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[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 - February 16, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1942. Davis complains about the lack of communication from Pastors after services are held in their churches, advises that their Executive Committee approved the plan that they had discussed with Dr. Jenkens when in Abilene and notes an enclosed check to Carswell for reimbursement for his Belton trip. In postscript, Davis requests Carswell's opinion regarding asking Merkel, Tuscola and Caps to join their field day at Abilene.
Date:
February 16, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to M. H. Applewhite - February 20, 1942]
A letter written to Reverend M. H. Applewhite, First Presbyterian Church, Sweetwater, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 20, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Applewhite for his telephone call confirming that he will be at the conference in Sweetwater in the First Baptist Church and offers to speak on Sunday morning.
Date:
February 20, 1942
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]
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 Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 5, 1942. Davis suggests using a pledge card such as the enclosed one when presenting the matter to pastors and advises of more churches participating than there are special speakers available for every church noting that in Houston, the past year, the pastor of the church usually spoke and took an offering at the close of the service.
Date:
March 5, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 17, 1942. Davis inquires of Carswell, "how goes the battle," and advises that he has plans, but he wants to hear from Carswell before doing anything and describes the program plans for Dallas. He advises Carswell, confidentially, that they have a plan to try to get on the July Primary ballot on a "war time proposition" noting if they can do that they "will be ready for big things".
Date:
March 17, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - May 25, 1942]
A letter written to Reverend Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 25, 1942. Carswell confirms that Davis should be at the Abilene Field Day on June 14. He lists the names of pastors and their congregations that have signed up and suggests that Davis send to them copies of the Crusader with a preparatory message. Denominations represented include Baptist, First Christian, Methodist, and Presbyterian.
Date:
May 25, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank L. Turner with address revision to Humphrey Lee - May 29, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. Frank L. Turner, President, McMurry College, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys. Letter reused with address revision to Dr. Humphrey Lee, President, SMU, Dallas, Texas, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell advises of a letter that was sent on March 4 and that a reply would be genuinely appreciated stressing that the Drys are anxious to know what Christian schools and colleges are doing about the use of beverage alcohol.
Date:
May 29, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Robert G. Davis, Daniel Baker College - May 29, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. Robert G. Davis, President, Daniel Baker College, Brownwood, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to a letter written on March 6 in regards to the question of what Christian Colleges are doing about the use of Beverage Alcohol.
Date:
May 29, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 28, 1942]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 28, 1942. Davis confirms that he is sending a Scrap Book and sermon to the twelve pastors who were on the list he received from Carswell and will be bringing Bishop Boaz on the 14th.
Date:
May 28, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. W. Yancy, III - May 29, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. J. W. Yancy, III, President, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to a letter sent March 4 to Dr. Jackson regarding what Christian Schools and Colleges are doing about the use of Beverage Alcohol.
Date:
May 29, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. E. Peoples - May 29, 1942]
A letter written to President C. E. Peoples, Lon Morris College, Jacksonville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to a letter written on March 4 regarding what Christian Schools and Colleges are doing about the use of Beverage Alcohol.
Date:
May 29, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 29, 1942. Davis advises Carswell that they are making a move on June 8 to get war time prohibition on the July Primary ballot and warns to keep mum until it is presented to the Democratic Committee. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by Carswell: Col. Finch, Maj. Bolling, W. Skinner.
Date:
May 29, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 3, 1942. Davis confirms that Bishop Boaz will be with Brother Douglas Carver on June 14, glad Carswell is "getting" a group to go to Austin and enthusiatically advises, in a postscript, that Marion County voted dry on Saturday giving them 129 totally dry counties to date. The reverse side includes a handwritten note, "Cash 28.00" and dated June 7, 1942.
Date:
June 3, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. C. Washington to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from P. C. Washington, President, Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, Texas, dated June 3, 1942. Washington advises that there is no course on alcoholic problems but facts are taught throughout the whole curriculum.
Date:
June 3, 1942
Creator:
Washington, P. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. F. Lisewski to T. N. Carswell - June 3, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from Dr. S. F. Lisewski, C. S. C., President, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas, dated June 3, 1942. Lisewski advises that there is no regular course scheduled on the effects of alcoholism.
Date:
June 3, 1942
Creator:
Lisewski, S. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. R. Glass to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th Senatorial Dries, from D. R. Glass, President, Texas College, Tyler, Texas, dated June 1, 1942. Glass advises that there is no course on the effects of alcoholism.
Date:
June 1, 1942
Creator:
Glass, D. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph J. Rhoads, Bishop College, Marshall, Texas to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from Joseph J. Rhoads, President, Bishop College, Marshall, Texas, dated June 1, 1942. Rhoads advises Carswell that there is no special course on the effects of the use of alcohol and tobacco but that it is taught in Physical Education and Physiology.
Date:
June 1, 1942
Creator:
Rhoads, Joseph J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Ward, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. L. Ward, President, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas, dated March 5, 1942. Ward advises that there is no course offered on the effects of alcohol.
Date:
March 5, 1942
Creator:
Ward, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar A. Ullrich to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, from Oscar A. Ullrich, Dean of Faculty, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, dated March 20, 1942. Ullrich advises Carswell of the letter from Carswell to President John W. Bergin having been referred to him and that there are no separate courses offered on the effects of alcohol.
Date:
March 20, 1942
Creator:
Ullrich, Oscar A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Tucker to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. B. Tucker, President, Austin College, Sherman, Texas from, dated March 5, 1942. Tucker advises that there is no separate course, but the effects of alcoholism are included in regular courses.
Date:
March 5, 1942
Creator:
Tucker, E. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas J. Treadaway to T. N. Carswell - March 9, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thomas J. Treadaway, S. M., Dean-Registrar, St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Texas, dated March 9, 1942. Treadaway advises of no course on the effects of alcohol but that temperance, as one of the four cardinal virtues, is taught in all of their Religion classes.
Date:
March 9, 1942
Creator:
Treadaway, Thomas J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Waits to T. N. Carswell - March 6, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. M. Waits, President Emeritus, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, dated March 6, 1942. Waits advises that there are no courses on the effects of the use of alcohol, but the subject is "dealt with" in various courses.
Date:
March 6, 1942
Creator:
Waits, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History