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[Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas, dated June 17, 1941 [July 17, 1941]. Coombes expresses his regret regarding Carswell's request for rodeo tickets that was not complied with. He explains what must have happened and notes that he enclosed an excerpt from a letter that he wrote on a business matter on July 6th which would give Carswell "some idea of the situation". An enclosure included an excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. Written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
Date:
July 17, 1941
Creator:
Coombes, Charles E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. LaGuardia to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1941]
A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from F. H. LaGuardia, U. S. Director Civilian Defense, Washington, D. C., dated July 23, 1941. LaGuardia expresses his appreciation for the invitation received by letter and telegram but declines due to a full schedule. In a handwritten postscript LaGuardia sends regards to Tom Blanton.
Date:
July 23, 1941
Creator:
LaGuardia, Fiorello Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Student budget receipt, issued by Randolph-Macon Woman's College, received of Peggy Anne Carswell]
A student budget receipt, issued by the Student Government Association of Randolph-Macon Woman's College, dated July 23, 1941. Received of Peggy Anne Carswell.
Date:
July 23, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hiram Arrant to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Hiram Arrant, Executive Secretary, Hardin-Simmons University dated July 25, 1941. Arrant expresses his appreciation for the part Carswell played in the pageant, "Fifty Years On Forty Acres".
Date:
July 25, 1941
Creator:
Arrant, Hiram
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Clara Belle Marchbanks - July 28, 1941]
A letter written to Mrs. Clara Belle Marchbanks, ("Miss Spencer"), De Leon, Texas from T. N. Carswell dated July 28, 1941. Carswell advises Marchbanks that he is passing her letter on to Dr. White, himself not being familiar with the details of the need regarding teachers.
Date:
July 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Fred E. Young - July 31, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, American Legion, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post 57, dated July 31, 1941. Cover letter by Carswell advising of an enclosed Invitation and Contract for the 1942 convention.
Date:
July 31, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated July 8, 1942. Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the support pledged by Carswell for his run for Governor of Texas.
Date:
July 8, 1942
Creator:
Stevenson, Coke
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Shaw to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Moody Campaign Headquarters by James Shaw, Austin, Texas, dated July 10, 1942. Shaw acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell, addressed to the Governor, advising that the letter is being answered by him due to "the Governor is out campaigning". He advises Carswell that the Governor will speak in Abilene on July 16th and requests a big crowd with radio and all the things that go into making a speech a big success.
Date:
July 10, 1942
Creator:
Shaw, James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Middleton to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from, James W. Middleton, First Baptist Church, San Angelo, Texas, dated July 15, 1942. Middleton assures Carswell that he and the pastor of the First Christian Church want to have a campaign under Carswell's leadership but advises that some preachers will not take a stand. In a postscript Middleton advises of a sermon the deacons are publishing to build sentiment against this "terrible business".
Date:
July 15, 1942
Creator:
Middleton, James W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel C. M. Johnson - July 15, 1942]
A letter written to C. M. Johnson, Lt. Col., Camp Sutton, North Carolina from T. N. Carswell, dated July 15, 1942. Carswell advises Johnson that he had learned that some men were still needed in his regiment. He asks Johnson if the need is of such a nature that he could meet it and then lists his qualifications.
Date:
July 15, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lon R. Adams to T. N. Carswell - July 21, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lon R. Adams, Rotan Post. 194, Rotan, Texas, dated July 21, 1942. Adams expresses his regrets that he was not able to be in Abilene to cast a vote for Carswell and assures of his willingness to do his part to make the coming year one of the best for the 5th Division.
Date:
July 21, 1942
Creator:
Adams, Lon R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 24, 1942]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from C. M. Johnson, The Ordnance Training Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland dated July 24, 1942. Johnson replies to the letter from Carswell in which he requests to join the service and addresses his desire to serve as "the old itch" advising him to contact Ft. Sam Houston, Texas as they may be able to use him but the age limit in his outfit is 50, even for a full Colonel.
Date:
July 24, 1942
Creator:
Johnson, C. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated July 29, 1942. Davis reports on the voting results in Wichita County stating, "We licked 'em", and requests news regarding San Angelo.
Date:
July 29, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Moody to T. N. Carswell - July 30, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dan Moody, Austin, Texas, dated July 30, 1942. Moody acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he did not regret that he made the campaign, only the results. He expresses his appreciation for what Carswell and his other friends in Abilene did for him.
Date:
July 30, 1942
Creator:
Moody, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Travel Order for T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1943]
A travel order issued by the Selective Service System (Texas State Headquarters), dated July 1, 1943 for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Abilene, Texas. Duration of travel is from July 1, 1943 to December 31, 1943. Issued by H. J. Weiler, Lt. Colonel, QMC, State Procurement Officer. D. S. S. Form No. 251.
Date:
July 1, 1943
Creator:
Weiler, H. J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1942]
A Western Union telegram sent to Thomas N. Carswell c/o Burnet County Local Board No. 1 from J. Watt Page, State Director, Austin, Texas dated July 1, 1943. Page advises Carswell of a change in the "procurement authority number for transportation request".
Date:
July 1, 1943
Creator:
Page, J. Watt
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - July 5, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated July 5, 1943. Connally expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell expressing approval and congratulations on Connally's sponsorship of the strike bill which was passed over the President's veto.
Date:
July 5, 1943
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Davis discusses his conference with Drs. McConnell and Atwood [F. M. McConnell, Julian Atwood] confiding that they were "very anxious" to get Carswell to "take up and carry on" and offers his support if Carswell joins them. Davis handwrites a postscript advising that "we have two Jeff Davises here" and requests that Carswell be sure to include the box number on the envelope.
Date:
July 6, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee - July 6, 1943]
A letter addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, Vice-Commander, American Legion, Department of Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Carswell advises of the plans to propose a Texan for National Commander and requests information on the approximate amount of money that was expended in electing Judge Waring.
Date:
July 6, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of North Dakota - July 7, 1943]
A letter addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of North Dakota, Bismark, North Dakota, from T. N. Carswell, Vice-Commander, American Legion, Department of Texas, dated July 7, 1943. Carswell advises of the plans to propose a buddy for National Commander and requests information on the approximate amount of money expended in electing Judge Stambough.
Date:
July 7, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Ohio - July 7, 1943]
A letter addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, from T. N. Carswell, Vice-Commander, American Legion, Department of Texas, dated July 7, 1943. Carswell advises of the plans to propose a buddy for National Commander and requests information on the approximate amount of money expended in electing Judge Warner.
Date:
July 7, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Saslavsky to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1943]
A letter written to Comrade T. N. Carswell, Vice Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Abilene, from J. J. Saslavsky, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Ohio, Columbus, dated July 10, 1943. Saslavsky replies to a letter in which Carswell requests information regarding the amount of money spent on Milo Warner's campaign.
Date:
July 10, 1943
Creator:
Saslavsky, J. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Harry Rather - July 12, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Harry Rather, Dept. Adjutant, American Legion, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander dated July 12, 1943. Carswell explains to Rather that while he was working in Goldthwaite he noticed a decline of the Post so he worked to renew interest in the Legion and advises that he is enclosing a check with a list of twenty-eight names of the present membership of the newly-organized Harry F. Edmondson Post No. 289 at Goldthwaite, Texas, and requests receipts and membership books to be sent to the new members. "All of the men on this list save one, is an old Legionnaire. Lewis F. Eubank is a veteran of War II."
Date:
July 12, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy H. May to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Vice-Com., American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Guy H. May, Department Adjutant, American Legion, Nashville 3, Tennessee, dated July 13, 1943. May explains the use of funds that the Department spent on Colonel Waring's candidacy advising that Colonel Waring might have the other information Carswell requested.
Date:
July 13, 1943
Creator:
May, Guy H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History