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[Program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell]
A program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell. The program is "Showplace of the Nation" for the week beginning Thursday, April 24, 1958. Four shows are listed: Music Hall Grand Organ; Music Hall Symphony Orchestra; "Espana"; "Marjorie Morningstar" starring Gene Kelly and Natalie Wood. The back page of the program includes advertising: Announing . . . No Time For Sergeants. Andy Griffith "Starring in the stage roll that rocketed him to fame!" Magazine slick. Handwritten inside the program is correspondence to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Sarah Anna. Crane reminisces regarding her father liking "this sort of show". Crane expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the update agreeing with Carswell regarding having fond memories of Hardin-Simmons and requests that if he sees Grace or Grady Andrews to please remember her to them.
Date:
April 24, 1958
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1957]
S letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane explains that each year she sends a message to Grace with greetings for Carswell and any of the other Abilene friends who are still there. She advises that now she is sending the note to Carswell and asking that he give her Christmas love to Grace and all the Sandefers. She requests that he or Grace send the dates on her Grandmother's grave, tell her Abilene news and then offers the season's greetings. Notes written by Carswell; Grand Mother - Died September 24, 1894; Grand Dad - Died December 17, 1905; Answered December 17, 1957; Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80th St., NYC. Printed stationery including "Hollyhocks" by John Edwards. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record. Envelope addressed For Mr. T. N. Carswell c/o Compere, Abilene, Texas postmarked New York, December 1, 1957. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80 Street, New York City.
Date:
December 1, 1957
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated December 28, 1959. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell stating that he has always felt like Carswell was 'kin' -"the same as Gib". He discusses his health issues and thanks Carswell again for his note.
Date:
December 28, 1959
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Thank you card from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]
A thank-you note to T. N. Carswell from Geo. S. Anderson, dated December 28, 1959. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter received from Carswell.
Date:
December 28, 1959
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas message from T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers to The C. W. Barnes home in Abilene, Texas - December 1959]
A Christmas message from T. N. Carswell sent with flowers to The Charles Barnes home in Abilene, Texas. A short story written by Carswell about the "Barnes clan" starring Charlie and Katherine and their grandchildren Debby, Beverly, Kathy, Teressa and Patty. His story sets a scene representing the joy of grandchildren at Christmastime. The reverse side includes business letterhead of ABILENE Machine Company, Telephone OR2-3861, 1334-42 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, and bears a Fox River Bond watermark.
Date:
December 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kathryn Pritchett to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Kathryn Pritchett, Dallas, Texas. Pritchett expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the Christmas present to their little girls and for being such a wonderful friend to her parents. She describes the real happiness that Peggy now has with her own little boy and offers her best wishes.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Pritchett, Kathryn
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - May 12, 1959]
A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, dated May 12, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check for a subscription to IDEALS to be mailed to Margaret Ann, Janis & James Wall of Haskell, Texas.
Date:
May 12, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[List of recipients of Christmas gift packs from T. N. Carswell]
A list of recipients of Christmas Packs including the message, "Compliments and Good Wishes of T. N. Carswell": J. B. Dalton Family, A. J. Fradeck Family, C. W. Barnes Family, Elmer Griffith Family, Lewis Carter Family, Bertha Wigfall, Leonard Stevenson Family.
Date:
December 1958
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Rester Flower Shop - March 20, 1959]
A letter addressed to Rester Flower Shop, Poplarville, Mississippi from T. N. Carswell, dated March 20, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check to cover the cost of a corsage for Miss Thelma Batson for Easter and for flowers for her home. He directs them to send his enclosed note with the flowers.
Date:
March 20, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - November 19, 1958]
A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company from T. N. Carswell, dated November 19, 1958. Carswell places an order for Ideals gift subscriptions advising that he attached a check to cover the cost.
Date:
November 19, 1958
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - February 7, 1959]
A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 7, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check to cover a subscription to IDEALS to be mailed to Misses Naome and Johanna Ortiz of Abilene, Texas.
Date:
February 7, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated February 26, 1958. Whitehead advises that she was afraid her telephone calls had bothered Carswell and assures him that she is not critical of him but was trying to understand their tax returns noting the "good deal of money" it might involve for which she should start making arrangements.
Date:
February 26, 1958
Creator:
Whitehead, Lucie K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, dated January 7, 1958. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated December 23rd advising Carswell that it made him feel very humble, that it helped him and that "if we had more Tommie Carswells, the world would be a better world".
Date:
January 57, 1958
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lucie K. Whitehead - March 2, 1958]
A letter written to Mrs. Whitehead from T. N. Carswell, dated March 2, 1958. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter regarding her question on the amount of the tax shown on the return advising the question proved to be well founded. He apologizes for his mistake and encourages her appraisal of his work as needed, expresses his appreciation for the spirit of her letter and advises that it "but deepens an opinion I've long had of you". In a postscript to Whitehead, Carswell advises that he is working on her 1957 return and that he will forward a rough draft.
Date:
March 2, 1958
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don Wooten to T. N. Carswell - January 3, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Don Wooten, H. O. Wooten Grocer Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 3, 1958. Wooten expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell, that it added appreciably to the Christmas spirit and advises that he sent a copy of Carswell's note to his Mother.
Date:
January 3, 1958
Creator:
Wooten, Don
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mr. Jay - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. Jay from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that "this season of the year inclines one's memory to delve into the realm of gratitude" and then expresses his appreciation "of having enjoyed the privilege" of his friendship.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George S. Anderson - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. George S. Anderson from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Anderson, for his example and friendship over the years.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bill and Jack and George - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Bill and Jack and George from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that Christmas time made him reminisce then advises of the number of acts of friendship and helpfulness of their Dads in the tasks he was privileged to carry on. He pays a tribute to Bill, Jack and George for the really fine and outstanding way that they have carried on the business operations left in their care.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Don Wooten - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Don Wooten from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation for "the splendid way" that Don has handled the substantial interests entrusted to his care noting his Dad [H. O. Wooten] and Mother were in Simmons when he enrolled there and that his Grandfather was one of his good and helpful friends.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to "Mugs" - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to "Mugs" from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises that due to reminiscing at Christmastime he is writing to show his gratitude for the kindness and friendships of Mugs' Dad and Mother, Grandfather and Grandmother, expressing his gratitude to Mugs in their absence and wishing for him a Merry Christmas.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Tom Eplen - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Tom Eplen from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell expresses his fondness for Eplen and states, "you have consistently held a high and uncommon esteem in my regard―Thank God for Tom Eplen".
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Drake - November 11, 1957]
A letter written to Hon. Ed. Drake, Chairman, Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee from T. N. Carswell, dated November 11, 1957. Carswell advises that his daughter, Peggy Carswell, has recently moved to Dallas and has a "constructive interest in politics". He advises Drake, that in his opinion, Peggy would fit in well with his organization.
Date:
November 11, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bill Fulwiler - December 23, 1957]
A letter written to Bill Fulwiler from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1957. Carswell advises Bill due to Christmas making him reminisce that he wrote to expresses his appreciation for W. J. Fulwiler, Bill's father, for his friendship and leadership in the building of Abilene during the years Carswell served [at the Abilene Chamber of Commerce]. He commends Bill on the exemplary way that he and Harry have carried on the multiple interests of W. J.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward J. Drake to Mrs. Mildred Nicholson, copy to Peggy Carswell and T. N. Carswell - November 12, 1957]
A letter written to Mrs. Mildred Nicholson, Office of the Democratic Executive Committee, Dallas, Texas from Edward J. Drake, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 12, 1957. Copy to Miss Peggy Carswell, Dallas, Texas and to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Drake advises Nicholson to place the name of Miss Peggy Carswell in the file as "one to be notified for all Conservative efforts" in their precinct and county Conservative projects. In a handwritten postscript Drake thanks Carswell for writing.
Date:
November 12, 1957
Creator:
Drake, Edward J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History