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Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater
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[Postcard from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane addressed to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1940]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, Yankton, South Dakota, postmarked Yankton, South Dakota, April 27, 1940. The reverse side includes correspondence written to Mr. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated April 26, 1940. Crane expresses how glad she was that Carswell spoke at President Sandefer's Funeral. She thought it so fine of him to suggest a building as a Memorial.
Date:
April 27, 1940
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse Northcutt to T. N. Carswell - December 29, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Jesse Northcutt, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated December 29, 1949. Northcutt expresses his appreciation for Carswell's service as a deacon and usher and for his friendship.
Date:
December 29, 1949
Creator:
Northcutt, Jesse
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Concert Management, Washington 4, D. C., dated October 23. Sandefer advises Carswell that his folks visited with him and went to his concert that night. Sandefer brags for Carswell that they are "truly lovely people", that Ann reminds him of Grace, the daughter looks like Peg [Peggy Carswell] and that "they are pretty strong on Norwood".
Date:
October 23, 1949
Creator:
Sandefer, Gib
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated December 28, 1948. Whiting expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and advises that there was no check enclosed as Carswell indicated and, therefore, he should enter a stop payment on it.
Date:
December 28, 1948
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Norma McMahon - May 16, 1949]
A letter written to Miss Norma McMahon, President, Trypod Club, Abilene, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated May 16, 1949. Carswell extends his congratulations to the Trypod Club members on the completion of a highly successful year's work noting that he feels a share in the achievements of the Club. He advises of a "token of appreciation" attached to the letter.
Date:
May 16, 1949
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - December 28,1948]
A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas 1, Texas, dated December 28, 1948. Blackwell expresses his appreciation to Carswell for thinking of him at Christmas time and for the tie.
Date:
December 28, 1948
Creator:
Blackwell, Horace J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 30, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated December 30, 1948. Whiting expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the tie given to him for Christmas. He advises that he is returning the cancelled check and restates that Carswell owes nothing on the car.
Date:
December 30, 1948
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, from R. D. Hill, The White-Plaza Hotels, Dallas, Texas, dated December 20, 1948. Hill extends Christmas greetings.
Date:
December 20, 1948
Creator:
Hill, R. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Radford to T. N. Carswell - April 10, 1947]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Omar Radford, Dallas 16, Texas, dated April 10, 1947. Radford expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell of March the 6th in which he said so many nice things about him, but he advises that "you do not find many men in this day and age who are square shooters". Radford lists several qualities of Abilene noting that it is "well located for the making of a good city" and Camp Barkeley is ideal for some kind of plant.
Date:
April 10, 1947
Creator:
Radford, O. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Seomare Westfull to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1947]
A letter addressed to "Tom Carlson" [T. N. Carswell], Abilene, Texas from Seomare Westfull, Carthage, Mo., dated April 26, 1947. Westfull requests a statement from Carswell to vouch for his integrity. In a postscript, he requests that Carswell send the original to Roy E. Mayes, President of the Carthage Marble Corp and the copy to him. Carswell makes note that he answered as requested in as helpful a way as he knew how.
Date:
April 26, 1947
Creator:
Westfull, Seomare
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. J. M. Radford - April 5, 1947]
A letter written to Mrs. J. M. Radford, Windsor Hotel, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 5, 1947. Carswell expresses his pleasure for Mrs. Radford on the decision she made in a memorial gift in Mr. Radford's name to McMurry College [Radford Auditorium]. He briefly summarizes the man and the service by J. M. Radford and Mrs. Radford to the city of Abilene.
Date:
April 5, 1947
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1947]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, Hotel Windsor, Abilene, Texas, dated February 27, 1947. Radford expresses her appreciation for his "thoughtfulness in times like these when all is in confusion, turmoil and strife" by sending flowers. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date:
February 27, 1947
Creator:
Radford, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nat Williams to T. N. Carswell - March 31, 1947]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Nat Williams, Superintendent, Gladewater Public Schools, Gladewater, Texas, dated March 31, 1947. Williams expresses his appreciation for the nice message from Carswell, for the honor to be permitted to serve Abilene and for the opportunity to renew their friendships of several years back.
Date:
March 31, 1947
Creator:
Williams, Nat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1947]
A letter to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated January 4, 1947. Whiting expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the beautiful tie, advises that he and Nora enjoyed the letter and hope that he, Byrd and Peg are "getting along alright" ending with a wish to Carswell for a prosperous New Year.
Date:
January 4, 1947
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, Hotel Windsor, Abilene, Texas, dated February 26, 1946. Radford "marvels" at Carswell's memory in these busy times and expresses her appreciation for the carnations he sent. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date:
February 26, 1946
Creator:
Radford, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1946]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 18, 1946. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that a car may be available around May 1st providing more cars are manufactured. He lists three models and their approximate prices.
Date:
February 18, 1946
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - October 31, 1945]
A letter to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Exeter, New Hampshire, dated October 31, 1945. Lloyd acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell stating that he knew it was from him by the handwriting. He discourses on his view of the foundation of friendship, advises that George Paxton, "whom I had not seen since we took our degrees together down at Yale in 1925", and he had visited without reservation and gives his assurance that whatever had happened "during the Abilene debacle" had not changed Paxton. Lloyd mentions the names of other friends including Mildred Paxton, Professor Mullins, Tot, Gene Holman. He describes the West Texas view he longs for and summarizes his life in New Hampshire for the last twenty years discussing his work history, his wife, children and house and other members of his family living in various towns in Texas. He advises that he will write to Dr. Jellinek, as Carswell suggested, and although he has several friends still at Yale, he does not know Jellinek.
Date:
October 31, 1945
Creator:
Lloyd, Claude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Chenoweth? to T. N. Carswell - May 31, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from D. Chenoweth?, San Angelo Standard-Times, San Angelo, Texas, dated May 31, 1945. Chenoweth replies to Carswell expressing his appreciation for the letter regarding his 25 years with the Standard-Times.
Date:
May 31, 1948
Creator:
Chenoweth, Dean
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 17, 1945]
A letter written to Brother Carswell from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated May 17, 1945. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding pastoring possiblities at Knox City and Eastland noting that either one of these would be fine. He expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and helpfulness.
Date:
May 17, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from O. E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated March 20, 1945. Radford acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check, he commiserates having to adapt to dentures and expresses his appreciation for the "nice things" Carswell said about his Dad [J. M. Radford]. He reminisces about February 1933 when they both "had quite a time to try to keep telegrams, etc. out of his hands" to keep the party a surprise. [A party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date:
March 20, 1945
Creator:
Radford, O. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. Walter Hammond, President Texas Farm Bureau Federation, Waco, Texas, dated March 13, 1945. Hammond expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell advising that he knew of Carswell's activities even back to his school days, of his honesty, integrity and sincerety of purpose. He states, "I can truthfully say that because of your efforts the world is a better place in which to live".
Date:
March 13, 1945
Creator:
Hammond, J. Walter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Walter Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Caldwell, Clyde Texas, dated November 14, 1944. Caldwell expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his friendship advising that she had heard Walter say many times that "there isn't any one in the world, outside my own family, that I love more than I do Tommy Carswell". She discusses Walter's death and her decision to stay in their home in order to have a place for the children to come together.
Date:
November 14, 1944
Creator:
Caldwell, Mrs. Walter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1944]
A letter written to Honorable T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated September 6, 1944. Connally expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and advises that he is pleased to know that Carswell secured the information regarding a Veterans Hospital for Texas and that Mrs. Carr served him. Connally thanks Carswell, in handwritten postscript, for his sentiment regarding his service in the Senate.
Date:
September 6, 1944
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Love to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Henry Love, Manager, Hotel Texas, Fort Worth, dated August 8, 1944. Love acknowledges Carswell's "favor of August 7th", expresses his appreciation for Carswell's thoughtfulness and advises that through the efforts of such good friends he has been given the opportunity to serve in the coming year.
Date:
August 8, 1944
Creator:
Love, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History