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[Insurance statement from Betty Bray to Les Clark] (open access)

[Insurance statement from Betty Bray to Les Clark]

An insurance statement from Betty Bray, Underwriters General Agency, Dallas 21, Texas, to Mr. Les Clark, Abilene, Texas, dated July 2, 1962. Re: Southern County Mutual, Thomas N. Carswell. Advisement of balance due on the above policy.
Date: July 2, 1962
Creator: Bray, Betty
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and attached Letter:  From C. Kenneth Hill, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 2, 1948] (open access)

[Letter and attached Letter: From C. Kenneth Hill, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 2, 1948]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from C. Kenneth Hill, Jr., Executive Ex-Students Secretary, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 2, 1948. Reminder regarding a meeting to be held on November 27 at Mac Eplen's Drive-In of the Ex-Students associational officers and board of directors. Carswell and his committee are requested to bring before the group that is being called to meet, their recommendation which was discussed in a previous meeting with the executive officers. Carswell makes a handwritten notation dated December 2, 1948 advising that the attached proposal has not been acted upon as of today
Date: November 2, 1948
Creator: Hill, C. Kenneth, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Resolution from Charlie A. Jones to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter and Resolution from Charlie A. Jones to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie A. Jones, Rotan, Texas, dated September 2, 1942. Jones explains to Carswell that his letter addressed to O. D. Henley was given to him. Jones advises that the enclosed resolution was adopted by their association and that there were some heated talks all in favor of the resolution. He suggested that Carswell might phone Dr. Walton of Hardin-Simmons for his version as he listened in on the proceedings. Jones assures Carswell that he is at his service, that his stand on the liquor question has cost him three political campaigns and that he will probably be a contender for the place John Lee Smith is vacating in the Senate. The enclosed resolution condemns the alcohol traffic and charges the reader with the responsibility "of keeping the soldier boys safe."
Date: September 2, 1942
Creator: Jones, Charlie A.
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] (open access)

[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 Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Department Commander, San Antonio, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. Dilworth expresses his personal appreciation and the appreciation of the Department for the use of the members of his Post at the Milwaukee convention noting it was a fine showing on the part of Carswell's post.
Date: October 2, 1941
Creator: Dilworth, Andrew
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1969]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Bradbury, Tippen & Cross, Abilene, Texas, dated December 2, 1969. RE: Title to Lot 23, Lewis Subdivision of Lot 1, Block 147, City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Advisement that in the will of Hattie Nichols Turner she left this property to Beatrice Whitley who is now Beatrice Jackson and is the daughter of Hattie Nichols Turner.
Date: December 2, 1969
Creator: Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain George L. McCargo to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain George L. McCargo to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]

A letter written to Thomas N. Carswell, Major Infantry Commanding Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from George L. McCargo, Captain Infantry Commanding Company C. Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Moran, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. McCargo accepts the invitation to attend the Abilene Armistice Day program. He requests that Carswell take it up with T & P railroad about a "Special" to enable all to attend the National Defense Patriotic Day Ceremony at Dallas on October 12.
Date: October 2, 1941
Creator: McCargo, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain H. G. Parrott to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain H. G. Parrott to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]

A letter written to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, from H. G. Parrott, Capt. Commanding Company D 11th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, Iraan, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. Parrott declines Carswell's invitation [to attend the Armistice Day Review] citing a previous invitation to be at McCamey on that occassion.
Date: October 2, 1941
Creator: Parrott, H. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecil F. Poole to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Cecil F. Poole to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1959]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Cecil F. Poole, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated June 2, 1959. Poole acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell requesting a pardon be granted for Subject 17095. Poole advises that the application is denied.
Date: June 2, 1959
Creator: Poole, Cecil F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. A. Hazen to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Chas. A. Hazen to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Americanism Committee, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. A. Hazen, Managing Editor, The Shreveport Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, dated December 2, 1941. Hazen advises Carswell that he was asked by Mr. Ewing to answer the letter requesting a definition of Americanism and proceeds to define Americanism.
Date: December 2, 1941
Creator: Hazen, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated August 2, 1960. Lloyd advises that two summers from now he will be retired and that having lived in an Academy house for years he will be required to find another place. He describes the setting of an old farm house with three acres that he bought 28 years ago and has been working on during summers but now must complete for year-round habitation. He conveys his love for Texas and advises that his visit three years ago proved that there is no gap in his life. He describes his years in Massachusettes; "Living and sometimes competing with these Mayflower-Harvard names is sometimes a bit galling, more often amusing. Generally, I find it more gratifying to shock than to please them". He expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the call, letter and kind considerations for some fifty years making note of their lasting friendship even after years of separation.
Date: August 2, 1960
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Lambright to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Lambright to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. D. Lambright, Editor, Tampa Morning Tribune, Tampa, Florida, dated December 2, 1941. E. D. Lambright defines Americanism.
Date: December 2, 1941
Creator: Lambright, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1965]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 2, 1965. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hendrick Memorial Hospital which will include wives.
Date: December 2, 1965
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - March 2, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - March 2, 1962]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated March 2, 1962. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date: March 2, 1962
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, Austin, Texas, dated August 2, 1941. Young acknowledges the application by Carswell for the Department Convention to be held in Abilene in 1942.
Date: August 2, 1941
Creator: Young, Fred E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960] (open access)

[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 J. H. Simpson, Texas Press Clipping Bureau to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Simpson, Texas Press Clipping Bureau to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Texas Press Clipping Bureau, by J. H. Simpson, Dallas, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. In reply to the request by Carswell for clippings Simpson advises that there are no past clippings on any of the subjects requested but that they would be glad to clip from future papers for as long as desired.
Date: October 2, 1942
Creator: Simpson, J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to Judge C. M. Caldwell - June 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to Judge C. M. Caldwell - June 2, 1941]

A letter addressed to Judge C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, Unted Texas Drys, dated June 2, 1941. Davis discusses the injunction suit expected against the enforcement of the bill just passed and quotes from a telegram received from Judge C. A. Paxton, Chief Supervisor of the Texas Liquor Control Board, advising that injunction was not applicable to this phase of the law.
Date: June 2, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 2, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated November 2, 1942. Davis expresses that Carswell was missed at the Field Day, inquires on the status of a San Angelo Field Day, and advises of an increase to 133 dry counties with more elections to be held, soon.
Date: November 2, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - September 2, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated September 2, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the biennial convention of the United Texas Drys meeting to be held on September 30 and requests that Carswell serve on the Committee of Nominations.
Date: September 2, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. E. Dudley to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from L. E. Dudley to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. E. Dudley, Superintendent Abilene Schools, dated April 2, 1941. Dudley advises that he will comply with Carswell's request promising to dismiss the public schools so the pupils may attend the parade.
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Dudley, L. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieut. Col. Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Lieut. Col. Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1942]

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, State of Texas, Austin, dated January 2, 1942. Banister acknowledges the letter from Carswell to General Page [Brigadier General J. Watt Page] was received but the declaration of war on December 7 gave no time to give Carswell's suggestion proper consideration.
Date: January 2, 1942
Creator: Banister, Neill H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Sadler to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from M. E. Sadler to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. E. Sadler, President, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 2, 1942. Sadler expresses his happiness that he can be with them for the community meeting and advises of an enclosed statement and newspaper mat.
Date: May 2, 1942
Creator: Sadler, M. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major B. L. Maloney to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Texas - April 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major B. L. Maloney to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Texas - April 2, 1941]

A letter addressed to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas, from B. L. Maloney, Major U.S.A.R., Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated April 2, 1941. Maloney advises of the proposed visit, planned escort, program and travel accomodations of Mrs. Antonio Barkely, mother of David B. Barkely for whom Camp Barkely has been named and requests confirmation of the approval of this plan before any further steps are taken to make this trip.
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Maloney, B. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History