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[Letter from Edward Schreiber to Harris L. Kempner, February 10, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Schreiber to Harris L. Kempner, February 10, 1970]

Letter from Edward Schreiber to Harris L. Kempner informing him that he was reappointed to be on the Human Relations Commission.
Date: February 10, 1970
Creator: Schreiber, Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Paul T. Stanforth, October 26, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Paul T. Stanforth, October 26, 1970]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Chief Paul T. Stanforth discussing Allen D. Grimshaw's article "Interpreting Collective Violence" and expressing his belief in the importance of the police being fair and impartial, especially when it comes to minority groups. He asks Stanforth to ensure that this is the case in the Galveston police department and make it known to the public, instead of being "convinced of [their] own virtue".
Date: October 26, 1970
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - November 25, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - November 25, 1970]

A letter written to Omar from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1970. Carswell requests a personal favor of six tickets for the Cotton Bowl Game reminding him that he did this some years ago and assuring Burleson that he is under no obligation to repeat but that it would be appreciated. He advises of his approval of Omar's recent political, written "releases". A note handwritten by Carswell states that the tickets are for personal use, not for resale. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: November 25, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1970]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from R. M. Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas, dated October 22, 1970. Wagstaff acknowledges Carswell's 82nd birthday expressing his appreciation for the work he did in behalf of the community throughout the years. He briefly outlines Carswell's accomplishments as Secretary of The Abilene Chamber of Commerce from 1924-1939 focusing on his work regarding roads and highways and the water supply for Abilene, Texas.
Date: October 22, 1970
Creator: Wagstaff, R. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 30, 1970. Burleson advises that he has obtained six tickets to the coming Cotton Bowl game by using the personal use plea and expresses to Carswell that it was a privilege to be of service.
Date: November 30, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel and Glyn Quade to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Ethel and Glyn Quade to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Ethel and Glyn Quade, Sagerton, Texas, dated November 16, 1970. The Quades express their appreciation for the gifts of the Ideals Book and the fruit cake and issue an invitation to Carswell to be with them on Thanksgiving day.
Date: November 16, 1970
Creator: Quade, Glyn & Quade, Ethel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel and Glyn Quade to T. N. Carswell - August 3, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Ethel and Glyn Quade to T. N. Carswell - August 3, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Ethel and Glyn Quade, Sagerton, Texas, dated August 3, 1970. Quade expresses their disappointment that they missed Carswell when he drove out there. She expresses their appreciation for the azaleas and Ideals books, asks after Mrs. Carswell and invites him to drive out on Friday for an evening meal noting that Lyndell will be home that evening.
Date: August 3, 1970
Creator: Quade, Glyn & Quade, Ethel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Earl & Mrs. Guitar - July 10, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Earl & Mrs. Guitar - July 10, 1970]

A letter written to Earl & Mrs. Guitar from "Tommy" Carswell, dated Friday a.m., July 10, 1970. Carswell expresses his appreciation to the Guitars for the privilege of fishing in their Elmdale Ranch tanks and shares the story of him fishing in a pond created by the damming of a creek which ran into the Okefenokee Swamp. "Soon afer their marriage in 1866, following father's return from the Civil War, a creek running near their farm home and flowing into the Okefenokee Swamp, was dammed. The waterhead was about five and a half inches, providing sufficient power for gin and gristmill, covering four or five hundred acres, my first fish pond."
Date: July 10, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel Quade to T. N. Carswell - May 7, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Ethel Quade to T. N. Carswell - May 7, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Glyn (Ethel) Quade, Sagerton, Texas, dated May 7, 1970. Quade expresses her wish to see him and Mrs. Carswell again and, also, expresses her appreciation for the Ideals subscription. She asks what is happening to our beautiful America, land of the free, discussing the student unrest not only on the campuses at Lawrence, Kansas where Larry attends and at the University of Texas where Lyndell attends but all over the country pointing to the war and draft as a continual dread for students. She advises that Glyn is doing fairly well, the Jack Quades are all right and asks after Mrs. Carswell.
Date: May 7, 1970
Creator: Quade, Ethel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - May 7, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson - May 7, 1970]

A letter written to Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Los Angeles, California, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 7, 1970. Carswell advises of the receipt of a notice from the City relative to delinquent taxes on Lot 24 advising Jackson of the $148.80 still owed him.
Date: May 7, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. V. Nead to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from H. V. Nead to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from H. V. Nead, CCM General Manager, Abilene Country Club, Abilene, Texas, dated April 22, 1970. An acknowledgement from The Board of Directors regarding having accepted Carswell's resignation, with regret, as a member of the club.
Date: April 22, 1970
Creator: Nead, H. V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. V. Nead to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from H. V. Nead to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from H. V. Nead CCM General Manager, Abilene Country Club, Abilene, Texas, dated April 4, 1970. Nead expresses his regret that Carswell feels it necessary to submit his resignation as a member of the club.
Date: April 4, 1970
Creator: Nead, H. V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - December 14, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - December 14, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated December 14, 1970. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and assures him that it was a privilege to provide the tickets. He advises that he, too, supports the SST and will continue to do so. He offers Christmas greetings.
Date: December 14, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the American Security Council - November 28, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the American Security Council - November 28, 1970]

A letter addressed to the American Security Council, Culpeper, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 28, 1970. Carswell discusses the November 16 issue of the Washington Report regarding the formation of local councils or committiees urging that those measures be initiated soon.
Date: November 28, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - May 27, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - May 27, 1970]

A letter written to Omar Burleson, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1970. Carswell congratulates Burleson on his "Release" for May 28 and suggests that for the benefit of the country he arise on the floor and make known more fully the consequences of our action or inaction in Southeast Asia.
Date: May 27, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Fisher to T. N. Carswell - July 30, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Fisher to T. N. Carswell - July 30, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John M. Fisher, President American Security Council, Washington, D. C., dated July 30, 1970. Fisher acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's contribution to the National Security Index for 1970 and welcomes him as a member of their National Voter Advisory Board. National Strategy Committee (Partial Listing); Robert W. Galvin - Admiral H. D. Felt, USN (Ret.) - Dr. Willard F. Libby - General Bernard A. Schriever, USAF (Ret.) - General Nathan F. Twining, USAF (Ret.) - Loyd Wright.
Date: July 30, 1970
Creator: Fisher, John M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Fisher to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Fisher to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from John M. Fisher, President American Security Council, Washington, D. C., dated December 1, 1970. Fisher expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he commented on the concept of local councils on national security. Fisher advises that they will let him know if they begin activities in Texas or the Abilene area.
Date: December 1, 1970
Creator: Fisher, John M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 1, 1970. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell supporting the President's action in Southeast Asia and acknowledges that he is in agreement with Carswell's views. He discusses the conflict in Vietnam, the need to win and get out, short of the use of nuclear weapons, and the lack of sense in recognizing borders that the communists have continually violated "to our peril". He advises of his voting against an amendment proposing to cut off funds for Southeast Asia.
Date: June 1, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Ikenberry, Executive Vice-President, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated September 30, 1970. Ikenberry expresses his pleasure of past aquaintance with Mrs. Carswell and Peggy and the feeling that he knew Carswell because of the number of times Mrs. Whiting spoke of him. He advises that he enclosed a certified copy of a resolution in respect to the memory of their late president, Mrs. Milton B. Whiting.
Date: September 30, 1970
Creator: Ikenberry, W. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and proceeds to describe her financial life while living with her husband, that she paid his debts and is left with nothing. She advises that Winn now lives and owns a business in Denton, Texas thus making it necessary to retain a good divorce lawyer in Dallas, Texas and requests Carswell's help in doing finding a lawyer.
Date: 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Allen N. Carswell:  Picture postcard with note written by T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1970] (open access)

[Photograph of Allen N. Carswell: Picture postcard with note written by T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1970]

A picture postcard of Allen N. Carswell. The reverse side includes a note of identification written by T. N. Carswell. "My brother - A. N. Carswell. Independent - Determined. Last saw him in life prior to his (this) letter. Next time in death at his funeral. N. 6/28/70.
Date: June 28, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree, dated Wednesday a. m. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that she gave it to her lawyer. She discusses the status of her divorce and her hope to get alimony from Winn without it being necessary to hire a lawyer in Texas.
Date: 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Maree to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1970]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree. Maree asks if all is well noting that Carswell usually answers her letters immediately. She advises that she had her hearing for alimony and is waiting for the papers to be served to Winn.
Date: April 22, 1970
Creator: Carswell, Maree
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1970]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Elwin L. Skiles, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 21, 1970. Skiles expresses his appreciation for the participation by Carswell in the Founders Day program stressing that the assistance of the first Olsen Medalist added a great deal to the wonderful occasion.
Date: April 21, 1970
Creator: Skiles, Elwin L.
System: The Portal to Texas History