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[Letter from Governor Beauford H. Jester to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Beauford H. Jester, Governor, Austin, Texas dated June 7, 1948. Jester issues a formal request to Carswell for him to serve as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board.
Date:
June 7, 1948
Creator:
Jester, Beauford H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Haney, Craig & Akin to C. M. Caldwell - June, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, from Haney, Craig & Akin, dated June, 1941. The letter serves as a preliminary report regarding the new law restricting the sale of liquor.
Date:
June 1941
Creator:
Haney, Craig & Akin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Secretary of the Taylor County Drys to Jeff Davis - June 10, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas, from the Secretary of the Taylor County Drys, dated June 10, 1941. The Secretary informs Davis of a meeting which was held pertaining to the question employing Judge Miller for legal assistance to secure mandamus proceedings on the liquor bill. He requests that Davis contact Miller to secure his services due to it being a statewide issue rather than county or district. He advises of an enclosure listing the names of ministers who were included in the meeting.
Date:
June 10, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941]
A form letter written by J. D. Riddle, County and 24th District Secretary, United Drys, dated June 13, 1941. Riddle addresses an urgent matter regarding funds pertaining to the employment of Judge Miller of Brownwood, Texas for legal counsel regarding the challenge to the newly passed liquor bill.
Date:
June 13, 1941
Creator:
Riddle, J. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. A. Long to T. N. Carswell - June 20, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. A. Long, Pastor, St. Paul Methodist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated June 20, 1941. Long acknowledges an expense account for Carswell that must have been increasing and requests a statement of the balance due to him.
Date:
June 20, 1941
Creator:
Long, C. A.
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 Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1944]
A letter wrtten to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 28, 1944. McKenzie advises of a delay of their meeting until July 18 due to the McLennan County election on July 15. The reverse side includes a printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date:
June 28, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District and Taylor County Drys, dated June 7, 1945. Carswell endorses the suggestion by Secretary McKinzie which encourages pastors to observe Father's Day as a "Field Day for Righteousness" and to consider including United Texas Drys in the church budget.
Date:
June 7, 1945
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[List of Members of Abilene Ministral Alliance - June, 1945]
A list naming the members of the Abilene Ministral Alliance, including addresses, phone numbers, and church/organization name.
Date:
June 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from the Committee on Resolutions and T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1945]
A form letter addressed to the Chairman and Members of the Taylor County Drys in Convention, from the Committee on Resolutions: C. R. Pennington, Thomas E Hayden, R. B. Wylie, Sec., Mrs. Andrew Urban, Sr., E. P. Mead, T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County & 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated June 17, 1945. The letter reports on the increasing use of beverage alcohol, and a proposal on how to counter that use.
Date:
June 17, 1945
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flag Day, 1940 - June 14, 1940]
An editorial essay titled "Flag Day, 1940." The essay was reprinted from The New York Times, June 14, 1940.
Date:
June 14, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. J. Barry to T. N. Carswell - June 8, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Esq., Travel Agent - Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from C. J. Barry, Administrative Secretary, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington, dated June 8, 1949. Barry advises that the Secretary requested that he inform Carswell that the officials of the Army are best quailified to answer Carswell's questions regarding aid for the families of enlisted men.
Date:
June 8, 1949
Creator:
Barry, C. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 22, 1938]
A letter written to Rupert H. Johnson, New York City, New York, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated June 22, 1938. Carswell restates to Johnson, as per their telephone conversation, that he is enclosing a condensed financial statement of Abilene and, also, a newspaper account of a meeting the night before. Carswell advises of the approximate bond valuations, the option of a utilities rate increase and his assurance that if Johnson decides not to try for the refunding proposition that he will be glad to pay for his counsel and advice.
Date:
June 22, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Agent, Comanche, Texas, dated June 23, 1942. Allcorn acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he does not know how to answer due to not being familiar with the current politics. He advises of his impression of Andy Danforth and Charlie Maisel.
Date:
June 23, 1942
Creator:
Allcorn, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The President, The White House - June 10, 1946]
A letter addressed to the President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 10, 1946. Carswell advises the President that on June 5 Dr. L. D. Newton, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, and others urged upon the President the advisability of the withdrawal of the United States representation from the Vatican. Carswell confirms that he is in full accord with that request.
Date:
June 10, 1946
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. E. Carr to T. N. Carswell - June 21, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from A. S. E. Carr, Secretary to Senator Tom Connally, dated June 21, 1946. Carr acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell after Senator Connally had left to attend the Council of Foreign Ministers with Secretary of State Byrnes. Carr advises Carswell that the President extended an interview to Dr. L. D. Newton and other members of the Southern Baptist Convention and advised them that the appointment of Mr. Myron Taylor is a temporary one, his services only needed until the peace treaty is signed with Italy.
Date:
June 21, 1946
Creator:
Carr, A. S. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 12, 1956. Caldwell apologizes for forgetting the fish fry at Church the last evening describing the events of his day including Bill Ledbetter and Marvin Lewis inquiring as to where he had been and ends his apology with "I will have to admit, I am slipping, all I can say is thank you and forgive me."
Date:
June 12, 1956
Creator:
Caldwell, C. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead - June 28, 1963]
A letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead from T. N. Carswell, dated June 28, 1963. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the gift to him of a brief case stating that Whitehead could not have selected and sent to him anything more genuinely appreciated.
Date:
June 28, 1963
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Oklahoma - June 5, 1965]
A letter addressed to the Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Okla. from T. N. Carswell, dated June 5, 1965. Carswell explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care and requests assistance in locating his family. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date:
June 5, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent of Schools, Frederick, Oklahoma - June 17, 1965]
A letter addressed to the Superintendent of Schools, Frederick, Oklahoma from T. N. Carswell, dated June 17, 1965. Carswell explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care and requests assistance in locating his family.
Date:
June 17, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History