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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - February 11, 1932]
A letter written to "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 11, 1932. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter noting that he is always glad to hear from her praising her for helping Mother do the housework. He tells her he has hired a man to work on the yard hoping it will be in good shape when she and her mother come home, said her little valentine was as cute as could be and to go buy some in San Antonio as if he sent them. He advises that he is helping to get the little cripple girl at Merkel into a hospital in Dallas.
Date:
February 11, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - February 26, 1932]
A letter written to Peg [Peggy Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 26, 1932. Carswell expresses his enjoyment while she and Mother were in Abilene, that it was hard to see her leave but knows it is best for her. He compares home without her there to a "small unit of Goldsmith's 'Deserted Village'". He advises of his immediate travel plans and notes that when he travels to New Orleans if he goes to Austin he will at least call.
Date:
February 26, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - March 12, 1932]
A letter written to "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated March 12, 1932. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter with Uncle Milt's letter enclosed in which Milt praises her ability to address it herself and how smart she must be to keep up with her work when she has to be out of school so much. He teases that she is smart like him and he will show her his Simmon's grades he kept to prove he is smart but that Mother had her own destroyed. He discusses the cold weather and advises of his travel plans to Seymour for the Chamber of Commerce banquet.
Date:
March 12, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - March 31, 1932]
A letter written to "Baby-Doll" [Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated March 31, 1932. Carswell advises that he is enclosing a letter from Mrs. Baker and expresses his pleasure that she did so well as to receive such praise from Mrs. Halter.
Date:
March 31, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - May 6, 1932]
A letter written to "Baby-Doll" [Peggy Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated May 6, 1932. Carswell advises that he will not get to be with them on Mother's Day. He requests that she give her mother a good hug and kiss early Sunday morning, for them to wear a flower for him and that he will wear one at Church.
Date:
May 6, 1932
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Carswell - June 20, 1938]
A letter written to Ray Carswell, International Harvester Company, Jacksonville, Florida, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 20, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the card hoping Ray Carswell's visit was pleasant then describes his own trip to Virginia to where he carried Mother and Peggy Anne to spend the summer.
Date:
June 20, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - July 6, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 6, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the information Johnson supplied and advises him that Mr. Dillingham had put in a call to him. He confirms that the Brown Crumer Company was awarded the job at a fee approximating 1%.
Date:
July 6, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 22, 1938]
A letter written to Rupert H. Johnson, New York City, New York, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated June 22, 1938. Carswell restates to Johnson, as per their telephone conversation, that he is enclosing a condensed financial statement of Abilene and, also, a newspaper account of a meeting the night before. Carswell advises of the approximate bond valuations, the option of a utilities rate increase and his assurance that if Johnson decides not to try for the refunding proposition that he will be glad to pay for his counsel and advice.
Date:
June 22, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. N. Richardson - June 23, 1939]
A letter written to "Governor"--Mr. R. N. Richardson, Executive Vice-President, Hardin-Simmons University from T. N. Carswell dated June 23, 1939. In the letter, Carswell resigns as chairman of the Semi-Centennial Commission.
Date:
June 23, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Clyde L. Garrett - May 14, 1938]
A letter written to the Honorable Clyde L. Garrett, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce] dated May 14, 1938. Carswell advises Garrett that Leon Kendrick, 18, is desirous of entering the Merchant Marines. Carswell requests that Garrett send information to Kendrick regarding a school and the conditions of appointment.
Date:
May 14, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. W. Peck - February 27, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Thos. W. Peck, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 27, 1939. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the interest Peck showed in the enterprise into which he had invested his savings confirming that the information from Peck allowed him to succeed in eliminating the "disturbing factor". Carswell assures Peck that his name was never used.
Date:
February 27, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Tom and Ollie Carson - April 23, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. & Mrs. F. T. Carson, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1938. Carswell explains his delay in writing, due to flu, and expresses his enjoyment in having seen them when in Washington, of seeing Earl and his family and meeting their friend, Mrs. Ginn.
Date:
April 23, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. L. Joosten, Sr. - February 21, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. W. L. Joosten, Sr., Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1939. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Joosten and confirms that he will be glad to see Joosten when he passes through.
Date:
February 21, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter D. Townley - April 23, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. Walter D. Townley, Alderson, West Virginia from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1938. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of seeing Townley while he was in Clifton Forge.
Date:
April 23, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. W. Peck to T. N. Carswell - March 4, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Co., Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated March 4, 1939. Peck acknowledges the letter of the 27th from Carswell stating that it did himself a lot of good by confirming his own fears noting his relief that Carswell had eliminated the disturbing factor.
Date:
March 4, 1939
Creator:
Peck, Thomas W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. W. Peck to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated Nobember 10, 1938. Peck replies to Carswell confiming there are some very definite reasons for their firm attitude toward his account suggesting an ulterior force in Carswell's personnel which may not be working for the best interests of the Company.
Date:
November 10, 1938
Creator:
Peck, Thomas W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. W. Peck to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated November 16, 1938. Peck advises Carswell regarding a letter that was received by them and by other creditors. He advises that Carswell has a fine opportunity in Abilene and they are very hopeful that nothing will undermine it.
Date:
November 16, 1938
Creator:
Peck, Thomas W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co., Abilene, Texas, from W. L. Joosten, Sr., Amarillo Paper Company, Lubbock, Texas, dated February 19, 1939. Joosten makes the suggestion to Carswell, after hearing Mr. Deff. [P. H. Diffenbaugh] was gone, that Carswell might be interested in hiring.
Date:
February 19, 1939
Creator:
Joosten, W. L., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Tom. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co., Abilene, Texas, from W. L. Joosten, Sr. Lubbock, Texas, dated February 28, 1939. Joosten confirms with this letter their long distance discussion of that afternoon and advises that the sooner he can get in the harness the better and offers some suggestions for the business.
Date:
February 28, 1939
Creator:
Joosten, W. L., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Hair to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1938]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. W. Hair, Mayor, The City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas dated December 23, 1938. Hair expresses his appreciation and congratulations to Carswell and his Committee on the good work done in preparing a new traffic ordinance for the City of Abilene.
Date:
December 23, 1938
Creator:
Hair, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting minutes for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission - April 30, 1939]
A printed sheet with minutes of the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Commission meeting dated April 30, 1939.
Date:
April 30, 1939
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting - June 1, 1939]
The minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting dated June 1, 1939.
Date:
June 1, 1939
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting, revised copy - June 1, 1939]
The minutes of the annual Hardin-Simmons University Board Meeting held June 1, 1939, revised copy.
Date:
June 1, 1939
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Cynthia Lloyd and Dorothy Lloyd]
A photograph of Cynthia Lloyd and Dorothy Lloyd in the snow. Enclosed with the letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell dated January 7, 1932.
Date:
January 7, 1932
Creator:
Lloyd, Claude
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History