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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Postmaster, Cleburne, Texas - May 3, 1965]
A letter addressed to the Postmaster, Cleburne, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated May 3, 1965. Carswell explains his concern as a friend of Dr. Cyrus N. Ray for the need of institutional care and requests assistance in locating the family of Dr. Ray.
Date:
May 3, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Eggleston - May 15, 1963]
A letter written to Mrs. Eggleston from T. N. Carswell, dated May 15, 1963. Carswell advises of a change in his preference regarding the flowers for the Whiteheads requesting that she select the color (if his preference of red does not work as well), the quantity and the placement in the home. Carswell advises, in a postscript, that the arrival of the Whiteheads is to be shortly after May 20th. Typewritten carbon copy bearing Esleeck Fidelity Onion Skin watermark. Attachment includes: Welcome home sentiment written by T. N. Carswell and to be sent with flowers ordered via Mrs. Eggleston for Laurence and Lucie Whitehead. Typewritten carbon copy bearing Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date:
May 15, 1963
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Milton H. Comley - May 1, 1962]
A letter addressed to Mr. Milton H. Comley, Florist, Arlington, Virginia from T. N. Carswell, dated May 1, 1962. Carswell requests a flower delivery for the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bartlett Hague, Jr. for when they arrive home. A sentiment which is to accompany the flower delivery offers congratulations, best wishes and ends with a quote from Sidney Lanier's "Song of the Chattahoochee". The reverse side of poem includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co.
Date:
May 1, 1962
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - May 12, 1959]
A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, dated May 12, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check for a subscription to IDEALS to be mailed to Margaret Ann, Janis & James Wall of Haskell, Texas.
Date:
May 12, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Owen J. Lenihan - May 11, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. Owen J. Lenihan, Manager, Cunard Line, St. Louis, Missouri from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1957. Carswell advises that he sold his travel business but is requesting assistance in obtaining passage home for Miss Mary Ann Whitehead who is studying in London and has been unable to book passage due to heavy bookings.
Date:
May 11, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated May 10, 1957. Whitehead requests help from Carswell, via his contacts, in obtaining passage home for her daughter, Mary Ann.
Date:
May 10, 1957
Creator:
Whitehead, Lucie K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. H. Parks - May 18, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. J. H. Parks, Manager, Cunard Steamship Company, Ltd., St. Louis 1, Missouri from T. N. Carswell, dated May 18, 1957. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Parks, discusses options for the class of accomodation and payment for Miss Whitehead and then expresses his appreciation for their help regarding her accomodations.
Date:
May 18, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel Quade to T. N. Carswell - May 7, 1970]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Glyn (Ethel) Quade, Sagerton, Texas, dated May 7, 1970. Quade expresses her wish to see him and Mrs. Carswell again and, also, expresses her appreciation for the Ideals subscription. She asks what is happening to our beautiful America, land of the free, discussing the student unrest not only on the campuses at Lawrence, Kansas where Larry attends and at the University of Texas where Lyndell attends but all over the country pointing to the war and draft as a continual dread for students. She advises that Glyn is doing fairly well, the Jack Quades are all right and asks after Mrs. Carswell.
Date:
May 7, 1970
Creator:
Quade, Ethel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Norma McMahon - May 16, 1949]
A letter written to Miss Norma McMahon, President, Trypod Club, Abilene, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated May 16, 1949. Carswell extends his congratulations to the Trypod Club members on the completion of a highly successful year's work noting that he feels a share in the achievements of the Club. He advises of a "token of appreciation" attached to the letter.
Date:
May 16, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Chenoweth? to T. N. Carswell - May 31, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from D. Chenoweth?, San Angelo Standard-Times, San Angelo, Texas, dated May 31, 1945. Chenoweth replies to Carswell expressing his appreciation for the letter regarding his 25 years with the Standard-Times.
Date:
May 31, 1948
Creator:
Chenoweth, Dean
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 17, 1945]
A letter written to Brother Carswell from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated May 17, 1945. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding pastoring possiblities at Knox City and Eastland noting that either one of these would be fine. He expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and helpfulness.
Date:
May 17, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sargi Jones to T. N. Carswell - May 28, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sargi Jones, San Antonio, Texas, Calle Albino Mereles, Chihuahua, Chi, dated May 28, 1944. Mereles acknowledges the receipt of "the lovely book" noting "The Charge of The Light Brigade" as a personal favorite.
Date:
May 1944
Creator:
Jones, Sargie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. L. Wade to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. L. Wade, President, El Paso Bar Association, El Paso, Texas, dated May 27, 1944. Wade acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell in which he advised that Mr. Thornton Hardie will get good support from the Abilene Bar in his candidacy for Vice President of the State Bar of Texas. He expresses his appreciation for Carswell for having written and advises that he called Hardie and read the letter to him noting that Hardie was "much gratified".
Date:
May 27, 1944
Creator:
Wade, E. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - May 4, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated May 4, 1944. Connally acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the Montgomery-Ward Company affair and discusses the occurence advising that none of the war acts adopted by Congress intended to authorize Government seizure in such a situation. "The acts authorizing seizure were intended to cover plants manufacturing arms, munitions and equipment and in which operations were delayed or hindered by labor disturbances."
Date:
May 4, 1944
Creator:
Connally, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 2, 1944. Russell acknowledges the letter from Carswell dated the 29th of April and expresses his disapproval of the taking over, on the part of the Executive Department, of the Montgomery-Ward Mail Order Store in Chicago and discusses legislation regarding such actions and compromises that are required to win the war; "However, I am becoming tired of standing so much for unity's sake, and not getting much help from the other branch of the Government—I have stated to you before and I reiterate now that the labor situation, which has been brought about by the last ten years of petting and pampering, means trouble for our Country in the years ahead unless something is done about it".
Date:
May 2, 1944
Creator:
Russell, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - May 24, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 24, 1941. Russell replies to the inquiry by Carswell as to what the state set-up will be in the organization of Mayor La Guardia's Committee advising that nothing is available as to the details of this matter. "Omar joins me in conveying to you our kindest regards and good wishes."
Date:
May 24, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated May 12, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of a letter from Carswell which contained a signed Power of Attorney which has been solicited by the Committee in Reorganization proceedings of the Standard Commercial Tobacco Company. He advises that he will investigate the Committee to find if they are people of standing. Johnson assures Carswell that it is no trouble for his company to hold securities for customers and that he is glad to advise him on the investment of any funds that he may have available from time to time. "I happen to own 100-acre farm in Jones County and also mineral rights on 55 acres of land in another part of the County."
Date:
May 12, 1938
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - May 7, 1970]
A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 7, 1970. Carswell advises of the receipt of a notice from the City relative to delinquent taxes on Lot 24 advising Jackson of the $148.80 still owed him.
Date:
May 7, 1970
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Stanley Lowell to T. N. Carswell - May 17, 1968]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. Stanley Lowell, Associate Director, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington, D. C. 20036, dated May 17, 1968. Lowell makes reference to the note by Carswell about his support of the organization for over 19 years. Lowell expresses the appreciation of the organization for all that Carswell has done through the years advising that he is one of their very best friends.
Date:
May 17, 1968
Creator:
Lowell, C. Stanley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - May 4, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, for Governor, Austin, Texas, dated May 4, 1954. Shivers expresses his appreciation to Carswell for writing as he did about his decision to become a candidate for re-election noting his appreciation for Carswell's expressions of confidence and asks for his support, ideas and suggestions.
Date:
May 4, 1954
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. James O. McLeod to T. N. Carswell - May 20, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jewel McLeod (Mrs. James O. McLeod), Dallas 11, Texas, dated May 20, 1952. McLeod explains the suggestion she had made about Carswell securing a Civil Service connection in Dallas as selfish on her part and wanting again to work for her "Old Boss", since some of her fondest memories were in connection with her work with Carswell. McLeod describes her job and expresses her wish for the best for him and Mrs. Carswell, that Orville and the boys join in extending best regards.
Date:
May 20, 1952
Creator:
McLeod, Julie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter written by George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.]
A form letter from George Mahon, dated May 3, 1951. Mahon discourses on the MacArthur controversy and advises that Acheson should have resigned many months ago. He speaks of his concern for the country stating that he hopes they can get their feet on the ground as a nation and unify efforts toward building up the national defense program and towards preventing World War III. Mahon affirms his need for the prayers and advice of the people during these trying days. P. S. "As to our spending policies, we must avoid exhausting ourselves."
Date:
May 3, 1951
Creator:
Mahon, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History