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[Form letter from John H. Alvis addressed To the Ex-Officers, 10th Battalion, Texas State Guard - November 30, 1953]
A form letter addressed to the Ex-Officers, 10th Battalion, Texas State Guard, from John H. Alvis, Abilene, Texas, dated November 30, 1953. Humorous invitation to a dinner meeting of The American Legion citing that "Chaplain R. B. Freeman―will furnish the venison."
Date:
November 30, 1953
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies, for November 1941]
A training schedule for rifle companies for the period of November, 1941, Headquarters, 10th Battalion, T.D.G. (Maj. T. N. Carswell, Commanding), Abilene, Texas. Prepared by1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.
Date:
November 1, 1941
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Callie R. Bevill to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Callie R. Bevill dated November 22, 1948. Bevill advises of her approval of the proposed Planning Commission, H. S. U. Ex. Students Association.
Date:
November 22, 1948
Creator:
Bevill, Callie R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ruby Blackburn to Sheriff Ed Powell - November 21, 1956]
A form letter written to Sheriff Ed Powell, Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director, dated November 21, 1956. The letter contains Instructions regarding the distribution of proclamations and orders to the subject from the Taylor County Jail and that the subject is to report to Mr. T. N. Carswell.
Date:
November 21, 1956
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - November 19, 1957]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), dated November 19, 1957. Blackburn advises Carswell of the receipt of a letter of authorization for Subject No. 17095 to report bi-annually.
Date:
November 19, 1957
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to Walter Stone - November 8, 1957]
A letter addressed to Mr. Fred Finsley, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento, California (Attention: Mr. Walter Stone), from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated November 8, 1957. Blackburn advises Stone regarding a recommendation by Mr. Carswell recommending Subject 17095 be released from reporting. She requests a notification of their decision and advises of an enclosed monthly report for this parolee.
Date:
November 8, 1957
Creator:
Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Bryan Bradbury - October 24, 1953]
A form letter from Bryan Bradbury, Chairman State and National Affairs Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated October 24, 1953. Bradbury announces that their Committee is host to Lester Flesner of Houston, District Manager for the United States Chamber of Commerce, for a breakfast at Mack Eplen's Restaurant to discuss their part of the National Legislative scene.
Date:
November 24, 1953
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Texas Liquor Control Board, Austin, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Bradbury reports his findings on the "Report and Recommendations of the Senate Committee Investigating Crime, 43rd Texas Legislature, 1933-1934" recommending strongly that Carswell obtain a copy and read certain sections citing that "any 'spot' information would not be considered valuable unless considered a part of the entire report". He advises that Carswell will find analysis by county annually including the number of indictments for liquor violations.
Date:
November 10, 1942
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1969]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Bradbury, Tippen & Cross, Abilene, Texas 79604, dated November 17, 1969. Cover letter by Bradbury advising of an enclosed extension of a note and lien executed by Perry Ferrell. Mr. Wilson Fox, Attorney at Law, Taylor, Texas 76574.
Date:
November 17, 1969
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated November 13, 1953. Breeding advises Carswell of an enclosed money order for $25.00 to "finish out bill" and requests that Carswell "get the boy out".
Date:
November 13, 1953
Creator:
Breeding, Hattie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas dated November 25, 1953. Breeding requests that Carswell do what he can to secure the release of Subject 108,345 from prison prior to February.
Date:
November 25, 1953
Creator:
Breeding, Hattie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Byron Breen, Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]
A travel agent appointment agreement between The Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc., 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y., signed by Byron Breen and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, signed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness. The reverse side includes received stamp: ALCOA S. S. RECEIVED NOV 18 1949 Pass. Dept.
Date:
November 15, 1949
Creator:
Breen, Byron
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - November 30, 1953]
A letter written to parolee in Abilene, Texas, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, dated November 30, 1953. Burkhart advises Subject A-9803 of the referral of his application by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review but that the parole time served is not sufficent to evidence complete rehabilitation making a favorable recommendation doubtful. He advises of enclosed instructions which outlines the items required to make application for pardon and executive clemency.
Date:
November 30, 1953
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 2, 1971]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, dated November 2, 1971. Burleson acknowledges the recent communication from Carswell in which he requested a copy of "Who is the Imperialist?" and a map of the United States System of Highways. He advises Carswell that a copy of the pamphlet is enclosed and the map has been ordered. He expresses his appreciation for the kind comments and encouragement that he receives from Carswell.
Date:
November 2, 1971
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1970]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 30, 1970. Burleson advises that he has obtained six tickets to the coming Cotton Bowl game by using the personal use plea and expresses to Carswell that it was a privilege to be of service.
Date:
November 30, 1970
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
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 Byrdie Carswell to Nora Whiting - November 25, 1968]
A letter written to Nora Whiting from Byrdie Carswell, typed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1968. Byrdie recounts her life-long appreciation and love for Nora, her older sister; of Nora's and Milton's love for her continuing after they married; their continued love after she and Tommy married; their contribution to Peg "in love and lifelong direction that has enriched her life". She advises that she and Tommy were glad that Nora sounded better the last time they talked to her. Hand written postscript expresses gladness to have Peg come & see them - even for a day.
Date:
November 25, 1968
Creator:
Carswell, Byrdie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peggy Anne Carswell to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1942]
A letter written to "Doll" [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Anne Carswell], dated November 5, 1942. Peggy outlines her expenses and describes her job delivering dry cleaning while in school. She describes her job prospects for the summer.
Date:
November 5, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, Peggy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of a form letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign]
A draft of a letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. By T. N. Carswell, For the Committee.
Date:
November 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Chas. A. Guy, Editor, Avalanche, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, American Legion Committee on Americanism, dated November 25, 1941. The letter contains the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A."
Date:
November 25, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to W. Earl Hall - November 24, 1941]
A form letter addressed to Mr. W. Earl Hall, Editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, from T. N. Carswell, for the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated November 24, 1941. Promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A." W. Earl Hall defines Americanism in a typewritten reply at top of page.
Date:
November 24, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to The Mayor and Members of the City Commission, City of Abilene, Texas - November 20, 1958]
A letter addressed to The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission, City of Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 20, 1958. Carswell advises of an ordinance having passed while he was away from the City, the closing of Cedar Street between Ambler Avenue and Vogle and the resulting depreciation of his property value.
Date:
November 20, 1958
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard to The Executive Committee of the Ex-Students Association of HSU - November 11, 1948]
A letter written to The Executive Committee, Ex-Students Association and Hardin-Simmons University from T. N. Carswell, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard dated November 11, 1948. Proposal to establish the HSU Ex-Students Association as a permanent unit and to create a Planning Commission.
Date:
November 11, 1948
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Brooks Hays - November 25, 1961]
A letter written to Hon. Brooks Hays, Assistant Secretary of State, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1961. Carswell advises of his privilege to have heard both of the addresses given by Hays during his visit to Abilene and requests a copy of the poem, written by an Australian World War II pilot, that he used at the Hardin-Simmons University address.
Date:
November 25, 1961
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History