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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - September 21, 1950]
A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board dated September 21, 1950. Carswell advises of a bill for reimbursement explaining that it was state business which created the expense. He then explains the importance for parolees to be employed in order to be successfully rehabilitated but that, in this case, a representative of a minor state regulatory body has threatened both employer and employee.
Date:
September 21, 1950
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript from the State of California Department of Justice - September 8, 1950]
A transcript from the State of California, Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Identification and Investigation (Sacremento, CA), George H. Brereton, Chief of Division dated September 8, 1948 pertaining to parole at San Quentin Prison. 3 pages.
Date:
September 8, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 2, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the biennial convention of the United Texas Drys meeting to be held on September 30 and requests that Carswell serve on the Committee of Nominations.
Date:
September 2, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 18, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 18, 1941. Davis informs Carswell that Dr. E. A. Maness, Chairman of the Committee of Nomination, hopes that Carswell can be at the morning committee meeting to get his report in order for the business session in the afternoon.
Date:
September 18, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry L. Spencer to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harry L. Spencer, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Spencer declares the idea Carswell is promoting as "indispensible" in a permanent solution of the liquor problem in our country.
Date:
September 4, 1942
Creator:
Spencer, Harry L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Raymond W. Foy - September 7, 1942]
A letter written to Raymond W. Foy, The News, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 7, 1942. Carswell requests information from Foy as to where to find the amount of money spent on advertising by the Beverage Alcohol people.
Date:
September 7, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond W. Foy to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Raymond W. Foy, The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, dated September 12, 1942. Foy advises Carswell that he found no authentic information as to the circulation of leading magazines by states or on the amount of money expended on the advertising of liquor.
Date:
September 12, 1942
Creator:
Foy, Raymond W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Texas Press Clipping Bureau - September 29, 1942]
A letter addressed to the Texas Press Clipping Bureau, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell ,dated September 29, 1942. Carswell requests clippings of the October advertisements in Texas of beers or whiskies.
Date:
September 29, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated September 6, 1943. Jenkens acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the proposition from the United Texas Drys. Jenkens conveys his high regard for Carswell's work and his admiration for Carswell. Jenkens expresses sadness regarding the death of Mrs. Bob Walker.
Date:
September 6, 1943
Creator:
Jenkens, Millard A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Daniel - September 27, 1955]
A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard "over the grapevine" of the probability that Daniel will be a candidate for Governor. He expresses his regrets at losing him as a Senator noting the nation's loss will be Texas' gain and offers his support in the campaign.
Date:
September 27, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1956. Morrow acknowledges his receipt of the copy of Carswell's letter of September 1st that he wrote to Congressman Martin Dies describing it as a fine letter and expressing his appreciation for Carswell's interest. He then expounds upon the political situation of Senator Daniel and the unknown time of the special election which is causing the delay of his own announcement of intentions. He requests advice on the situation from Carswell and from others that are interested from his part of the state.
Date:
September 6, 1956
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Allan Shivers addressed to Friend - September 28, 1956]
A form letter from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated September 28, 1956. Shivers announces that he will support President Eisenhower, again, and do all he can toward his re-election advising that he enclosed a copy of his statement that was issued. He discourses on the privilege of voting and the reasons for his vote for Eisenhower over Stevenson. Enclosure includes a statement by the Governor, dated September 18, 1956. Announcement and explanation regarding his vote and support for President Eisenhower for re-election: "A brainwashing campaign is being waged against Texas voters, to convince them that the party is the most important issue -- not the candidate. This campaign is being conducted by persons who hold positions of party power and who want to strengthen and perpetuate themselves in those positions. Political parties are important, but they are a means to an end -- not the end itself."
Date:
September 28, 1956
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James F. Cape, Ideals Publishing Co. - September 25, 1967]
A letter written to Mr. Cape, Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 25, 1967. Carswell advises of an enclosed check for an order of 10 subscriptions and asks that they refer to their letter of December 20, 1966 for clarity on his order acknowledging that he is beginning to show, and at times feel, his age noting he will be eighty next month.
Date:
September 25, 1967
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Hunter - September 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. J. C. Hunter, President, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Letter of resignation by Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce confirming that he is turning over to Mr. Gruver the records of the office.
Date:
September 10, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 11, 1941]
A letter written to Texas Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1941. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mrs. H. V. Ashton recommending her for an appointment to the Board of Cosmetology.
Date:
September 11, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - September 29, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Phillips, Texas, dated September 29, 1941. Phillips announces that his hat is in the ring to succeed Andy Dillworth as Dept. Commander noting that Carswell's council and advice and able assistance would be appreciated by him in this campaign.
Date:
September 21, 1941
Creator:
Maisel, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Camp - September 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. John Camp, The Ohio Oil Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Camp and expresses his appreciation for the "spirit" of the letter. He writes, "I am checking out today and will begin Monday morning with my own business, wholesale paper."
Date:
September 10, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from C. E. Hereford addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1942]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Lubbock, Texas, September 16, 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence addressed to T. N. Carswell from C. E. Hereford, Pastor, First Baptist Church Lubbock, Texas dated September 16, 1942. Hereford requests that Carswell present his plans for a Field Day at their Lubbock Ministerial Association meeting.
Date:
September 16, 1942
Creator:
Hereford, C. E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. O. Little to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1950]
A letter written to "Norwood" [Mr. T. N. Carswell], Abilene, Texas from Clarence O. Little, Vice President, The Atlantic National Bank of Jacksonville, Jacksonville 1, Florida, dated September 5, 1950. Little expresses his disappointment that he missed him when Carswell was in Jacksonville.
Date:
September 5, 1950
Creator:
Little, Clarence O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. J. O. Curry addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1952]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. O. Curry, Snyder, Tx., postmarked Snyder, Texas, September 15, 1952. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. O. Curry. Curry advises Carswell that Jay is still on the same well but is about to finish and that they do not know if they will drill another.
Date:
September 15, 1952
Creator:
Curry, Mrs. J. O.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Davis Brothers Florists to Ralph Jackson - September 28, 1965]
An invoice addressed to Mr. Ralph Jackson, Waycross, Ga. from Davis Brothers Florists, Waycross, Georgia, dated September 28, 1965. The reverse side includes hand drawn map of Camellia and East Cherokee streets in Waycross, Georgia.
Date:
September 28, 1965
Creator:
Davis Brothers Florists
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Criswell - September 24, 1960]
A letter written to Dr. Criswell from T. N. Carswell, dated September 24, 1960. Carswell advises Criswell that having heard him preach in Dallas on Religious Freedom he is inviting him to speak at the worker's conference of the Callahan Baptist Association in Eula, Texas or under another sponsorship in Abilene, Texas. He advises that one of his deacons, H. J. Blackwell, and he attended Simmons and both enlisted in the Navy, World War I, about the same date.
Date:
September 24, 1960
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse Northcutt to T. N. Carswell - September 15, 1966]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jesse Northcutt, Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated September 15, 1966. Northcutt expresses his sympathy to Carswell on the death of his brother, Allen N. Carswell.
Date:
September 15, 1966
Creator:
Northcutt, Jesse
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - September 15, 1961]
A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 15, 1961. Carswell advises Crane regarding the corner stone taken from Anna Hall when the building was demolished and replaced by the new Students Union Building, and he reports on contents found in a time capsule. He reminds Crane of the vote taken by the Trustees to give the corner stone to her but advises her that Mr. Caldwell suggested the stone be preserved here by placing it in an interior wall of the new building now going up. Carswell advises that they all want to do what will be most pleasing to her.
Date:
September 15, 1961
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History