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[CHARTER. T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff form and incorporate West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.] (open access)

[CHARTER. T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff form and incorporate West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.]

A certificate and charter charter, by T. N. Carswell, C. W. Barnes and R. M. Wagstaff, forming and incorporating the West Texas Automobile Club, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, dated October 23, 1929. Vivian Bates, Notary Public October 12, 1929, Watt L. Saunders, Assistant Secretary of State, Texas. Certification of the charter of the WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB signed by Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State dated October 25, 1929. Form No 7.
Date: October 23, 1929
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood); Barnes, C. W. & Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from B. R. Blankenship and T. N. Carswell, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee addressed To All Members Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee - July 23, 1954] (open access)

[Form letter from B. R. Blankenship and T. N. Carswell, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee addressed To All Members Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee - July 23, 1954]

A letter addressed to the members of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee from B. R. Blankenship, Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, Secretary, dated July 23, 1954. A call to all members of the Committee to meet to canvass the election returns of the July 24 Primary.
Date: July 23, 1954
Creator: Blankenship, B. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Betty Christian to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1953] (open access)

[Form letter from Betty Christian to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1953]

A form letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Howard Carney, Administrator Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated December 23, 1953. The letter advises of enclosed copies of two letters from California regarding Subject No. 17095.
Date: December 23, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - February 23, 1954] (open access)

[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - February 23, 1954]

A form letter addressed to Trustee from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated February 23, 1954. Notification by Collier that a meeting of the Board is called. He advises of the opportunity to contribute to a going away gift for Fred Higginbotham who was elected Administrator of Baptist Hospital in San Antonio.
Date: February 23, 1954
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from F. E. Carter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders - October 23, 1940] (open access)

[Form letter from F. E. Carter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders - October 23, 1940]

A form letter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders from Nineteenth Street Pharmacy, Lubbock, Texas, signed by F. E. Carter, Owner, dated October 23, 1940. The letter urges druggists to contribute $100 for the purpose of retaining the present law in Texas relating to dispensing liquor through prescriptions, and to support Mr. Max W. Boyer who is well known for having been responsible in a large measure during his four years in the legislature for the present retention of the medicinal permit law.
Date: October 23, 1940
Creator: Carter, F. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ralph W. Yarborough addressed to Friend and Supporter - August 23, 1954] (open access)

[Form letter from Ralph W. Yarborough addressed to Friend and Supporter - August 23, 1954]

A form letter from Ralph W. Yarborough, Austin, Texas, dated August 23, 1954. Campaign form letter urging supporters to vote for and to persuade five others to vote for the candidate.
Date: August 23, 1954
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter, convention ribbons and envelope:  From a Jeffersonian Democrat to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1954. (open access)

[Letter, convention ribbons and envelope: From a Jeffersonian Democrat to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1954.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from "A Jeffersonian Democrat," Abilene, Texas, dated July 23, 1954. An anonymous writer expresses anger regarding a letter sent by Carswell addressed to "Friends and voters in Precinct 12," accusing Carswell and Allan Shivers of having split the Democratic Party, the consequence of which "will no doubt have Jefferson and Jackson turn over in their graves." The envelope also contained three identical convention ribbons imprited "Delegate Taylor County, State Democratic Convention, September 14, 1954, Mineral Wells." The envelope into which the letter and ribbons were placed is also included in the record. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Turn-coat Carswell, College Heights School, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, July 23, 1954."
Date: July 23, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Commander Fifth Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 26, 1943. Whitacre expresses his happiness to have served on the Executive Committee with Carswell and extends his best wishes.
Date: August 23, 1943
Creator: Whitacre, Charles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Kirk to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from D. L. Kirk to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. L. Kirk, Assistant Editor, Spokane Daily Chronicle, dated December 23, 1941. Kirk makes reference to the letter from Carswell requesting the definition of Americanism and advises of the enclosed clipping of an editorial he wrote in answer. The clipping contains an article titled "What Does Americanism Mean," and was published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on page 4.
Date: December 23, 1941
Creator: Kirk, D. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1964]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 23, 1964. Collier advises that the Trustees are to "participate" in the student nurses' annual and requests a "glossy print".
Date: December 23, 1964
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 23, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - October 23, 1963]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 23, 1963. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
Date: October 23, 1963
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. LaGuardia to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. LaGuardia to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1941]

A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from F. H. LaGuardia, U. S. Director Civilian Defense, Washington, D. C., dated July 23, 1941. LaGuardia expresses his appreciation for the invitation received by letter and telegram but declines due to a full schedule. In a handwritten postscript LaGuardia sends regards to Tom Blanton.
Date: July 23, 1941
Creator: LaGuardia, Fiorello Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Porter to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - July 23, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Porter to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - July 23, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas from Frank, Fain-Porter Drilling Company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma dated July 23, 1948. An advisement regarding the contributions that have been made for the J. C. Hunter Memorial Fund.
Date: July 23, 1948
Creator: Porter, Frank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Concert Management, Washington 4, D. C., dated October 23. Sandefer advises Carswell that his folks visited with him and went to his concert that night. Sandefer brags for Carswell that they are "truly lovely people", that Ann reminds him of Grace, the daughter looks like Peg [Peggy Carswell] and that "they are pretty strong on Norwood".
Date: October 23, 1949
Creator: Sandefer, Gib
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Agent, Comanche, Texas, dated June 23, 1942. Allcorn acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he does not know how to answer due to not being familiar with the current politics. He advises of his impression of Andy Danforth and Charlie Maisel.
Date: June 23, 1942
Creator: Allcorn, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 23, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 23, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jake--J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 23, 1948. Sandefer expresses his dismay regarding his time spent on the wording of the invitation and plaque rather than on the raising of funds for the Hunter Memorial. He verifies the suggested wording for the invitations for the memorial and for the plaque which is to be placed in Hunter Hall.
Date: August 23, 1948
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - November 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - November 23, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Dallas, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated November 23, 1943. Willson advises Carswell of the reason he has never run for any office is that he did not approve of the tactics used in elections. He advises Carswell that he is very much in favor of Henry Love being elected to the office.
Date: November 23, 1943
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from J. Walter Hammond to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1944]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from J. Walter Hammond, Tye, Texas, dated March 23, 1944. Hammond expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and comments on Carswell's honesty and sincerity, his always doing for someone else. He agrees with "the need for a lot of thought" before selecting congressmen and the need for "leaders who have learned from the experience of the last war along with the disasters that followed and with the courage to avoid the mistakes of the past in face of the pressure that is sure to come". He agrees that "maybe your thinking is right that Bob is the man".
Date: March 23, 1944
Creator: Hammond, J. Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943]

A lpetter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 23, 1943. Davis provides information regarding dates set for Field Days. The San Angelo Field Day is scheduled June 13th and the Austin Field Day the fifth Sunday in May.
Date: March 23, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Gilfond to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from M. E. Gilfond to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from M. E. Gilfond, Director of Public Relations, Department of Justice, Washington, DC, dated December 23, 1941. Gilfond apologizes for not having answered the letter from Carswell before now, noting that the enclosed clipping "A Creed for Americans" by Stephen Vincent Benet is close to the Attorney General's beliefs and advises, also, of an enclosed copy of the speech Attorney General Francis Biddle made on Bill of Rights Day.
Date: December 23, 1941
Creator: Gilfond, M. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major John W. Herbert to Captain George L. McCargo, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major John W. Herbert to Captain George L. McCargo, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 23, 1941]

A letter written to Captain George L. McCargo, C.O., Company C, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Moran, Texas, from John W. Herbert, Major, Inspector Designate, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 23, 1941. Copy to Major T. N. Carswell. Herbert requests the paperwork be completed by the 26th, any errors made can be corrected to insure all paper work will be perfect on inspection date.
Date: May 23, 1941
Creator: Herbert, John W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major John W. Herbert to Captain Hazen P. Slagel, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major John W. Herbert to Captain Hazen P. Slagel, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 23, 1941]

A letter written to Captain Hazen P. Slagel, C.O., Company D, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Colorado City, Texas, from John W. Herbert, Major, Inspector Designate, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 23, 1941. Copy to Major T. N. Carswell. Herbert requests the paperwork be completed by the 27th, any errors made can be corrected to insure all paper work will be perfect on inspection date.
Date: May 23, 1941
Creator: Herbert, John W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History