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[Veterans or World War I membership card issued to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[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 Dick Hailey and C.L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence and Mrs. Percy Jones - November 22, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Dick Hailey and C.L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence and Mrs. Percy Jones - November 22, 1972]

Letter begun by C.L. Hailey for Dr. Vernon Spence in 1914-1917, finished by his son, Dick Hailey in 1972, and sent to Mrs. Percy Jones, concerning Mrs. Jones' father, K.K. Legett. The original letter is typed on the back side of a legal document, with handwritten notes added by Dick Hailey.
Date: November 22, 1972
Creator: Hailey, Dick & Hailey, C. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence - March 25, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence - March 25, 1972]

Letter written by Clarence L. Hailey to Dr. Vernon Spence at the University of Virginia, addressing his question about why Judge Legett moved to California and Dallas.
Date: March 25, 1972
Creator: Hailey, Clarence L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the American Security Council - November 28, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the American Security Council - November 28, 1970]

A letter addressed to the American Security Council, Culpeper, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 28, 1970. Carswell discusses the November 16 issue of the Washington Report regarding the formation of local councils or committiees urging that those measures be initiated soon.
Date: November 28, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Ikenberry, Executive Vice-President, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated September 30, 1970. Ikenberry expresses his pleasure of past aquaintance with Mrs. Carswell and Peggy and the feeling that he knew Carswell because of the number of times Mrs. Whiting spoke of him. He advises that he enclosed a certified copy of a resolution in respect to the memory of their late president, Mrs. Milton B. Whiting.
Date: September 30, 1970
Creator: Ikenberry, W. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.C. Washburn to Rupert N. Richardson, March 31, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from W.C. Washburn to Rupert N. Richardson, March 31, 1970]

Letter written to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, President Emeritus of Hardin-Simmons University, from W.C. Washburn of Washington and Lee University Alumni, Inc. In the letter, W.C. Washburn includes information about Bernard D. Bryan's time as a student at Washington and Lee.
Date: March 31, 1970
Creator: Washburn, W. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Nonie [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia. Whiting advises that she is enclosing a check to help with expenses and assures Carswell that she knows he is doing everything any one can do for Byrd.
Date: 197u
Creator: Whiting, Nora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - April 2, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - April 2, 1969]

A letter written to "Nonie" [Nora Whiting] from T. N. and Byrdie Carswell, dated April 2, 1969. Carswell offers Easter greetings. "A rainbow from deep in my heart, weighted with all the promise of old. The fabled bags of gold are missing. But in lieu thereof are snow white silver chalices. In the softly tinted and scented ever ascending halo from these chalices you will come better to know the measure and depth of gratitude I convey to you on this Easter Day."
Date: April 2, 1969
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Secretary of Nora Whiting - March 24, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Secretary of Nora Whiting - March 24, 1969]

A letter addressed to Mrs. Whiting's Secretary, Clifton Forge, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 24, 1969. Carswell requests a "friendly favor" of Nora's secretary to deliver Easter flowers to "Mrs. Whiting, my wife's sister" at her home and to fill in the enclosed check to cover the expense in full. He explains that having flowers delivered this way rather than by a florist is more personal.
Date: March 24, 1969
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - November 25, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - November 25, 1968]

A letter written to Nora Whiting from Byrdie Carswell, typed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1968. Byrdie recounts her life-long appreciation and love for Nora, her older sister; of Nora's and Milton's love for her continuing after they married; their continued love after she and Tommy married; their contribution to Peg "in love and lifelong direction that has enriched her life". She advises that she and Tommy were glad that Nora sounded better the last time they talked to her. Hand written postscript expresses gladness to have Peg come & see them - even for a day.
Date: November 25, 1968
Creator: Carswell, Byrdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nora Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Nora Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1966]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Nonie" [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 17, 1966. Whiting expresses her appreciation for the nice surprise gift of shelled pecans out of Carswell's yard. She notes that she wishes he and dear little Byrd could visit her, asks what he wants for Santa to bring to him and asks about Byrdie's health issues.
Date: November 17, 1966
Creator: Whiting, Nora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Nonie Whiting to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1966]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Nonie" [Nora Whiting], Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated Thursday 2, 1966. Whiting assures Carswell that she knows he is doing everything that can be done for Byrd and loves her and explains that she has enclosed a check to help out when Peg comes to be with him.
Date: June 2, 1966
Creator: Whiting, Nora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Ann Hague to T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Ann Hague to T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1962]

Letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mary Ann Hague dated May 19, 1962. Hague expresses her appreciation for the flowers inviting Carswell to visit if in Washington.
Date: May 19, 1962
Creator: Hague, Mary Ann
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Milton H. Comley - May 1, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Milton H. Comley - May 1, 1962]

A letter addressed to Mr. Milton H. Comley, Florist, Arlington, Virginia from T. N. Carswell, dated May 1, 1962. Carswell requests a flower delivery for the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bartlett Hague, Jr. for when they arrive home. A sentiment which is to accompany the flower delivery offers congratulations, best wishes and ends with a quote from Sidney Lanier's "Song of the Chattahoochee". The reverse side of poem includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co.
Date: May 1, 1962
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hunters Lodge, November 14, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hunters Lodge, November 14, 1958]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Hunters Lodge; He expresses his interest in purchasing a Remington rifle and attaches a check for it.
Date: November 14, 1958
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1955]

A letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sydney C. Reagan, Arlington, Virginia, dated May 12, 1955. Reagan expresses his appreciation for the advice and guidance given to him by Carswell while he was in Abilene. He advises Carswell that he has accepted an offer from Southern Methodist University as a professor and that he enjoyed greatly their conversations.
Date: May 12, 1955
Creator: Reagan, Sydney C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - March 10, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated March 10, 1949. Whiting addresses the steps needed for registering Carswell's car in his own name and regrets this trouble caused him by Whiting having not investigated first.
Date: March 10, 1949
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 16, 1949. Whiting advises that he has enclosed the invoice for the tires and tubes assuring of their quality, that he filled in Carswell's check for $66.20, gives a guarantee on material and workmanship and comments on the spring-like weather hoping they will have no winter.
Date: February 16, 1949
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 12, 1949. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell in reference to tires and tubes for his old Buick. He advises that he is shipping four tires and tubes, relays the cost and recommends using the best of his old set as the spare.
Date: February 12, 1949
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 30, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 30, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated December 30, 1948. Whiting expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the tie given to him for Christmas. He advises that he is returning the cancelled check and restates that Carswell owes nothing on the car.
Date: December 30, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated December 28, 1948. Whiting expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and advises that there was no check enclosed as Carswell indicated and, therefore, he should enter a stop payment on it.
Date: December 28, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton [Milton Whiting], Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 27, 1948. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check noting that he will have approximately 1000 miles on the car to have it broken in and explains regarding the care of the car. He requests that when Carswell comes for the car that he be given "a day or two's notice" so he will not be "out of place".
Date: November 27, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 16, 1948. Whiting apologizes for not sending yesterday's letter by air mail but that he needed to note, also, that they will be away November 24th-November 26th and to let him know when he will be there to pick up the car.
Date: November 16, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 15, 1948. Whiting advises of the enclosed copy of an invoice for the car which totals $1,558.71. He advises that the car has 400 miles on it and that he will break it in more to suit Carswell but assures that it will be in great condition after Carswell drives it home. Enclosure included an inoice addressed to Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Wood Chevrolet Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia dated November 5, 1948. 1948 Fleetmaster 4-door. Total cost is $1558.71.
Date: November 15, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History