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[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Representative Sam Russell - January 28, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, and Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Carswell advises Russell that Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion) respectfully requests his active support of the Bill to continue the Dies committee. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date: January 28, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, 17th Dist. Texas, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated March 25, 1941. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the letter with the check from Carswell to cover the cost of the manuals. Russell confirms that he has secured the fifty volumes of the Infantry Drill Regulations FM - 22 - 5 and is mailing them to Carswell., He advises of the enclosed bills as requeste… more
Date: March 25, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative George Mahon to T. N. Carswell - February 9, 1949]

Description: a letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George--George Mahon, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 9, 1949. Mahon discourses on the repeal of the Taft-Hartley Bill and the adoption of the so-called Civil Rights Program and on the reason Truman took Texas in the election. He states that there are many things advocated by the Democratic platform and the President which he cannot and will not support and advises of the need for economy in the regular a… more
Date: February 9, 1949
Creator: Mahon, George
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1949]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 10, 1949. Burleson discusses the Labor Bill and advises Carswell that he voted against the Wood Amendment and the Administration's "so-called" Substitute Bill to retain the Taft-Hartley Law; he voted for recommittal of the Lesinski Bill, which included the Wood Amendment. Burleson comments on legislative procedures, how complicated it has been … more
Date: May 10, 1949
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1950]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 19, 1950. Burleson acknowledges his receipt of the telegram from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for Carswell wiring with reference to HR 133. He assures Carswell of his support of the proposition to restore the authority of the Rules Committee as provided by this action, that it will be a close vote. Burleson writes in a postscript that he will write… more
Date: January 19, 1950
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1950. Burleson writes relative to questions Carswell mentioned in the poll submitted by Burleson. He explains his vote on labor issues involving the Wood Amendment, the Taft-Hartley Law and the Wagner Act citing a difference of opinion and impression by Houston Harte, Editor of The San Angelo Standard-Times. Burleson expresses his hope to be able to discu… more
Date: February 3, 1950
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Horace Busby to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1953]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Horace Busby, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel, United States Senate, dated July 8, 1953. Busby acknowledges the message from Carswell in which he supports S. J. Res. 1 to prevent international treaties from superseding the Constitution. He advises Carswell that Senator Daniel is one of the co-sponsors of the Bricker Amendment.
Date: July 8, 1953
Creator: Busby, Horace
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Congressman-elect Sam Russell - October 21, 1940]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to the Honorable Sam Russell, Congressman Elect, 17th District, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, dated October 21, 1940. Carswell issues an invitation to Russell to address the Armistice Day special program honoring National Guard "called to Colors" and the men recently registered for defense training noting his speaking as a splendid opportunity for both him and them.
Date: October 21, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 29, 1941. Russell acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell recommending Mr. E. D. Thomas for mail carrier and informs Carswell that he had already made recommendation of Mr. Strawn for the transfer, his being a disabled war veteran. He also received Carswell's telegram in regard to a bill to continue the Dies Committee of which he is heartily in favor.
Date: January 29, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 20, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 20, 1941. Carswell makes a request to Russell for thirty-six copies of "Infantry Drill Regulations F. M. 22-5" advising of their need of these books for help with the Home Defense Guard Units they now have under way.
Date: January 20, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1941. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated February 1 then explains how he was trying to get the drill books but when unable to do so he wrote to Carswell to give him the information.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 17, 1941. Russell replies to the request by Carswell for a 1941 Congressional Directory advising that it is now in the mail.
Date: November 17, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - February 26, 1943]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. Tom Connally, U.S. Senate, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 26, 1943. Carswell advises of the concern of parents of soldiers already dead and of sons now in the fighting zones, that they are understandably critical of a national do-nothing policy about strikes, slow downs and absenteeism and are asking if the Congress cannot act courageously and effectively when the very life of the nation is threatened, as it now is. … more
Date: February 26, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally and Representative Sam Russell]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. Tom Connally, U S Senate and Hon. Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Carswell advises of the concern of parents of soldiers already dead and of sons now in the fighting zones, that they are understandably critical of a national do-nothing policy about strikes, slow downs and absenteeism and are asking if the Congress cannot act courageously and effectively when the very life of the nation is threat… more
Date: 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - January 26, 1946]

Description: A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1946. Carswell requests of Russell that his name be put on the mailing list to receive the Congressional Record and that Russell do all he can against the so-called FEPC Legislation advising of the name being a misnomer. He advises of the legislation being unfair to workers, "Carpet Bagger" legislation seventy-five years out of date and discloses his opinion regarding str… more
Date: January 26, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Representative George Mahon - April 29, 1942]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Honorable George Mahon, Member of Congress, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated April 29, 1942. Charge: Parramore Post, American Legion. Carswell requests that Mahon give the main address for "I am an American Day".
Date: April 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Night letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Hatton W. Sumners - October 27, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Honorable Hatton W. Sumners, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, dated October 27, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to Sumners from the American Legion to visit Abilene and speak to a "great gathering of West Texans" for an Armistice Day program that is in the making.
Date: October 27, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Thomas L. Blanton - March 31, 1919]

Description: A letter written to Judge Thomas L. Blanton, M. C., Washington, D. C., New Rochelle, New York [from T. N. Carswell], dated March 31, 1919. Acknowledgement by Carswell of the receipt of the reply by Blanton. Carswell advises that he enclosed a copy of his request for release from active duty.
Date: March 31, 1919
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - June 14, 1946]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 14, 1946. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell in which was enclosed a copy of the letter written by Carswell to the President with reference to Vatican representation. Russell advises that the matter has never come before the Congress, if it did that he would oppose such actions. He advises that the President has been appointing Mr. Tayl… more
Date: June 14, 1946
Creator: Russell, Sam
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1947]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 16, 1947. Burleson advises that the record indicates Carswell has been receiving a copy of the Daily Congressional Record and asks if he wishes to continue to receive the record.
Date: January 16, 1947
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1948]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated April 16, 1948. Burleson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's views relative to HR 5732 and for his comment relative to the international situation. Burleson states that our every effort must be made towards a sounder, well-prepared Nation. "The present outlook is not good, and we cannot afford to risk a repetition of the disaster we knew in t… more
Date: April 16, 1948
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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Interview with Charles Stenholm, November 7, 1990

Description: Interview with U.S. Congressman Charles Stenholm. In the interview, he discusses the implications of the election, budget issues, and the Desert Shield middle east program.
Date: November 7, 1990
Duration: 29 minutes 39 seconds
Creator: Stenholm, Charles & McCaleb, Gary
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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