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[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1929]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. M. Wagstaff, Wagstaff, Harwell, Wagstaff & Douthit, Abilene, Texas, dated November 5, 1929. Cover letter by Wagstaff advising of an enclosed Charter of West Texas Automobile Club, Franchise tax receipt, etc.
Date: November 5, 1929
Creator: Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[CHARTER. T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff form and incorporate West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.] (open access)

[CHARTER. T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff form and incorporate West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.]

A certificate and charter charter, by T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff, forming and incorporating the West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, dated October 23, 1929. Vivian Bates, Notary Public October 12, 1929, Watt L. Saunders, Assistant Secretary of State, Texas. Certification of the charter of the WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB signed by Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State dated October 25, 1929. Form No 7.
Date: October 23, 1929
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood); Barnes, C. W. & Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abstract of Title to Blocks One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas:  Fof the Trentman Co. Office of Guarranty Abstract Company] (open access)

[Abstract of Title to Blocks One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas: Fof the Trentman Co. Office of Guarranty Abstract Company]

A book containing Abstracts of Title to Blocks Number One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Prepared for the Trentman Co. Office of the Guaranty Abstract Company, 124½ Pine Street, Abilene, Texas. 117 pages.
Date: December 5, 1927
Creator: Guaranty Abstract Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927]

A letter written to the State Highway Commission of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, from W. R. Ely, Member Texas Highway Commission, Abilene, dated November 3, 1927. Letter of introduction for Mr. T. N. Carswell of Abilene, Texas as a representative of the various towns touched by Highway No. 4 in Texas and an advisement that he has the endorsement of the Texas Highway Commission.
Date: November 3, 1927
Creator: Ely, W. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Lions International badge belonging to T. N. Carswell - April 20, 1925] (open access)

[Lions International badge belonging to T. N. Carswell - April 20, 1925]

A Lion's Club badge belonging to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Given at an event held in Brownwood, Texas on April 20-21, 1925. The reverse side includes the brooch pin back.
Date: April 20, 1925
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Deal - April 30, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Deal - April 30, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. J. C. Deal, Secretary Lions Club, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 30, 1924. Carswell expresses his appreciation to the San Angelo Lions Club for their decision to support Lion Green, advises of their plans to leave on the Sunshine Special Sunday morning for Paris, Texas assuring Deal that he will be happy to meet Lion Barnes and issues an invitation for Mr. Barnes [W. P. Barnes] to join them.
Date: April 30, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from J. C. Deal, Angelo Furniture Company, Secretary, Lions Club, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Deal confirms their endorsement of Lion Green of Abilene and introduces their delegate to the Paris Convention as Lion W. P. Barnes c/o Reed Shoe Co.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Deal, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from K. H. Pittard, Secretary-Treasure, Cisco, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Pittard advises Carswell of the unanimous decision made by his club to support Lion Green.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Pittard, K. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to K. H. Pittard - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to K. H. Pittard - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. K. H. Pittard, Southwestern Life Insurance Co., Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the decision of Pittard's club to support Lion Green.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lewis C. Perry - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lewis C. Perry - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Col. Louis C. Perry, Terrell, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell replies to Perry's interpretation of Lionism advising of the delicacy of Perry's and Green's candidacy.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of Higgin's letter and expresses his appreciation for Higgin's attitude regarding Green's candidacy.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International, dated April 22, 1924. Perry comments regarding the letter from Carswell to Lion Higgins assuring of his highest admiration for Carswell's present position and courage.
Date: April 22, 1924
Creator: Perry, Louis C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Higgins to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Higgins to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1924]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Higgins, 1st Vice President, Lions International, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 21, 1924. Higgins agrees with Carswell that the injection of International politics is deplorable and explains his position and the position of the "boys" in San Antonio regarding the Green and Perry races.
Date: April 21, 1924
Creator: Higgins, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International dated April 19, 1924. Perry expresses his devotion to Lionism with respect to politics.
Date: April 19, 1924
Creator: Perry, Louis C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 19, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 19, 1924]

A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of a letter from Higgins, explains the possible consequences of any support by Higgins for Lion Green and expounds on the consequences of the injection of International Politics into the State Campaign.
Date: April 19, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Certificate:  From Louis C. Perry addressed to Lion Presidents and Secretaries, Lion Clubs of Texas - April 18, 1924] (open access)

[Form letter and Certificate: From Louis C. Perry addressed to Lion Presidents and Secretaries, Lion Clubs of Texas - April 18, 1924]

A form letter addressed to Lion Presidents and Secretaries, Lion Clubs of Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor, Lions International, dated April 18, 1924. The letter advises of travel arrangements as provided officers of the Lions Clubs of Texas for the Paris Convention. Perry advises that certificates are "going out" to the Secretaries in this letter. Enclosed is a Round Trip Identification Certificate for the District Convention of Lions Clubs Annual State Meting, Paris, Texas dated May 5-6, 1924 with the signature of Louis C. Perry, District Governor of Texas.
Date: April 18, 1924
Creator: Perry, Louis C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. K. Wingfield to T. N. Carswell - April 18, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from W. K. Wingfield to T. N. Carswell - April 18, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Treasurer, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from W. K. Wingfield, President, Lions Club of Temple, Temple, Texas, dated April 18, 1924. Wingfield defends Col. Perry explaining that the Waco meeting at which Col. Perry was not present resulted in things done there that he and his committee did not agree to. He expresses his hope to see Carswell at the Abilene Club, the Paris Convention and then at Omaha in June.
Date: April 18, 1924
Creator: Wingfield, W. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Higgins to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Higgins to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Higgins, First Vice President, Lions International, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 16, 1924. Higgins expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell explaining the history of the Green and Perry races and advises that the boys may support Green.
Date: April 16, 1924
Creator: Higgins, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924]

A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas [from T. N. Carswell], dated April 14, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Higgins dated April 9 which was written to Julien Hyer. Carswell expresses his appreciation that the letter was forwarded giving him the opportunity to tell Higgins, frankly, concerning Green's candidacy for District Governor. Carswell advises regarding a letter written to Col. Perry in January and of the reply from Perry. Carswell explains the history of the candidacy of Lion Green for District Governor and the circumstances and happenings which created the controversy.
Date: April 14, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rough draft of letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924] (open access)

[Rough draft of letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924]

A rough draft of a letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas [from T. N. Carswell], dated April 14, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of Higgin's letter of April 9 written to Julien Hyer, expresses his appreciation that the letter was forwarded giving Carswell the opportunity to tell Higgins, frankly, concerning Green's candidacy for District Governor. Carswell advises regarding a letter written to Col. Perry in January and of the reply from Perry. Carswell explains the history of the candidacy of Lion Green for District Governor and the circumstances and happenings which created the controversy.
Date: April 14, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 12, 1924] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 12, 1924]

A Western Union telegram sent to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 12, 1924. Carswell requests that Higgins keep an open mind concerning Green's candidacy. The reverse side includes Western Union terms and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. Newcomb Carlton, President.
Date: April 12, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Higgins to Julien C. Hyer - April 9, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Higgins to Julien C. Hyer - April 9, 1924]

A letter written to Julien C. Hyer, Director, Fort Worth National Bank Bldg., Fort Worth, Texas, from Lions International W. J. Higgins, 1st Vice President, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 9, 1924. Explanation by Higgins of their view regarding the Green and Perry races asking if Hyer can throw any light on the subject. He assures Hyer that the San Antonio boys and he would appreciate Hyer's views. A handwritten note by Hyer says to have Carswell answer this.
Date: April 9, 1924
Creator: Higgins, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. H. Moore, Superintendent Fort Worth Public Schools, Fort Worth, Texas, dated April 3, 1924. Moore advises Carswell of a resolution adopted by the Fort Worth Lions Club to not only endorse but to push the candidacy of R. D. Green.
Date: April 3, 1924
Creator: Moore, M. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. K. Wingfield - March 29, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. K. Wingfield - March 29, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. W. K. Wingfield, Temple, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Treasurer, Lions International, Abilene, Texas, dated March 29, 1924. Carswell announces Abilene's candidate Lion R. D. Green for Governor. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is a reply from W. K. Wingfield, President, disclosing their decision to run Colonel Perry for International President stating, "If you will swing the clubs in your section for Lion Perry, we will help you with Lion Green".
Date: March 29, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History