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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Earl & Mrs. Guitar - July 10, 1970]
A letter written to Earl & Mrs. Guitar from "Tommy" Carswell, dated Friday a.m., July 10, 1970. Carswell expresses his appreciation to the Guitars for the privilege of fishing in their Elmdale Ranch tanks and shares the story of him fishing in a pond created by the damming of a creek which ran into the Okefenokee Swamp. "Soon afer their marriage in 1866, following father's return from the Civil War, a creek running near their farm home and flowing into the Okefenokee Swamp, was dammed. The waterhead was about five and a half inches, providing sufficient power for gin and gristmill, covering four or five hundred acres, my first fish pond."
Date:
July 10, 1970
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1972]
A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated July 7, 1972. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his presence during his sad hours. He speaks of his Carrie Lynn as a gallant lady and tells Carswell that he has always felt like he was one of the family.
Date:
July 7, 1972
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated July 18, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for Carswell's help with his tenure of "Governor for a Day".
Date:
July 18, 1961
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from P. D. O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1961. O'Brien expresses his pleasure at having the occasion to meet and fellowship with Carswell even if only briefly all these years and reminisces about the "good days at old Simmons College". He expresses his pleasure in doing the favor [witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature] and for the check which he put into the building fund "hoping it will yield dividends for all eternity".
Date:
July 26, 1961
Creator:
O'Brien, P. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - July 17, 1965]
A letter written to Miss Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated July 17, 1965. Carswell advises that he wrote to her a month ago but did not have her given name correct and was concerned that she did not receive his letter. He explains that he is writing in hope that on her advice that Dr. Cyrus N. Ray will accept institutional care. The reverse side includes a blank purchase order of Abilene Machine Company, 1334-42 Pine STreet, Abilene, Texas.
Date:
July 17, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Helen Muller to Dr. Cyrus N. Ray - July 19, 1965]
A letter written to "Uncle Cy" [Dr. Cyrus N. Ray], Abilene, Texas from Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma, dated July 19, 1965. Muller suggests to Ray that he should be living in a place where people can care for his needs and where he will have company.
Date:
July 19, 1965
Creator:
Muller, Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neil B. Watson to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - July 24, 1961]
A letter written to Mrs. Crane, 114 E. 90 Street, New York, New York c/o Venza from Neil B. Watson, Superintendent, The Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn 32, N.Y. Watson replies to a letter from Crane dated July 24, 1961 and advises her regarding local monument firms that she may contact for the information as to costs of a marker. Crane handwrites to Carswell at the bottom left of the page advising that the information needed by her and Carswell was obtained over the telephone later.
Date:
July 24, 1961
Creator:
Watson, Neil B.
Object Type:
Letter
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 J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated July 26, 1948. Sandefer requests a copy of the suggested wording for the Hunter hall plaque which was prepared by Carswell.
Date:
July 26, 1948
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to W. P. Wright - July 12, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. W. P. "Dub" Wright, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. dated July 12, 1948. Sandefer advises of the fundraising efforts for Hunter Hall and the need for he and Wright to meet with T. N. Carswell and Bud Perini. He advises of the need to prepare a program noting that Tommy Carswell is the best on "matters of that kind" and has already given some splendid ideas.
Date:
July 12, 1948
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Byron Bryant to T. N. Carswell - July 31, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Byron Bryant, Director, The Division of Public Relations, Hardin-Simmons University dated July 31, 1959. Bryant expresses his appreciation for the contribution of time and effort made by Carswell in the building campaign meeting.
Date:
July 31, 1959
Creator:
Bryant, Byron
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tate May to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tate May, President, The Farmers and Merchants National Bank dated June 7, 1952. May acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell notifying him of a meeting and dinner to be held on June 12 and accepts the invitation.
Date:
July 7, 1952
Creator:
May, Tate
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt: From Mrs. Mac Curtis to Mr. T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1959]
A handwritten receipt for a donation received from T. N. Carswell for the Willie Thomas bill dated July 8, 1959. The receipt is signed by Mac Curtis and initialed by E. M. Collier.
Date:
July 8, 1959
Creator:
Curtis, Mac
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated July 11, 1960. The letter includes confirmation by Collier of the board meeting scheduled for July 21. Dinner will be served.
Date:
July 11, 1960
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1969]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated July 29, 1969. Collier advises Carswell that Medicare payed for his hospital bill and further instructs him, anytime he uses hospital, to refer his account to him and they will try to show appreciation for "past services". Notation handwritten by Carswell indicates a thank you card was sent on August 21, 1969.
Date:
July 29, 1969
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to T. N. Carswell - July 22, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Elwin L. Skiles, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas dated July 22, 1958. Skiles expresses his appreciation for Carswell and salutes his service as a deacon for more than a quarter of a century.
Date:
July 22, 1958
Creator:
Skiles, Elwin L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - July 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Travel Order No. 4 for work in District 7-A performed from July 1-31, 1944.
Date:
July 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - July, 1943]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor for work in District 11 from July 1-29, 1943.
Date:
July 30, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - July 31, 1943]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Travel Order No. 181, To Home Station, dated July 31, 1943. There are handwritten notes regarding tax, not paid, voucher number and an advisement, "just left off Capt. Simpson."
Date:
July 31, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Clyde Suddath - July 27, 1955]
A letter addressed to Hon. Clyde Suddath, County Attorney, Henrietta, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated July 27, 1955. Copy to Sheriff Ed Powell, McDonald, APD. Carswell references the letter of July 22 sent by Suddath and advises that Subject 95040 OP is now under his supervision. Carswell advises Suddath regarding his own immediate investigation, vouches for Subject and requests that Suddath investigate the possibility of a rodeo performer using the name of Subject.
Date:
July 27, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clyde Suddath to City Police Department Abilene, Texas - July 22, 1955]
A letter addressed to the Abilene (Texas) City Police Department, from Clyde Suddath, County Attorney of Clay County, Henrietta, Texas, dated July 22, 1955. Copy to the Sheriff of Taylor County and to T. N. Carswell. Reminder by Suddath of a warrant he forwarded on July 16, 1955 for the arrest of Subject FBI No. 865810A. He advises of information received regarding the subject being paroled under the supervision of T. N. Carswell.
Date:
July 22, 1955
Creator:
Suddath, Clyde
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clyde Suddath to T. N. Carswell - July 29, 1955]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Clyde Suddath, County Attorney, Henrietta, Texas, dated July 29, 1955. Suddath requests that Carswell have Subject 95040 OP write a letter and to then certify it was written by the subject for use in multiple signatures comparison.
Date:
July 29, 1955
Creator:
Suddath, Clyde
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - July 6, 1957]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated July 6, 1957. Carswell requests a supply of Monthly Report forms, advises of his exhausted supply and the reason, therefore, of his request that they accept this monthly report on parolees on regular paper.
Date:
July 6, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissions T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board - July 20, 1953]
A certificate commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, by Texas Governor Allan Shivers, and Howard Carney, Secretary of State dated July 20, 1953.
Date:
July 20, 1953
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History