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[Letter and envelope: From William D. Hassett to T. N. Carswell - July 12, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from William D. Hassett, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, dated July 12, 1944. Hassett expresses appreciation from the President for the letter from Carswell, for "this frank and thoughtful expression of your views". The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. Postmarked envelope addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas with a forwarding address to Selective Service, Local … more
Date: July 12, 1944
Creator: Hassett, William D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Grover Sellers to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Grover Sellers, Attorney General of Texas, Austin, dated July 15, 1944. Sellers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated July 7th. Sellers advises that he had previously received copies of the enclosure and confirms that the letter is entirely false noting that such tactics are often employed by a certain type of politician.
Date: July 15, 1944
Creator: Sellers, Grover
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. P. Sibley to T. N. Carswell - July 21, 1944 and correspondence from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. P. Sibley, Assistant Dean, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, dated July 21, 1944. Sibley acknowledges the receipt of Carswell's letters and agrees that probation was hardly the appropriate action but advises that Peggy must pass her registration in Latin to graduate at the end of the term. Handwritten at the bottom of the page and continued on the reverse side is correspondence to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Mother [Byrdie Car… more
Date: July 21, 1944
Creator: Sibley, R. P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dean R. P. Sibley - July 18, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Dean R. P. Sibley, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York from T. N. Carswell, dated July 18, 1944. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of Sibley's letter addressed to Peggy A. Carswell having placed her on probation. He advises of the fact that Peggy, having entered Cornell as a Junior, could not therefore have fulfilled any requirements by the end of the sophomore year and because she is now a senior applying probation, literally, is impossible. He requests that his daughte… more
Date: July 18, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell]. She advises that Mother talked with the Dean, all is straightened out and they "were sorry". She advises of the change of her faculty advisor and that she will be taking different courses including Public Speaking.
Date: July 1944
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Two Couples]

Description: Photograph of Eugene Ward and Rafela Vanadia Ward, on left, posing with another man and woman after a wedding in Abilene, Texas. The men wear their military uniforms and hold their hands on the women's shoulders. An American flag is visible to the left.
Date: July 17, 1944
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Terra-Cotta Tourist Court and Hotel, Arkadelphia, Arkansas]

Description: Postcard of a row of white buildings next to a road, with text that says "Terra-Cota Tourist Court and Hotel, At Junction of U.S. 67 and State No. 7, 4 Miles North of Arkadelphia, Ark." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen & all- Arrived safely at 2/38 3 July, had a nice trip. The weather we relatively cool and had on partial flap - a small nail. Drove 133 miles the first day- Woodrow."
Date: July 4, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The President - July 6, 1944]

Description: A letter addressed to The President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated July 6, 1944. Carswell begins by stating that he trusts the President will comprehend the spirit prompting this letter and confirms that the President has the support of the congress but notes a trend among the people themselves that is deeply forboding, a public opinion which might circumvent and nullify the President's leadership. Carswell recommends Roosevelt not run for… more
Date: July 6, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - July 7, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, State Headquarters Selective Service, Tribune Tower, Austin, Texas from Omar E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated July 7, 1944. Radford advises Carswell that he had been out of the office and found the letter of June 14 from Carswell with an enclosed check. He advises that he credited his account, agrees that the hotel stock should bring above par if Carswell decides to sell and congratulates him regarding the fine showing made by his daughter in receiving… more
Date: July 7, 1944
Creator: Radford, O. E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - July 14, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell], Balch Hall, dated July 14, 1944. Peggy Carswell advises that she always has so much to say but never writes it down and expresses her regret that she is not able to talk to Carswell about everything such as the future, her idea of going to the Panama Canal Zone and her job for next year because he always listens to her and points out things that she has not yet thought of then discusses the matter "savily"comparing how… more
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell]

Description: A letter written to "Folks" [T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell]. Peggy explans the circumstances leading to Cornell having placed her on probation noting that "It is the height of stupidity, ignorance, and pig-headedness to put me on pro for something I can't help, and especially when I have done all in my power to meet the damn requirement." She continues to discuss the probation status as an error and requests that they communicate with Dean R. P. Sibley.
Date: July 1944
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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