[Letter from Ellis A. Fuller to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Ellis A. Fuller to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ellis A. Fuller, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA, dated December 20, 1941. Ellis A. Fuller defines Americanism.
Date: December 20, 1941
Creator: Fuller, Ellis A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope:  From Mrs. Frank Burney] (open access)

[Letter and envelope: From Mrs. Frank Burney]

A handwritten essay titled "What is Americanism?" written by Mrs. Frank Burney, President, Baptist Woman's Missionary Union, Atlanta, Georgia. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. The reverse side of envelope includes handwritten address for Mrs. Frank Burney, Waynesboro, Ga.
Date: January 2, 1942
Creator: Burney, Mrs. Frank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha V. Carswell and Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Martha V. Carswell and Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1949]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha V. Carswell & SIS [Vella Carswell], Homerville, Georgia, dated January 29, 1949. Martha and Vella advise Carswell about the folks at home. Ashley, at 24 years of age, is having financial difficulties and his wife Martha is five months along and has been advised by Dr. Schanze to stay in bed. They advise that Homerville is changing; paving roads and cutting down trees about which Papa is pitching a fit. Martha advises that Mama wrote the letter and she typed it. She has a nice job down in the Ordinary's Office.
Date: January 29, 1949
Creator: Carswell, Martha Virginia & Carswell, Vella Peagler
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha Carswell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Martha Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses their appreciation to Carswell and his family for the cheese they sent for Christmas noting Carswell knows how much Ashley loves cheese. She describes the baby as just like Ashley and explains how thrilled they are about their new house and that they are trying to get settled before Ashley is called back into the Air Corps but says she tries not to think about that.
Date: 1950~
Creator: Carswell, Martha
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Thank you card from Martha Carswell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Thank you card from Martha Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

A printed thank you card depicting a beach, pier, light house, "fishery." Inside is a note written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses her appreciation for the gift subscription he sent to Chip and Martha and their appreciation for it, describes their Christmas vacation and her hope that he will visit soon.
Date: [1954..1955]
Creator: Carswell, Martha
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Carswell - September 5, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Carswell - September 5, 1957]

LeA lter written to Allen N. Carswell from his brother Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated September 5, 1957. T. N. Carswell requests that Allen Carswell destroy this letter after reading whether or not he sees fit to use the suggestion in whole or in part. T. N. expresses his enjoyment of their last visit confiding that he felt they were more like brothers than ever before. He offers options for Allen regarding the land handed down to Allen from their mother.
Date: September 5, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Carswell to T. N. Carswell - October 6, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Carswell to T. N. Carswell - October 6, 1957]

A letter written to "My Dear Brother" [T. N. Carswell] from A. N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated October 6, 1957. A. N. Carswell expresses his appreciation for all T. N. Carswell did regarding their Social Security and expresses how much they all enjoyed his visit.
Date: October 6, 1957
Creator: Carswell, A. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Carswell - August 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Carswell - August 29, 1959]

A letter written to Allen N. Carswell from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated August 29, 1959. T. N. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the Trust Agreement and discusses certain points in the Trust suggesting that Allen have a good lawyer draw up a will.
Date: August 29, 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Thank you card and envelope:  From Gloria Carswell to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1961] (open access)

[Thank you card and envelope: From Gloria Carswell to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1961]

An embossed and printed thank-you-card with gold, glittered lettering. Inside is a note written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Gloria Carswell, dated June 12, 1961. Gloria expresses her appreciation for the gift of money for graduation. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included. The envelope is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked WAYCROSS, GA. JUN 12 1961. The reverse side includes a return address of 712 Magnolia Dr., Waycross, Ga.
Date: June 12, 1961
Creator: Carswell, Gloria
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation announcement from Raymond Andrew Schanze, Jr. - June 1, 1959] (open access)

[Graduation announcement from Raymond Andrew Schanze, Jr. - June 1, 1959]

An embossed and printed graduation announcement from Raymond Andrew Schanze, Jr., Clinch County High School, Homerville, Georgia, dated Monday evening, June 1st. Class of 1959.
Date: June 1, 1959
Creator: Schanze, Raymond Andrew, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree. Maree asks if all is well noting that Carswell usually answers her letters immediately. She advises that she had her hearing for alimony and is waiting for the papers to be served to Winn.
Date: April 22, 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter and envelope: From Maree to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970]

A photocopy of the envelope and letter from Maree to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated Wednesday a. m. Addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Homerville, GA, April 22, 1970.
Date: April 22, 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree, dated Wednesday a. m. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that she gave it to her lawyer. She discusses the status of her divorce and her hope to get alimony from Winn without it being necessary to hire a lawyer in Texas.
Date: 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and proceeds to describe her financial life while living with her husband, that she paid his debts and is left with nothing. She advises that Winn now lives and owns a business in Denton, Texas thus making it necessary to retain a good divorce lawyer in Dallas, Texas and requests Carswell's help in doing finding a lawyer.
Date: 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Allen N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to "Norwood" [T. N. Carswell], Abilene, Tex from Allen N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated June 28, Saturday p. m. Allen Carswell explains that he is writing to let T. N. Carswell know how he is getting along. He advises that he is at home alone day and night and is "very sad and lonely all the time day and night. I sometimes I will commit suicide and forget all my trouble"; he writes that Maree and Virgel have forgotten they ever had a father, that he will not ever forget loosing the one that is already gone on to Heaven.
Date: [1968..1970]
Creator: Carswell, A. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Zeke - October 5, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Zeke - October 5, 1972]

A letter written to Zeke Smith from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated October 5, 1972. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Zeke on a sketch depicting burial plots where he also marks and makes note that he will reserve the spaces for himself and his wife next to his mother's grave. The reverse side includes notepad paper advertising Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., Abilene, Texas.
Date: October 5, 1972
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clifford and Zeke to T. N. Carswell - October 7, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Clifford and Zeke to T. N. Carswell - October 7, 1972]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Clifford and Zeke, dated October 7, 1972. Clifford and Zeke express their appreciation for hearing from Carswell that morning and advise that Iverson will answer Carswell's letter regarding the cemetery plots. They discuss their failing eye sight and their health, in general, wishing Carswell lived across the street for company for them since they no longer drive noting all of Zeke's family has passed away.
Date: October 7, 1972
Creator: Clifford and Zeke
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iverson H. Huxford to T. N. Carswell - October 7, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Iverson H. Huxford to T. N. Carswell - October 7, 1972]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Iverson H. Huxford, Editor and Publisher, The Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, dated October 7, 1972. Huxford acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter which was written to Uncle Zeke and verifies the inquiry made by Carswell regarding the availability of the two spaces next to his mother's grave. He discusses Uncle Zeke's eyesight and advises of the help he gives to him with correspondence, checks and book work. He advises that Uncle Zeke and Dee want to convey their regards to Carswell, their old friend.
Date: October 7, 1972
Creator: Huxford, Iverson H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Names, addresses and a personal note for each gift recipient] (open access)

[Names, addresses and a personal note for each gift recipient]

A return address for T. N. Carswell and a list of names with addresses and a personal note to be included for each gift recipient, continued on 2 of 2 pages. Mr. & Mrs. Hilry Nabours, Mr. & Mrs. William Peacock, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Ashley Carswell, Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Fredeck, Mr. & Mrs. Glyn Quade, Mrs. John Jordan, Edna - Callie - Mary Sue.
Date: 1972
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from A. N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1942]

A letter written to "Brother" [T. N. Carswell] from A. N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated December 8, 1942. A. N. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from T. N. Carswell. He describes the excessive rain and advises that he "expressed" the pecans as requested. He expresses his wish that the T. N. Carswells could spend Christmas in Homerville and writes of family news explaining that Ashley will have to sign up for Uncle Sam as he will be eighteen years old. He advises that he was glad to have heard from Eula [Eula Clark].
Date: December 8, 1942
Creator: Carswell, A. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Railway Express Agency, Incorporated Uniform Express Receipt:  Shipped from A. N. Carswell to Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Whiting] (open access)

[Railway Express Agency, Incorporated Uniform Express Receipt: Shipped from A. N. Carswell to Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Whiting]

A railway receipt from the Railway Express Agency Office, Clifton Forge, Va., Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Whiting. Forwarding Office - Homerville, Ga., A. N. Carswell, dated December 8, 1942. One bag of pecans.
Date: December 8, 1942
Creator: Carswell, A. N.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Railway Express Agency, Incorporated Uniform Express Receipt:  Shipped from A. N. Carswell to Miss Peggy Ann Carswell] (open access)

[Railway Express Agency, Incorporated Uniform Express Receipt: Shipped from A. N. Carswell to Miss Peggy Ann Carswell]

A railway receipt from the Railway Express Agency Office, Ithaca, N. Y., Miss Peggy Ann Carswell. Forwarding Office - Homerville, Ga., A. N. Carswell, dated December 8, 1942. One bag of pecans.
Date: December 8, 1942
Creator: Carswell, A. N.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Roscoe Carswell - December 14, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Roscoe Carswell - December 14, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Roscoe Carswell, Waycross, Georgia, from "Your Uncle" [T. N. Carswell], dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Roscoe advising that he has thought of him many times since he was in Georgia and is proud that Roscoe is now "making the most of opportunity".
Date: December 14, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to "Uncle Norwood" [T. N. Carswell] from Ashley [Ashley Carswell], dated Wednesday night. Ashley expresses his appreciation for his Uncle's wedding gift. He explains that his wife, Martha, was away for three weeks, that he waited for her return to open some gifts and that is why the thank you letter is late. He advises of his new business and that it is doing very well and thanks him, again, and his wife and Peggy for such a wonderful gift, "a whole set of silver".
Date: 1942~
Creator: Carswell, Ashley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History