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[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 Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1953]
Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's recent case of the flu and the issue of allowing women to serve on juries.
Date:
January 16, 1953
Creator:
Hutto, Emma Mae
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 Iverson H. Huxford to T. N. Carswell - October 7, 1972]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Iverson H. Huxford, Editor and Publisher, The Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, dated October 7, 1972. Huxford acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter which was written to Uncle Zeke and verifies the inquiry made by Carswell regarding the availability of the two spaces next to his mother's grave. He discusses Uncle Zeke's eyesight and advises of the help he gives to him with correspondence, checks and book work. He advises that Uncle Zeke and Dee want to convey their regards to Carswell, their old friend.
Date:
October 7, 1972
Creator:
Huxford, Iverson H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff C. Reed to Helen Snapp, October 12, 2000]
Letter from Jeff C. Reed, a technician at Fort Stewart Museum, to Helen Snapp discusses the museum's interest in conducting an oral history interview with Snapp.
Date:
October 12, 2000
Creator:
Reed, Jeff C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff C. Reed to Helen Snapp, September 24, 2001]
Letter from Jeff C. Reed from the Fort Stewart Museum to Helen Snapp discussing Snapp's recent visit to Fort Stewart to present at their Women's History month luncheon. Reed included two sets of photographs.
Date:
September 24, 2001
Creator:
Reed, Jeff C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Reed to Helen Snapp]
Hand-written letter from Jeff Reed from the Fort Stewart Museum to Helen Snapp discussing Reed's gratitude towards Snapp for her recent visit to Fort Stewart. Reed includes Snapp's VHS tape "We Were WASPS."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Reed, Jeff
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 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 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 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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marie Wilmeth to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961]
Letter from Marie Wilmeth to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 534 and Senate Bill 242, bills concerning the courses required for certification of secondary teachers in Texas. He talks about the excessive number of hours for education courses and thinks they should be reduced and replaced with courses in the student's field of concentration.
Date:
April 13, 1961
Creator:
Wilmeth, Marie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses their appreciation to Carswell and his family for the cheese they sent for Christmas noting Carswell knows how much Ashley loves cheese. She describes the baby as just like Ashley and explains how thrilled they are about their new house and that they are trying to get settled before Ashley is called back into the Air Corps but says she tries not to think about that.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Carswell, Martha
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses her appreciation to Carswell, Virginia and Peggy for the wedding gift to her and Ashley.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
Carswell, Martha
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha V. Carswell and Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1949]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha V. Carswell & SIS [Vella Carswell], Homerville, Georgia, dated January 29, 1949. Martha and Vella advise Carswell about the folks at home. Ashley, at 24 years of age, is having financial difficulties and his wife Martha is five months along and has been advised by Dr. Schanze to stay in bed. They advise that Homerville is changing; paving roads and cutting down trees about which Papa is pitching a fit. Martha advises that Mama wrote the letter and she typed it. She has a nice job down in the Ordinary's Office.
Date:
January 29, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, Martha Virginia & Carswell, Vella Peagler
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha Virginia Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha Virginia Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated August 8, 1944. Martha Carswell advises that she has decided to go into the U. S. Nursing Corps and asks if he thinks it a wise thing to do. She advises that her mother wants for her to do so but that her father does not and that he has always treated her mother, herself and all of the children "terrible". Two postscripts address her guilt regarding her hatred.
Date:
August 8, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, Martha Virginia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. P. Westbruch to Blanche Perry]
Envelope and handwritten letter from R. P. Westbruch requesting a baptistry painting from Perry for the Pennville Church of Christ in Trion, Georgia. Includes a sketch with measurements of the church auditorium interior and baptistry area.
Date:
September 23, 1953
Creator:
Westbruch, R. P.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. L. Sharpless to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1955]
Letter from S. L. Sharpless to Truett Latimer saying he opposes House Bill 499 and would like Mr. Latimer's help in defeating it.
Date:
March 22, 1955
Creator:
Sharpless, S. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Carswell - August 29, 1959]
A letter written to Allen N. Carswell from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated August 29, 1959. T. N. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the Trust Agreement and discusses certain points in the Trust suggesting that Allen have a good lawyer draw up a will.
Date:
August 29, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Carswell - September 5, 1957]
LeA lter written to Allen N. Carswell from his brother Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated September 5, 1957. T. N. Carswell requests that Allen Carswell destroy this letter after reading whether or not he sees fit to use the suggestion in whole or in part. T. N. expresses his enjoyment of their last visit confiding that he felt they were more like brothers than ever before. He offers options for Allen regarding the land handed down to Allen from their mother.
Date:
September 5, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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 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