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[Clipping: Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville]
A newspaper clipping with a circled article titled "Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville". The article is printed by The Clinch County News, dated February 5, 1954. Carswell handwrites on the clipping that Mattox was a childhood friend and neighbor.
Date:
February 5, 1954
Creator:
Clinch County News
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fiftieth wedding anniversary invitation of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith - December 28, 1950]
An invitation to the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Marriage for Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith of Jacksonville, Florida to be held on December 28, 1950. Engraved with raised, gold lettering. An enclosure included a wired correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jax. Fla. from Norwood, Virginia and Peggy [T. N. Carswell, Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell] dated December 27, 1950. Expresses their love, congratulations and good wishes.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
Smith, George Washington & Smith, Mrs. George Washington
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. O. Little to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1950]
A letter written to "Norwood" [Mr. T. N. Carswell], Abilene, Texas from Clarence O. Little, Vice President, The Atlantic National Bank of Jacksonville, Jacksonville 1, Florida, dated September 5, 1950. Little expresses his disappointment that he missed him when Carswell was in Jacksonville.
Date:
September 5, 1950
Creator:
Little, Clarence O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1946]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Annie, Jacksonville 5, Florida, dated August 6, 1946. Annie advises that Eula suggested she send Margaret Anne's address to Carswell in order that he might see her while he was in New York. She talks about liking her work at the Internal Revenue, advises that Bob is fine and asks about Carswell's Travel Agency.
Date:
August 6, 1946
Creator:
Annie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell to Mrs. Worth H. Clark - December 18, 1940]
A Western Union telegram sent to Mrs. Worth H. Clark, Ocala, Florida, from Norwood & Virginia, dated December 18, 1940. Carswell expresses their grief regarding the death of Worth hoping that his brother Allen was already there. They would not be able to go but to phone or wire anything she needed and was praying that God bless, comfort and keep close to her.
Date:
December 18, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) ; Carswell, Byrdie
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Carswell - June 20, 1938]
A letter written to Ray Carswell, International Harvester Company, Jacksonville, Florida, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 20, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the card hoping Ray Carswell's visit was pleasant then describes his own trip to Virginia to where he carried Mother and Peggy Anne to spend the summer.
Date:
June 20, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Names, addresses and a personal note for each gift recipient]
A return address for T. N. Carswell and a list of names with addresses and a personal note to be included for each gift recipient. Mrs. R. T. Fisher, Mrs. G. W. Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Guitar, Mr. and Mrs. Caro Russell. 1972-1887 written at bottom of the page.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom and Virginia Campbell to Byrdie Carswell and T. N. Carswell - April 8, 1969]
A letter written to "Aun't Virginia" [Byrdie Carswell] and "Uncle Norwood" [T. N. Carswell] from Tom & Virginia, Tampa, Florida, dated April 8, 1969. Tom and Virginia offer their greetings to the Carswells, ask after their health and note that they do not hear from anyone at the old home place in Georgia.
Date:
April 8, 1969
Creator:
Campbell, Tom & Campbell, Virginia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ralph Davis, Executive Secretary to the Governor, State of Florida, dated December 17, 1941. Davis explains that due to the heavy demand upon the time of the Governor since the American declaration of war against the Axis powers there has been no time for the Governor to answer but confirms that he will continue to hold the letter for the Governor's attention.
Date:
December 17, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Ralph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hamilton Holt to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Hamilton Holt, President, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, dated December 10, 1941. Hamilton Holt defines Americanism.
Date:
December 10, 1941
Creator:
Holt, Hamilton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Lambright to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. D. Lambright, Editor, Tampa Morning Tribune, Tampa, Florida, dated December 2, 1941. E. D. Lambright defines Americanism.
Date:
December 2, 1941
Creator:
Lambright, E. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. B. Stephens to parolee - May 29, 1957]
A letter addressed to a parolee in Lakeland, Florida from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (Montgomery, Alabama), dated May 29, 1957. The Alabama Board advises that the request was made to the Florida authorities to investigate a transfer from Texas. Stephens advises regarding a reply from Florida and gives instructions for Subject No.59,311 to report. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 JUN - 4 AM 3:11 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.
Date:
May 29, 1957
Creator:
Stephens, L. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Man wearing a boater and tie]
A photograph of a man wearing a boater hat and a tie. A barn/building and street car tracks are in the background. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909, 1915]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Children on the running board of a motor car]
A photograph of three children standing on the running board of a motor car with the top up. The reverse side includes a manufacturing stamp that reads, "PRINTED AT THE GIBSON KODAK STORE - JACKSONVILLE, FLA." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
Date:
[1909,1915]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cornelia Yerkes commercial airman medical certificate, 1951]
A medical certificate issued to Cornelia Yerkes as a commercial airman.
Date:
February 21, 1951
Creator:
United States. Department of Commerce. Civil Aviation Administration
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, December 1945]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her father's passing.
Date:
December 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, May 16, 1945]
Telegram sent from Cornelia Yerkes to her father informing him that she arrived safely at an unnamed overseas station.
Date:
May 16, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, January 1-4, 1946]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her father Fred's passing.
Date:
1946-01-01/1946-01-04
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 15, 1946]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent news about friends and family. The postcard features "Festival of St. Roche" by E. Debat-Ponsan as it appears at the Tudor Hotel in New York.
Date:
November 15, 1946
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 12, 1949]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing coming to Jacksonville, a dentist appointment, and recent correspondence. Written on Casa Bonita Hotel stationary.
Date:
October 12, 1949
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 6, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting on modifications to her plane during a ferrying trip, a future visit to Orlando, clothes and mailing personal items, and orders. Written on the back of Hotel Continental (Kansas City) stationary.
Date:
July 6, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka to Frances Yerkes, October 27, 1949]
Letter from Phil and Cornelia Yerkes Kafka to Cornelia's mother discussing a recent flight, visiting with various people, leaving Tampa for Okeechobee and Fort Lauderdale, fishing, and a cat. Typed on Hotel Annapolis (Washington DC) stationary.
Date:
October 27, 1949
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes & Kafka, Phillip Eric
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 2, 1942]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a recent letter, lecturer selection in her flight class, living arrangements, information about the Women's Flying Training Detachment from Jackie Cochran, hanging out with a man from her hometown, mail, and how much she has enjoyed flight classes.
Date:
November 2, 1942
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 1, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing recent work. The postcard features an image of a Douglas A-20 practicing skip bombing.
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History