[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Agent, Comanche, Texas, dated June 23, 1942. Allcorn acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he does not know how to answer due to not being familiar with the current politics. He advises of his impression of Andy Danforth and Charlie Maisel.
Date: June 23, 1942
Creator: Allcorn, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Jack Sayles, February 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Jack Sayles, February 23, 1940]

Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Jack Sayles discussing a supplemental abstract for a property in Ochiltree County, Texas that is leased to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company by A. C. Froese.
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Allen, Rupert C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1940]

Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles remitting a supplemental abstract for their examination of the J. B. Friesen title.
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Allen, Rupert C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1940]

Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles discussing land in Ochiltree County. Allen remits a supplemental abstract at the request of Edward S. Arentz.
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Allen, Rupert C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. M. Banner to W. J. Bryan, October 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. M. Banner to W. J. Bryan, October 23, 1942]

Letter from W. M. Banner to W. J. Bryan sharing his reaction after reading the clipping sent by Mr. Bryan and informing him that he hopes to meet again soon.
Date: October 23, 1942
Creator: Banner, W. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Boaz and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from H. A. Boaz and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1944]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bishop H. A. Boaz, President and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 23, 1944. An advisement regarding the importance of attending the conference to be with people from various wet counties which will enable them to plan for local option elections to be held simultaneously.
Date: February 23, 1944
Creator: Boaz, H. A. & McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1943]

A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell], dated July 23, 1943. Peggy expresses her appreciation for the telegram he sent for her twentieth birthday. She explains her non-involvement before in campus activities but that she is now "dreadfully" busy describing her school activities, roommate, friends and jobs. She confirms that she is meeting Mother at the train, tonight.
Date: July 23, 1943
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Doctor and Mrs. White - December 23, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Doctor and Mrs. White - December 23, 1947]

A letter written to Doctor and Mrs. White from T. N. Carswell dated December 23, 1947. Carswell offers to them a Merry Christmas in Austin this year. He advises that the hope and prayer of many is that White's next Christmas season will be in Abilene as Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Abilene.
Date: December 23, 1947
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor W. Lee O'Daniel - September 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor W. Lee O'Daniel - September 23, 1940]

A letter addressed to Governor W. Lee O'Daniel, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated September 23, 1940. Copy to The Adjutant General. Formal request by Carswell to file an application for authority to organize a Home Defense Unit, or Units, for Abilene.
Date: September 23, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 23, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell dated February 23, 1942. Carswell confirms commitments from fourteen churches for participation in the Field Day scheduled for March 8, advising Davis that the people are expecting to sign a petition to the President to ban manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquor and beer during war as a national defense measure.
Date: February 23, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John R. - December 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John R. - December 23, 1940]

A letter written to John R., from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1940. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mr. Luther W. Caldwell noting he is anxious to get on the camp work as a carpenter.
Date: December 23, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 23, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 23, 1949]

A letter written to Rupert Johnson, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 23, 1949. Carswell confirms that he thinks Puget Sound P & L should be held, as Johnson suggests.
Date: June 23, 1949
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from F. E. Carter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders - October 23, 1940] (open access)

[Form letter from F. E. Carter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders - October 23, 1940]

A form letter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders from Nineteenth Street Pharmacy, Lubbock, Texas, signed by F. E. Carter, Owner, dated October 23, 1940. The letter urges druggists to contribute $100 for the purpose of retaining the present law in Texas relating to dispensing liquor through prescriptions, and to support Mr. Max W. Boyer who is well known for having been responsible in a large measure during his four years in the legislature for the present retention of the medicinal permit law.
Date: October 23, 1940
Creator: Carter, F. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norman S. Case to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Norman S. Case to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1940]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Norman S. Case, Acting Chairman, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D. C., dated December 23, 1940. Case acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relating to the controversy between the ASCAP and the radio broadcast industry, and he expresses to Carswell the appreciation of the Commission for the benefit of having his views.
Date: December 23, 1940
Creator: Case, Norman S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, March 23,1940] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, March 23,1940]

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles in regards to the appellee has filed for a motion of rehearing in the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date: March 23, 1940
Creator: Childress, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, February 23,1940] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, February 23,1940]

Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles discussing supplemental abstracts needed for the lease no.13823. Once Claunts finds the abstracts needed he is instructed to forward them to Edward S. Arentz
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Claunts, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to R. M. Wagstaff - June 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to R. M. Wagstaff - June 23, 1941]

A letter addressed to Honorable R. M. Wagstaff, Attorney at Law, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated June 23, 1941. Connally acknowledges the interest of Wagstaff in behalf of Major T. N. Carswell noting the places in the Civil Defense organization will be filled by volunteers without pay. Connally assumes Major Carswell is interested in a position with remuneration attached.
Date: June 23, 1941
Creator: Connally, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. Davidson to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. W. Davidson to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 23, 1943]

Letter from T. W. Davidson to Honorable W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the newspaper clipping that Mr. Bryan sent about the old A & M College.
Date: January 23, 1943
Creator: Davidson, T. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943]

A lpetter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 23, 1943. Davis provides information regarding dates set for Field Days. The San Angelo Field Day is scheduled June 13th and the Austin Field Day the fifth Sunday in May.
Date: March 23, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Draper to W. J. Bryan, November 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Draper to W. J. Bryan, November 23, 1942]

Letter from J. B. Draper to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of his drivers license application and the requirements he needs to fulfill.
Date: November 23, 1942
Creator: Draper, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - January 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - January 23, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Richard E. Froiseth, Major, QMC, Constructing Quartermaster, War Department, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, dated January 23, 1941. Cover letter by Froiseth advising of an enclosed copy of a letter from Taylor-Byrne-Briggs relative to the employment of ex-service men. Typewritten on War Department letterhead.
Date: January 23, 1941
Creator: Froiseth, Richard E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Gilfond to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from M. E. Gilfond to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from M. E. Gilfond, Director of Public Relations, Department of Justice, Washington, DC, dated December 23, 1941. Gilfond apologizes for not having answered the letter from Carswell before now, noting that the enclosed clipping "A Creed for Americans" by Stephen Vincent Benet is close to the Attorney General's beliefs and advises, also, of an enclosed copy of the speech Attorney General Francis Biddle made on Bill of Rights Day.
Date: December 23, 1941
Creator: Gilfond, M. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1944]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from J. Walter Hammond, Tye, Texas, dated March 23, 1944. Hammond expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and comments on Carswell's honesty and sincerity, his always doing for someone else. He agrees with "the need for a lot of thought" before selecting congressmen and the need for "leaders who have learned from the experience of the last war along with the disasters that followed and with the courage to avoid the mistakes of the past in face of the pressure that is sure to come". He agrees that "maybe your thinking is right that Bob is the man".
Date: March 23, 1944
Creator: Hammond, J. Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Harrington to Senator W. J. Bryan, February 23, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Harrington to Senator W. J. Bryan, February 23, 1945]

Letter from J. T. Harrington to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for his write up in the Reporter and rectifies Mr. Bryan for a mistake he made on a date.
Date: February 23, 1945
Creator: Harrington, J. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History