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[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - August 17, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Dallas, dated August 17, 1965. Blackwell expresses his appreciation for Carswell attending the services held for his mother in Hawley. He advises of the difficulty in obtaining factual information on life insurance companies and offers the information that he did find noting that Best's recommended the company.
Date:
August 17, 1965
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. J. Blackwell - August 11, 1965]
A letter written to Horace [H. J. Blackwell] from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 11, 1965. Carswell explains his holdings of 200 shares of South Coast Life Insurance stock, of his desire to acquire more and requests information regarding the Company, if available. He advises, in a postscript, that he would value Blackwell's opinion. 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:
August 11, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - August 12, 1965]
A letter written to Miss Muller from T. N. Carswell, dated August 12, 1965. Carswell advises Muller as to the condition of Dr. Cyrus N. Ray giving an account of some activities involving Dr. Ray which caused his concern. He advises, in a postscript, that there seems to be a gradual weakening of Ray's mental condition. Notation at top of page reads "A. D. Ray, Lubbock, Tx" dated June 7, 1966. 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:
August 12, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1964]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie Whitehead, dated August 12, 1964. Whitehead acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that whenever he is able to be there that she will be ready to attack the income tax reports. She advises of Lucie Jean, Frank and the boys having sailed for England and that Laurence has health issues.
Date:
August 12, 1964
Creator:
Whitehead, Lucie K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mattie Lee Tucker to T. N. Carswell - August 24, 1962]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mattie Lee Tucker, Abilene, Texas, dated August 24, 1962. Tucker expresses her appreciation for Carswell's help stating that one never knows when little things may help and in this business there is not very much of that done.
Date:
August 24, 1962
Creator:
Tucker, Mattie Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated August 2, 1960. Lloyd advises that two summers from now he will be retired and that having lived in an Academy house for years he will be required to find another place. He describes the setting of an old farm house with three acres that he bought 28 years ago and has been working on during summers but now must complete for year-round habitation. He conveys his love for Texas and advises that his visit three years ago proved that there is no gap in his life. He describes his years in Massachusettes; "Living and sometimes competing with these Mayflower-Harvard names is sometimes a bit galling, more often amusing. Generally, I find it more gratifying to shock than to please them". He expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the call, letter and kind considerations for some fifty years making note of their lasting friendship even after years of separation.
Date:
August 2, 1960
Creator:
Lloyd, Claude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel and Glyn Quade to T. N. Carswell - August 3, 1970]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Ethel and Glyn Quade, Sagerton, Texas, dated August 3, 1970. Quade expresses their disappointment that they missed Carswell when he drove out there. She expresses their appreciation for the azaleas and Ideals books, asks after Mrs. Carswell and invites him to drive out on Friday for an evening meal noting that Lyndell will be home that evening.
Date:
August 3, 1970
Creator:
Quade, Glyn & Quade, Ethel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Elna Peagler Davis - August 14, 1969]
A letter written to Mrs. Elna Peagler Davis from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated August 14, 1969. Carswell expresses his sympathy to Davis on the death of her mother. Handwritten notation includes Davis Brothers Florists, Waycross, Georgia.
Date:
August 14, 1969
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - August 2, 1967]
A letter written to Omar Burleson from T. N. Carswell, dated August 2, 1967. Carswell endorses Howard Caldwell in his application for work with the U. S. Government. He describes the family background and work ethics of Caldwell and expresses his appreciation to Omar for his offer to help.
Date:
August 7, 1967
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite L. Murphy to T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Marguerite L. Murphy, District Passenger Agent, Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Transit Company, dated August 31, 1953. Murphy advises that a basket of fruit, candy and a card was placed in the cabin for Mr. J. B. Dalton as Carswell requested costing $6.48.
Date:
August 31, 1953
Creator:
Murphy, Marquerite L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Georgia Bay Line - August 27, 1953]
A letter addressed to Georgia Bay Line, Chicago, Illinois from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1953. Carswell requests "a friendly chore" for a fruit basket and candy to be placed in the cruise cabin for Mr. J. B. Dalton.
Date:
August 27, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Love to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Henry Love, Manager, Hotel Texas, Fort Worth, dated August 8, 1944. Love acknowledges Carswell's "favor of August 7th", expresses his appreciation for Carswell's thoughtfulness and advises that through the efforts of such good friends he has been given the opportunity to serve in the coming year.
Date:
August 8, 1944
Creator:
Love, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - August 17, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas, Texas, dated August 17, 1943. Blackwell expresses his appreciation for the letter of congratulations from Carswell. "It is most gratifying to receive congratulations from one's friends".
Date:
August 17, 1943
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - August 20, 1938]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from Morris Sheppard, United States Senate, dated August 20, 1938. Sheppard acknowledges his receipt of the "communication" from Carswell and expresses his pleasure in having visited with Carswell while he was in Washington. He acknowledges that Carswell is leaving the Chamber of Commerce on September 1 wishing him success and adds, in a handwritten postscript, that he prizes Carswell's friendship more than he can express.
Date:
August 20, 1938
Creator:
Sheppard, Morris
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Saft to T. N. Carswell - August 19, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. Saft, Ruby Saft Company, Seneca, Missouri, dated August 19, 1941. Saft asks if Carswell would like to be a candidate for Representative for Congress in Washington for his district.
Date:
August 19, 1941
Creator:
Saft, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam M. Russell to T. N. Carswell - August 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sam M. Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated August 7, 1941. Russell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell containing a copy of the telegram that was written by the Post and sent to the President. He discusses the question of retaining selectees and guardsmen beyond their one year of service, the concern regarding building a mass army while not yet having properly equipped those now in training. He advises that the real issue is what their position is relative to their involvement in the world conflict.
Date:
August 7, 1941
Creator:
Russell, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - August 7, 1969]
A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California 90003, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 7, 1969. Carswell advises Jackson that he paid the Taxes on Lewis lot No. 24, City Taxes, for 1968 noting this lot is now owned by Jackson and Carswell.
Date:
August 7, 1969
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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 Juanita Kring to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1969]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas 79601, from Albert J. Alsdorf, Assessor-Collector, (Mrs.) Juanita Kring, City of Abilene Texas, dated August 12, 1969. Lot 24, Block 147, Outlot 1, Lewis, Original Town, Abilene. Alsdorf advises Carswell that they will be unable to divide the lot into two parts, so it will be left in Bernice Jackson's name.
Date:
August 12, 1969
Creator:
Kring, Juanita
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Leeds to T. N. Carswell - August 5, 1964]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. C. Leeds, Executive Service Sales, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N. J. 0763,2 dated August 5, 1964. An advisement that a Mr. William Ballew, of Fort Worth, Texas would contact Carswell regarding his recent inquiry.
Date:
August 5, 1964
Creator:
Leeds, D. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. G. Whitten addressed to members of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee - August 17, 1956]
A letter addressed to the members of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, from C. G. Whitten, Chairman, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated August 17, 1956. A reminder that the second primary election will be held on August 25, 1956 advising of location and date to obtain election kits and supplies. Whitten calls a committee meeting for the opening and canvassing of the returns and advises of their poor financial situation and its effects on the paid help for the elections.
Date:
August 17, 1956
Creator:
Whitten, C. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Representative Martin Dies - August 22, 1956]
A letter written to Martin Dies, Lufkin, Texas, from Neville G. Penrose, Fort Worth 2, Texas, dated August 22, 1956. Penrose advises that he read the morning paper's announcment of Die's intention to run for the United States Senate when Price Daniel is elected Governor. He reminds Dies that he has just been elected to the House of Representatives for another two years and urges him to serve his term and throw all of his support to Morrow.
Date:
August 22, 1956
Creator:
Penrose, Neville G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hugh Prather, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Hugh Prather, Jr., Dallas 5, Texas, dated August 8, 1956. Prather expresses his appreciation of the letter from Carswell concerning their proposed organization for Conservative Democrats in Dallas County. He advises that more people are expressing the idea contained in Carswell's letter regarding making it a state-wide organization and confirms that his help in his area would be greatly appreciated.
Date:
August 8, 1956
Creator:
Prather, Hugh, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Hugh Prather - August 6, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. Hugh Prather, State Democratic Executive Committeeman, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 6, 1956. Carswell expands upon a suggestion made by Prather regarding the creation of a permanent organization for conservative Democrats of Dallas County by suggesting the creation of a statewide organization and establishing Dallas county as the headquarters. He offers congratulations to Prather and Ed Drake for their "great victories in May".
Date:
August 6, 1956
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History