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Oral History Interview with Floyd Rose, October 26, 1998
Interview with Floyd Rose, a preacher and civil rights leader from Valdosta, Georgia. The interview includes Rose's personal experiences as a preacher outside of the church, former president of the NAACP, and civil rights leader. The interview also includes Rose discussing his views on discrimination, police brutality, and the internal politics of the church. He also discusses his relationship to his immediate family and the deaths of his wife and father.
Date:
October 26, 1998
Creator:
Boyd, R. Vernon & Rose, Floyd
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Floyd Rose, October 26, 1998
Interview with Floyd Rose, a preacher and civil rights leader from Valdosta, Georgia. The interview includes Rose's personal experiences as a preacher outside of the church, former president of the NAACP, and civil rights leader. The interview also includes Rose discussing his views on discrimination, police brutality, and the internal politics of the church. He also discusses his relationship to his immediate family and the deaths of his wife and father.
Date:
October 26, 1998
Creator:
Boyd, R. Vernon & Rose, Floyd
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Floyd Rose, August 13, 1998
Interview with Floyd Rose, a preacher from Valdosta, Georgia. The interview includes Rose's personal experiences with the church, his life up from childhood, and his family's background with a focus on his parents.
Date:
August 13, 1998
Creator:
Boyd, R. Vernon & Rose, Floyd
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Clipping from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. F. Daugharty - January 20, 1956]
A letter written to "Miss Emma Patterson" (Mrs. J. F. Daugharty), Fargo, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated January 20, 1956. Carswell expresses his sympathy to Daugharty on the death of her husband and reminisces about the past and how he knew her. Attached is a newspaper article printed by the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, with an obituary titled "J. F. Daugharty Dies At Age 83".
Date:
January 20, 1956
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elna Peagler Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1969]
A letter written to "Mr. Norwood" from Elna Peagler Davis (Mrs. Bob), Waycross, Georgia, dated October 28, 1969. Davis expresses her appreciation for Carswell's very kind letter to her and her family after the death of her mother apologizing for her late response and assuring him of the pleasure her mother derived from his visits and their reminiscing of "old times".
Date:
October 28, 1969
Creator:
Davis, Elna Peagler
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Elna Peagler Davis - August 14, 1969]
A letter written to Mrs. Elna Peagler Davis from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated August 14, 1969. Carswell expresses his sympathy to Davis on the death of her mother. Handwritten notation includes Davis Brothers Florists, Waycross, Georgia.
Date:
August 14, 1969
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Davis Brothers Florists to Ralph Jackson - September 28, 1965]
An invoice addressed to Mr. Ralph Jackson, Waycross, Ga. from Davis Brothers Florists, Waycross, Georgia, dated September 28, 1965. The reverse side includes hand drawn map of Camellia and East Cherokee streets in Waycross, Georgia.
Date:
September 28, 1965
Creator:
Davis Brothers Florists
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lula Belle Peagler - December 4, 1965]
A letter written to Lula Belle Peagler, Homerville, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated December 4, 1965. Carswell expresses to Peagler his appreciation of their visit while in Homerville and the sharing of memories of old Homerville. He offers the season's greetings. A handwritten note by Carswell dated November 16, 1971 advises of her full name, how he knew her and that she is now deceased.
Date:
December 4, 1965
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Telegram from Marie Schanze to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1952]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Marie Schanze, Homerville, Georgia, dated 1952 MAY 2. Advisement of the death of Dr. Schanze and funeral arrangements. Ticker tape telegram.
Date:
May 2, 1952
Creator:
Shanze, Marie
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Honorable R. G. Dickerson - December 20, 1938]
A letter written to R. G. Dickerson, Valdosta, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated December 20, 1938. Carswell offers his sympathy on Cary's death.
Date:
December 20, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louie D. Newton to T. N. Carswell - June 15, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louie D. Newton, Pastor, Druid Hills Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, dated June 15, 1946. Newton expresses to Carswell his appreciation for the gracious letter of June 11th and asks that Carswell remember him in his prayers.
Date:
June 15, 1946
Creator:
Newton, Louie D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Personal Check: From John L. Sutton to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John L. Sutton, Superintendent of Passenger Service, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, dated December 15, 1958. Sutton replies to Carswell expressing his appreciation for his thoughtfulness in writing and advises that Miss Janis MacKool was quite pleased to learn of Carswell's reactions to her efforts. Attachment includes a personal check on The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene dated November 20, 1958 instructing to pay to the order of Delta Air Lines from Carswell Agency By T. N. Carswell.
Date:
December 15, 1958
Creator:
Sutton, John L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Delta Air Lines - November 20, 1958]
A letter addressed to Public Relations, Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 20, 1958. Carswell expresses his appreciation for help in catching a flight advising that Miss McKool was the friendly and charming messenger doing this especial service. He requests they use the check to purchase candy or a rose for McKool noting that long ago, someone said "sell a loaf and buy a rose, for the soul too must be fed".
Date:
November 20, 1958
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower - November 13, 1952]
A letter written to President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower, Augusta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 13, 1952. Carswell advises of his support and money given to Eisenhower's candidacy because he was disgusted with "the mess in Washington" advising Eisenhower that "were it known you had availed yourself of General MacArthur's first rate knowledge of Korean and related affairs, it would appreciably strengthen public confidence and afford wide and great satisfaction". Carswell continues, "The Korean war is of our meddling. Desertion now, without justice and honor, is as unthinkable to you as to me."
Date:
November 13, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iverson H. Huxford to T. N. Carswell - May 1, 1947]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Iverson H. Huxford, Editor and Publisher, The Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, dated May 1, 1947. Huxford expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and advises that he will be printing it in the paper this week. He recounts how he has talked for two or three years, to no avail, of the benefits of a chamber of commerce.
Date:
May 1, 1947
Creator:
Huxford, Iverson H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated August 10, 1938. Hewlett expresses his regret that Carswell is retiring from the Chamber of Commerce before he can route the Doll House to Abilene.
Date:
August 10, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - July 5, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 5, 1938. Carswell advises Hewlett that he will not be with the Chamber of Commerce after that year.
Date:
July 5, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated July 1, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they still have Abilene scheduled for an exhibition date for the Colleen Moore Doll house and will make every effort to bring it to Carswell's city sometime next year.
Date:
July 1, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated April 29, 1938. Carswell expresses to Hewlett that the Chamber is exceedingly anxious to have the Doll House in Abilene.
Date:
April 29, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.
Date:
January 15, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wallace Jernigan - December 19, 1966]
A letter written to Wallace Jernigan, Homerville, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 19, 1966. Carswell requests that Jernigan solicit the support and influence of Representative-elect Stuckey in behalf of Representative Omar Burleson to fill the vacancy on the Rules Committee. He offers the season's greetings.
Date:
December 19, 1966
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wallace L. Jernigan to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1962]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wallace L. Jernigan, Candidate for Congress Eighth District, Homerville City Hall Bldg., dated September 5, 1962. Jernigan expresses his appreciation for the campaign contribution and requests continued help, advice, and suggestions from Carswell.
Date:
September 5, 1962
Creator:
Jernigan, Wallace L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell - October 7, 1948]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Allen N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated October 7, 1948. Allen Carswell expresses his sympathy for the condition that Eula is in, noting that she has not ever listened to him nor to any of the family and that her son had better try and do something for his mother to take care of her. He dissertates on his family, after marrying, as "having had lots of sickness" and about how much money he has always spent on them. Allen advises, in a postscript, that he is sending fifty dollars to Eula.
Date:
October 7, 1948
Creator:
Carswell, A. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History