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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Lewis C. Perry - January 16, 1924]
A letter written to Col. Lewis C. Perry, Terrell, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 16, 1924. Carswell explains concerning the District Governorship election and the intention of the Abilene club to propose Lion Green for the Governorship. Carswell writes, "We of the Abilene club are of the opinion, Col. Perry, that Lionism can be best served by your re-election — if you elect not to serve we will push Lion Green's candidacy".
Date:
January 16, 1924
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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 Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1932]
A letter written to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Claude [Claude Lloyd], Peabody Hall, The Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire, dated January 7, 1932. Lloyd acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and expresses his appreciation for the letter and the news about Simmons University commenting that he wonders how they get on with so little endowment in these hard times. He advises that he enclosed pictures of his daughters, Cynthia and Dorothy, and their mother, Dorothy. Lloyd explains that he is in the English Department at Exeter, now, because of the Harkness gift and that he makes twice his old salary "for half the work" that he did. Lloyd expresses his appreciation for the pecans and says he will go "all the way to Texas to get a persimmon". He sends his regards to Drs. Cooper and Olsen, Mrs. Carswell and Peggy, that he wonders much about George Paxton and Mildred Paxton.
Date:
January 7, 1932
Creator:
Lloyd, Claude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Cynthia Lloyd and Dorothy Lloyd]
A photograph of Cynthia Lloyd and Dorothy Lloyd in the snow. Enclosed with the letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell dated January 7, 1932.
Date:
January 7, 1932
Creator:
Lloyd, Claude
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Cynthia Lloyd and Dorothy Lloyd]
A photograph of Cynthia Lloyd and Dorothy Lloyd on a sled in snow.
Date:
January 7, 1932
Creator:
Lloyd, Claude
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dorothy Lloyd with her daughters Cynthia Lloyd and Dorothy Lloyd]
A photograph of Dorothy Lloyd with her daughters Cynthia Lloyd and Dorothy Lloyd in front of a brick building.
Date:
January 7, 1932
Creator:
Lloyd, Claude
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell - January 25, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated January 25, 1932. Carswell advises that he has arrived home on the Sunshine Special after a trip to Dallas, expresses his concern for his daughter, Peggy, having been ill, advises that he has changed his travel plans to Austin because of the rain and notes that he had a pleasant time in Hamlin.
Date:
January 25, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Los Angeles, California, dated January 7, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they intend to exhibit the Colleen Moore Doll House sometime in Abilene that year.
Date:
January 7, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.
Date:
January 15, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton - January 7, 1939]
A letter addressed to Messrs. C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton, from T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, dated January 7, 1939. Carswell confirms that the papers legally setting up the Merchants Paper Company as a Limited Partnership have been filed and recorded and advises of a $4,000.00 partnership interest to Mr. P. H. Diffenbaugh .
Date:
January 7, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Military Service Publishing Company - January 20, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 20, 1941. Carswell places an order for 16 copies of the "State Defense Force Manual" authorizing a draw on his personal account at F. & M. National Bank, Abilene, Texas to assure shipment.
Date:
January 20, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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
[Roster and January 1941 Activity meeting minutes of Fisher County Unit, Texas Defense Guards, Rotan, Texas]
A roster of Fisher County Unit, Texas Defense Guards of Rotan, Texas. Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Company Roll. Report includes January 1941 Activity of the Fisher County Unit and minutes of January meetings.
Date:
January 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Member-Elect Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, from Sam Russell, Member-Elect, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 2, 1941. Russell confirms that his recommendation for Mrs. E. Lillius was wired today.
Date:
January 2, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 2, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 2, 1941. A request by Carswell for information regarding supervising or operating the Canteen at the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
Date:
January 2, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
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 Captain L. P. Miller to T. N. Carswell - January 3, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, from L. P. Miller, Captain, A. G. D., Asst. Adjutant General, Headquarters Eighth Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated January 3, 1941. Miller makes reference to the telegram sent by Carswell recommending Mrs. E. Lillius for army hostess at the Abilene Camp and advises that she will receive careful consideration when selections are made.
Date:
January 3, 1941
Creator:
Miller, L. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 4, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 4, 1941. Carswell advises of a correction to his letter of January 2. He advises that it was written in the interest of himself as Purchasing Agent for the Canteens in the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
Date:
January 4, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
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 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 Captain George B. Brown to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George B. Brown, Captain, F. A., Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 7, 1941. Brown advises Carswell that he is replying in the absence of General Key and that the application received from Carswell is being turned over to Col. Miller for his file and consideration.
Date:
January 7, 1941
Creator:
Brown, George B.
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
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to Major General William S. Key - January 8, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major General William S. Key, Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from R. M. Wagstaff, Wagstaff, Harwell, Douthit & Alvis, Abilene, Texas, dated January 8, 1941. The letter introduces Mr. T. N. Carswell, of Abilene, Texas, who wishes to make application for the position of purchasing agent.
Date:
January 8, 1941
Creator:
Wagstaff, R. M.
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