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[Card from the family of Lloyd B. McCarty] (open access)

[Card from the family of Lloyd B. McCarty]

An embossed and printed card from the family of Lloyd B. McCarty conveying their appreciation for the expression of sympathy: Note expresses appreciation for the glads and mums, "you boys have meant so much to Lloyd".
Date: September 1960
Creator: McCarty, Lloyd B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Protestants and Other Americans United] (open access)

[Fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Protestants and Other Americans United]

A fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United, Washington 6, D. C.
Date: 1960
Creator: Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Collin Street Bakery to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1960] (open access)

[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 and Envelope:  From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1960] (open access)

[Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1960]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane advises of having sent to Carswell a New York souvenier each year during the holidays but has not heard from him for a "long time". She speaks of Gib Sandefer and other Abilene friends then asks if the situation at Hardin-Simmons is as bad now as he thought when he last wrote. Printed stationery bearing Lilac Hedges Company, Litchfield, Connecticut label. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record, and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked New York, 1960. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 114 East 90 Street, c/o Venza, New York City.
Date: 1960
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated January 7, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell expressing the confidence in his ability to serve the conservative cause advising that he could not consider a personal campaign of any kind at this time citing many family and business commitments.
Date: January 7, 1960
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1960] (open access)

[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 Byron Bryant to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Byron Bryant to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Byron Bryant, Director, The Division of Public Relations, Hardin-Simmons University dated July 28, 1960. Bryant expresses his appreciation for the article Carswell submitted to The Baptist Standard published on July 27, 1960 citing the importance to Hardin-Simmons University from the article having been published.
Date: July 28, 1960
Creator: Bryant, Byron
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated August 2, 1960. Lloyd advises that two summers from now he will be retired and that having lived in an Academy house for years he will be required to find another place. He describes the setting of an old farm house with three acres that he bought 28 years ago and has been working on during summers but now must complete for year-round habitation. He conveys his love for Texas and advises that his visit three years ago proved that there is no gap in his life. He describes his years in Massachusettes; "Living and sometimes competing with these Mayflower-Harvard names is sometimes a bit galling, more often amusing. Generally, I find it more gratifying to shock than to please them". He expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the call, letter and kind considerations for some fifty years making note of their lasting friendship even after years of separation.
Date: August 2, 1960
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 7, 1960. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date: January 7, 1960
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated July 11, 1960. The letter includes confirmation by Collier of the board meeting scheduled for July 21. Dinner will be served.
Date: July 11, 1960
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 29, 1960. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date: November 29, 1960
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. James to T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from E. S. James to T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. S. James, Editor, Baptist Standard, Dallas, Texas, dated June 28, 1960. James expresses his appreciation to Carswell for sending the extract from the agreement Mr. Simmons made with the Hardin-Simmons trustees advising of his plans to use parts of the extract and a statement made by Carswell in a future editorial.
Date: June 28, 1960
Creator: James, E. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington 6, D. C., dated June 2, 1960. Archer expresses his appreciation for the check from Carswell and for his kind and helpful letter. Archer confirms the problem before them as exceedingly difficult, that it must be handled with "the most consumate skill" advising that "there are those standing ready to kill us off if they can".
Date: June 2, 1960
Creator: Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James C. Hodges to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from James C. Hodges to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James C. Hodges, Chief, Administration Division, U. S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, District Director, Dallas, Texas, dated December 15, 1960. Hodges confirms the enrollment of Carswell in the tax clinic noting Mr. J. T. Logan and Mr. Herschel Boggs will be looking forward to seeing him there.
Date: December 15, 1960
Creator: Hodges, James C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1960]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated June 5, 1960. Crane acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses how good it was to hear from him. She advises of having a severe cold when his letter came and having finally cashed the check, which was a wonderful gesture and gift. Crane advises that she used the money to see a show at the Music Hall, for a dinner at The Adams, that she saw 'Bye Bye Birdie', " a refreshing new very entertaining musical". She advises that New York is changed, that the old charm is gone and in its place a "bright, exciting new city". Crane advises that she use what money is left to be a guest of Carswell. Crane advises that the most treasured part of his fine letter is his expression of gratefulness to her Father, that Carswell was a great favorite of his, and to her Grandfather and Grandmother.
Date: June 5, 1960
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 27, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's confidence and support in his campaign. Blakley touches on the status of the campaign and extends his hope that Carswell can speak in his behalf.
Date: February 27, 1960
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - September 29, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - September 29, 1960]

A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 29, 1960. Carswell congratulates Shivers on his Dallas address expressing his pride in Shiver's unselfish dedication in the present political campaign and requests the assistance of his office in constructing a letter "To the Editor".
Date: September 29, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Claude Lloyd - June 6, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Claude Lloyd - June 6, 1960]

A letter written to Claude Lloyd from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 6, 1960. Carswell advises that he called due to word that Lloyd was ill and proceeds to convey his feelings of friendship. He requests that Lloyd send PE [Phillips Exeter Academy] literature to Sonny Blair and Robert Fielder and informs Lloyd of the boys' qualities and of their family backgrounds. He closes the letter announcing that he is to be a grandfather, again.
Date: June 6, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Criswell - September 24, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Criswell - September 24, 1960]

A letter written to Dr. Criswell from T. N. Carswell, dated September 24, 1960. Carswell advises Criswell that having heard him preach in Dallas on Religious Freedom he is inviting him to speak at the worker's conference of the Callahan Baptist Association in Eula, Texas or under another sponsorship in Abilene, Texas. He advises that one of his deacons, H. J. Blackwell, and he attended Simmons and both enlisted in the Navy, World War I, about the same date.
Date: September 24, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. S. James - June 24, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. S. James - June 24, 1960]

A letter written to Dr. James from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated June 24, 1960. Carswell refers to the article "Support and Control" written by Allen and printed in the Baptist Standard. Carswell advises James that he is led to feel that Baptist schools place more emphasis on their similarity to the larger secular schools than on their religious structure. He advises that he is sending a copy of a document by Dr. James E. Simmons "for it might now serve a larger and more useful purpose".
Date: June 24, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - June 24, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - June 24, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. Archer, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the copy of "How the Roman Catholic Church would change the Constitution" and suggests adding a third column detailing what the Catholics are doing to have their schools paid for by public taxation.
Date: June 24, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - May 27, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - May 27, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. Archer, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1960. Carswell advises Archer of his membership of P.O.A.U. [Protestants and Other Americans United] from the beginning. He advises that the duty and responsibility of the organization, and of Archer as it's leader, is of transcendent import to their way of life. He cites an example, "the adroit method", being used to mislead people in order to break down their idea of the separation of church and state and force upon citizens the support of a religious system with which they disagree. He advises of an attached check to fund the fight.
Date: May 27, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - September 15, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - September 15, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. Glenn L. Archer, Americans United from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated September 15, 1960. Carswell inquires of Archer the possibility of his giving an address in Abilene before the November election and offers to organize a local unit of POAU.
Date: September 15, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - January 22, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - January 22, 1960]

A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 22, 1960. Carswell advises of an attached check, an attached list of recipients to receive subscriptions to IDEALS and a copy of the sentiment to be sent with each subscription gift.
Date: January 22, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History