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[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1960]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated June 5, 1960. Crane acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses how good it was to hear from him. She advises of having a severe cold when his letter came and having finally cashed the check, which was a wonderful gesture and gift. Crane advises that she used the money to see a show at the Music Hall, for a dinner at The Adams, that she saw 'Bye Bye Birdie', " a refreshing new very entertaining musical". She advises that New York is changed, that the old charm is gone and in its place a "bright, exciting new city". Crane advises that she use what money is left to be a guest of Carswell. Crane advises that the most treasured part of his fine letter is his expression of gratefulness to her Father, that Carswell was a great favorite of his, and to her Grandfather and Grandmother.
Date:
June 5, 1960
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent of Schools, Frederick, Oklahoma - June 17, 1965]
A letter addressed to the Superintendent of Schools, Frederick, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated June 17, 1965. Carswell explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care and requests assistance in locating his family.
Date:
June 17, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - June 17, 1965]
A letter written to Miss Hiller Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated June 17, 1965. Carswell advises Muller that he is writing on information that she is a niece of Dr. Cyrus N. Ray and explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care.
Date:
June 17, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Oklahoma - June 5, 1965]
A letter addressed to the Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Okla. from T. N. Carswell, dated June 5, 1965. Carswell explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care and requests assistance in locating his family. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date:
June 5, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Pearl Baggett to T. N. Carswell - June 14, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Pearl Baggett, Secretary to Superintendent, Blackwell, Oklahoma, dated June 14, 1965. Baggett advises that she found no relative information concerning Dr. Cyrus N. Ray but suggests that he write to the local newspaper, The Journal Tribune, to a Mrs. Helen Seubert.
Date:
June 14, 1965
Creator:
Baggett, Pearl
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead - June 28, 1963]
A letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead from T. N. Carswell, dated June 28, 1963. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the gift to him of a brief case stating that Whitehead could not have selected and sent to him anything more genuinely appreciated.
Date:
June 28, 1963
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - June 13, 1961]
A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, dated June 13, 1961. Carswell advises of an attached check for the renewal of subscriptions for himself and for Misses Susan and Marilyn Mead of Abilene, Texas.
Date:
June 13, 1961
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Claude Lloyd - June 6, 1960]
A letter written to Claude Lloyd from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 6, 1960. Carswell advises that he called due to word that Lloyd was ill and proceeds to convey his feelings of friendship. He requests that Lloyd send PE [Phillips Exeter Academy] literature to Sonny Blair and Robert Fielder and informs Lloyd of the boys' qualities and of their family backgrounds. He closes the letter announcing that he is to be a grandfather, again.
Date:
June 6, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 12, 1956. Caldwell apologizes for forgetting the fish fry at Church the last evening describing the events of his day including Bill Ledbetter and Marvin Lewis inquiring as to where he had been and ends his apology with "I will have to admit, I am slipping, all I can say is thank you and forgive me."
Date:
June 12, 1956
Creator:
Caldwell, C. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Dan Moody - June 24, 1938]
A letter written to Mildred Moody, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1938. Carswell advises that he is leaving the Chamber of Commerce and is sending files of her work while she was at the Chamber and requests her thoughts on how to dispose of funds collected while he was President of the Alumni Association for a Memorial Building. He advises that he suggested to Truett [E. T. Compere] that they might ask Prexy [J. D. Sandefer].
Date:
June 24, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. E. Carr to T. N. Carswell - June 21, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from A. S. E. Carr, Secretary to Senator Tom Connally, dated June 21, 1946. Carr acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell after Senator Connally had left to attend the Council of Foreign Ministers with Secretary of State Byrnes. Carr advises Carswell that the President extended an interview to Dr. L. D. Newton and other members of the Southern Baptist Convention and advised them that the appointment of Mr. Myron Taylor is a temporary one, his services only needed until the peace treaty is signed with Italy.
Date:
June 21, 1946
Creator:
Carr, A. S. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louie D. Newton to T. N. Carswell - June 15, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louie D. Newton, Pastor, Druid Hills Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, dated June 15, 1946. Newton expresses to Carswell his appreciation for the gracious letter of June 11th and asks that Carswell remember him in his prayers.
Date:
June 15, 1946
Creator:
Newton, Louie D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The President, The White House - June 10, 1946]
A letter addressed to the President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 10, 1946. Carswell advises the President that on June 5 Dr. L. D. Newton, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, and others urged upon the President the advisability of the withdrawal of the United States representation from the Vatican. Carswell confirms that he is in full accord with that request.
Date:
June 10, 1946
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Thomas B. Love to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. B. Love, Lawyer, Dallas, Texas, dated June 12, 1941. Love expresses his appreciation for the note and enclosure from Carswell. He describes the suit [a suit challenging the new liquor control act passed by the 47th Legislature] as a travesty advising that application should be made to the Supreme Court for a Writ of Mandamus to compel the publication of this law by the Secretary of State and to compel its enforcement by the State Liquor Control Board. He asks, in a postscript, if Carswell is related to his old friend Robert Carswell of Decatur with whom he served in the Texas Legislature.
Date:
June 12, 1941
Creator:
Love, Thomas B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated June 25, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that the problem which the City of Abilene faces seems to him to be two-fold and proceeds to discuss the two problems suggesting possible solutions by citing the experiences of other cities. He advises of an enclosed clipping regarding the financing of Pittston, Pennsylvania. The reverse side of the last page of this letter includes calculations handwritten by T. N. Carswell. Typewritten on R. H. Johnson & Co. letterhead bearing OLD CHESTER BOND watermark; subsequent pages bear ETON BOND watermark.
Date:
June 25, 1938
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 22, 1938]
A letter written to Rupert H. Johnson, New York City, New York, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated June 22, 1938. Carswell restates to Johnson, as per their telephone conversation, that he is enclosing a condensed financial statement of Abilene and, also, a newspaper account of a meeting the night before. Carswell advises of the approximate bond valuations, the option of a utilities rate increase and his assurance that if Johnson decides not to try for the refunding proposition that he will be glad to pay for his counsel and advice.
Date:
June 22, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated June 17, 1938. Johnson replies to the letter from Carswell of June 15th and promotes his company's experience in arranging refunding programs for cities and towns. He addresses an answer for Abilene's bond issue under the assumption that the City of Abilene is able to pay interest on its debt then cites examples of other cities and the manner in which their bond issues were handled.
Date:
June 17, 1938
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. R. Tuley, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 16, 1967]
A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. R. Tuley, Jr., District Manager, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Social Security Administration, Abilene, Texas, dated June 16, 1967. Tuley confirms that upon receipt of his cancelled check they will foward his request for recomputation of his social security benefit.
Date:
June 16, 1967
Creator:
Tuley, R. R., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington 6, D. C., dated June 2, 1960. Archer expresses his appreciation for the check from Carswell and for his kind and helpful letter. Archer confirms the problem before them as exceedingly difficult, that it must be handled with "the most consumate skill" advising that "there are those standing ready to kill us off if they can".
Date:
June 2, 1960
Creator:
Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Walter H. McKenzie to Jesse Northcut - June 24, 1949]
A Western Union telegram sent to Dr. Jesse Northcut First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated June 24, 1949. McKenzie requests of Northcut to send telegrams immediately to his representatives in Austin urging that they "kill" the Vicks Senate amendment to House Bill 84. McKenzie asks Northcut to encourage others to send telegrams. The reverse side includes answer written by TNC [T. N. Carswell] dated June 27, 1949; "To require L. B. [Liquor Board] to face license in court with evidence before cancellation of license. Seems but fair - hence ranks encouraged Tippen to favor."
Date:
June 24, 1949
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. J. Barry to T. N. Carswell - June 8, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Esq., Travel Agent - Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from C. J. Barry, Administrative Secretary, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington, dated June 8, 1949. Barry advises that the Secretary requested that he inform Carswell that the officials of the Army are best quailified to answer Carswell's questions regarding aid for the families of enlisted men.
Date:
June 8, 1949
Creator:
Barry, C. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Louis A. Johnson - June 6, 1949]
A letter written to Louis A. Johnson, Secretary of Defense, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 6, 1949. Carswell advises of the needs of a "wholly dependent mother, helplessly ill, of an enlisted man" and requests information regarding U. S. Army help for the families of enlisted men. He requests that the proper authority in their Department reply as to "what the Army can do if it wants to", that the Army can do something if it wants to, therefore, this inquiry is to find out what it can do.
Date:
June 6, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - June 14, 1946]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 14, 1946. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell in which was enclosed a copy of the letter written by Carswell to the President with reference to Vatican representation. Russell advises that the matter has never come before the Congress, if it did that he would oppose such actions. He advises that the President has been appointing Mr. Taylor as his personal representative, paying him out of contingent funds.
Date:
June 14, 1946
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History