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- [Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated May 2, 1944. Russell acknowledges the letter from Carswell dated the 29th of April and expresses his disapproval of the taking over, on the part of the Executive Department, of the Montgomery-Ward Mail Order Store in Chicago and discusses legislation regarding such actions and compromises that are required to win the war; "However, I am becoming tired of standing so much for unity's sake, and not getting much help from the other branch of the Government—I have stated to you before and I reiterate now that the labor situation, which has been brought about by the last ten years of petting and pampering, means trouble for our Country in the years ahead unless something is done about it".
- [Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
- Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes for the holiday season.
- [Letter from Ruby Terril Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
- Letter from Ruby Terrill Lomax to William John Bryan thanking him for a wonderful phone call with John Avery. She also informs Mr. Bryan with information about her family members and sends him well wishes for the holidays.
- [Letter from Ruby Terrill Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 2, 1944]
- Letter from Ruby Terril Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan commending him on his great character and informing Mr. Bryan of how much John A. Lomax and herself admire him. Mrs. Lomax sends Mr. Bryan well wishes and prays for him and his family.
- [Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sierra Blanca, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 16, 1944. Humorous letter regarding Richardson looking after the "house and goods" while Carswell is away, of having taken care of the car casings and battery and of their trouble in starting Carswell's car. Richardson advises of their church having started a campaign to raise $35,000 for H.S.U.
- [Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Hilton Hotel, El Paso, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 27, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter of April 25 and concurs that Carswell is "quite correct that we shall have probably the best opportunity for raising money that we shall have probably in our generation". Richardson advises of the difficulties encountered in Christian education in trying to "secure a man for the field" then gives his assurance of their efforts in watching Carswell's "place" while he is away.
- [Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Driskell Hotel, Austin, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 5, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and touches on the work involved in the search for a president for Hardin-Simmons University and the need for "harmonious backing from all forces". Richardson expresses his hope that Carswell is enjoying his work in Austin, that it is a nice place to visit but that he would not want to live there and closes with an advisement that the enrollment at HSU for summer school is about 250.
- [Letter from Ruth T. Hunter to W. J. Bryan, June 13, 1944]
- Letter from Ruth T. Hunter to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent along with the money included on behalf of Senator Malcolm Meachum.
- [Letter from Sargi Jones to T. N. Carswell - May 28, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sargi Jones, San Antonio, Texas, Calle Albino Mereles, Chihuahua, Chi, dated May 28, 1944. Mereles acknowledges the receipt of "the lovely book" noting "The Charge of The Light Brigade" as a personal favorite.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to J. C. Kennedy, March 22, 1944]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to J. C. Kennedy stating they delivered all abstracts to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for their final opinion on a purchase of land in Sherman County.
- [Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - May 4, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated May 4, 1944. Connally acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the Montgomery-Ward Company affair and discusses the occurence advising that none of the war acts adopted by Congress intended to authorize Government seizure in such a situation. "The acts authorizing seizure were intended to cover plants manufacturing arms, munitions and equipment and in which operations were delayed or hindered by labor disturbances."
- [Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1944]
- A letter written to Honorable T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated September 6, 1944. Connally expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and advises that he is pleased to know that Carswell secured the information regarding a Veterans Hospital for Texas and that Mrs. Carr served him. Connally thanks Carswell, in handwritten postscript, for his sentiment regarding his service in the Senate.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Captain M. D. Whiteside - August 31, 1944]
- A letter written to Captain M. D. Whiteside, Air Surgeon's Office, War Department, Pentagon Building, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell advises Whiteside that Mr. Collier will carry on the effort to secure the hospital location for Abilene.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dean R. P. Sibley - July 18, 1944]
- 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 daughter's probation status be reconsidered advising of the timing of this action as unnecessarily disturbing and that he must depend on Sibley to explore the matter thoroughly and to reply.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to George E. Ijams - August 31, 1944]
- A letter written to Col. George E. Ijams, Assistant Administrator, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell advises Ijams that Mr. E. M. Collier and he hope to supply sufficient information to warrant the location in Abilene of the new Veterans Hospital for Texas.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to L. H. Tripp - August 31, 1944]
- A letter written to Col. L. H. Tripp, Director of Construction, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell expresses the appreciation of Mr. E. M. Collier and himself regarding the enjoyment of their visit and for the information Tripp provided relative to the present status of the Veterans Hospital for Texas.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Leonard Outhwaite - August 31, 1944]
- A letter addressed to Mr. Leonard Outhwaite, Secretary, Federal Board of Hospitalization, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell expresses appreciation from Mr. E. M. Collier and himself for the information given to them. "We trust the brief, as to locating the proposed Veterans Hospital for Texas in Abilene, will have the attention of your Board at the proper time".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel A. L. Tynes - August 31, 1944]
- A letter written to Lt. Col. A. L. Tynes, Surgeon General's Office, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell expresses appreciation from Mr. E. M. Collier and himself for the courtesies extended to them while in Washington and acknowledges the information and encouragement Tynes gave to them regarding the location of a Veterans Hospital in Texas assuring him that they intend to secure this Hospital for Abilene.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lord & Taylor, New York, New York - March 7, 1944]
- A letter addressed to Lord & Taylor, Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 7, 1944. Carswell references a letter received from Lord and Taylor's regarding the opening of a charge account for Peggy Ann Carswell. He approves of opening an account supplying references from Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene, Texas and Mr. R. H. Johnson of R. H. Johnson and Company, Brokers, on Wall Street.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to M. T. Wilson - May 12, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. M. T. Wilson, Clerk, Local Board No. 1, Roby, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 12, 1944. Carswell acknowledges receipt of the letter from Wilson dated April 11 and advises that the forwarding of mail from Abilene to Austin is slow. He advises of recording issues in Form 100 and suggests that Wilson leave the line on the form blank until it is decided whether or not to reclassify the registrant for service.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Irene B. Harris - March 21, 1944]
- A letter written to Mrs. Irene B. Harris, Clerk, Selective Service Local Board, Rocksprings, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated March 21, 1944. Carswell advises Harris that Mr. Miller received no reply to his letter to State Headquarters regarding a discharged veteran by the name of Cruz M. Baldillez and requests that Harris send to him a copy of that letter.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Pittman, El Paso County Local Board No. 3 - June 5, 1944]
- A letter written to Mrs. Pittman, Clerk, El Paso County Local Board No. 3, El Paso, Texas from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated June 5, 1944. Carswell advises Mrs. Pittman, as per his promise, that he talked with Judge Bennis in reference to securing help for Lt. Fuller.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Ruth J. Burchard - April 22, 1944]
- A letter written to Mrs. Ruth J. Burchard, Clerk, Local Board No. 1, Van Horn, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated April 22, 1944. Carswell advises Burchard as to the correct proceedure for the classification or reclassification of a registrant.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - August 31, 1944]
- A letter written to Senator Tom Connally, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated August 31, 1944. Carswell advises that while in Washington he and Mr. E. M. Collier were in Connally's office and gives his assurance that Mrs. Carr provided the information they were seeking regarding a Veterans Hospital for Texas.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to The President - July 6, 1944]
- 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 re-election but be the country and the world's ambassador for universal peace. "Mr. President, to few men has come the opportunity and necessity to make such a decision. May you, under God, make the right one."
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director for Selective Service, Texas - April 22, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 22, 1944. Carswell makes a request for a supply of cover sheets and examination forms that failed to be included in the forwarded supplies.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises of the concern expressed by Mr. J. W. McElroy regarding the Railroad Co. drawing men from the ranch industry to the railroad when they are classified for immediate military service.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Marfa, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding two hotels in Marfa, Texas, The Crews and Hotel Paisano, advising that it is essential to make advance reservations.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Alpine, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding accomodation in Alpine advising that the Holland Hotel is preferable and that advance reservations are necessary. He also advises regarding eating facilities citing the coffee shop in the hotel and The Texas Café.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises that he has verified rumors as actual fact at Ft. Davis regarding men classified IV-F taking advantage of their classification by declining to work while obtaining odd jobs at irregular intervals because of a higher wage per day.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises that his inspection turned into instruction due to the situation he found in Ft. Davis.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding the one hotel in Ft. Davis, Hotel Limpia, advising that advance reservations are generally unnecessary.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 17, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Van Horn, Texas dated April 17, 1944. Carswell reports on an irregular request for deferment by the Appeal Agent in Jeff Davis County.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 17, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Van Horn, Texas dated April 17, 1944. Carswell advises of a current rumor that the Reeves County Sheriff, a member of the Local Board, is allowing his political bias to influence classifications made by the Board.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 24, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director, Selective Service, Austin (17), Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 24, 1944. Carswell writes a special report covering a complaint inferring that the Clerk of the Sierra Blanca Board No. 1 gave out information regarding a positive serology test of a registrant. Carswell determines that it appears that the Clerk was in no way involved.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 25, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director, Selective Service, Austin (17), Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 25, 1944. Carswell writes a special report covering the complaint of a registrant who is requesting an investigation regarding his denied request for a deferred classification by a board member and regarding the drinking habit of the same board member of Local Board No. 1 in Culberson County, Van Horn, Texas.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 29, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 29, 1944. Carswell requests advice on the proper classification record entry for registrants signing Form 219.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 21, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated March 21, 1944. Carswell advises headquarters of his schedule change citing the time required for the new and longer Inspection Report and due to sorrow for and services for a young officer.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 21, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated March 21, 1944. Carswell advises headquarters of his schedule change citing the time required for the new and longer Inspection Report and due to sorrow for and services for a young officer.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 24, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, Attention: Field Division from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated March 24, 1944. Carswell advises of a letter written by Mr. E. T. Miller to State Headquarters dated January 10, 1944. He advises that Miller has received no reply resulting in his loss of enthusiasm. Carswell, therefore, encourages State Headquarters to reply.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 30, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Del Rio, Texas dated March 30, 1944. Carswell advises of the resignation of the chairman and another board member and of an insufficient number of induction or preinduction calls for the area. The clerk advised of her inability to get the board to classify and reclassify a sufficient number of men who could be called. Carswell explains that the board members operate ranches many miles outside of Del Rio and lambing season is on making it inconvenient for a special meeting. Their attitudes seemed to be all right but he advises, in his opinion, that there is no cooperation between the board and the clerk.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 30, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Sanderson, Texas dated March 30, 1944. Carswell advises of the concern of the board as to the plight of the stockman in their county and the need for manpower for both the Home front and War Service.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - May 2, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated May 2, 1944. Carswell refers to his own letter of April 29, 1944 and answers his own question regarding the proper Classification Record Entry for registrants signing Form 219, that he will instruct that form 150 be used in the usual manner unless otherwise advised.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - May 10, 1944]
- A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, El Paso, Texas dated May 10, 1944. Carswell advises of a descrepancy by the T. and N. O. Railroad Company regarding a form 42-A in the file of a registrant listed as an employee of the company. Carswell advises that he is calling attention to this discrepency due to the fact that he noted many such instances of this nature during the inspection of the El Paso Boards.
- [Letter from V. A. Collins to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 19, 1944]
- Letter from V. A. Collins to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent, reminding Mr. Bryan of how much of a great friend he is and sending him well wishes for the holidays.
- [Letter from Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
- A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from "Sis" [Vella Carswell]. Vella advises that Ashley and all the boys in his plane were shot down over Germany, not hurt, but were taken prisoner. She explains that the reason they heard so quickly was due to the friendship between Ashley, the pilot and the other boys. The pilot's mother learned earlier than was normal and wrote to them. She tells of other conversations regarding prisoners of war and of the many prayers being offered for their boy.
- [Letter from W. Lee O'Daniel to W. J. Bryan, January 13, 1944]
- Letter from W. Lee O'Daniel to W. J. Bryan inquiring if Mr. Bryan would like to continue receiving a copy of the Daily Congressional Record.
- [Letter from Wallace C. Thompson to W. J. Bryan, November 1, 1944]
- Letter from Thompson, Wallace C. to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and informing Mr. Bryan that he recently spoke with Senator McDonald Meachum. Mr. Thompson also inquires about the political scene in Abilene and informs Mr. Bryan about the situation in Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 2, 1944]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Gunter Hotel and Plaza Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 2, 1944. McKenzie expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated January 28, and discusses the work before them, asking if Carswell would consider working as his assistant, office-man, stenographer and field worker.
- [Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944]
- 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.