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[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 10, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 10, 1948. Anderson provides the names of the men selected to be on a committee which was created to finish the funding of the new building addition. Committee members: W. W. Haynes; T. C. Campbell; C. M. Caldwell; E. S. Cummings; O. D. Dillingham; Thomas E. Roberts; H. J. Moreland; T. N. Carswell; Wickliffe Skinner; Ewell Bone; Pete Olds; Leroy Jennings; Oscar Rose; Dallas Murphy; T. T. Harris; Dr. C. E. Adams; Dr. Earl D. Sellers; Dr. Wm. R. Snow.
Date:
January 10, 1948
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1961]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 18, 1961. Anderson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and that his letter helped him. He writes of when he sees Carswell seating people at Church of how he looks in place and that he knows where Carswell will stand with any moral question.
Date:
January 18, 1961
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
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
[Tribute by Geo. S. Anderson for T. N. Carswell]
A tribute to T. N. Carswell by Geo. S. Anderson regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
Date:
1938
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Geo. S. Anderson, W. W. Haynes, Thos. E. Roberts, E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - October 1, 1952]
A form letter addressed to Trustee from Geo. S. Anderson, President, W. W. Haynes, Vice-President, Thos. E. Roberts, Secretary and E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 1, 1952. Anderson, Haynes, Roberts and Collier advise the Trustees of the need of Hardin-Simmons University for $150,000.00 to complete the girls' dormitory assuring them that the hospital can make the loan to the University and requests a vote for or against making the loan. Handwritten note by Carswell dates the decision as needed by October 3, 1952.
Date:
October 1, 1952
Creator:
Anderson, George S.; Haynes, W. W.; Roberts, Thomas E. & Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date:
February 15, 1941
Creator:
Andews, F. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie to T. N. Carswell - August 6, 1946]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Annie, Jacksonville 5, Florida, dated August 6, 1946. Annie advises that Eula suggested she send Margaret Anne's address to Carswell in order that he might see her while he was in New York. She talks about liking her work at the Internal Revenue, advises that Bob is fine and asks about Carswell's Travel Agency.
Date:
August 6, 1946
Creator:
Annie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Protestants and Other Americans United]
A fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United, Washington 6, D. C.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington 6, D. C., dated June 2, 1960. Archer expresses his appreciation for the check from Carswell and for his kind and helpful letter. Archer confirms the problem before them as exceedingly difficult, that it must be handled with "the most consumate skill" advising that "there are those standing ready to kill us off if they can".
Date:
June 2, 1960
Creator:
Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1972]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Americans United for separation of church and state, dated October 3, 1972. Archer expresses his appreciation for the personal note from Carswell and concurs that they have kindred spirits. He advises that he thinks that Carswell is a "mighty young 85", notes that he appreciates the load that Carswell is carrying regarding his wife and offers to send the magazine for old times' sake. Archer expresses his concern that the job regarding separation of church and state gets bigger all the time and asks that Carswell breath a little extra of that good Texas air for him and tells of his dream to be back in Kansas "where my grandfather took a homestead, where a man lived near the sky and God was all around you". The reverse side includes printed letterhead with a listing of names and offices held in the organization of Americans United for separation of church and state.
Date:
October 3, 1972
Creator:
Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
Date:
February 24, 1941
Creator:
Armstrong, C. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Arnovich to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lloyd Arnovich, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 22, 1961. Arnovich advises Carswell of their efforts to recruit a local doctor to perform an eye exam for Byrdie Carswell, of the enclosed receipts credited to Byrdie's account and that she continues to do well. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director. Typewritten on Big Spring State Hospital letterhead bearing GILBERT BOND watermark.
Date:
December 22, 1961
Creator:
Arnovich, Lloyd
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Arrant, M. D. addressed To Whom It May Concern - April 2, 1974]
A letter addressed To Whom It May Concern, from A. G. Arrant, M. D., Abilene, Texas, dated April 2, 1974. Advisement by Arrant of the condition of Mrs. T. N. Carswell [Byrdie Carswell] as totally incompetent both physically and mentally requiring total bed care and professional assistance.
Date:
April 2, 1974
Creator:
Arrant, A. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hiram Arrant to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Hiram Arrant, Executive Secretary, Hardin-Simmons University dated July 25, 1941. Arrant expresses his appreciation for the part Carswell played in the pageant, "Fifty Years On Forty Acres".
Date:
July 25, 1941
Creator:
Arrant, Hiram
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. H. V. Ashton to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 8, 1941]
A letter addressed to The Honorable Coke Stevenson, Governor of Texas, from Mrs. H. V. Ashton, Abilene, Texas, dated September 8, 1941. Ashton outlines her qualifications and requests that Stevenson consider her letter as the application for appointment as a member of the Board of Cosmetology.
Date:
September 8, 1941
Creator:
Ashton, Mrs. H. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Atwood to T. N. Carswell - August 9, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Julian Atwood, Pastor, Highland Baptist Church, Dallas 4, Texas, dated August 9, 1943. Atwood advises Carswell that Dr. Buddin reported to him the results of their conference with Carswell and that he is delighted that it looks as if they may be able to have Carswell as their next leader of the Dry forces.
Date:
August 9, 1943
Creator:
Atwood, Julian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Atwood to T. N. Carswell - July 27, 1943]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Julian Atwood, Pastor, Highland Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, dated July 27, 1943. Atwood informs Carswell of the Committee request for a conference with Carswell regarding filling the vacancy [with the United Texas Drys] caused by the resignation of Jeff Davis.
Date:
July 27, 1943
Creator:
Atwood, Julian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. B. Austin to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from C. B. Austin, Pastor, West Washington Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., dated December 9, 1941. Austin advises Carswell that he is mailing the letter regarding Americanism to Mr. Geo. B. Fraser, the new President of the D. C. Baptist Convention, to answer the question "What is Americanism?".
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Austin, C. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[West Washington Baptist Church bulletin: "THE LIGHT COMETH" - Illustration by C. M. Burd]
A bulletin from the West Washington Baptist Church (Washington, D.C.), Charles B. Austin, Pastor. The bulletin front includes the announcement of the White Christmas Pageant, "THE LIGHT COMETH" to be held on December 21, 1941 with illustration by C. M. Burd. Inside page includes a schedule of events for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1941 and listing of OUR WHITE CHRISTMAS PAGEANTS from 1925-1941. Bulletin back; WHITE GIFTS FOR THE KING. The Legend of Cathay.
Date:
December 7, 1941
Creator:
Austin, Charles B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to parolee - October 3, 1953]
A letter written to a parolee, in care of T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated October 3, 1953. Babich informs Subject A-9803 that his application is complete and is being forwarded to Adult Authority for consideration assuring of as early attention as possible under the circumstances.
Date:
October 3, 1953
Creator:
Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - April 14, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated April 14, 1953. Babich acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell advising that it is being placed with the file so that it will have the Governor's consideration. Babich assures Carswell that the Governor will appreciate having his comments in this case.
Date:
April 14, 1953
Creator:
Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated December 4, 1953. Babich acknowledges, per the request of Governor Knight, the letter from Carswell of December 2 regarding the request made for clemency for Subject No. 17095 assuring Carswell that Governor Knight will not consider another application for executive clemency from this subject until October, 1955.
Date:
December 4, 1953
Creator:
Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - June 26, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated June 26, 1953. Babich gives furthur instruction and explanation regarding an enclosed set of forms used in applying for executive clemency which were requested by Carswell for Subject A-9803.
Date:
June 26, 1953
Creator:
Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Pearl Baggett to T. N. Carswell - June 14, 1965]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Pearl Baggett, Secretary to Superintendent, Blackwell, Oklahoma, dated June 14, 1965. Baggett advises that she found no relative information concerning Dr. Cyrus N. Ray but suggests that he write to the local newspaper, The Journal Tribune, to a Mrs. Helen Seubert.
Date:
June 14, 1965
Creator:
Baggett, Pearl
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History