[Letter from Annie to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Annie to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1946]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Annie, Jacksonville 5, Florida, dated August 6, 1946. Annie advises that Eula suggested she send Margaret Anne's address to Carswell in order that he might see her while he was in New York. She talks about liking her work at the Internal Revenue, advises that Bob is fine and asks about Carswell's Travel Agency.
Date: August 6, 1946
Creator: Annie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Gordon Asbury to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Gordon Asbury to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1953]

Letter from Mrs. Gordon Asbury to Truett Latimer updating him on the life of her son and offering her family's support of Latimer's own bill, senate bill 688, which would amend the Texas Liquor Control act to make it unlawful to publicly consume or possess alcohol in any dry area.
Date: April 11, 1953
Creator: Asbury, Mrs. Gordon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom and Virginia Campbell to Byrdie Carswell and T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Tom and Virginia Campbell to Byrdie Carswell and T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1969]

A letter written to "Aun't Virginia" [Byrdie Carswell] and "Uncle Norwood" [T. N. Carswell] from Tom & Virginia, Tampa, Florida, dated April 8, 1969. Tom and Virginia offer their greetings to the Carswells, ask after their health and note that they do not hear from anyone at the old home place in Georgia.
Date: April 8, 1969
Creator: Campbell, Tom & Campbell, Virginia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Carswell - June 20, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Carswell - June 20, 1938]

A letter written to Ray Carswell, International Harvester Company, Jacksonville, Florida, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 20, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the card hoping Ray Carswell's visit was pleasant then describes his own trip to Virginia to where he carried Mother and Peggy Anne to spend the summer.
Date: June 20, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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. Mrs. R. T. Fisher, Mrs. G. W. Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Guitar, Mr. and Mrs. Caro Russell. 1972-1887 written at bottom of the page.
Date: 1972
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Mrs. Worth H. Clark - December 18, 1940] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Mrs. Worth H. Clark - December 18, 1940]

A Western Union telegram sent to Mrs. Worth H. Clark, Ocala, Florida, from Norwood & Virginia, dated December 18, 1940. Carswell expresses their grief regarding the death of Worth hoping that his brother Allen was already there. They would not be able to go but to phone or wire anything she needed and was praying that God bless, comfort and keep close to her.
Date: December 18, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) ; Carswell, Byrdie
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville] (open access)

[Clipping: Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville]

A newspaper clipping with a circled article titled "Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville". The article is printed by The Clinch County News, dated February 5, 1954. Carswell handwrites on the clipping that Mattox was a childhood friend and neighbor.
Date: February 5, 1954
Creator: Clinch County News
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ralph Davis, Executive Secretary to the Governor, State of Florida, dated December 17, 1941. Davis explains that due to the heavy demand upon the time of the Governor since the American declaration of war against the Axis powers there has been no time for the Governor to answer but confirms that he will continue to hold the letter for the Governor's attention.
Date: December 17, 1941
Creator: Davis, Ralph
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hamilton Holt to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton Holt to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Hamilton Holt, President, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, dated December 10, 1941. Hamilton Holt defines Americanism.
Date: December 10, 1941
Creator: Holt, Hamilton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Lambright to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Lambright to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. D. Lambright, Editor, Tampa Morning Tribune, Tampa, Florida, dated December 2, 1941. E. D. Lambright defines Americanism.
Date: December 2, 1941
Creator: Lambright, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry N. Phillips, January 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry N. Phillips, January 17, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry N. Phillips discussing his representative appointments, his plans to attend the governor's inaugural ball, and other updates on how things are going.
Date: January 17, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis Dugas, June 5, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis Dugas, June 5, 1958]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis Dugas; He gives an expense account for his trip to Miami, Florida for the Southern Regional Conference of the Council of State Governments. He says this is the first time filing an expense account and asks for the proper papers if the letter doesn't suffice.
Date: June 5, 1958
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl P. Legett to K.B. Legett - 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Earl P. Legett to K.B. Legett - 1952]

Letter written to K.B. Legett from Earl P. Legett, asking for help compiling records about the Legett family history.
Date: 1952~
Creator: Legett, Earl P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. O. Little to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from C. O. Little to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1950]

A letter written to "Norwood" [Mr. T. N. Carswell], Abilene, Texas from Clarence O. Little, Vice President, The Atlantic National Bank of Jacksonville, Jacksonville 1, Florida, dated September 5, 1950. Little expresses his disappointment that he missed him when Carswell was in Jacksonville.
Date: September 5, 1950
Creator: Little, Clarence O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles N. Millican to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer, March 20, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Charles N. Millican to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer, March 20, 1961]

Letter from Charles N. Millican to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer asking if he could stay with them during his visit to Austin.
Date: March 20, 1961
Creator: Millican, Charles N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stephen A. Mitchell and Stanley Woodward to Truett Latimer, February 19, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Stephen A. Mitchell and Stanley Woodward to Truett Latimer, February 19, 1954]

Letter from Stephen A. Mitchell to Truett Latimer discussing his invitation to the upcoming Democratic National Committee's Southern States Conference and Dinner. Cards for financial donations and reserving hotels are included with the letter.
Date: February 19, 1954
Creator: Mitchell, Stephen A. & Woodward, Stanley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fiftieth wedding anniversary invitation of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith - December 28, 1950] (open access)

[Fiftieth wedding anniversary invitation of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith - December 28, 1950]

An invitation to the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Marriage for Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith of Jacksonville, Florida to be held on December 28, 1950. Engraved with raised, gold lettering. An enclosure included a wired correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jax. Fla. from Norwood, Virginia and Peggy [T. N. Carswell, Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell] dated December 27, 1950. Expresses their love, congratulations and good wishes.
Date: December 28, 1950
Creator: Smith, George Washington & Smith, Mrs. George Washington
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. B. Stephens to parolee - May 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from L. B. Stephens to parolee - May 29, 1957]

A letter addressed to a parolee in Lakeland, Florida from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (Montgomery, Alabama), dated May 29, 1957. The Alabama Board advises that the request was made to the Florida authorities to investigate a transfer from Texas. Stephens advises regarding a reply from Florida and gives instructions for Subject No.59,311 to report. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 JUN - 4 AM 3:11 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.
Date: May 29, 1957
Creator: Stephens, L. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 214] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 214]

Document outlining the trial of Second Lieutenant Albert F. Buchanan on charges of stealing gasoline, misappropriating unit funds, lying to his superior officer, and falsifying records, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Date: October 5, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 84] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 84]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding the commander of Camp Joseph E. Johnston's power to appoint general courts-martial, a requirement that all men assigned to supply trains wear the Motor Transport Corps hat cord, changes to the duties of quartermasters, and the review process for general courts-martial.
Date: September 11, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children on the running board of a motor car]

A photograph of three children standing on the running board of a motor car with the top up. The reverse side includes a manufacturing stamp that reads, "PRINTED AT THE GIBSON KODAK STORE - JACKSONVILLE, FLA." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909,1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Man Holding Fish

Copy photograph of Dr. Elwin Skiles posing with two large fish. He is holding a fish in each hand.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man wearing a boater and tie]

A photograph of a man wearing a boater hat and a tie. A barn/building and street car tracks are in the background. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date: [1909, 1915]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History