown by Carswell in their loss of Donnie. Attachment includes: Notes handwritten by T. N. Carswell regarding a letter written to State Headquarters from E. T. Miller dated January 10, 1944.
Date:
January 10, 1944
Creator:
Harris, Irene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, General Agent, T. J. Tidwell Shows, Sweetwater, Texas, dated January 24, 1941. Schneck explains the property restrictions involved in sponsoring a carnival in Abilene suggesting to Carswell that the owners would probably do more for a show under Legion auspices.
Date:
January 24, 1941
Creator:
Schneck, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 21, 1942. Sandefer announces the annual meeting of the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees which will include the election of officers for the ensuing year.
Date:
January 21, 1942
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. McGarity to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. L. McGarity, Head of Charter Division and Claude Isbell, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, dated January 28, 1946. MacGarity acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell dated Jan 26th and supplies the requested listing of names available for corporate use in the State of Texas: Texas Automobile Association, Texas Auto Association, Texas Automobile Club, Texas Auto Club, Texas Motor Club.
Date:
January 28, 1946
Creator:
Isbell, Claude & McGarity, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Sibley to T. N. Carswell - January 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Sibley, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sweetwater, Texas, dated January 25, 1941. Sibley requests that Carswell come to Sweetwater for the purpose of organizing their "Dry's".
Date:
January 25, 1941
Creator:
Sibley, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Ralph Lee to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. Ralph Lee, Colorado City, Texas, dated January 4, 1942. Lee inquires of Carswell whether or not Bob Wagstaff is a good speaker and explains that he is thinking of asking him to speak to their Lions Club. He notes his regret that it was necessary for Carswell to resign his place in the Defense Guard.
Date:
January 4, 1942
Creator:
Lee, J. Ralph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated January 21, 1953. Welsh advises Carswell that the application for commutation of sentence has not reached the Governor.
Date:
January 21, 1953
Creator:
Welsh, James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 6, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 6, 1943. Davis expresses satisfaction regarding the prospect of Carswell devoting more time to the work. He discusses the outcome of the past year noting the outlook as encouraging but adds that there is immediate work to be done. Offers the season's greetings.
Date:
January 6, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 14, 1941. Davis advises of having secured a copy of an amendment to the Texas Liquor Control Act advising of an enclosed copy for Carswell to consider.
Date:
January 14, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis supplies a list of names, as requested by Carswell, of key men in the District and advises that Dr. Walter H. McKenzie of University Baptist Church in Austin be their official representative to the Legislature.
Date:
January 21, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis discusses the strategy of the campaign to be used in church services advising that the temperance question should be presented in an educational way. Handwritten postscript on right edge of page advises that Davis will send a copy of the letter as requested by Carswell. The reverse side includes notes handwritten by Carswell for a sermon regarding action which should be taken against the liquor market.
Date:
January 21, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 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
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1942. Davis outlines a plan to organize counties into districts then to "reach" counties by using rallys, Field Days, personal contact by Davis and by pastors presenting "matters" to their congregations.
Date:
January 29, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from John Ben Shepperd to E. A. Burkhart - January 22, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Department of State, Texas, dated January 22, 1952. Cover letter by Shepperd regarding the forwarding of material from Mr. T. N. Carswell pertaining to a request to grant Full Pardon to Subject 17095.
Date:
January 22, 1952
Creator:
Shepperd, John Ben
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History