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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - November 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - November 6, 1961]

A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane from T. N. Carswell, dated November 6, 1961. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Sarah Anna. He advises that he has enclosed a check, to let it be a Christmas Present, and that her use and enjoyment of it will be her Christmas present to him. Carswell advises of a suggestion made by Dr. Reiff, that Simmons provide a marker for her grave and the corner stone taken from Anna Hall be placed in the new Student Union building.
Date: November 6, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neil B. Watson to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - July 24, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Neil B. Watson to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - July 24, 1961]

A letter written to Mrs. Crane, 114 E. 90 Street, New York, New York c/o Venza from Neil B. Watson, Superintendent, The Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn 32, N.Y. Watson replies to a letter from Crane dated July 24, 1961 and advises her regarding local monument firms that she may contact for the information as to costs of a marker. Crane handwrites to Carswell at the bottom left of the page advising that the information needed by her and Carswell was obtained over the telephone later.
Date: July 24, 1961
Creator: Watson, Neil B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, New York, New York.] (open access)

[Letter to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, New York, New York.]

A letter written to Tommy from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane acknowledges her receipt of the gracious, thoughtful and wise letter from Carswell. Crane advises of an enclosed letter regarding city requirements for the stone to be used as a grave marker. She expresses her relief that Carswell is taking over the details regarding the stone and requests that he write to her any new ideas. Crane expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the gift which was enclosed in his letter and advises of having enjoyed several things with it wishing he were there to enjoy them also. She asks after Mrs. Carswell and for him to remember her to all friends of Abilene and Hardin-Simmons. In a postscript Crane advises that "it is so hot it is difficult to write".
Date: 1961
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - September 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - September 15, 1961]

A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 15, 1961. Carswell advises Crane regarding the corner stone taken from Anna Hall when the building was demolished and replaced by the new Students Union Building, and he reports on contents found in a time capsule. He reminds Crane of the vote taken by the Trustees to give the corner stone to her but advises her that Mr. Caldwell suggested the stone be preserved here by placing it in an interior wall of the new building now going up. Carswell advises that they all want to do what will be most pleasing to her.
Date: September 15, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - 1961]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane advises Carswell as to what she had planned to do with the Corner Stone in order to represent her Father's family but that she is willing for the stone to be placed back at Hardin-Simmons. She advises that in Yankton, South Dakota there is a James M. Lloyd - President of the American State Bank who will advise about the expense. Carswell made note that he replied on June 2, 1961.
Date: 1961
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated July 18, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for Carswell's help with his tenure of "Governor for a Day".
Date: July 18, 1961
Creator: Ratliff, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from P. D. O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1961. O'Brien expresses his pleasure at having the occasion to meet and fellowship with Carswell even if only briefly all these years and reminisces about the "good days at old Simmons College". He expresses his pleasure in doing the favor [witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature] and for the check which he put into the building fund "hoping it will yield dividends for all eternity".
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: O'Brien, P. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to P. D. O'Brien - July 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to P. D. O'Brien - July 21, 1961]

A letter written to Brother "Dick" [Dr. P. D. O'Brien], Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 21, 1961. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the service he and Mrs. O'Brien rendered in witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature to her will requesting that he use the enclosed check for the enlargement plans of their Church.
Date: July 21, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Brooks Hays - November 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Brooks Hays - November 25, 1961]

A letter written to Hon. Brooks Hays, Assistant Secretary of State, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1961. Carswell advises of his privilege to have heard both of the addresses given by Hays during his visit to Abilene and requests a copy of the poem, written by an Australian World War II pilot, that he used at the Hardin-Simmons University address.
Date: November 25, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]

A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of Gift Subscription order for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Carol and Janice and Master Ronald Fogle of Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1961
Creator: Ideals Publishing Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]

A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of Gift Subscription order for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Elizabeth & Judy & Master Robert Fielder, Jr. of Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1961
Creator: Ideals Publishing Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]

A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription order, "In appreciation of some newly made little friends and in recognition of excellent work in school" to Margaret Ann, Janis & James Wall of Haskell, Texas.
Date: 1961
Creator: Ideals Publishing Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]

A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of Gift Subscription order for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Susan and Marilyn Mead of Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1961
Creator: Ideals Publishing Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - June 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - June 13, 1961]

A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, dated June 13, 1961. Carswell advises of an attached check for the renewal of subscriptions for himself and for Misses Susan and Marilyn Mead of Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 13, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1961]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 18, 1961. Anderson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and that his letter helped him. He writes of when he sees Carswell seating people at Church of how he looks in place and that he knows where Carswell will stand with any moral question.
Date: January 18, 1961
Creator: Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter S. Pope to Mr. Tommy Carswell - 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Walter S. Pope to Mr. Tommy Carswell - 1961]

A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell from Walter S. Pope, Abilene, Texas, dated 1961. Pope expresses his and Mrs. Pope's appreciation for the letter from Carswell and wishing to use Carswell's "beautiful language" reciprocates their feelings and good wishes for Carswell.
Date: 1961
Creator: Pope, Walter S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom K. Eplen to T. N. Carswell - January 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Tom K. Eplen to T. N. Carswell - January 6, 1961]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Tom K. Eplen, Abilene, Texas, dated January 6, 1961. Eplen expresses his appreciation for the Christmas letter from Carswell stating that he wishes he could measure up to Carswell's high regard.
Date: January 6, 1961
Creator: Eplen, Tom K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Senator David Ratliff - December 11, 1961] (open access)

[Form letter from Senator David Ratliff - December 11, 1961]

A form letter addressed to Friends, from David Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated December 11, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for having been able to serve the 24th District as State Senator for seven years. He announces his plans to run for re-election asking for continued support and offers the Season's Greetings.
Date: December 11, 1961
Creator: Ratliff, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated June 27, 1961. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the hanging of his portrait in the Pecos Federal Court House. He expresses his wish that Carswell could have been present and that he can never forget the honor that was given to him.
Date: June 27, 1961
Creator: Thomason, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960]

A letter written to Senator Blakley, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1961. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Blakley advising that he will do what he can to help get him elected to the U. S. Senate.
Date: February 21, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Mack Eplen addressed to Friends of State Senator David Ratliff - June 17, 1961] (open access)

[Form letter from Mack Eplen addressed to Friends of State Senator David Ratliff - June 17, 1961]

A form letter addressed to Friends of State Senator David Ratliff, from Mack Eplen, Abilene, Texas, dated June 17, 1961. Request to supporters in Taylor County to send contributions to his brother, Tom K. Eplen, who is a member of the planning committee to fund the occasion of Senator David Ratliff who is to be designated as Governor-For-The-Day on Friday, June 30.
Date: June 17, 1961
Creator: Eplen, Mack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 18, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's support in his first Senate campaign and requests his continued support in his new campaign. He asks for Carswell's views on the issues and on the message he should get to the people of Texas.
Date: February 18, 1961
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Ewing Thomason - June 23, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Ewing Thomason - June 23, 1961]

A letter written to Judge Ewing Thomason, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 23, 1961. Carswell advises Thomason that he joins in the tribute paid to Thomason in Pecos for his public service and for him, now, as a Federal Judge.
Date: June 23, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 4, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret Pitt to T. N. Carswell - October 4, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Margaret Pitt, Claims Clerk, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 4, 1961. Pitt references a letter from Carswell pertaining to his account in regards to an insurance payment discrepancy.
Date: October 4, 1961
Creator: Pitt, Margaret
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History