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[Christmas Greetings from Jim Houghton to T. N. Carswell]
A letter sending Christmas greetings to Mr. Carswell from Jim Houghton. Printed greetings and a handwritten note by Houghton expressing his appreciation for "the consideration, interest and helpfulness" shown to him by Carswell.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Houghton, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas message from T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers to The C. W. Barnes home in Abilene, Texas - December 1959]
A Christmas message from T. N. Carswell sent with flowers to The Charles Barnes home in Abilene, Texas. A short story written by Carswell about the "Barnes clan" starring Charlie and Katherine and their grandchildren Debby, Beverly, Kathy, Teressa and Patty. His story sets a scene representing the joy of grandchildren at Christmastime. The reverse side includes business letterhead of ABILENE Machine Company, Telephone OR2-3861, 1334-42 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, and bears a Fox River Bond watermark.
Date:
December 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Draft of Political Letter - "To My Friends and Votors in Precinct 12" - July, 1954
A draft of a form letter written by T. N. Carswell, dated July 1954. Carswell recounts the events of the 1952 campaign and election stressing the need to repeat in 1954 their 1952 victory, by the election of Allan Shivers. He borrows from a statement by Benjamin Harvey Hill, "Who saves his country, saves himself, saves all things, and all things saved do bless him! Who lets his country die, lets all things die, dies himself ignobly, and all things dying curse him!"
Date:
July 1954
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter addressed to "Noble" from RAD - March 5, 1938]
A form letter addressed to Noble from RAD, Abilene, Texas, dated March 5, 1938. An announcement that the Drum Core "shindig" is really going to take place on March 10th at 750 Beech Street.
Date:
March 5, 1938
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Checklist: From Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell, Major A. B. Knickerbocker and Company Commanders of the 34th Battalion - May 22, 1941]
A form letter distributed to Major T. N. Carswell, Inspector, and Major A. B. Knickerbocker, Cmdg. 34th Battalion and Company Commanders, 34th Battalion, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin dated May 22, 1941. Official inspection orders with attached checklist.
Date:
May 22, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Proclamation from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1952]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division,) Department of State, Texas, dated April 16, 1952. Kirk requests the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamations and, also, that Carswell file a copy. The enclosures includes two copies of a proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ten-day extension of emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140, dated April 11, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.
Date:
April 16, 1952
Creator:
Kirk, Pauline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Special Orders: From Colonel Barry D. Greer to Major Thomas N. Carswell - June 30, 1956]
A form letter addressed to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Barry D. Greer, Colonel AGC TEX NG, Chief, Pers Div, Austin, Texas, dated June 20, 1956. Discharge of Overage Officers in the TSGRC [Texas State Guard Reserve Corps] effective June 30, 1956. Attachment includes: SPECIAL ORDERS TSGRC NO. 9. from K. L. Berry, Major General, The Adjutant General and W. H. Martin, Brigadier General AGC TEX NG, Assistant Adjutant General, Austin, Texas dated June 30, 1956. A listing of officers having reached maximum age with AGD Cir No. 1 (TSGRC) December 17, 1953 honorablly discharged from the TSGRC [Texas State Guard Reserve Corps] effective June 30, 1956. Page five includes instructions and a listing of officers having reached maximum age with AGD Cir No. 1 (TSGRC) December 17, 1953 relieved from assignment and honorablly discharged. Page six includes instructions and a listing of officers honorablly discharged for reason, Whereabouts unknown.
Date:
June 20, 1956
Creator:
Greer, Barry D. & Berry, K. L.
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]
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - December 31, 1951]
A form letter addressed to a parolee from Abilene, Texas from Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority (by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority), Sacramento 14, California, dated December 31, 1951. Burkhart informs Subject that his application for Commutation of Sentence has been referred by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review and recommendation. The letter advises of assistance to be given from their office in preparing said application and provides a list of requirements pertaining to the preparation of the application.
Date:
December 31, 1951
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - November 18, 1955]
A form letter from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 18, 1955. Notification by Collier of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date:
November 18, 1955
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - October 28, 1953]
A form letter addressed to Trustee from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 28, 1953. Advisement by Collier that the Board Meeting scheduled for November 27 conflicts with a meeting at H.S.U. He advises that the date is changed to November 20. Dinner will be served.
Date:
October 28, 1953
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - October 29, 1953]
A form letter addressed to Trustee from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated October 29, 1953. Advisement by Collier that the Board Meeting scheduled for November 20 conflicts with a meeting at H.S.U. He advises that the date is changed to November 24.
Date:
October 29, 1953
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from E. R. Lord]
A form letter addressed to Subscriber, from E. R. Lord, Credit Manager. Form letter informing Carswell that a number of requests for payment having been sent previously. Carswell handwrites that this letter was answered on August 4, 1964.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Lord, E. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ed Riedel to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ed Riedel, First Assistant State Auditor, Austin, Texas, dated August 25, 1942. Form letter written by Riedel advising that he has been granted a "leave of absence" by Mr. C. H. Cavness, with the consent of Governor Coke R. Stevenson, to serve as the Acting Department Adjutant.
Date:
August 25, 1942
Creator:
Riedel, Ed
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Evan Allard Reiff addressed to Friend, The Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University - October 14, 1954]
A form letter from Evan Allard Reiff, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 14, 1954. Reiff issues an invitation to trustees at the request of Dr. James H. Landes and Dr. Harold A. Haswell to be platform guests during the Christian educational hour of the Convention in Ft. Worth.
Date:
October 14, 1954
Creator:
Reiff, Evan Allard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1944]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 17, 1944. An outline of the agenda of the next quarterly meeting of the Executive Committee. The reverse side includes printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date:
March 17, 1944
Creator:
Buddin, Francis Asbury
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from H. Grady Bailey - June 15, 1956]
A form letter from H. Grady Bailey, Post Adjutant, American Legion, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas, dated June 15, 1956. Announcement of the appointment of T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Roy L. Duke, John Alvis, L. F. Gilmer and Clyde Fulwiler by Vice Commander Frank W. Levett as a nominating committee for Parramore Post No. 57.
Date:
June 15, 1956
Creator:
Bailey, H. Grady
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift subscription from "Grand Dad" to Miss Susan Stoker of Abilene, Texas.
Date:
[1950..1969]
Creator:
Ideals Publishing Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Ideals Publishing Company to T. N. Carswell]
A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift subscription for Christmas from T. N. Carswell to Miss Pamela & Master Larry Ellis of Abilene, Texas.
Date:
[1950..1969]
Creator:
Ideals Publishing Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History