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[Abstract of Title to Blocks One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas: Fof the Trentman Co. Office of Guarranty Abstract Company]
A book containing Abstracts of Title to Blocks Number One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Prepared for the Trentman Co. Office of the Guaranty Abstract Company, 124½ Pine Street, Abilene, Texas. 117 pages.
Date:
December 5, 1927
Creator:
Guaranty Abstract Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address by Attorney General Francis Biddle on the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights - December 15, 1941]
A document containing the Address of The Honorable Francis Biddle, Attorney General of the United States, on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The address was delivered at the Dedication Ceremonies of the Thomas Jefferson Room, Library of Congress Annex on December 15, 1941.
Date:
December 15, 1941
Creator:
Biddle, Francis
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Americanism
A newspaper clipping from page 8 of the Monday, December 22, 1941 edition of the Memphis Press-Scimitar (Memphis, Tennessee) featering an article on Americanism, written by Edward J. Meeman, Editor. Meeman answers the question "What is Americanism" as asked by T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Parramore Post No. 57 American Legion, Abilene, Texas.
Date:
December 22, 1941
Creator:
Meeman, Edward J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Americanism, by Edward J. Meeman
An essay on Americanism, by Edward J. Meeman, Editor of The Memphis Press-Scimitar.
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Meeman, Edward J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953]
A handwritten report providing background data including events and dates regarding Subject No. 17095 including the notation advising that Governor Knight would consider a new application in October of 1955.
Date:
December 12, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District, No. 24 - December 12, 1940
A document titled "Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District No. 24. The document announces a meeting to be held in Abilene, Texas, Thursday December 12 [1940] at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. "Purpose of the meeting: To canvas the liquor drug store situation in our dry territory, and plan for corrective measures through our representatives in the State's lawmaking body." Senatorial District No. 24 is composed of Mitchell, Scurry, Nolan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Taylor, Callahan, Shackleford, Throckmorton, Stephens and Eastland Counties.
Date:
December 12, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - December 18, 1950]
A certificate issued by The State of Texas, dated December 18, 1950. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas.
Date:
December 18, 1950
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Text
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)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fiftieth wedding anniversary invitation of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith - December 28, 1950]
An invitation to the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Marriage for Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith of Jacksonville, Florida to be held on December 28, 1950. Engraved with raised, gold lettering. An enclosure included a wired correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jax. Fla. from Norwood, Virginia and Peggy [T. N. Carswell, Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell] dated December 27, 1950. Expresses their love, congratulations and good wishes.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
Smith, George Washington & Smith, Mrs. George Washington
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Captain Reagan Jones addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS - December 27, 1944]
A form letter addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS from Reagan Jones, Captain, Infantry, Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas dated December 27, 1944. Jones reports on Changes in Occupational Deferments of Federal Government Employees.
Date:
December 27, 1944
Creator:
Jones, Reagan
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from John Ben Shepperd to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1950]
A form letter addressed to the Honorable T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, dated December 20, 1950. Shepperd expresses his appreciation for the work done by Carswell with parolees and advises that he is enclosing a Certificate of Appointment to the County Voluntary Parole Board and an identification card for Carswell.
Date:
December 20, 1950
Creator:
Shepperd, John Ben
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Max W. Boyer addressed to Texas Drug Stores - December 5, 1940]
A form letter addressed to Texas Drug Stores, from Max W. Boyer, Attorney-at-Law, Perryton, Texas, dated December 5, 1940. An appeal for support for a fund for the retention of the present law allowing druggists to dispense liquor through prescriptions. The letter includes a partial listing of drug stores that hold medicinal permits: Mr. A. O. Oberlander of the Behrens Drug Company of Waco and Lubbock; Hart's Pharmacy, West Pharmacy, Dunn Drug Company, Plainview; Shepard-Webb Drug Company, Seagraves; Cothes Drug, Seminole; Tahoka Drug, Tahoka; Corbett-Hubbard Drug, Young's Pharmacy, Sanders Chastain, Sweetwater; Morris Drug, Lubbock Drug, A & L Drug, Rushing Drug, Doc's Drug, Clarke's Drug, 19th Corner Drug, Brownfield; Thornton Pharmacy, Seagraves.
Date:
December 5, 1940
Creator:
Boyer, Max W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Senator David Ratliff - December 11, 1961]
A form letter addressed to Friends, from David Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated December 11, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for having been able to serve the 24th District as State Senator for seven years. He announces his plans to run for re-election asking for continued support and offers the Season's Greetings.
Date:
December 11, 1961
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Brother Pastor - December 20, 1940]
A form letter addressed to Brother Pastor from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated December 20, 1940. Carswell reports on a meeting held on December 12 and advises regarding the enclosed Pronouncement of this meeting in dealing with the liquor situation. Carswell requests that the Pastors and their congregations join the cause and pledge to aid the 24th Senatorial District Drys in the fight against the sale of liquor for social drinking in Dry Territory. Printed on letterhead from the First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas. Enclosure includes: Report by Committee members M. H. Godfrey - Mitchell, Herron - Shackelford, J. J. Keeter - Throckmorton, A. H. Davis - Callahan, Mrs. Morgan Jones - Taylor, J. M. Cook - Taylor. Report of Committee on Statement of facts, findings and Proposals of the Dry Forces of the 24th Senatorial District in Texas, in conference December 12, 1940. The reverse side includes meeting times and list of names.
Date:
December 20, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to E. Tracy Sweet - December 4, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. E. Tracy Sweet, Editor, Scrantonian, Scranton, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, For the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated December 4, 1941. The letter contains a promotion of 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. E. Tracy Sweet defines Americanism in a reply typewritten near the bottom of page before the complimentary close.
Date:
December 4, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Francis B. Sayer - December 5, 1941]
A letter addressed to Honorable Francis B. Sayer, U. S. High Commissioner, Manila, Philippine Islands, from T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated December 5, 1941. The letter discusses the promotion of 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 American 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.
Date:
December 5, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY BY-LAWS -December 22, 1952]
The by-laws from Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas), dated December 22, 1952.
Date:
December 22, 1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope: From H. C. Gilliland to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas from H. C. Gilliland, Cleveland, Mississippi dated December 22, 1941. Gilliland explains that he read the article written by Edward Meeman in which was answered the question regarding Americanism, and though Carswell did not address his inquiry "What is Americanism?" to him, he could not resist this opportunity to reply. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record.
Date:
December 22, 1941
Creator:
Gilliland, H. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1957]
S letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane explains that each year she sends a message to Grace with greetings for Carswell and any of the other Abilene friends who are still there. She advises that now she is sending the note to Carswell and asking that he give her Christmas love to Grace and all the Sandefers. She requests that he or Grace send the dates on her Grandmother's grave, tell her Abilene news and then offers the season's greetings. Notes written by Carswell; Grand Mother - Died September 24, 1894; Grand Dad - Died December 17, 1905; Answered December 17, 1957; Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80th St., NYC. Printed stationery including "Hollyhocks" by John Edwards. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record. Envelope addressed For Mr. T. N. Carswell c/o Compere, Abilene, Texas postmarked New York, December 1, 1957. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80 Street, New York City.
Date:
December 1, 1957
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Personal Check: From John L. Sutton to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1958]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John L. Sutton, Superintendent of Passenger Service, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, dated December 15, 1958. Sutton replies to Carswell expressing his appreciation for his thoughtfulness in writing and advises that Miss Janis MacKool was quite pleased to learn of Carswell's reactions to her efforts. Attachment includes a personal check on The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene dated November 20, 1958 instructing to pay to the order of Delta Air Lines from Carswell Agency By T. N. Carswell.
Date:
December 15, 1958
Creator:
Sutton, John L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt: From E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 26, 1956. Collier advises of an attached receipt and expresses his appreciation for the contribution and years of service rendered to Hendrick Hospital by Carswell. The receipt is dated December 24, 1956 for donation received of Mr. T. N. Carswell to Hendrick Memorial Hospital, Abilene, Texas and signed by C. H. Denning, Cashier.
Date:
December 26, 1956
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Harman to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]
A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from A. F. Harman, President, Alabama College, Montevallo, Alabama, dated December 11, 1941. A. F. Harman defines Americanism.
Date:
December 11, 1941
Creator:
Harman, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History