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[Letter and Statement: From Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 15, 1956. Cover letter by Morrow advising of an enclosed statement released to the Press today noting he thought Carswell might find it of interest.
Date:
October 15, 1956
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - October 15, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 15, 1956. Carswell discusses the prospective senatorial candidacy of Morrow and provides for him a list of friends and aquaintances. He advises Morrow to write to each a personal letter telling them of his prospective senatorial candidacy. Carswell promises, "I shall do all I possibly can to accomplish your election to the U. S. Senate in the firm belief in so doing I shall have served well my state and nation."
Date:
October 15, 1956
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - October 29, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, Washington, D. C., dated October 29, 1955. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he expressed his continued interest and good wishes. Daniel advises that he looks forward to seeing Carswell in Abilene November 3.
Date:
October 29, 1955
Creator:
Daniel, Price
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, Liberty, Texas, dated October 5, 1955. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the confidence in his public service and that he especially appreciates Carswell's hope that he will run for Governor next year. Daniel confirms in a handwritten postscript the date he is to be in Abilene.
Date:
October 5, 1955
Creator:
Daniel, Price
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Price Daniel - October 21, 1955]
A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, United States Senator, Liberty, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 21, 1955. Carswell advises of the attempt made to have a special meeting with Daniel but that the tight schedule for the visit to Abilene on November 3rd forced them to abandon the plan.
Date:
October 21, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1955. Shivers advises Carswell that he hopes Carswell thinks, as he does, that the State Democratic Executive Committee made a good choice.
Date:
October 13, 1955
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - October 8, 1954]
A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 8, 1954. Carswell suggests that a select committee, statewide in scope, be set up for the sole purpose of seeing to it that each Congressional District is put in order as vacancies occur, or as may now exist.
Date:
October 8, 1954
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 28, 1954. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his suggestion in regard to the 1956 precinct conventions. He advises that he enclosed a copy of his New Orleans speech as Carswell requested.
Date:
October 28, 1954
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas ,from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated October 9, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter and "interesting information" from Carswell dated October 6th.
Date:
October 9, 1951
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[CHARTER. T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff form and incorporate West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.]
A certificate and charter charter, by T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff, forming and incorporating the West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, dated October 23, 1929. Vivian Bates, Notary Public October 12, 1929, Watt L. Saunders, Assistant Secretary of State, Texas. Certification of the charter of the WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB signed by Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State dated October 25, 1929. Form No 7.
Date:
October 23, 1929
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood); Barnes, C. W. & Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commission by the Governor of the State of Texas appointing Thomas Norwood Carswell to the rank of Major in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps, by Adjutant General K. L. Berry]
A commission by the Governor of the State of Texas, appointing Thomas Norwood Carswell to the rank of Major, in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps, dated October 5, 1948 and signed by K. L. Berry, The Adjutant General.
Date:
October 8, 1948
Creator:
Berry, K. L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - October 10, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Ill., from Carswell Travel Agency, T. N. Carswell, dated October 10, 1950. Carswell announces that The Carswell Agency will open and maintain its selling office in the main lobby of the Windsor Hotel and notes the new name as CARSWELL TRAVEL AGENCY.
Date:
October 10, 1950
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for stock as collateral for note payment from O. D. Harrison to T. N. Carswell and Chas. W. Barnes]
A receipt (stock certificate No. 253) from O. D. Harrison, for 188½ shares of Abilene Hotel Corporation stock, dated October 20, 1947. T. N. Carswell, Chas. W. Barnes.
Date:
October 20, 1947
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. ; Barnes, C. W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - October 24, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated October 24, 1946. Johnson confirms that Carswell's account is receiving his personal supervision assuring him the bear market will run out and that Carswell's confidence in him is greatly appreciated.
Date:
October 24, 1946
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - October 18, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated October 18, 1946. Johnson advises of a correction to a statement in a previous letter, "If the OPA is thrown overboard except for rents it will have a very fine effect". Handwritten note by T. N. Carswell advises Johnson to use his judgement as to sales and purchases as always.
Date:
October 18, 1946
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
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 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 T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - October 23, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 23, 1956. Carswell advises Morrow of his decision to wait until after the general election to send out his letters citing that a letter now about a senatorial race for which an election date has not been set would not accomplish its full purpose. He supplies the company name and address where his daughter, Miss Peggy Carswell, is employeed, as requested by Morrow. He advises that he gave Morrow's interview to the Eisenhower committee with the idea of its being used as advertisement but has received no firm commitment regarding its use.
Date:
October 23, 1956
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the compliments by Carswell on his ideas. Offering his viewpoint of the constitution Morrow states, "The real genius of our government, in my opinion, is the recognition of the paramount importance of the individual". He exposes the differences between "our" democracy and other nations that call themselves democracies: "This is the real difference between us and the other nations that call themselves democracies because no where else in the world is there such a reservation of power in the people themselves and such a recognition of the significance of the individual man and woman." He makes referrence to Weatherred and advises of the probability of a new governor making an appointment to the vacant Senate seat.
Date:
October 17, 1956
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor W. Lee O'Daniel - October 8, 1940]
A letter addressed to Governor W. Lee O'Daniel, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, dated October 8, 1940. Carswell files to organize five companies of the Texas Defense Guard in Taylor County. Officers, as listed: Captain - Jesse Warren, Roscoe Blankenship, Stanley King, Thomas E. Brownlee, Thomas N. Carswell; 1st Lieutenant - Louis Agee, Edmund C. Yates, J. C. White, Dave Mauldin, Roy Johnson; 2nd Lieutenant - W. R. (Ruck) Sibley), Clyde Fulwiler, Allen A. McGehee, Joe Williamson, O. P. Beebe. Signatures included: Will W. Hair, R. M. Wagstaff, Paul McCarty, H. C. West, R. T. Gray, Sid McAdams, W. P. Wright, R. G. Boger, J. D. Perry, W. O. Boney, D. H. Vaughn, Carl P. Hulsey.
Date:
October 8, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Sidney C. Mason to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sidney C. Mason, Lieut. Col., 142nd Infantry, Adjutant General's Department, State of Texas, Austin, dated October 17, 1940. Mason acknowledges the receipt of the application for authority to organize units of the Texas Defense Guard. He suggests that Carswell modify the program to consist of three companies at Abilene and one at Merkel thereby making one complete battalion in that vicinity.
Date:
October 17, 1940
Creator:
Mason, Sidney C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Dept Membership Chairman, Floydada, Texas, dated October 3, 1943. Willson expresses his opinion of Carswell as one of the finest, hardworking, clean men in the Legion.
Date:
October 3, 1943
Creator:
Willson, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Bill--W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1942. Wisdom offers his suggestions for the committees on Negro Veterans and The Memorial Highway: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells; J. W. Clements, Stephenville; Floyd Campbell, Hamilton. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell adds the suggestion of D. C. Harris of Mineral Wells, R. N. Richardson of Hardin-Simmons University.
Date:
October 27, 1942
Creator:
Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - October 30, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated October 30, 1942. Whitacre expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell and notes that the sympathy from their many friends has made their loss easier and that they have been able, so far, to obtain the materials necessary to replace the home. Whitacre suggests as Chairman for the following committees; A. C. Jackson of Lubbock for the Transportation Committee, W. R. Weaver of Spur for the Float Committee and Charnell Jobe of Lamesa.
Date:
October 30, 1942
Creator:
Whitacre, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History