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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major General William S. Key - February 9, 1942]
A letter written to Major General William S. Key, Commanding Officer 45th Division, Camp Barkeley, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 9, 1942. Carswell outlines the Memorial and Patriotic Service planned by the Parramore Post to honor John B. Morrison, the first man from Taylor County killed in action during the present war and requests the presence of General Key.
Date:
February 9, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jas. H. Robertson to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Taylor County Draft Board, Abilene, Texas, from Jas. H. Robertson, Continental Oil Company, Aspermont, Texas, dated February 16, 1942. Robertson requests a personal favor from Carswell to help place Miss Mildred Herring into a job in Abilene noting she was offered a job in Washington but that it is necessary she stay in Abilene. The reverse side of page 2 of this letter includes a handwritten name and address for James Claude Reid, 897 Cedar, Abilene.
Date:
February 16, 1942
Creator:
Robertson, Jas. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
An official receipt from a trust fund, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated February 17, 1961. Payment to the account of Byrdie Carswell. Received from T. N. Carswell.
Date:
February 16, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Preston E. Harrison - February 28, 1962]
A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Supt., Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated February 28, 1962. Carswell requests to know whether or not reading glasses have been received and tried for Mrs. Carswell. Handwritten note by Carswell that a copy was sent to Peggy.
Date:
February 28, 1962
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 28, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated February 28, 1938. Radford expresses her appreciation for the red and white carnations sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date:
February 28, 1938
Creator:
Radford, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the War Department, Local Board for Taylor County addressed to Thos. N. Carswell - February 19, 1918]
A postcard from the War Department Local Board for Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, addressed to Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, Feb. 19, 1918. The reverse side includes form letter from the Local Board for Taylor County stamp dated February 18, 1918 informing Carswell of his qualification for military service, Class 1.
Date:
February 19, 1918
Creator:
War Department
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell - February 16, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 16, 1932. Carswell advises of a Washington's birthday special rate available from San Antonio to Tuscola and return for $7.95, hoping she and Peggy Anne would arrange to leave Friday night for the long weekend. In a handwritten postscript he suggests a possibility of the same rate via Dallas or Ft. Worth.
Date:
February 16, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - February 11, 1932]
A letter written to "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 11, 1932. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter noting that he is always glad to hear from her praising her for helping Mother do the housework. He tells her he has hired a man to work on the yard hoping it will be in good shape when she and her mother come home, said her little valentine was as cute as could be and to go buy some in San Antonio as if he sent them. He advises that he is helping to get the little cripple girl at Merkel into a hospital in Dallas.
Date:
February 11, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - February 26, 1932]
A letter written to Peg [Peggy Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 26, 1932. Carswell expresses his enjoyment while she and Mother were in Abilene, that it was hard to see her leave but knows it is best for her. He compares home without her there to a "small unit of Goldsmith's 'Deserted Village'". He advises of his immediate travel plans and notes that when he travels to New Orleans if he goes to Austin he will at least call.
Date:
February 26, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 27, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 27, 1932. Carswell acknowledges receipt of their letters expressing his regret that Peg was sick. He describes his enjoyment in speaking to the High School class of the Future Farmers of America and his trip with Mr. Tittle to Robert Lee where Mr. Bradley asked after Peg.
Date:
February 27, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 29, 1932]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 29, 1932. Carswell advises of his travel plans to New Orleans via Dallas for a meeting of the American Cotton Co-Operative Association and the possibility of visiting Jackson, Mississippi and Baton Rouge on some highway projects.
Date:
February 29, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 20, 1933]
A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 20, 1933. Carswell advises of his travel plans, his preparation for the Lions Program and the Radford testimonial dinner ["50 Years of building Abilene"] noting the late work hours, hard work and no money. His postscript refers to late nights and tells about going to Breckenridge to the Lions Conference taking Mrs. Sandefer with him, his returning at 5 p.m., reading awhile, of going to Church then over to Barnes playing checkers and talking until late.
Date:
February 20, 1933
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated, February 19, 1940. Whiteside acknowledges to Carswell the receipt of the application and reservation fee for his daughter's admission to Randolph-Macon advising that they will write regarding her credits after receipt of her high school transcript.
Date:
February 19, 1940
Creator:
Whiteside, Annie C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated February 11, 1942. Davidson advises that Peggy Anne is her natural sunny self again and her grades are up. She proceeds to elaborate on the probable reasons.
Date:
February 11, 1942
Creator:
Davidson, Mabel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George D. Heaton - February 12, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. George D. Heaton, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Virginia from T. N. Carswell, dated February 12, 1942. Carswell advises of an enclosed check and requests that the endorsed Valentine along with a box of candy be delivered to his daughter, Peggy Anne Carswell, who is a member of Heaton's church.
Date:
February 12, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit slip for The Students' Bank, Randolph-Macon Woman's College]
A deposit slip from The Students' Bank, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, dated February 27, 1942. Nine dollars deposited by Peggy Carswell.
Date:
February 27, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, by A. M. White, issued to Peggy Anne Carswell]
A fee statement in postcard form from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, A. M. White, Treasurer. Issued to Peggy Anne Carswell, Boarding Student. Fees for second semester $357.50, due. Stamped PAID, and dated February 27, 1942. The reverse side includes address to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 1501 Ambler Ave., Abilene, Texas.
Date:
February 27, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 12, 1949. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell in reference to tires and tubes for his old Buick. He advises that he is shipping four tires and tubes, relays the cost and recommends using the best of his old set as the spare.
Date:
February 12, 1949
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1949]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 16, 1949. Whiting advises that he has enclosed the invoice for the tires and tubes assuring of their quality, that he filled in Carswell's check for $66.20, gives a guarantee on material and workmanship and comments on the spring-like weather hoping they will have no winter.
Date:
February 16, 1949
Creator:
Whiting, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - February 1, 1943]
A letter written to Thos. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated February 1, 1943. Rather explains that as 5th Division Commander Carswell is expected to write the Editorial for the Texas Legion News, for the March issue.
Date:
February 1, 1943
Creator:
Rather, Harry E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sid Bowers to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Commander Carswell, from Sid Bowers, Post Comm., The American Legion, Bernice Coles Post No. 191, Breckenridge, Texas. Bowers issues an invitation to Carswell to attend their annual Post and Auxilliary Banquet in Breckenridge advising that Dr. Sadler of TCU will speak. Carswell penciled a notation regarding having answered this letter on 2/16/43.
Date:
February 1943
Creator:
Bowers, Sid
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George C. Betts to T.N. Carswell - February 11, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George C. Betts, Director Veterans State Service Office, Austin, Texas, dated February 11, 1943. Betts advises Carswell regarding providing assistance to a Mrs. Currie of Sterling City, mother of a World War II veteran killed in Austrailia, in filing a claim for government benefits.
Date:
February 11, 1943
Creator:
Betts, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
South Carolina Joins North Carolina In Presenting R. L. McMillan For National Commander
A flyer printed by The American Legion of South Carolina promoting R. L. McMillan of North Carolina for National Commander and includes resolutions passed on the 28th day of February, 1944. Signed by J. J. Bullard, Department Adjutant, Department of South Carolina.
Date:
February 28, 1944
Creator:
American Legion. Department of South Carolina. Departmental Executive Committee.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 17th District Foreign Relations Committee, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated February 5, 1945. Stell requests a full representation of his Committee at the Mid-Winter War Conference in Abilene, Texas on February 18, 1945 in the Ball Room of the Wooten Hotel. Handwritten note at bottom of page by T. N. Carswell suggests a study of Foreign Relations during next several months.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Stell, A. L. (Albert)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History