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[Letter from Senator Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - August 20, 1938]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from Morris Sheppard, United States Senate, dated August 20, 1938. Sheppard acknowledges his receipt of the "communication" from Carswell and expresses his pleasure in having visited with Carswell while he was in Washington. He acknowledges that Carswell is leaving the Chamber of Commerce on September 1 wishing him success and adds, in a handwritten postscript, that he prizes Carswell's friendship… more
Date: August 20, 1938
Creator: Sheppard, Morris
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. T. Shindler to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1938]

Description: A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell from R. T. Shindler, Shindler Drug Company, Perryton, Texas, dated October 9, 1938. Shindler advises that he noticed Carswell had resigned as the Chamber of Commerce Secretary and requests to know of his plans for the future. He offers his very best wishes in any thing that Carswell undertakes.
Date: October 8, 1938
Creator: Shindler, R. T.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1970]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from R. M. Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas, dated October 22, 1970. Wagstaff acknowledges Carswell's 82nd birthday expressing his appreciation for the work he did in behalf of the community throughout the years. He briefly outlines Carswell's accomplishments as Secretary of The Abilene Chamber of Commerce from 1924-1939 focusing on his work regarding roads and highways and the water supply for Abilene, Texas.
Date: October 22, 1970
Creator: Wagstaff, R. M.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Marines' Memorial Club, San Francisco 2, California, dated Saturday. Sandefer advises that he went by Mare Island which always makes him think of Carswell and World War One. He discusses his humorous list of qualifications that he gave to Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.] regarding recommendations for the new President of their "ole' school" [Hardin-Simmons University] noting he [Elwin Lloyd Skiles] might be the best since Prexy [J. D. Sandefer, … more
Date: 1966
Creator: Sandefer, Gib
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Tribute for T. N. Carswell, words by Ed Shumway]

Description: A tribute to T. N. Carswell, by Ed Shumway, regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce; written to the tune of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and entitled "We Call You Tommy". Endearing and humorous lyrics ending with "And as the years, Pass into time, Whether selling wheat or tires, You reminded Charlie Barnes, he said, Of a jack ass eating briers."
Date: 1938
Creator: Shumway, Ed
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Joe Benson to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1950]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, from Joe Benson, President Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated April 26, 1950. Benson requests that Carswell serve as a member of the Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee, with Jesse F. Winters acting as chairman.
Date: April 26, 1950
Creator: Benson, Joe
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from H. H. Beagle and Jerry Debenport to Major T. N. Carswell - August 30, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from H. H. Beagle - President and Jerry Debenport - Manager, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Odessa, Texas, dated August 30, 1941. Invitation issued to Major Carswell and his men of the Texas Defense Guard to attend the REGIONAL REVIEW, INSPECTION and BARBEQUE in Odessa, Texas. "A genuinely cordial and typical WEST TEXAS WELCOME awaits you !"
Date: August 30, 1941
Creator: Beagle, H. H. & Debenport, Jerry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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

Description: 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.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. B. LaMaster to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1948]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. B. LaMaster, Perryton, Texas, dated January 14, 1948. LaMaster requests that Carswell and Judge Ely attend the Texas and Oklahoma state meeting of the Great Plains Highway Association regarding completing Highway 83 from Uvalde to Junction.
Date: January 14, 1948
Creator: LaMaster, W. B.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Iverson H. Huxford to T. N. Carswell - May 1, 1947]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Iverson H. Huxford, Editor and Publisher, The Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, dated May 1, 1947. Huxford expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and advises that he will be printing it in the paper this week. He recounts how he has talked for two or three years, to no avail, of the benefits of a chamber of commerce.
Date: May 1, 1947
Creator: Huxford, Iverson H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Dan Moody - June 24, 1938]

Description: A letter written to Mildred Moody, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1938. Carswell advises that he is leaving the Chamber of Commerce and is sending files of her work while she was at the Chamber and requests her thoughts on how to dispose of funds collected while he was President of the Alumni Association for a Memorial Building. He advises that he suggested to Truett [E. T. Compere] that they might ask Prexy [J. D. Sandefer].
Date: June 24, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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

Description: 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.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Gib Sandefer to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1965]

Description: A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Gib Sandefer, Hotel Harding, Marion, Ohio, dated April 28, 1965. Sandefer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for his love, devotion and the many things he has done for his parents through the years noting that they had loved Carswell as much as their own. He advises that this is his 35th Tour of the Nation with his "current outfit" stating that the Lord has been good to him and he has always loved him, more now if possible, that he may not get to he… more
Date: April 28, 1965
Creator: Sandefer, Gib
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Rough draft of a program for Carswell Day]

Description: A rough draft of a program for Carswell Day. A list of presentations to be made for the program and the names of participants as follows; Chairman Rupert Richardson, Judge Hunter, Dr. T. S. Knox, George S. Anderson, E. T. Compere, Mrs. Will Henry Haney, J. C. Watson, Max Bentley, Tom K. Eplen, H. D. Austin, Dr. Raymond, Dr. Adams.
Date: 1938
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College to T. N. Carswell - November 8, 1941]

Description: A fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated November 8, 1941. Payment due for Lab fees incurred by Peggy Anne Carswell. Handwritten note indicating that he sent money to Peg to pay the fees dated November 19, 1941.
Date: November 8, 1941
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, by A. M. White, issued to Peggy Anne Carswell]

Description: A fee statement in postcard form from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, A. M. White, Treasurer. Issued to Peggy Anne Carswell, Boarding Student. Fees for second semester $357.50, due. Stamped PAID, and dated February 27, 1942. The reverse side includes address to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 1501 Ambler Ave., Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 27, 1942
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[MINUTES from Jesse F. Winters, Chairman and John Womble, Secretary of Highway Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce]

Description: A set of minutes for the meeting of the Highway Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from Jesse F. Winters, Chairman and John Womble, Secretary of Highway Committee, dated April 28, 1950. The present status of the highway construction program in Abilene was explained by Manager John Womble and District Highway Engineer S. J. Treadaway. The committee passed a resolution regarding to speed the completion of U. S. Highway 80 from Abilene to Baird.
Date: April 28, 1950
Creator: Winters, Jesse F.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - June 19, 1953]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Chairman, State and National Affairs Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated June 19, 1953. Bradbury informs Carswell that he had been asked by Mr. Elbert Hall, President of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, to serve as chairman of the State and National Affairs Committee and requests Carswell to serve as one of his committeemen.
Date: June 19, 1953
Creator: Bradbury, Bryan
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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