[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 3, 1941. Davis expresses his appreciation for the letter advising him of the support of Carswell's Senator for Dr. Bradfield's confirmation. Davis touches on an exciting event and promises that he will send a self-explanatory letter regarding "a calvacade of youth to Austin" requesting that Carswell get Abilene's support.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner, United Texas Drys, dated February 6, 1941. The letter provides information regarding the youth march on the Capitol.
Date: February 6, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff; Hooton, Caradine R. & Gardner, T. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 19, 1941. Davis describes the Youth parade as a tremendous success but warns of the real fight now to get House Bill 373 out of the committee and before the House.
Date: February 19, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Flyer:  From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J. R. No. 12.
Date: February 27, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1942. Davis complains about the lack of communication from Pastors after services are held in their churches, advises that their Executive Committee approved the plan that they had discussed with Dr. Jenkens when in Abilene and notes an enclosed check to Carswell for reimbursement for his Belton trip. In postscript, Davis requests Carswell's opinion regarding asking Merkel, Tuscola and Caps to join their field day at Abilene.
Date: February 16, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 23, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell dated February 23, 1942. Carswell confirms commitments from fourteen churches for participation in the Field Day scheduled for March 8, advising Davis that the people are expecting to sign a petition to the President to ban manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquor and beer during war as a national defense measure.
Date: February 23, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 20, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 20, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated February 20, 1942. Carswell requests from Davis the names of those who will speak in Abilene on March 8.
Date: February 20, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 24, 1942. Davis lists potential speakers for the Abilene field day suggesting that Carswell might secure Dr. White and a speaker from McMurry or ACC. He advises that Bishop Boaz has already agreed noting that last year Bro. Douglas Carver had requested Boaz.
Date: February 24, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas,, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 24, 1943. Davis advises of the date set for the San Angelo field day to be in late March, that the date is a result of the current Wichita County work. He touts the Rio Grande Valley trip as his most profitable. Davis advises Carswell that he will write P. D. O'Brien but is unsure of success there noting that O'Brien has a hard situation in his church stating, "they have been able to intimidate every pastor they have had".
Date: February 24, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1944. McKenzie advises Carswell of his election as a member of the Executive Committee which is comprised of 25 members. He requests that the committee members meet with bretheren from wet areas to work toward drying up wet spots with local option elections.
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 2, 1944]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Gunter Hotel and Plaza Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 2, 1944. McKenzie expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated January 28, and discusses the work before them, asking if Carswell would consider working as his assistant, office-man, stenographer and field worker.
Date: February 2, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Boaz and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from H. A. Boaz and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1944]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bishop H. A. Boaz, President and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 23, 1944. An advisement regarding the importance of attending the conference to be with people from various wet counties which will enable them to plan for local option elections to be held simultaneously.
Date: February 23, 1944
Creator: Boaz, H. A. & McKenzie, Walter H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry C. Withers to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Harry C. Withers to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry C. Withers, Managing Editor, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 5, 1941. Confirmation by Withers to Carswell that they have no picture of Judge Allen Wight.
Date: February 5, 1941
Creator: Withers, Harry C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Allen Wight - February 6, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Allen Wight - February 6, 1941]

A letter written to Judge Allen Wight, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 6, 1941. Carswell make a request to Wight to supply his newspaper mat.
Date: February 6, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wight to T. N. Carswell - February 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Wight to T. N. Carswell - February 7, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Allen Wight, Touchstone, Wight, Gormley & Touchstone, Dallas, Texas, dated February 7, 1941. Wight advises Carswell that there is no newspaper mat available. " I am very sorry, but I ain't pretty." The reverse side includes miscellaneous handwritten notes.
Date: February 7, 1941
Creator: Wight, Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - February 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - February 17, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 17, 1941. Landrum confirms that his own opinion is the same as Carswell's opinion of Allen Wight and conveys Wight's positive opinion of Carswell.
Date: February 17, 1941
Creator: Landrum, Lynn W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 27, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's confidence and support in his campaign. Blakley touches on the status of the campaign and extends his hope that Carswell can speak in his behalf.
Date: February 27, 1960
Creator: Blakley, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960]

A letter written to Senator Blakley, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1961. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Blakley advising that he will do what he can to help get him elected to the U. S. Senate.
Date: February 21, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lynn Landrum - February 16, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lynn Landrum - February 16, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. Landrum, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1954. Carswell gives his opinion of what Landrum wrote in his column advising that the solution to the increase in crime is not in an enlarged police force but that they must find out the cause of the increase in crime, that until the cause is known their "attempts at a solution are at most but well intentioned 'shots in the dark'".
Date: February 16, 1954
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 23, 1954. Landrum conceeds that it is true there are underlying causes for criminality in Dallas suggesting one cause is "our modern church has lost its appeal" but defends his column citing that Dallas is understaffed in its police and sheriff forces.
Date: February 23, 1954
Creator: Landrum, Lynn W.
System: The Portal to Texas History