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[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Russell S. Stephens, Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., dated April 12, 1938. Humorous gab regarding his own reaction to Charlie Barnes' oil deal. He expresses his dismay that Carswell has flu deeming it unwise to undertake a return trip until he has recovered. He advises that heavy snow killed the fruit but that in spite of the loss they "will have a fine year in West Texas". He expresses his hope that Carswell has an early recovery and returns soon "full of enthusiasm and zeal for your adopted West Texas home".
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Stephens, Russell S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1946]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 18, 1946. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that a car may be available around May 1st providing more cars are manufactured. He lists three models and their approximate prices.
Date: February 18, 1946
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1947]

A letter to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated January 4, 1947. Whiting expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the beautiful tie, advises that he and Nora enjoyed the letter and hope that he, Byrd and Peg are "getting along alright" ending with a wish to Carswell for a prosperous New Year.
Date: January 4, 1947
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
[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 T. N. Carswell to N. F. Muir Virginia - December 26, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to N. F. Muir Virginia - December 26, 1940]

A letter written to Dr. N. F. Muir, Roanoke, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 26, 1940. Carswell addresses "apparent misunderstandings" regarding account arrangements made by Dr. Gillespie with Dr. Muir for his work on bands and appliance adjustments on Peggy Anne.
Date: December 26, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]

A letter written to "Dad" [T. N. Carswell] from "Baby Doll - Peg" [Peggy Carswell], dated April 2, 1941. Peggy discusses her expenses asking if she is spending too much and advises that she wants a job for the summer at the hospital as an assistant for the experience since deciding to be a lab technician. She suggests for Carswell a new business idea and then explains regarding a new type of sign put out by Jack White of the Fleur Ray Sign Company of San Antonio. Handwritten postscript advises that she cannot type or handwrite but he "probably can read bad typing better than bad writing".
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated February 11, 1942. Davidson advises that Peggy Anne is her natural sunny self again and her grades are up. She proceeds to elaborate on the probable reasons.
Date: February 11, 1942
Creator: Davidson, Mabel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit slip for The Students' Bank, Randolph-Macon Woman's College] (open access)

[Deposit slip for The Students' Bank, Randolph-Macon Woman's College]

A deposit slip from The Students' Bank, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, dated February 27, 1942. Nine dollars deposited by Peggy Carswell.
Date: February 27, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Notice from the Registrar's Office of Randolph-Macon Woman's College] (open access)

[Official Notice from the Registrar's Office of Randolph-Macon Woman's College]

An official notice from the Registrar's Office of Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated March 20, 1942. Advisement of the date due for the reservation fee required to select a room for the 1942-1943 session.
Date: March 20, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated April 1, 1942. Whiteside acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that "in view of the very uncertain conditions at the present time" she understands his unwillingness to make a room deposit for Peggy Anne this far in advance. She explains the necessity of the deposit but assures him of a place for returning students, only no choice of rooms.
Date: April 1, 1942
Creator: Whiteside, Annie C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Railway Express Agency, Incorporated Uniform Express Receipt:  Shipped from A. N. Carswell to Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Whiting] (open access)

[Railway Express Agency, Incorporated Uniform Express Receipt: Shipped from A. N. Carswell to Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Whiting]

A railway receipt from the Railway Express Agency Office, Clifton Forge, Va., Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Whiting. Forwarding Office - Homerville, Ga., A. N. Carswell, dated December 8, 1942. One bag of pecans.
Date: December 8, 1942
Creator: Carswell, A. N.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated August 12, 1948. Whiting advises that he should have a car this week and will have it ready for Peggy and mother to take back. They look forward to seeing Peggy and Byrdie and wish that Carswell could come with them. Postscript by Whiting advises that he sent to Mr. Price the notice concerning Earlie's estate.
Date: August 12, 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
[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 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 - 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 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