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A Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District, No. 24 - December 12, 1940

Description: A document titled "Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District No. 24. The document announces a meeting to be held in Abilene, Texas, Thursday December 12 [1940] at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. "Purpose of the meeting: To canvas the liquor drug store situation in our dry territory, and plan for corrective measures through our representatives in the State's lawmaking body." Senatorial District No. 24 is composed of Mitchell, Scurry, Nolan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Taylor, Callaha… more
Date: December 12, 1940
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman - February 12, 1941]

Description: A form letter addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th District Chairman, dated February 12, 1941. Carswell requests of the Vice-Chairman to help the Pastors of the different churches in their county to organize and put over the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital. "We, in the 24th District, are vitally concerned since we must feel the humiliation of having liquor sold in our counties when we have voted it out by substantial majorities." An attachment includes a list… more
Date: February 12, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Raymond W. Foy to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Raymond W. Foy, The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, dated September 12, 1942. Foy advises Carswell that he found no authentic information as to the circulation of leading magazines by states or on the amount of money expended on the advertising of liquor.
Date: September 12, 1942
Creator: Foy, Raymond W.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. E. Milam, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association - October 12, 1942

Description: A letter written to Rev. R. E. Milam, Moderator, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association, Navasota, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 12, 1942. Carswell expresses his amazement at the lack of interest of many Christians and the opposition of some non-Christians in the liquor traffic. He advises of having written 26 church schools in Texas requesting information regarding the curriculum each school offers on the effects of beverage alcohol. He suggests that Baptist … more
Date: October 12, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 12, 1943. Davis requests that Carswell attend an open Committee Meeting to consider the House Bill sponsored by Representative John Connally creating a dry zone around army camps and defence plants in Texas .
Date: March 12, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 12, 1924]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 12, 1924. Carswell requests that Higgins keep an open mind concerning Green's candidacy. The reverse side includes Western Union terms and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. Newcomb Carlton, President.
Date: April 12, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Charles H. Sessions to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Charles H. Sessions, Managing Editor, The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Kansas, dated December 12, 1941. Sessions advises of his inability to be a substitute for Mr. McNeal due to a lack of time for the thought the question deserves.
Date: December 12, 1941
Creator: Sessions, Charles H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[letter from George Willard Frasier to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George Willard Frasier, President, Colorado State College of Education · Greeley, dated December 12, 1941. George Willard Frasier defines Americanism.
Date: December 12, 1941
Creator: Frasier, George Willard
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Attorney General Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1952]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, Attorney General, The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 12, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for the clipping of the letter to the Abilene-Reporter News. He requests that Carswell continue to send material concerning his race which he thinks might be helpful along with his suggestions and observations. Daniel writes in a postscript, "Wish someone would answer Mr. Hambree in th… more
Date: March 12, 1952
Creator: Daniel, Price
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to U. S. News & World Report - November 12, 1957]

Description: A letter addressed to U. S. News & World Report, Dayton 1, Ohio, from T. N. Carswell, dated Nov. 12, 1957. Carswell places an order for a year's subscription for his daughter. He advises of his interest in the subject and requests it be printed in booklet form.
Date: November 12, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1938]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated May 12, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of a letter from Carswell which contained a signed Power of Attorney which has been solicited by the Committee in Reorganization proceedings of the Standard Commercial Tobacco Company. He advises that he will investigate the Committee to find if they are people of standing. Johnson assures Carswell that it is no … more
Date: May 12, 1938
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[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.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Russell S. Stephens, Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., dated April 12, 1938. Humorous gab regarding his own reaction to Charlie Barnes' oil deal. He expresses his dismay that Carswell has flu deeming it unwise to undertake a return trip until he has recovered. He advises that heavy snow killed the fruit but that in spite of the loss they "will have a fine year in West Texas". He expresses his hope that Carswell has an ear… more
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Stephens, Russell S.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1955]

Description: A letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sydney C. Reagan, Arlington, Virginia, dated May 12, 1955. Reagan expresses his appreciation for the advice and guidance given to him by Carswell while he was in Abilene. He advises Carswell that he has accepted an offer from Southern Methodist University as a professor and that he enjoyed greatly their conversations.
Date: May 12, 1955
Creator: Reagan, Sydney C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from C. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - June 12, 1956]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 12, 1956. Caldwell apologizes for forgetting the fish fry at Church the last evening describing the events of his day including Bill Ledbetter and Marvin Lewis inquiring as to where he had been and ends his apology with "I will have to admit, I am slipping, all I can say is thank you and forgive me."
Date: June 12, 1956
Creator: Caldwell, C. M.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - August 12, 1965]

Description: A letter written to Miss Muller from T. N. Carswell, dated August 12, 1965. Carswell advises Muller as to the condition of Dr. Cyrus N. Ray giving an account of some activities involving Dr. Ray which caused his concern. He advises, in a postscript, that there seems to be a gradual weakening of Ray's mental condition. Notation at top of page reads "A. D. Ray, Lubbock, Tx" dated June 7, 1966. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine… more
Date: August 12, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to W. P. Wright - July 12, 1948]

Description: A letter written to Mr. W. P. "Dub" Wright, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. dated July 12, 1948. Sandefer advises of the fundraising efforts for Hunter Hall and the need for he and Wright to meet with T. N. Carswell and Bud Perini. He advises of the need to prepare a program noting that Tommy Carswell is the best on "matters of that kind" and has already given some splendid ideas.
Date: July 12, 1948
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 12, 1958]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 12, 1958. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a Board meeting requiring a two-thirds majority to be present for the loan approval. The meeting has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date: December 12, 1958
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Cecil G. Goff to T. N. Carswell - November 12, 1964]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Cecil G. Goff, Recording Secretary/Director of Statistical Services, Executive Board, Baptist General Convention of Texas, Dallas 1, Texas dated November 12, 1964. Goff advises that Carswell has been elected for a three-year term as a trustee of Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
Date: November 12, 1964
Creator: Goff, Cecil G.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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