[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mayor L. E. Newton - February 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mayor L. E. Newton - February 2, 1942]

A letter written to Mayor L. E. Newton, Mayor, Rotan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 2, 1942. Carswell discourses on the gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by himself with reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan and advises Newton that those remarks "are so foreign of my high opinion of you that I never even imagined them".
Date: February 2, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mayor L. E. Newton to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Mayor L. E. Newton to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, Mayor, dated January 29, 1942. Newton advises of gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by Carswell in reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan. He states, "I never was much of hand to pay attention to 'rumors'" and requests that Carswell write to assure him no such statement was made.
Date: January 29, 1942
Creator: Newton, L. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Roster and January 1941 Activity meeting minutes of Fisher County Unit, Texas Defense Guards, Rotan, Texas] (open access)

[Roster and January 1941 Activity meeting minutes of Fisher County Unit, Texas Defense Guards, Rotan, Texas]

A roster of Fisher County Unit, Texas Defense Guards of Rotan, Texas. Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Company Roll. Report includes January 1941 Activity of the Fisher County Unit and minutes of January meetings.
Date: January 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major L. E. Newton - February 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major L. E. Newton - February 13, 1941]

A letter written to Major L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, T.D.G, dated February 13, 1941. Carswell commends Newton on the work his Home Defense Unit is doing, advises that he is writing Col. Banister with reference to his unit and presumes that Newton sent a copy of the report to the Adjutant General.
Date: February 13, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Telegraph-Cable Company billing to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Postal Telegraph-Cable Company billing to T. N. Carswell]

A postal telegraph-cable company bill charged to Thomas N Carswell, Roby, Tex. for collect telegram from Denver, Colorado, dated January 17, 1943.
Date: January 1943
Creator: Postal Telegraph-Cable Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1943]

A postal telegraph sent to Thomas N. Carswell, Roby, Texas from Eula Clark, Denver, Colorado, dated Jan. 17, 1943. Eula requests forty or fifty dollars assuring Carswell that she is starting a permanent job and is fine.
Date: January 17, 1943
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lon R. Adams to T. N. Carswell - July 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Lon R. Adams to T. N. Carswell - July 21, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lon R. Adams, Rotan Post. 194, Rotan, Texas, dated July 21, 1942. Adams expresses his regrets that he was not able to be in Abilene to cast a vote for Carswell and assures of his willingness to do his part to make the coming year one of the best for the 5th Division.
Date: July 21, 1942
Creator: Adams, Lon R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lon R. Adams to T. N. Carswell - June 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Lon R. Adams to T. N. Carswell - June 10, 1941]

A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lon R. Adams, Commander Post 194, Rotan, Texas, dated June 10th 1941. Adams advises of an outdoor program to be held advising that their state commander Ed Ridel will attend and issues an invitation for Carswell to "round up your boys and bring them over".
Date: June 10, 1941
Creator: Adams, Lon R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from W. T. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1955]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. T. Johnson, President, Lions Club Hamlin, Texas, dated February 23, 1955. Johnson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's address to the club on its Silver Anniversary.
Date: February 23, 1955
Creator: Johnson, W. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Culbertson to T. N. Carswell - February 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Culbertson to T. N. Carswell - February 21, 1955]

A letter written to Tom [Carswell], from Joe Culbertson, Hamlin, Texas, dated February 21, 1955. Culbertson expresses his appreciation for the talk by Carswell at Hamlin Lions Club, Friday night, calling it a masterpiece.
Date: February 21, 1955
Creator: Culbertson, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club] (open access)

[Program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club]

A program for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the Hamlin Lions Club, dated February 15, 1955. The reverse side includes program events including billing for an "Address by Tom Carswell".
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Hamlin Lions Club
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
United Drys Still Fighting Prescription Liquor Situation (open access)

United Drys Still Fighting Prescription Liquor Situation

A newspaper clipping with an article titled "United Drys Still Fighting Prescription Liquor Situation". The article was written by C. A. Jones, chairman of the United Drys of Fisher County to inform ministers of the status of the fight regarding the Prescription Liquor Bill and a request for financial help from "those who hate liquor worse than they do a rattlesnake".
Date: 1942~
Creator: Jones, Charlie A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Resolution from Charlie A. Jones to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter and Resolution from Charlie A. Jones to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie A. Jones, Rotan, Texas, dated September 2, 1942. Jones explains to Carswell that his letter addressed to O. D. Henley was given to him. Jones advises that the enclosed resolution was adopted by their association and that there were some heated talks all in favor of the resolution. He suggested that Carswell might phone Dr. Walton of Hardin-Simmons for his version as he listened in on the proceedings. Jones assures Carswell that he is at his service, that his stand on the liquor question has cost him three political campaigns and that he will probably be a contender for the place John Lee Smith is vacating in the Senate. The enclosed resolution condemns the alcohol traffic and charges the reader with the responsibility "of keeping the soldier boys safe."
Date: September 2, 1942
Creator: Jones, Charlie A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. J. Young to J. D. Riddle - January 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Thos. J. Young to J. D. Riddle - January 17, 1941]

A letter written to J. D. Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. J. Young, Roby, Texas, dated January 17, 1941. Young discusses the support of the movement which they received from the local people advising Riddle that they have some real problems in Fisher County.
Date: January 17, 1941
Creator: Young, Thomas J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to M. T. Wilson - May 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to M. T. Wilson - May 12, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. M. T. Wilson, Clerk, Local Board No. 1, Roby, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 12, 1944. Carswell acknowledges receipt of the letter from Wilson dated April 11 and advises that the forwarding of mail from Abilene to Austin is slow. He advises of recording issues in Form 100 and suggests that Wilson leave the line on the form blank until it is decided whether or not to reclassify the registrant for service.
Date: May 12, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1942 - January 22, 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1942 - January 22, 1943]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Supervisor for work in District 18 A from December 22, 1942 through January 22, 1943.
Date: 1942-12-22/1943-01-22
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1943]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor for work in District 18-A, dated September 30, 1943, for work performed from September 1-30, 1943.
Date: September 30, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. T. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from M. T. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from M. T. Wilson, Fisher County, Roby, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Wilson requests to be instructed regarding how to keep records for men forwarded for preinduction examination. He advises that as it is now the IV-F classification is the only indication that the men have been up for examination. The letter is typewritten on SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM letterhead bearing stamp of Local Board No. 1, Fisher County, Roby, Texas.
Date: April 11, 1944
Creator: Wilson, M. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tate May to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Tate May to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1952]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tate May, President, The Farmers and Merchants National Bank dated June 7, 1952. May acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell notifying him of a meeting and dinner to be held on June 12 and accepts the invitation.
Date: July 7, 1952
Creator: May, Tate
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John H. Alvis, February 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to John H. Alvis, February 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to John H. Alvis; Mr. Latimer assures that he would oppose any move to take away counties from their District Court but asks Mr. Alvis not to make his position known. He thinks they can keep the bill tied up in the committee and wants to avoid any possible fighting. He also mentions extending Highway 36 from Abilene to Roby which he says would need the full support of the people in Fisher County.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to The Rotan Advance, January 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to The Rotan Advance, January 6, 1962]

Letter from Truett Latimer to The Rotan Advance discussing running a political advert on their paper. He encloses a news release concerning his announcement for State Senator from the 24th District.
Date: January 6, 1962
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins, January 31, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins, January 31, 1962]

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Roby Public School System.
Date: January 31, 1962
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ruth Higgins to Truett Latimer, June 6, 1958]

Postcard from Ruth Higgins to Truett Latimer inviting him to be a speaker during the 'old-fashioned rally' at Trent High School.
Date: June 6, 1958
Creator: Higgins, Ruth
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Davis Scarborough, January 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Davis Scarborough, January 19, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Davis Scarborough discussing the transfer of Shackelford County and Fisher County. He said he requested the transfers after he got a letter from Judge Thomas on the 10th of January concerning the Abilene Bar Association.
Date: January 19, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History