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T. N. Carswell Collection
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The Brand (Abilene, TX)
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Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
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Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
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[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 H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas 1, Texas, dated July 28, 1949. Blackwell advises Carswell that he visited with Peggy, that it was a pleasure to meet her and that their personnel department has advised her and suggested a lead.
Date:
July 28, 1949
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
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
Texas (McMullen County): Tilden Quadrangle
Topographic quadrangle map of Tilden, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks, with relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Most of the map is comprised of black, unsurveyed area. Scale 1:62,500
Date:
1949
Creator:
Brewer, W. B.
Object Type:
Map
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 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 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
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1949-1950]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Includes clippings and information about events at the Abilene Woman’s Forum during the year, Abilene and Merkel art news, the activities at the three Abilene universities, and the Abilene public schools. Also included is information about the exhibits of the Fine Arts Museum and planning memos with notations.
Date:
1949/1950
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1949]
Scrapbook that highlights the activities of American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, including reports from museums, art organizations, and public schools and institutions of higher learning. This book was entered into the American Art Week contest. Ribbons saying "Texas Art" are on the front cover. With each clipping, the number of inches of newspaper print devoted to art and the circulation numbers of each of the papers is included. The focus is on local art events during American Art Week, but also included are activities of federated and non-federated clubs statewide.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type:
Book
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
[Fee statement by Carswell Agency to Matson Navigation Company regarding Dr. Rupert N. Richardson]
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. Rupert N. Richardson, SS LURLINE, June 25.
Date:
June 30, 1949
Creator:
Carswell Agency
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha V. Carswell and Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1949]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha V. Carswell & SIS [Vella Carswell], Homerville, Georgia, dated January 29, 1949. Martha and Vella advise Carswell about the folks at home. Ashley, at 24 years of age, is having financial difficulties and his wife Martha is five months along and has been advised by Dr. Schanze to stay in bed. They advise that Homerville is changing; paving roads and cutting down trees about which Papa is pitching a fit. Martha advises that Mama wrote the letter and she typed it. She has a nice job down in the Ordinary's Office.
Date:
January 29, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, Martha Virginia & Carswell, Vella Peagler
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 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 T. N. Carswell to H. J. Blackwell - July 24, 1949]
A letter written to Horace J. Blackwell, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated July 24, 1949. Carswell appeals "as a friend in need of aid" requesting Blackwell's help to find employment for Peggy in Dallas without her knowing that he has asked for help.
Date:
July 24, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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 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
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. G. Lee - May 18, 1949]
A letter written to Dr. R. G. Lee, President, Southern Baptist Convention, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell dated May 18, 1949. Carswell criticizes the Buchanan report; "My concordance and I are unable to find in the New Testament any authority for the setting up of a Baptist oligarchy"; he advises that the report "be permanently stored in a polar cache" which is comparable to the atmosphere "in Southern Baptistdom" that would be created if the proposal was adopted.
Date:
May 18, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - January 20, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York 5, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated January 20, 1949. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the effort by Johnson in trying to make some money noting that maybe the next time will prove out a bit more favorable.
Date:
January 20, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 12, 1949]
A letter written to Rupert [Rupert Johnson,] from T. N. Carswell, dated June 12, 1949. Carswell advises that he did not look at the market business realistically confiding that he cannot see anything but another downward trend and gives a report on the local economy.
Date:
June 12, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 23, 1949]
A letter written to Rupert Johnson, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 23, 1949. Carswell confirms that he thinks Puget Sound P & L should be held, as Johnson suggests.
Date:
June 23, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - July 21, 1949]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Eula Clark, Columbia, South Corlina, dated July 21, 1949. Eula advises that this is one of her emergencies and her letters remain unanswered asking if something is wrong or what, that she is terribly upset.
Date:
July 29, 1949
Creator:
Clark, Eula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas (Live Oak County): Oakville Quadrangle
Topographic quadrangle map of Oakville, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, ranches, and landmarks, with relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date:
1949
Creator:
Clements, S. E.; Druhot, G. S.; Milsted, H. S.; Plushnick, A. W. & Shupe, Walter
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History