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[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
[Letter from W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Tom. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co., Abilene, Texas, from W. L. Joosten, Sr. Lubbock, Texas, dated February 28, 1939. Joosten confirms with this letter their long distance discussion of that afternoon and advises that the sooner he can get in the harness the better and offers some suggestions for the business.
Date:
February 28, 1939
Creator:
Joosten, W. L., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas]
An agreement by and between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., Lockport, New York, and John Horn of Pecos, Texas, and the Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion), Abilene, Texas, dated the 28th day of March, Nineteen Hundred and Forty. Second page includes original signatures.
Date:
March 28, 1940
Creator:
Mason, F. S.; Horn, John S. & Brownlee, Thomas K.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. H. Curry to T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1940]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from T. H. Curry, Superintendent, Wylie Consolidated School, Abilene, Texas, dated October 28, 1940. Curry invites the Legion to assist with a school program on November 12, 1940.
Date:
October 28, 1940
Creator:
Curry, T. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Wight - January 28, 1941]
A letter written to Judge Allen Wight, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 28, 1941. Carswell advises Wight of the plans for the Defend America meeting noting that Dr. W. R. White, President of Hardin-Simmons University, will be the second man up.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from James P. Stinson and T. N. Carswell to Senator John Lee Smith - January 28, 1941]
A Western Union Telegram sent to Hon. John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas from James P. Stinson, County Democratic Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, County & District Chairman of the United Dries, dated January 28, 1941. The telegram requests that Smith support the confirmation of Dr. W. D. Bradfield.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Stinson, James P. & Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Representative Sam Russell - January 28, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, and Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Carswell advises Russell that Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion) respectfully requests his active support of the Bill to continue the Dies committee. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn - January 28, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Rayburn, Speaker of The House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Confirmation of support by Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, endorsing the work of the Dies committee and the prosecution of those responsible for un-American and subversive activities. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harley Sadler to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, Brownwood, Texas, dated February 28, 1941. Sadler confirms his receipt of the wire from Carswell and brags that their show is one of the largest and finest companies they have ever brought to Abilene.
Date:
February 28, 1941
Creator:
Sadler, Harley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Application by T. N. Carswell to The Adjutant General of Texas for appointment-promotion as a commissioned officer in the Texas Defense Guard]
An application for Appointment - Promotion as a Commissioned Officer in the Texas Defense Guard, T.D.G. Form 4, 1941, From: Thomas Norwood Carswell, to The Adjutant General of Texas, dated March 28, 1941.
Date:
March 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt and Lapel Pin by the British War Relief Society, Inc.]
A receipt by The British War Relief Society, Inc., 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y., Samuel A. Welldon, Treasurer, dated March 28, 1941. Addressed to American Legion, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas (Donation at First Baptist Church). BWRS donation lapel pin attached to lower left of receipt.
Date:
March 28, 1941
Creator:
Welldon, Samuel A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bert E. Low to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]
Letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Bert E. Low, Secretary-Treasurer, Brownwood Farm Loan Association, Brownwood, Texas, dated April 28, 1941. Low requests information from Carswell regarding facts and figures on the sales of liquor in his district which he would like to use in a public appearance. He expresses his dismay at having to decline the invitation to attend the inauguration of Dr. White into the Presidency of HSU.
Date:
April 28, 1941
Creator:
Low, Bert E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated April 28, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the Senate refusal in the confirmation of Dr. Bradfield as Chairman, therefore, they are requesting the Governor to appoint Senator Thomas B. Love.
Date:
April 28, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to Major Thomas Carswell - April 28, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major Thomas Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, from Major R. H. Hansford, Commanding 15th Battalion, The Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, dated April 28, 1941. Hansford asks Carswell to request the appointment as inspector of the 15th Battalion which Hansford commands. The reverse side includes date received stamp of LOCAL BOARD NO. 1, FEDERAL BLDG., P. O. BOX 1721, APR 29 1941, ABILENE, TAYLOR CO., TEXAS.
Date:
April 28, 1941
Creator:
Hansford, R. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. A. Long, Pastor - June 28, 1941]
A handwritten letter written to Dr. C. A. Long, Jr. from T. N. Carswell, dated June 28, 1941. Carswell provides an expense account/statement of balance due.
Date:
June 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Clara Belle Marchbanks - July 28, 1941]
A letter written to Mrs. Clara Belle Marchbanks, ("Miss Spencer"), De Leon, Texas from T. N. Carswell dated July 28, 1941. Carswell advises Marchbanks that he is passing her letter on to Dr. White, himself not being familiar with the details of the need regarding teachers.
Date:
July 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. White to T. N. Carswell - November 28, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post 57, Abilene, Texas, from W. A. White, Editor and Owner, The Emporia Gazette, Emporia, Kansas, dated November 28, 1941. W. A. White defines Americanism.
Date:
November 28, 1941
Creator:
White, W. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Fulton Lewis, Jr. - January 28, 1942]
A Western Union telegram sent to Fulton Lewis, Jr., Radio Station WOL, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 28, 1942. Carswell requests information from Lewis on sugar restrictions pertaining to the manufacture of alcohol. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 28, 1942]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 28, 1942. Davis confirms that he is sending a Scrap Book and sermon to the twelve pastors who were on the list he received from Carswell and will be bringing Bishop Boaz on the 14th.
Date:
May 28, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to W. C. Ashford - May 28, 1942]
Letter written to Rev. W. C. Ashford, Pastor, South Side Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis dated May 28, 1942. Temperance Field Day June 14th. Davis advises Ashford of an enclosed copy of Dr. Well's sermon and of the campaign to urge National Congress to pass Senate Bill 860. There is a handwritten note by Carswell written at the top of the page confirming that this is a copy of a letter which is to be sent to "all of the pastors".
Date:
May 28, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Harrison to T. N. Carswell - August 28, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from O. E. Radford By H. M. Harrison, Agt, J. M. Radford Grocery Co. Incorporated, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1942. Radford requests a signature from Carswell on the renewal of his note.
Date:
August 28, 1942
Creator:
Harrison, H. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Riedel - August 28, 1942]
A letter written to Ed Riedel, American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1942. Carswell advises of an enclosed blank check to cover a room reservation at Kansas City and, also, a Division Commander cap.
Date:
August 28, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Derr to T. N. Carswell - August 28, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. Derr, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Ralls, Texas, dated August 28, 1942. Derr assures Carswell that the liquor question will be presented to their association.
Date:
August 28, 1942
Creator:
Derr, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Ted Dealey - September 28, 1942]
A letter written to Ted Dealey, Major, A S C, Field Procurement Division, The Dallas News, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 28, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Dealey for his letter and the Form 0850 relative to the Army Specialist Corps. Carswell advises that he has filled out the form and is returning it, therein.
Date:
September 28, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History