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[Letter from Mary Lou Weatherford to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mary Lou Weatherford, Drilling and Exploration Company, Inc., Houston 2, Texas, dated July 23, 1953. Weatherford acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell containing a check for reimbursement for a rose for Peggy. She advises of her enjoyment in doing that favor for him noting that Peggy is a fine girl and well thought of there.
Date:
July 23, 1953
Creator:
Weatherford, Mary Lou
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite L. Murphy to T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Marguerite L. Murphy, District Passenger Agent, Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Transit Company, dated August 31, 1953. Murphy advises that a basket of fruit, candy and a card was placed in the cabin for Mr. J. B. Dalton as Carswell requested costing $6.48.
Date:
August 31, 1953
Creator:
Murphy, Marquerite L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell - February 7, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas, dated February 7, 1953. Hildebrand advises of his plans to visit that week but that it is not a promise due to his having three houses going up now and that he hopes to get two ready for plaster this week.
Date:
February 7, 1953
Creator:
Hildebrand, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Georgia Bay Line - August 27, 1953]
A letter addressed to Georgia Bay Line, Chicago, Illinois from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1953. Carswell requests "a friendly chore" for a fruit basket and candy to be placed in the cruise cabin for Mr. J. B. Dalton.
Date:
August 27, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Shivers - December 5, 1953]
A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 5, 1953. Carswell advises that he has enclosed a news story of a Democratic (so-called) meeting held in Abilene. He advises Shivers that to carry on they must have him and another good man as candidates for Governor and U. S. Senator emphasizing that "Texas and the Nation are in need of you!"
Date:
December 5, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated December 8, 1953. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and his kind remarks noting it is too early for a decision but that he wanted to express his deep gratitude for Carswell's confidence and continued support.
Date:
December 8, 1953
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Bryan Bradbury - October 24, 1953]
A form letter from Bryan Bradbury, Chairman State and National Affairs Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated October 24, 1953. Bradbury announces that their Committee is host to Lester Flesner of Houston, District Manager for the United States Chamber of Commerce, for a breakfast at Mack Eplen's Restaurant to discuss their part of the National Legislative scene.
Date:
November 24, 1953
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace Busby to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Horace Busby, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated July 8, 1953. Busby acknowledges the message from Carswell in which he supports S. J. Res. 1 to prevent international treaties from superseding the Constitution. He advises Carswell that Senator Daniel is one of the co-sponsors of the Bricker Amendment.
Date:
July 8, 1953
Creator:
Busby, Horace
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 20, 1953. Johnson acknowledges the letter from Carswell dated July 16th urging Johnson to support the request for increased postal rates. Johnson advises of the decision made by Acting Senate Majority Leader Knowland for no final action this year on the request for increases in mail rates but expresses his appreciation for the views and recommendations from Carswell in the matter, that what he says "will be given every consideration" if and when the request reaches the Senate floor.
Date:
July 20, 1953
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - July 20, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 20, 1953. Burleson acknowledges the note from Carswell regarding proposals to increase mail rates. He advises that the Postmaster General made an excellent case for increasing rates to reduce the deficit, but the entire Department needs to be reorganized on a more businesslike basis.
Date:
July 20, 1953
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - July 22, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated July 22, 1953. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated July 16, 1953 in support of the request of the Postmaster General to increase postage rates in order to lower the deficit of the Post Office Department and advises that he will keep Carswell's view in mind in his work on the Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee.
Date:
July 22, 1953
Creator:
Daniel, Price
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 6, 1953. Burleson advises of his support of The Bricker Amendment for the purposes and intents of this legislation.
Date:
July 6, 1953
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated April 24, 1953. Shivers acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 23 and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "commendatory remarks" on his stand.
Date:
April 24, 1953
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 6, 1953. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the recommendation from Carswell regarding The Bricker Amendment and advises of his support of "its aims and principles as they are generally understood". Johnson advises of the compromise made in the resolution by the Judiciary Committee between the S. J. Res. 1 by Bricker and S. J. Res. 43 by Watkins. He advises of his need to study the hearings since he was not a member of the Judiciary Committee and was not able to participate in the hearings.
Date:
July 6, 1953
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - April 23, 1953]
A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1953. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the steadfast stand by Shivers against Treasury Raids. He describes some "teacher friends" having exhibited little or no concern for the welfare of the whole just so their demands are met and advises that it is contrary to good government for the legislature to set the salary for local employees. Carswell conveys his "trust" that Senator Sadler and Representative Latimer are supporting the program advising copy of this letter is being sent to both men.
Date:
April 23, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated April 28, 1953. Latimer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the receipt of the copy of the letter Carswell wrote to Shivers regarding the attempt of pressure groups to obtain money from the Legislature. Latimer advises that he voted against the teacher pay raise proposal.
Date:
April 28, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - February 23, 1953]
A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 23, 1953. Carswell advises that now is the right time for an overall and comprehensive study of the costs, organization and operation of the governments in the state of Texas.
Date:
February 23, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - March 11, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated March 11, 1953. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his ideas. He informs Carswell about the Texas Research League, a privately financed organization, its primary purpose to compile facts and figures along the lines Carswell mentioned and the work proposed relative to a restoration of proper relations between the national and state governments on tax and fiscal policies.
Date:
March 11, 1953
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953]
A letter written to Judge James P. McGranery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1953. Carswell advises McGranery that he had written to Chairman McCarran and to both Texas Senators in opposition to his confirmation but decided that after McGranery began his duties he felt he had misinterpreted his "calibre as a man and official". He expresses his appreciation for what McGranery did for the country.
Date:
February 21, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 29, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 29, 1953. Burleson confirms he will forward to Carswell a copy of the current Congressional Directory, returns Carswell's check and advises him that there is no charge for the book. Typewritten on U.S. House letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure includes: Personal check from The Citizens National Bank Abilene, Texas made out to Omar Burleson and signed by Carswell Agency, T. N. Carswell dated June 26, 1953.
Date:
June 29, 1953
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - June 19, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Chairman, State and National Affairs Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated June 19, 1953. Bradbury informs Carswell that he had been asked by Mr. Elbert Hall, President of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, to serve as chairman of the State and National Affairs Committee and requests Carswell to serve as one of his committeemen.
Date:
June 19, 1953
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Renewal Fee Due to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy]
A notice of post office box renewal fee in the amount of $4.00 due to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, dated November 25, 1953.
Date:
November 25, 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from John H. Alvis addressed To the Ex-Officers, 10th Battalion, Texas State Guard - November 30, 1953]
A form letter addressed to the Ex-Officers, 10th Battalion, Texas State Guard, from John H. Alvis, Abilene, Texas, dated November 30, 1953. Humorous invitation to a dinner meeting of The American Legion citing that "Chaplain R. B. Freeman―will furnish the venison."
Date:
November 30, 1953
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, Thomas B. White, Chairman, dated January 11, 1954. White expresses his appreciation for the letter of December 21 from Carswell in which he had enclosed a letter from Warden Swenson. He explains the decision of the Board regarding the reason Subject 108,345 must return to the Texas Prison System to continue his service.
Date:
January 11, 1953
Creator:
White, Thomas B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History