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[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - December 28,1948]
A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas 1, Texas, dated December 28, 1948. Blackwell expresses his appreciation to Carswell for thinking of him at Christmas time and for the tie.
Date:
December 28, 1948
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas 1, Texas, dated July 28, 1949. Blackwell advises Carswell that he visited with Peggy, that it was a pleasure to meet her and that their personnel department has advised her and suggested a lead.
Date:
July 28, 1949
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1964]
A letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Senior Vice President & Cashier, First National Bank In Dallas, dated October 27, 1964. Blackwell replies to Carswell's request for Cotton Bowl tickets. He expresses his regret that he was not in the last time Carswell was in Dallas.
Date:
October 27, 1964
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from William A. Blakley - May 14, 1958]
A form letter addressed to "Fellow Texan," from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated May 14, 1958. Blakley acknowledges that he is not an experienced politician and having been appointed to the Senate on January 15, 1957 by Governor Shivers but that he feels the need to serve to preserve our system of government which is based on the separation of powers and the sovereignty of the States. He advises of the devotion that is required from all who believe in contitutional government and requests suggestions regarding his candidacy for the United States Senate.
Date:
May 14, 1958
Creator:
Blakley, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 27, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's confidence and support in his campaign. Blakley touches on the status of the campaign and extends his hope that Carswell can speak in his behalf.
Date:
February 27, 1960
Creator:
Blakley, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 18, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's support in his first Senate campaign and requests his continued support in his new campaign. He asks for Carswell's views on the issues and on the message he should get to the people of Texas.
Date:
February 18, 1961
Creator:
Blakley, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated April 21, 1958. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter of confidence and support and for his contribution to the campaign. "You may be sure that I was not unmindful of the encouragment given me in Abilene when I reached my decision to make this campaign."
Date:
April 21, 1958
Creator:
Blakley, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas dated December 23, 1960. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter, suggestions and information. He expects to be in Abilene during the campaign and hopes for a personal visit with Carswell.
Date:
December 23, 1960
Creator:
Blakley, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 31, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas 2, Texas, dated December 31, 1957. Blakley expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell, his regret in not being able to work out a speaking date at present, and his agreement with Carswell regarding the character and conduct of their mutual friends Ed Drake, Hugh Prather and Mrs. Cullen Thomas.
Date:
December 31, 1957
Creator:
Blakley, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from B. R. Blankenship and T. N. Carswell, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee addressed To All Members Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee - July 23, 1954]
A letter addressed to the members of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee from B. R. Blankenship, Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, Secretary, dated July 23, 1954. A call to all members of the Committee to meet to canvass the election returns of the July 24 Primary.
Date:
July 23, 1954
Creator:
Blankenship, B. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Iris Blitch to T. N. Carswell - July 2, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Iris Blitch, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 2, 1959. Blitch expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell containing a ballot concerning labor legislation. She confirms that they are distant cousins and knows his brother Allen quite well. She advises of the status regarding the Labor Bill and Representative Smith's bill and of her opposition to foreign aid.
Date:
July 2, 1959
Creator:
Blitch, Iris
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Boaz to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from H. A. Boaz, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, dated December 13, 1941. H. A. Boaz defines Americanism.
Date:
December 13, 1941
Creator:
Boaz, H. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Boaz and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1944]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bishop H. A. Boaz, President and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 23, 1944. An advisement regarding the importance of attending the conference to be with people from various wet counties which will enable them to plan for local option elections to be held simultaneously.
Date:
February 23, 1944
Creator:
Boaz, H. A. & McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Bodley to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James W. Bodley, Department Commander, Memphis, Tennesse, dated September 1, 1942. Announcement from the Department of Tennessee presenting Roane Waring as candidate for National Commander of the American Legion.
Date:
September 1, 1942
Creator:
Bodley, James W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leslie R. Bonner to T. N. Carswell - September 13, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Leslie R. Bonner, Claims Representative, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated September 13, 1961. Advisement of a price increase due to increased costs for Byrdie Carswell Support, Maintenance and Treatment Account. Handwritten note by Carswell at bottom of page advises that on September 28, 1961 a check was mailed for October.
Date:
September 13, 1961
Creator:
Bonner, Leslie R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1942]
A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, Washington, DC, dated December 16, 1942. The form pertains to the transfer of position from Clerk To Clerical Audit Supervisor. The form is signed by George A. Bonnet, Colonel, Field Artillery Chief. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date:
December 16, 1942
Creator:
Bonnet, George A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sid Bowers to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Commander Carswell, from Sid Bowers, Post Comm., The American Legion, Bernice Coles Post No. 191, Breckenridge, Texas. Bowers issues an invitation to Carswell to attend their annual Post and Auxilliary Banquet in Breckenridge advising that Dr. Sadler of TCU will speak. Carswell penciled a notation regarding having answered this letter on 2/16/43.
Date:
February 1943
Creator:
Bowers, Sid
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
[Form letter from Max W. Boyer addressed to Texas Drug Stores - December 5, 1940]
A form letter addressed to Texas Drug Stores, from Max W. Boyer, Attorney-at-Law, Perryton, Texas, dated December 5, 1940. An appeal for support for a fund for the retention of the present law allowing druggists to dispense liquor through prescriptions. The letter includes a partial listing of drug stores that hold medicinal permits: Mr. A. O. Oberlander of the Behrens Drug Company of Waco and Lubbock; Hart's Pharmacy, West Pharmacy, Dunn Drug Company, Plainview; Shepard-Webb Drug Company, Seagraves; Cothes Drug, Seminole; Tahoka Drug, Tahoka; Corbett-Hubbard Drug, Young's Pharmacy, Sanders Chastain, Sweetwater; Morris Drug, Lubbock Drug, A & L Drug, Rushing Drug, Doc's Drug, Clarke's Drug, 19th Corner Drug, Brownfield; Thornton Pharmacy, Seagraves.
Date:
December 5, 1940
Creator:
Boyer, Max W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Bryan Bradbury - October 24, 1953]
A form letter from Bryan Bradbury, Chairman State and National Affairs Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated October 24, 1953. Bradbury announces that their Committee is host to Lester Flesner of Houston, District Manager for the United States Chamber of Commerce, for a breakfast at Mack Eplen's Restaurant to discuss their part of the National Legislative scene.
Date:
November 24, 1953
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - August 28, 1969]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Bradbury, Tippen & Cross, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1969. Bradbury advises that he concludes Beatrice Jackson as the owner of a half interest in the property and Carswell is the owner of the other half if in fact Mrs. Beatrice Jackson is the former Beatrice Whitley.
Date:
August 28, 1969
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1969]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Bradbury, Tippen & Cross, Abilene, Texas, dated December 2, 1969. RE: Title to Lot 23, Lewis Subdivision of Lot 1, Block 147, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Advisement that in the will of Hattie Nichols Turner she left this property to Beatrice Whitley who is now Beatrice Jackson and is the daughter of Hattie Nichols Turner.
Date:
December 2, 1969
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - June 19, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Chairman, State and National Affairs Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated June 19, 1953. Bradbury informs Carswell that he had been asked by Mr. Elbert Hall, President of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, to serve as chairman of the State and National Affairs Committee and requests Carswell to serve as one of his committeemen.
Date:
June 19, 1953
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Texas Liquor Control Board, Austin, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Bradbury reports his findings on the "Report and Recommendations of the Senate Committee Investigating Crime, 43rd Texas Legislature, 1933-1934" recommending strongly that Carswell obtain a copy and read certain sections citing that "any 'spot' information would not be considered valuable unless considered a part of the entire report". He advises that Carswell will find analysis by county annually including the number of indictments for liquor violations.
Date:
November 10, 1942
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History