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[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - May 26, 1959]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated May 26, 1959. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding taxes, acknowledges the difficulty of the entire financial program and advises that Representative Atwell is considering introducing a resolution to provide a joint committee such as Carswell suggests.
Date:
May 26, 1959
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator David Ratliff - June 24, 1959]
A letter written to Senator David Ratliff, State Senate, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Latimer will be able to "work out" a tax bill during the special session and that it will include the natural gas 'severance' tax and 'abandoned property' or 'unclaimed funds', both opposed by Governor Daniel.
Date:
June 24, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Iris Blitch - June 24, 1959]
A letter written to Mrs. Iris Blitch, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell informs Blitch that he is a native of Homerville, Georgia, her district, thus he is writing to enlist her support of the new Labor Bill, the bill sponsored by Representative Smith of Virginia restricting the Supreme Court when dealing with strictly state matters and to discontinue or drastically reduce Foreign Aid. He informs of their family connection by the fact that her husband's maternal grandmother was his mother's sister.
Date:
June 24, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Lyndon Johnson - June 25, 1959]
A letter to Senator Lyndon Johnson, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a ballot from the Abilene newspaper with reference to what the new Labor Bill should contain and requests that Johnson support the Smith Bill without any weakening amendments. Carswell addresses Foreign Aid and the need to "remedy the maladministration".
Date:
June 25, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Herman E. Talmadge - June 25, 1959]
A letter written to Senator Herman E. Talmadge, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell explains that he is a native of Georgia and because of vital matters now pending in Congress he is writing Talmadge for his support of the new Labor Bill and the Smith bill, and advises that Foreign Aid should be eliminated or at least drastically cut.
Date:
June 25, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Graham A. Barden - June 25, 1959]
A letter written to Representative Graham A. Barden, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell advises that he is enclosing a ballot explaining points that should be covered affirmatively in the Labor Bill. He advises that Burleson had written to him that he is of the opinion that the bill will contain most of the recommendations of the McClellan Senate Committee and perhaps contain some things not covered in the McClellan Amendments. Carswell advises that big business and big labor must be amenable to law or the public will suffer. He also expresses his hope that the Senate will not add amendments to the Smith Act which was passed by the House and that the Congress will eliminate the incompetence and waste in the distribution of Foreign Aid funds.
Date:
June 25, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - June 25, 1959]
A letter written to Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 25, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Burleson will get the measures passed which he has marked on an enclosed ballot that was published in the Reporter News. He advises of his support of the bill sponsored by Representative Smith of Virginia to curb the power of the Supreme Court as to strictly state matters and repudiates the foreign aid policy describing the administration of it as "shot through with incompetence". He requests to be sent a copy of the record for the last session and to be put on Burleson's list to receive a copy of the Congressional Record.
Date:
June 25, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Herman E. Talmadge to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Herman E. Talmadge, United State Senate, dated June 29, 1959. Talmadge expresses his appreciation for the communication from Carswell regarding the labor legislation and promises to protect the public while being fair to both labor and management alike.
Date:
June 29, 1959
Creator:
Talmadge, Herman E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative George Mahon to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 29, 1959. Mahon expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding pending labor legislation and foreign aid reduction. Mahon advises that he advocates the passage of effective labor reform and that he has voted in the past for reductions in the foreign aid program. A handwritten postscript by Mahon states, "Your letters are always welcome - Remind me of the old days. George".
Date:
June 29, 1959
Creator:
Mahon, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Graham A. Barden to T. N. Carswell - June 30, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Graham A. Barden, House of Representatives, Washington 25, D. C., dated June 30, 1959. Barden expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his views, and he advises that the Committee on Education and Labor is writing a bill on labor reform legislation.
Date:
June 30, 1959
Creator:
Barden, Graham A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ralph Yarborough, United States Senate, dated July 1, 1959. Yarborough expresses his appreciation for a clipping which outlined the provisions Carswell considers necessary in new labor reform legislation. He advises of bill, S. 1555 having passed in the Senate and is in the House but will give Carswell's recommendations every consideration if the bill is returned to the Senate.
Date:
July 1, 1959
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1959]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 7, 1959. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the letter and enclosure from Carswell. Johnson advises of his support for The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 and defends his vote against the original version of the McClellan Amendment to S. 1555. He advises of the current status of and gives a brief history of The Smith Bill. He advises of his stance on foreign spending.
Date:
July 7, 1959
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator John L. McClellan - July 29, 1959]
A letter written to Senator John L. McClellan, Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate Improper Activities in Labor-Management Relations, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated July 29, 1959. Carswell advises that the Labor Bill approved by the House is far different from what he had been led to believe would be sent to the floor and requests that McClellan defend the bill as it was submitted. He requests to be sent a copy of the Press Club address.
Date:
July 29, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Dick Russell to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dick Russell, GA., Chairman, United States Senate, dated August 26, 1959. Russell acknowledges his receipt of and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter regarding the Landrum-Griffin Labor Reform bill and H. R. 3. and advises that he supports both measures in the Senate.
Date:
August 26, 1959
Creator:
Russell, Dick
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. S. James - September 3, 1959]
A letter written to Dr. James, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 3, 1959. Carswell commends James for his stand on the Texarkana Hospital proposal advising of his own opposition to it as a cooperating Baptist. He advises of his opposition to government financing and suggests that any Baptist churches without representation at the Convention send a resolution or letter to make their position known.
Date:
September 3, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Coke Stevenson - December 1959]
A letter written to Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated Christmas 1959. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the service that Stevenson rendered to the people of Texas during his years of public service. Carswell remembers their "casual" acquaintance during the years he was Manager of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and the help from Stevenson with the extension of U. S. Highway 83 South to Brownsville.
Date:
December 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to William Richardson White - December 18, 1959]
A letter written to Dr. White, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 18, 1959. Carswell congratulates White on the good job he has done at Baylor comparing it to what President Sandefer did at Simmons.
Date:
December 18, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Isaac Herbert Kempner to Cecile Blum Kempner, October 19,1959]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Cecile Blum Kempner discussing the trip from Europe.
Date:
October 19, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Kinsey to J. H. Payne, September 17, 1959]
Internal letter from R. L. Kinsey recommending a change to the upcoming issue of the Supervisory Newsletter.
Date:
September 17, 1959
Creator:
Kinsey, R. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen, July 15, 1959]
Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen discussing material for the Texas State Journal of Medicine. She also includes a list items from the Journal's library that she is enclosing for Dr. Owen.
Date:
July 15, 1959
Creator:
Cunningham, Harriet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham, April 8, 1959]
Letter from Dr. May Owen to Miss Harriett Cunningham discussing information Miss Cunningham requested.
Date:
April 8, 1959
Creator:
Owen, May
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham, October 23, 1959]
Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham discussing to pieces of writing Dr. Owen would like Miss Cunningham or Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to critique: an editorial and a presentation to a women's club. She also mentions that a meeting in Dallas, on Aging, went well.
Date:
October 23, 1959
Creator:
Owen, May
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen, October 29, 1959]
Letter from Harriet Cunningham to Dr. May Owen discussing sending articles, editorials, and speeches to Dr. Owen.
Date:
October 29, 1959
Creator:
Cunningham, Harriet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Miss Harriet Cunningham and Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, July 24, 1959]
Letter from Dr. May Owen to Miss Harriet Cunningham discussing materials they have sent her in preparation for a program she's planning.
Date:
July 24, 1959
Creator:
Owen, Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History