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[Letter from Clifford and Zeke to T. N. Carswell - October 7, 1972]
A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Clifford and Zeke, dated October 7, 1972. Clifford and Zeke express their appreciation for hearing from Carswell that morning and advise that Iverson will answer Carswell's letter regarding the cemetery plots. They discuss their failing eye sight and their health, in general, wishing Carswell lived across the street for company for them since they no longer drive noting all of Zeke's family has passed away.
Date:
October 7, 1972
Creator:
Clifford and Zeke
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iverson H. Huxford to T. N. Carswell - October 7, 1972]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Iverson H. Huxford, Editor and Publisher, The Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, dated October 7, 1972. Huxford acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter which was written to Uncle Zeke and verifies the inquiry made by Carswell regarding the availability of the two spaces next to his mother's grave. He discusses Uncle Zeke's eyesight and advises of the help he gives to him with correspondence, checks and book work. He advises that Uncle Zeke and Dee want to convey their regards to Carswell, their old friend.
Date:
October 7, 1972
Creator:
Huxford, Iverson H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Zeke - October 5, 1972]
A letter written to Zeke Smith from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated October 5, 1972. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Zeke on a sketch depicting burial plots where he also marks and makes note that he will reserve the spaces for himself and his wife next to his mother's grave. The reverse side includes notepad paper advertising Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., Abilene, Texas.
Date:
October 5, 1972
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1972]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Americans United for separation of church and state, dated October 3, 1972. Archer expresses his appreciation for the personal note from Carswell and concurs that they have kindred spirits. He advises that he thinks that Carswell is a "mighty young 85", notes that he appreciates the load that Carswell is carrying regarding his wife and offers to send the magazine for old times' sake. Archer expresses his concern that the job regarding separation of church and state gets bigger all the time and asks that Carswell breath a little extra of that good Texas air for him and tells of his dream to be back in Kansas "where my grandfather took a homestead, where a man lived near the sky and God was all around you". The reverse side includes printed letterhead with a listing of names and offices held in the organization of Americans United for separation of church and state.
Date:
October 3, 1972
Creator:
Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1970]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from R. M. Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas, dated October 22, 1970. Wagstaff acknowledges Carswell's 82nd birthday expressing his appreciation for the work he did in behalf of the community throughout the years. He briefly outlines Carswell's accomplishments as Secretary of The Abilene Chamber of Commerce from 1924-1939 focusing on his work regarding roads and highways and the water supply for Abilene, Texas.
Date:
October 22, 1970
Creator:
Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elna Peagler Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1969]
A letter written to "Mr. Norwood" from Elna Peagler Davis (Mrs. Bob), Waycross, Georgia, dated October 28, 1969. Davis expresses her appreciation for Carswell's very kind letter to her and her family after the death of her mother apologizing for her late response and assuring him of the pleasure her mother derived from his visits and their reminiscing of "old times".
Date:
October 28, 1969
Creator:
Davis, Elna Peagler
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - October 9, 1969]
A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 9, 1969. Carswell refers to the letters by Jackson to the City and his ownership of Lot 24 O T 1451 BLK 147 1, City of Abilene, Taylor County Texas. He advises of money owed him for taxes he paid on her property, "Sooner or later you and I will have to settle our dual ownership claims as to Lot 24."
Date:
October 9, 1969
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Prentice-Hall, Inc. - October 20, 1965]
A letter addressed to Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N. J., from T. N. Carswell, dated October 20, 1965. Carswell makes a second inquiry, referencing his letter of October 4, 1965, regarding not receiving the Report to which he subscribed in July.
Date:
October 20, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Prentice-Hall, Inc. - October 4, 1965]
A letter addressed to Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N. J. 07632, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 4, 1965. Carswell informs the company that on July 20, 1965 he placed his subscription, the check was paid by the bank July 30, 1965 but he is not receiving the REPORT.
Date:
October 4, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1964]
A letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Senior Vice President & Cashier, First National Bank In Dallas, dated October 27, 1964. Blackwell replies to Carswell's request for Cotton Bowl tickets. He expresses his regret that he was not in the last time Carswell was in Dallas.
Date:
October 27, 1964
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from (Mrs.) Jewell Goswick to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1964]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from (Mrs.) Jewell Goswick, Secretary to Mr. Blackwell, First National Bank In Dallas, dated December 15, 1964. Goswick advises that Mr. Blackwell has obtained and she has enclosed two tickets to the Cotton Bowl and, also, that Blackwell filled out Carswell's check in the amount of $11.00.
Date:
October 27, 1964
Creator:
Goswick, Mrs. Jewell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 20, 1964]
Aletter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 20, 1964. Collier advises of plans made for a dinner at the Driscoll Hotel for the trustees of Baptist hospitals attending the Baptist General Convention.
Date:
October 20, 1964
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 23, 1963]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 23, 1963. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
Date:
October 23, 1963
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1963]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 15, 1963. Collier makes a request of the trustees to choose a date for the board meeting of October 22 or October 29. Dinner will be served.
Date:
October 15, 1963
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge Roy Skaggs to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1963]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Roy Skaggs, Taylor County Judge, Abilene, Texas, dated October 15, 1963. Skaggs requests that Carswell make arrangements to hold the Special Election, Saturday, November 9, 1963 and advises regarding the delivery of his voting booth, ballot boxes and supplies which are located at Russey Printing Company. He advises on how to instruct all election help regarding discarding unclear ballots. A supplemental page includes information regarding voting sites.
Date:
October 15, 1963
Creator:
Skaggs, Roy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1962]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 15, 1962. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. He advises of that one of the items on the agenda will be revising the Articles of Incorporation.
Date:
October 15, 1962
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 26, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
Date:
October 26, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 11, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
Date:
October 11, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Margaret Pitt, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 9, 1961. Pitt references a letter from Carswell in which he requested a complete statement of his account. She provides an outline of his account noting the increase of the daily rate and apologizes for any confusion for which they are responsible.
Date:
October 9, 1961
Creator:
Pitt, Margaret
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 4, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Margaret Pitt, Claims Clerk, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 4, 1961. Pitt references a letter from Carswell pertaining to his account in regards to an insurance payment discrepancy.
Date:
October 4, 1961
Creator:
Pitt, Margaret
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Collin Street Bakery to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1960]
An invoice addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Collin Street Bakery, Inc, Corsicana, Texas, dated October 28, 1960 for "Fancy De Luxe Fruit Cakes.
Date:
October 28, 1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the encouraging message from Carswell and advises that his suggestion will be given just as prompt attention as possible.
Date:
October 13, 1960
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Criswell to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. A. Criswell, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, dated October 5, 1960. Criswell declines the invitation by Carswell to speak in Abilene on religious freedom citing a full schedule.
Date:
October 5, 1960
Creator:
Criswell, W. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt: From Laurence C. Jones to T. N. Carswell - October 19, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Laurence C. Jones, Principal, The Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi, dated October 19, 1959. Letter of appreciation and assurance that the gift from Carswell has come at an opportune time. Enclosure includes: Printed receipt by Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi dated October 15, 1959. "Investment In Humanity" $2.00 received of Mr. T. N. Carswell. The reverse side includes printed verse; "I, the Lord thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, fear not; I will help thee."
Date:
October 19, 1959
Creator:
Jones, Laurence C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History