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[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943]

Description: A lpetter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 23, 1943. Davis provides information regarding dates set for Field Days. The San Angelo Field Day is scheduled June 13th and the Austin Field Day the fifth Sunday in May.
Date: March 23, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Davis discusses his conference with Drs. McConnell and Atwood [F. M. McConnell, Julian Atwood] confiding that they were "very anxious" to get Carswell to "take up and carry on" and offers his support if Carswell joins them. Davis handwrites a postscript advising that "we have two Jeff Davises here" and requests that Carswell be sure to include the box n… more
Date: July 6, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Julian Atwood to T. N. Carswell - August 9, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Julian Atwood, Pastor, Highland Baptist Church, Dallas 4, Texas, dated August 9, 1943. Atwood advises Carswell that Dr. Buddin reported to him the results of their conference with Carswell and that he is delighted that it looks as if they may be able to have Carswell as their next leader of the Dry forces.
Date: August 9, 1943
Creator: Atwood, Julian
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated September 6, 1943. Jenkens acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the proposition from the United Texas Drys. Jenkens conveys his high regard for Carswell's work and his admiration for Carswell. Jenkens expresses sadness regarding the death of Mrs. Bob Walker.
Date: September 6, 1943
Creator: Jenkens, Millard A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1944. McKenzie advises Carswell of his election as a member of the Executive Committee which is comprised of 25 members. He requests that the committee members meet with bretheren from wet areas to work toward drying up wet spots with local option elections.
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1944]

Description: A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated April 19, 1944. McKenzie outlines two actions taken at the Executive Committee meeting and advises of the enclosed quarterly report. McKenzie handwrites in a postscript to please answer his last two letters and requests to see Carswell at the earliest possible minute. Typewritten carbon copy bearing red COPY mark.
Date: April 19, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1944]

Description: A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 17, 1944. An outline of the agenda of the next quarterly meeting of the Executive Committee. The reverse side includes printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date: March 17, 1944
Creator: Buddin, Francis Asbury
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - June 28, 1944]

Description: A letter wrtten to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 28, 1944. McKenzie advises of a delay of their meeting until July 18 due to the McLennan County election on July 15. The reverse side includes a printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date: June 28, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1945. McKenzie replies to a letter from Carswell explaining that he has no desire to leave Carswell off the executive committee and the reason for his letter was due to receiving a notification that the address had been changed to Washington, D. C. McKenzie assures Carswell of his desire to have Carswell's cooperation and influence, to hear from him occasio… more
Date: January 29, 1945
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]

Description: A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District and Taylor County Drys, dated June 7, 1945. Carswell endorses the suggestion by Secretary McKinzie which encourages pastors to observe Father's Day as a "Field Day for Righteousness" and to consider including United Texas Drys in the church budget.
Date: June 7, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from the Committee on Resolutions and T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1945]

Description: A form letter addressed to the Chairman and Members of the Taylor County Drys in Convention, from the Committee on Resolutions: C. R. Pennington, Thomas E Hayden, R. B. Wylie, Sec., Mrs. Andrew Urban, Sr., E. P. Mead, T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County & 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated June 17, 1945. The letter reports on the increasing use of beverage alcohol, and a proposal on how to counter that use.
Date: June 17, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director, Selective Service, Texas - April 9, 1946]

Description: A letter addressed to the State Director, Selective Service, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 9, 1946. Inquiry by Carswell regarding the status of his request regarding a refund of Retirement Deductions taken from his pay while employed by the Selective Service.
Date: April 9, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Special Committee Report from the First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas regarding Beverage Alcohol and Separation of Church and State.]

Description: A document from the First Baptist Church of Abilene, Texas titled "Special Committee Report." The committee suggests a means of implementing into the First Baptist Church the resolutions approved by the Southern Baptist Convention in St. Louis, May 1947. The committee chose two of the five resolutions and makes a report and recommedation dealing with Beverage Alcohol, and secondly, regarding Separation of Church and State.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Edward B. Dunford to T. N. Carswell - February 10, 1948]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Edward B. Dunford, Attorney, The Anti-Saloon League of America, Washington, D. C., dated February 10, 1948. Dunford explains how Alcholics Anonymous began, the origin and purposes of the group and the National Committee forming as an outgrowth of the Yale School of Alcohol Studies.
Date: February 10, 1948
Creator: Dunford, Edward B.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1924]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International, dated January 19, 1924. Perry expresses his appreciation for the support of the Abilene Club and promotes his idea for sub-dividing Texas into four Districts creating four District Governors in order to reduce the burden on one District Governor thus enabling Lionism in Texas to grow and serve.
Date: January 19, 1924
Creator: Perry, Louis C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. K. Wingfield]

Description: A letter written to Mr. W. K. Wingfield, President Lions Club, Temple, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, with copies to Perry, Higgins and Hyer. Carswell replies to the suggestion by Wingfield that they support the other's candidates by stating that the governorship should be decided on merit and service.
Date: 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. H. Moore, Superintendent Fort Worth Public Schools, Fort Worth, Texas, dated April 3, 1924. Moore advises Carswell of a resolution adopted by the Fort Worth Lions Club to not only endorse but to push the candidacy of R. D. Green.
Date: April 3, 1924
Creator: Moore, M. H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from J. C. Deal, Angelo Furniture Company, Secretary, Lions Club, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Deal confirms their endorsement of Lion Green of Abilene and introduces their delegate to the Paris Convention as Lion W. P. Barnes c/o Reed Shoe Co.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Deal, J. C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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