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[Certificate by Governor Beauford H. Jester commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - January 18, 1949]
A certificate issued by The State of Texas. Mr. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Beauford H. Jester, Governor of Texas, Paul H. Brown, Secretary of State dated January 18, 1949.
Date:
January 18, 1949
Creator:
Jester, Beauford H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1950]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from John Ben Shepperd (signed by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Austin, Texas dated January 5, 1950. Kirk orders the parolee to report to Mr. T. N. Carswell and advises Subject regarding the parole violation that was committed, of the transfer of the case to Taylor County and of the importance to abide by the parole requirements.
Date:
January 5, 1950
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Contract Requesting Funding by Druggists for Medicinal Permit Statutes - January 1, 1941]
A blank contract requesting druggists to agree to pay $100 for expenses related to the retention of the present Medicinal Permit Statutes as set forth in House Bill No. 5, Acts of the 45th Legislature of Texas dated January 1, 1941.
Date:
January 1, 1941
Creator:
Boyer, Max W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter S. Pope to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter S. Pope, Attorney at Law, Abilene, Texas, dated January 4, 1941. Pope advises of enclosed letters that were promised by him to Carswell. Pope states, "Probably, we should protect the City Drug Store of Munday, Texas". The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by [T. N. Carswell]: Fisher Co. Chairman, C. A. Jones - Rotan; T. E. Alvis - Roby; Joe Boyd; Earnest Webb - McCauley; Lewis Rowles - Sylvester - $100 each Co.
Date:
January 4, 1941
Creator:
Pope, Walter S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - January 16, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated January 16, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter and enclosure from Davis of January 14. He advises of his efforts to organize the 24th Senatorial District, describing the interest as luke warm but assures Davis that he will not stop until they have a set-up in each county. He advises of meetings already scheduled and requests the names of any leaders in the counties of the District.
Date:
January 16, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. J. Young to J. D. Riddle - January 17, 1941]
A letter written to J. D. Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. J. Young, Roby, Texas, dated January 17, 1941. Young discusses the support of the movement which they received from the local people advising Riddle that they have some real problems in Fisher County.
Date:
January 17, 1941
Creator:
Young, Thomas J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis supplies a list of names, as requested by Carswell, of key men in the District and advises that Dr. Walter H. McKenzie of University Baptist Church in Austin be their official representative to the Legislature.
Date:
January 21, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Sibley to T. N. Carswell - January 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Sibley, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sweetwater, Texas, dated January 25, 1941. Sibley requests that Carswell come to Sweetwater for the purpose of organizing their "Dry's".
Date:
January 25, 1941
Creator:
Sibley, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dick O'Brien to Joe Riddle - January 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Joe Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Dick O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stamford, Texas, dated January 27, 1941. O'Brien discusses the cause and his support for the cause but advises Riddle that the county is divided.
Date:
January 27, 1941
Creator:
O'Brien, Dick
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from James P. Stinson and T. N. Carswell to Senator John Lee Smith - January 28, 1941]
A Western Union Telegram sent to Hon. John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas from James P. Stinson, County Democratic Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, County & District Chairman of the United Dries, dated January 28, 1941. The telegram requests that Smith support the confirmation of Dr. W. D. Bradfield.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Stinson, James P. & Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Fulton Lewis, Jr. - January 28, 1942]
A Western Union telegram sent to Fulton Lewis, Jr., Radio Station WOL, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 28, 1942. Carswell requests information from Lewis on sugar restrictions pertaining to the manufacture of alcohol. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1942. Davis outlines a plan to organize counties into districts then to "reach" counties by using rallys, Field Days, personal contact by Davis and by pastors presenting "matters" to their congregations.
Date:
January 29, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 26, 1943. Davis describes a "hotel mixup" including the Grace Hotel, the Wooten Hotel, the Hilton Hotel and a Tourist Court when he was in Abilene and expresses his dismay at forgeting the proposed meeting with Carswell. He advises that they are sponsoring an anti-advertising bill which is being scouted by Senator George Moffett, that Representative John Connally has introduced a ten-mile bill like the one passed in 1918 that dried up the State and that they plan to get behind the Governor's curfew bill. Davis expresses the need for more Field Days assuring that the events will be more fruitful than in the past.
Date:
January 26, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1945. McKenzie replies to a letter from Carswell explaining that he has no desire to leave Carswell off the executive committee and the reason for his letter was due to receiving a notification that the address had been changed to Washington, D. C. McKenzie assures Carswell of his desire to have Carswell's cooperation and influence, to hear from him occasionally and to see him if he comes to Dallas.
Date:
January 29, 1945
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1924]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International, dated January 19, 1924. Perry expresses his appreciation for the support of the Abilene Club and promotes his idea for sub-dividing Texas into four Districts creating four District Governors in order to reduce the burden on one District Governor thus enabling Lionism in Texas to grow and serve.
Date:
January 19, 1924
Creator:
Perry, Louis C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieut. Col. Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1942]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, State of Texas, Austin, dated January 2, 1942. Banister acknowledges the letter from Carswell to General Page [Brigadier General J. Watt Page] was received but the declaration of war on December 7 gave no time to give Carswell's suggestion proper consideration.
Date:
January 2, 1942
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post 57, American Legion, from Morris Sheppard, Washington D.C., dated January 7, 1941. Sheppard confirms that he has commended Mrs. E. Lillius for the appointment Carswell "mentioned" [for the position of hostess at Camp Barkeley].
Date:
January 7, 1941
Creator:
Sheppard, Morris
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Sam Russell to General Richard Donovan - January 2, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to General Richard Donovan, Commanding General, San Antonio, Texas, from Sam Russell, Washington, D. C., dated January 2, 1941. Russell recommends Mrs. E. Lillius, Abilene, Texas for a position as Senior Hostess in the army camp at View, Texas. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 2, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. S. Key, Major General, Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill Division Training Center, dated January 5, 1941. Key replies to an inquiry made by Carswell informing him of Army Regulations and "will be unable to avail ourselves of your services".
Date:
January 5, 1941
Creator:
Key, William S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Riedel - January 10, 1941]
A letter from Ed Riedel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 10, 1941. Riedel provides a letter of reference/recommendation for Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander of Parramore Post 57, Abilene.
Date:
January 10, 1941
Creator:
Riedel, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Young acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and assures him that nothing will be said about his application.
Date:
January 14, 1941
Creator:
Young, Fred E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Resolution by Paramore Post No. 57 pertaining to the employment of ex-service men for the construction of Camp Barkeley - January 13, 1941]
A draft of a resolution by Paramore Post No. 57 of the American Legion pertaining to the employment of ex-service men for the construction of Camp Barkeley dated January 13, 1941.
Date:
January 13, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Reed to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion Post, Abilene, Texas, from W. O. Reed, Commander, Rufus Shelton Post No. 247, Honey Grove, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Reed advises of the help needed from Carswell for a Mrs. Pat Crowson, a widow of a Legionnaire, in trying to obtain a position with the Amy Camp.
Date:
January 14, 1941
Creator:
Reed, W. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward L. Wilson to Major Richard E. Froiseth - January 22, 1941]
A letter written to Major Richard E. Froiseth from Thomas S. Byrne, General Manager, by Edward L. Wilson, Assistant General Manager or Taylor-Byrne-Briggs, dated January 22, 1941. Byrne acknowledges the receipt of the Resolution Respecting Employment of Ex-Service Men passed by Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, T. N. Carswell, Post Commander.
Date:
January 22, 1941
Creator:
Wilson, Edward L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History