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[Letter from Governor Dolph Briscoe to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1974]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dolph Briscoe, Governor, State of Texas, Austin, dated September 12, 1974. Briscoe expresses his appreciation for Carswell's contribution and help in his campaign for re-election, his confidence and support, and his friendship.
Date:
September 12, 1974
Creator:
Briscoe, Dolph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Arrant, M. D. addressed To Whom It May Concern - April 2, 1974]
A letter addressed To Whom It May Concern, from A. G. Arrant, M. D., Abilene, Texas, dated April 2, 1974. Advisement by Arrant of the condition of Mrs. T. N. Carswell [Byrdie Carswell] as totally incompetent both physically and mentally requiring total bed care and professional assistance.
Date:
April 2, 1974
Creator:
Arrant, A. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - March 6, 1974]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated March 6, 1974. Burleson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's comments on his Release for February 28.
Date:
March 6, 1974
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel and Glyn Quade to T. N. Carswell - February 1, 1973]
Letter written to Mr. Carswell from Glyn G. Quade, Sagerton, Texas dated February 1, 1973. Quade expresses his hope that Carswell has overcome his fall and is able to be around again. He advises that it is income tax reporting time again and that if Carswell is back at the office then he will bring his papers for him to prepare.
Date:
February 1, 1973
Creator:
Quade, Glyn
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Veterans or World War I membership card issued to T. N. Carswell]
A membership card from Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc., issuedissued to T. N. Carswell, identifying the owner as an honorably discharged veteran of World War I. J. B. Koch, National Commander, Alexandria, VA. for 1973. Statement indicating dues have been paid to December 31, 1973 and signed by William Luther Adams, Quartermaster. The reverse side includes blank fill for medical emergency information and signature.
Date:
1973
Creator:
Veterans of World War I of the U. S. A., Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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
[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 Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1972]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Americans United for separation of church and state, dated October 3, 1972. Archer expresses his appreciation for the personal note from Carswell and concurs that they have kindred spirits. He advises that he thinks that Carswell is a "mighty young 85", notes that he appreciates the load that Carswell is carrying regarding his wife and offers to send the magazine for old times' sake. Archer expresses his concern that the job regarding separation of church and state gets bigger all the time and asks that Carswell breath a little extra of that good Texas air for him and tells of his dream to be back in Kansas "where my grandfather took a homestead, where a man lived near the sky and God was all around you". The reverse side includes printed letterhead with a listing of names and offices held in the organization of Americans United for separation of church and state.
Date:
October 3, 1972
Creator:
Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator John G. Tower to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1972]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John G. Tower, United States Senate, dated September 8, 1972. Tower advises that Carswell's comments of support and respect were forwarded to him by Mr. Clark. Tower promises to strive to merit Carswell's respect.
Date:
September 8, 1972
Creator:
Tower, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative George Mahon to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1972]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 26, 1972. Mahon acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding food stamps for striking workers. Mahon defends his stance on the issue, advises that he attached the speech he made regarding the food stamp amendment, and states, "I hardly had any alternative but to support the bill as drafted" for strategy and parliamentary reasons. He advises that he caved on the food stamps for strikers to save West Texas agriculture and to maintain his strength as Chairman of the Committee. He states that he hesitated writing such a long letter but felt that Carswell would want to understand some of the complexities involved in his work.
Date:
July 26, 1972
Creator:
Mahon, George
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 and Additional Dissenting Views: From Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - July 5, 1972]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 5, 1972. Burleson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter and kind comments noting their agreement on the need to maintain the Nation's security. He advises of the so-called Revenue Sharing proposal passing the House, of his vote against it and of the enclosed copy of dissenting views he filed with the Committee. An enclosure includesd a document titled "Additional Dissenting Views of Honorable Omar Burleson," a discussion by Burleson of a bill that he introduced in 1969 and again in 1971 to decentralize two programs bogged down with red tape. The Committee's bill does the opposite by compounding the existing over-centralization and costing the taxpayer. Good government is economical and efficient and provides services desired by the people.
Date:
July 5, 1972
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Additional Dissenting Views of Honorable Omar Burleson - June 27, 1972
A document titled "Additional Dissenting Views of Honorable Omar Burleson," which is a discussion by Burleson of a bill that he introduced in 1969 and again in 1971 to decentralize two programs bogged down with red tape. The Committee's bill does the opposite by compounding the existing over-centralization and costing the taxpayer. Good government is economical and efficient and provides services desired by the people. "The Committee's bill, by giving a bigger prize to states imposing higher taxes, equates good government with expensive government. This is fundamentally wrong in principle."
Date:
June 22, 1972
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary E. Timbol to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1972]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from (Mrs.) Mary E. Timbol, Books By U.S. News & World Report, Washington, D.C., dated May 18, 1972. Timbol advises that the following people, by this time, will have received copies of OUR COUNTRY! Mr. William Howell, Jr., Mr. Chip Carswell, Mr. Bill Peacock, Jr. and Mr. Tom C. Peacock.
Date:
May 18, 1972
Creator:
Timbol, Mary E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Boone Powell, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - May 9, 1972]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Boone Powell, Jr., Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated May 9, 1972. Powell advises Carswell of an enclosed cafeteria card which is to in a small way say "thank you" for his continuous service and acknowledges that Carswell is the only living Charter Member of the Board of Trustees.
Date:
May 9, 1972
Creator:
Powell, Boone, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Robert Howell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from "Bob" [William Robert Howell], Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina. Howell expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the gift copy of "Our Country." Notation is made that this letter was answered by Carswell on May 16, 1972.
Date:
May 1972
Creator:
Howell, William Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary E. Timbol to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1972]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from (Mrs.) Mary E. Timbol, Books By U.S. News & World Report, Washington, D.C., dated April 19, 1972. Timbol expresses her dismay regarding the mix-up with the order for Our Country! She advises that the books are currently being shipped and that she is enclosing gift announcement cards. Note handwritten by Carswell at bottom left of page dated 5/9/72 requests that U. S. News send information regarding shipment.
Date:
April 19, 1972
Creator:
Timbol, Mary E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to U. S. News & World Report, Inc. - April 17, 1972]
A letter addressed to U. S. News & World Report, Inc., Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, dated April 17, 1972. Carswell advises that he has received no notice on an order placed on March 1, 1972 other than their endorsement on his check and that he has had no reply to his letters. An attachment includes a business check from The Carswell Agency, drawn on the First National Bank of Abilene, signed by T. N. Carswell, dated Mar 1, 1972, and made out to U S News & World Report. The reverse side includes endorsements stamped by multiple banks.
Date:
April 17, 1972
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Subscriber Reply/Reservation Form for Our Country! By U.S.News & World Report, Inc.]
A Subscriber Reply/Reservation form for Our Country! by U.S. News & World Report, Inc. The reverse side includes a reminder written by T. N. Carswell, dated March 1, 1972. He notes a request was made for presentation cards for subscriptions for Howell, Chip, Bill and Tom [Mr. William Howell, Jr., Mr. Chip Carswell, Mr. Bill Peacock, Jr. and Mr. Tom C. Peacock].
Date:
March 17, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Preston Smith to T. N. Carswell - March 14, 1972]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Preston Smith, Governor of Texas, dated March 14, 1972. Smith acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding his views concerning the possibility of a referendum on school busing in Texas. He advises that the referendum on school busing in Texas has been placed on the primary election ballots, but the presidential candidates referendum was not placed on the ballot.
Date:
March 14, 1972
Creator:
Smith, Preston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Addendum from U.S.News & World Report, Inc. Offers a special edition of Our Country!]
An addendum from U.S. News & World Report, Inc., offering a special edition of Our Country!
Date:
1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peggy Carswell Peacock to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell Peacock], Houston, Texas. Peggy advises that she arrived home o.k. and discusses the request made by Carswell regarding Dr. Jim's watch advising that they think Tom should have the watch, when he is older, because he is named Carswell and it belonged to Carswell's side of the family. She mentions having visited with Walter Johnson of The First National Bank of Abilene while on the plane, that he said many nice things about Carswell and ends the letter assuring him that Mother's new place is much nicer than the Williamsburg and, also, better care.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Carswell, Peggy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History