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[Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell]

An annual pass from Abilene Northern Coaches (Pass No. 140), issued to T. N. Carswell, under the account of Sec, Abilene Chamber Commerce, dated good until December 31, 1936. Signed by Geo. W. Page. The reverse side includes Abilene Northern Coaches Annual pass conditions.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages (open access)

Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages

A printed pamphlet containing a speech titled "Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages," delivered by Hon. Fritz G. Lanham in the Texas House of Representatives, February 27, 1939.
Date: February 27, 1939
Creator: Lanham, Fritz G.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Articles of Incorporation of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Abilene, Texas - February 26, 1923] (open access)

[Articles of Incorporation of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Abilene, Texas - February 26, 1923]

The Articles of Incorporation for the West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, in Abilene, Texas. The articles detail that "C. M. Caldwell, J. D. Sandefer and George S. Anderson form a private corporation by the name of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium in Abilene, in the County of Taylor and State of Texas the 26th day of February, A. D., 1923. The third page includes: "George S. Anderson as Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, as Secretary certify at a meeting of the Board of Trustees held May 19, 1936 the changed name of the corporation from WEST TEXAS BAPTIST SANITARIUM to HENDRICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL." The articles are signed on May 9, 1936.
Date: May 9, 1936
Creator: Caldwell, C. M.; Sandefer, Jefferson Davis, Jr. (1899-1975) & Anderson, George S.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System Pass issued by WM. C. Driscoll and A. J. Bledsoe to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System Pass issued by WM. C. Driscoll and A. J. Bledsoe to T. N. Carswell]

A train pass from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System, issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas - Secretary, West Texas Fair Association, dated good until October 8, 1938. Must be countersigned by WM. C. Driscoll. A. J. Bledsoe, President. The reverse side includes railway limitations.
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932] (open access)

[A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932]

A magazine clipping of an article titled "A Boy who was Traded for a Horse," written by James Saxon Childers, printed in The American Magazine for October 1932, pages 24, 25, 112-116.
Date: October 1932
Creator: Childers, James Saxon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certification by Jane Y. McCallum of dissolution of WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB; C. W. Barnes, President, T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Treasurer] (open access)

[Certification by Jane Y. McCallum of dissolution of WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB; C. W. Barnes, President, T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Treasurer]

A statement of dissolution, disolving the West Texas Automobile Club, effective July 14, 1931. Signed and certified by Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State. WEst Texas Automobile Club Officers are C. W. Barnes, President, and T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Treasurer.
Date: July 14, 1930
Creator: McCallum, Jane Y.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Circular promoting THE AMERICAN CANON By Daniel L. Marsh - 1939] (open access)

[Circular promoting THE AMERICAN CANON By Daniel L. Marsh - 1939]

A pamphlet promoting "The American Canon" by Daniel L. Marsh, dated 1939, and printed by The Abingdon Press.
Date: 1939
Creator: Marsh, Daniel L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter addressed to "Noble" from RAD - March 5, 1938] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to "Noble" - March 30, 1938] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to "Noble" - March 30, 1938]

A form letter from Tommy Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated March 30, 1938. Reminder from Carswell of their failure to remember "Mrs. Rad" [Bessie May Handy Radford] on the occasion of their Annual Party and a request for donations for Easter lillies to be sent to her in the name of the Drum Corps.
Date: March 30, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Leakey Leader, Volume 6. No. 31 (open access)

The Leakey Leader, Volume 6. No. 31

An issue of The Leakey Leader, Volume 6. No. 31. Leakey (pronounced Lake-y), Texas, dated Friday, July 13, 1934. Includes an article titled "Leakey's Barbecue Grand Success 13 Counties Here, a Live Meeting and No. 4 Is To Be Secured". An article regarding a campaign to build Texas Highway 4 in which T. N. Carswell is mentioned as one of the speakers: "About the livest speaker was that man Carswell from Abilene. He didn't fail to shoot 'straight from the shoulder' either." Other articles include: Famed Woman Scientist Dead, Sallanches, France, July 4.---Mme, Marie Curie ; Texas Relief Funds To Last To Sept. 1 ; Jobs Becoming More Plentiful ; Public Opinion and the Banks ; Drouth-Stricken Land Owners Are Eligible Now For Relief Work ; Nudist Bridal Pair GuIlty ; Grading of Highway No. 127 Has Started ; The world is wondering what will happen in Germany. ; The Texas Centennial ; Find Mountain of Ice in Colorado.
Date: July 13, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Chas. W. Barnes, dated April 12, 1938. Barnes advises Carswell that it is unwise to undertake a return trip after the flu until he has regained all his strength. He advises that the cold spell is causing slowed business, that the snow is not damaging the crops but did kill the fruit and gardens and then dangles a few remarks regarding a business deal he made assuring that he will hold a part of it for Carswell if he is interested.
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Barnes, C. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie, The Menasha Products Company to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Charlie, The Menasha Products Company to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1939]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Charlie, The Menasha Products Company, Dallas, Texas, dated April 1, 1939. Charlie expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell dated March 30 and assures him that the "expression" was worth more than silver or gold, that if he was of any help to Carswell, he is grateful. He advises of his fervent belief in the old saying that right will win out in the end and wishes all that is good for Carswell.
Date: April 1, 1939
Creator: Charlie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1932]

A letter written to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Claude [Claude Lloyd], Peabody Hall, The Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire, dated January 7, 1932. Lloyd acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and expresses his appreciation for the letter and the news about Simmons University commenting that he wonders how they get on with so little endowment in these hard times. He advises that he enclosed pictures of his daughters, Cynthia and Dorothy, and their mother, Dorothy. Lloyd explains that he is in the English Department at Exeter, now, because of the Harkness gift and that he makes twice his old salary "for half the work" that he did. Lloyd expresses his appreciation for the pecans and says he will go "all the way to Texas to get a persimmon". He sends his regards to Drs. Cooper and Olsen, Mrs. Carswell and Peggy, that he wonders much about George Paxton and Mildred Paxton.
Date: January 7, 1932
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Haney to T. N. Carswell - March 7, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Haney to T. N. Carswell - March 7, 1939]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. T. Haney, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated March 7, 1939. Haney advises of the adoption, by the HSU board, of a resolution presented by T. N. Carswell relative to the Semi-Centennial celebration of Hardin-Simmons University, and advises Carswell of his selection, by Mr. Behrens, to serve on the Semi-Centennial Commission.
Date: March 7, 1939
Creator: Haney, J. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James P. Stinson to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from James P. Stinson to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1938]

A letter written to Hon. T. N. Carswell c/o Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from Jas. P. Stinson, Abilene, Texas, dated September 1, 1938. Stinson expresses his pleasure at having heard the tribute paid to Carswell at the Lions Club, today, noting that he agreed with every word and adds more praise detailing Carswell's work through the years. He invites him to be his guest at the Rotary Club, tomorrow.
Date: September 1, 1938
Creator: Stinson, James P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jane Y. McCallum to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from Jane Y. McCallum to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1931]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secy., Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, dated July 17, 1931. Cover letter by McCallum advising of an enclosed certificate showing the dissolution of the "WEST TEXAS AUTOMOBILE CLUB".
Date: July 17, 1931
Creator: McCallum, Jane Y.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Camp to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John Camp to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Camp, The Ohio Oil Co., Houston, Texas, dated September 8, 1938. Camp notes his surprise at Carswell's retirement as Secretary of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and expresses his regret for the City's loss stating that in his opinion Carswell "as Secretary, contributed more toward the welfare of the town than any other citizen", and wishes him success in his new business.
Date: September 8, 1938
Creator: Camp, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated August 10, 1938. Hewlett expresses his regret that Carswell is retiring from the Chamber of Commerce before he can route the Doll House to Abilene.
Date: August 10, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Los Angeles, California, dated January 7, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they intend to exhibit the Colleen Moore Doll House sometime in Abilene that year.
Date: January 7, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated July 1, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they still have Abilene scheduled for an exhibition date for the Colleen Moore Doll house and will make every effort to bring it to Carswell's city sometime next year.
Date: July 1, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1939]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated February 27, 1939. Radford expresses her appreciation for flowers 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 27, 1939
Creator: Radford, B. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1938] (open access)

[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 R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated July 11, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and confirms that Mr. Dillingham called but that he did not happen to be in the office. He confirms that Brown-Crumer is a good house and offers to assist in having the bonds turned in under the Plan assuring Carswell that he would be very glad to do so.
Date: July 11, 1938
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated June 17, 1938. Johnson replies to the letter from Carswell of June 15th and promotes his company's experience in arranging refunding programs for cities and towns. He addresses an answer for Abilene's bond issue under the assumption that the City of Abilene is able to pay interest on its debt then cites examples of other cities and the manner in which their bond issues were handled.
Date: June 17, 1938
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History