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T. N. Carswell Collection
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[Letter from Jesse Northcutt to T. N. Carswell - December 29, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Jesse Northcutt, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated December 29, 1949. Northcutt expresses his appreciation for Carswell's service as a deacon and usher and for his friendship.
Date:
December 29, 1949
Creator:
Northcutt, Jesse
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Concert Management, Washington 4, D. C., dated October 23. Sandefer advises Carswell that his folks visited with him and went to his concert that night. Sandefer brags for Carswell that they are "truly lovely people", that Ann reminds him of Grace, the daughter looks like Peg [Peggy Carswell] and that "they are pretty strong on Norwood".
Date:
October 23, 1949
Creator:
Sandefer, Gib
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Norma McMahon - May 16, 1949]
A letter written to Miss Norma McMahon, President, Trypod Club, Abilene, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated May 16, 1949. Carswell extends his congratulations to the Trypod Club members on the completion of a highly successful year's work noting that he feels a share in the achievements of the Club. He advises of a "token of appreciation" attached to the letter.
Date:
May 16, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Walter H. McKenzie to Jesse Northcut - June 24, 1949]
A Western Union telegram sent to Dr. Jesse Northcut First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated June 24, 1949. McKenzie requests of Northcut to send telegrams immediately to his representatives in Austin urging that they "kill" the Vicks Senate amendment to House Bill 84. McKenzie asks Northcut to encourage others to send telegrams. The reverse side includes answer written by TNC [T. N. Carswell] dated June 27, 1949; "To require L. B. [Liquor Board] to face license in court with evidence before cancellation of license. Seems but fair - hence ranks encouraged Tippen to favor."
Date:
June 24, 1949
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
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 Louis A. Johnson - June 6, 1949]
A letter written to Louis A. Johnson, Secretary of Defense, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 6, 1949. Carswell advises of the needs of a "wholly dependent mother, helplessly ill, of an enlisted man" and requests information regarding U. S. Army help for the families of enlisted men. He requests that the proper authority in their Department reply as to "what the Army can do if it wants to", that the Army can do something if it wants to, therefore, this inquiry is to find out what it can do.
Date:
June 6, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 10, 1949. Burleson discusses the Labor Bill and advises Carswell that he voted against the Wood Amendment and the Administration's "so-called" Substitute Bill to retain the Taft-Hartley Law; he voted for recommittal of the Lesinski Bill, which included the Wood Amendment. Burleson comments on legislative procedures, how complicated it has been and his doubts concerning future legislation involving the Taft-Hartley Law.
Date:
May 10, 1949
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - April 29, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated April 29, 1949. Burleson confirms that he supported the Taft-Hartley Law in the 80th Congress.
Date:
April 29, 1949
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated March 16, 1949. Connally confirms that he read carefully the views and recommendations Carswell made regarding the pending labor legislation. He advises Carswell of his approval of the Hoover Commission proposals.
Date:
March 16, 1949
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - March 7, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated March 7, 1949. Burleson acknowledges his receipt of the letter in which Carswell enclosed the questionaire on the Taft-Hartley Law that was prepared by The General Electric Company. He advises that his own questionaire covered a number of the subjects, that he supported the Taft-Hartley Law and expects to continue the support.
Date:
March 7, 1949
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative George Mahon to T. N. Carswell - February 9, 1949]
a letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George--George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 9, 1949. Mahon discourses on the repeal of the Taft-Hartley Bill and the adoption of the so-called Civil Rights Program and on the reason Truman took Texas in the election. He states that there are many things advocated by the Democratic platform and the President which he cannot and will not support and advises of the need for economy in the regular agencies of the government but not the military. In discussing Carswell's references to Mahon's Senatorial possiblities Mahon agrees that is takes "many thousands of dollars" to run for the Senate; "It is a weakness of our democracy that men must often compromise themselves in order to get money to finance state-wide campaigns", but he promises to keep Carswell's thoughts in that "connection" in mind.
Date:
February 9, 1949
Creator:
Mahon, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service]
An advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service, Abilene, Texas. MEXICO CITY, Holiday Expense Paid Tour, December 21 January 2. "CHRISTMASTIME IS SPRINGTIME IN MEXICO CITY".
Date:
1949~/1950~
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y, dated December 9, 1949. Johnson confirms he sold 100 shares of Southern Company, expects to invest this in Interstate Power stock and notes that Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line stock is up.
Date:
December 9, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 30, 1949. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that if it is necessary to appoint or elect officers he will call on Carswell to act as one of them. Hill adds, in a handwritten postscript, that there was no time for corrections.
Date:
November 30, 1949
Creator:
Hill, R. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Byron Breen, Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]
A travel agent appointment agreement between The Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc., 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y., signed by Byron Breen and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, signed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness. The reverse side includes received stamp: ALCOA S. S. RECEIVED NOV 18 1949 Pass. Dept.
Date:
November 15, 1949
Creator:
Breen, Byron
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Harry T. Strong, The United Fruit Company and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]
A travel agent appointment agreement between The United Fruit Company, Pier 3, North River, New York 6, N. Y., signed by Harry T. Strong and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell, dated November 2, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness.
Date:
November 2, 1949
Creator:
Strong, Harry T.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between C. M. Knowles, Grace Line, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]
A travel agent appointment agreement between The Grace Line, Inc., 10 Hanover Square, New York 5, N. Y., signed by C. M. Knowles and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness.
Date:
November 15, 1949
Creator:
Knowles, C. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt: From T. N. Carswell to Veterans Administration - July 26, 1949]
A letter addressed to The Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated July 26, 1949. Carswell requests information regarding his loan.
Date:
July 26, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated September 16, 1949. Johnson confirms that he arranged to purchase Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line stock and Southern Company stock noting the markets appear to have gotten out of the doldrums.
Date:
September 16, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Veterans Administration to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1949
A receipt for payment on loan indebtedness from The United States Government Life Insurance, to Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 15, 1949, by Carl R. Gray, Jr., Administrator, Veterans Administration. VA Form FEB 1948 9-784.
Date:
February 15, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Unsigned Contract - Sale of Carswell Agency by T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell]
An unsigned contract for the sale of The Carswell Agency, by T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell, for the sum of TEN ($10.00) AND NO/100 Dollars, dated June 1949.
Date:
June 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fee statement by Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company regarding Dr. & Mrs. Jesse Northcutt & Children]
A fee statement by The Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company, Los Angeles, California, dated June 30, 1949 regarding refundable commission to be applied to purchaser: Dr. & Mrs. Jesse Northcutt & Children, SS LURLINE, June 25.
Date:
June 30, 1949
Creator:
Carswell Agency
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Maher to Carswell Agency - June 24, 1949]
A letter addressed to The Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from F. W. Maher, General Passenger Agent, United Fruit Company, New Orleans 4, LA, dated June 24, 1949. Maher confirms that, between now and September 1st, if Carswell is unable to give them any business they will feel it necessary to cancel his agency agreement.
Date:
June 24, 1949
Creator:
Maher, F. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 16, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated June 16, 1949. Johnson confirms that he sold Electric Power & Light noting that this is the longest so-called bear market on record.
Date:
June 16, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History