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[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

[BAPTIST STANDARD, DALLAS, TEXAS. Volume LVII, Number 32, August 9, 1945. 15 pages]

Description: An issue of the BAPTIST STANDARD (Dallas, Texas) from August 9, 1945. The first page of fifteen includes: SOME DANGEROUS TRENDS by T. C. GARDNER ; Alto Frio Encampment by G. S. Hopkins ; T. N. Carswell Joins Staff Of United Texas Drys ; Why Southern Baptists Do Not Affiliate With the Federal Council of Churches by F. M. McCONNELL. Page six includes: "This Is No Place For A Man Like You" by Millard A. Jenkens. Page eleven includes: UNITED TEXAS DRYS - Our Field Workers.
Date: August 9, 1945
Creator: Baptist General Convention of Texas

[Letter from H. A. Boaz and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1944]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bishop H. A. Boaz, President and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 23, 1944. An advisement regarding the importance of attending the conference to be with people from various wet counties which will enable them to plan for local option elections to be held simultaneously.
Date: February 23, 1944
Creator: Boaz, H. A. & McKenzie, Walter H.

[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

[Letter and Business Card: From Francis A. Buddin to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman Executive Committee, United Texas Drys, dated September 1, 1943. Buddin advises Carswell of the election of Dr. W. H. McKenzie, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, as the replacement for Davis. Typewritten on church letterhead. Enclosed wtih the letter is a business card for Francis Asbury Buddin, District Superintendent, The Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas.
Date: September 1, 1943
Creator: Buddin, Francis Asbury

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to A. M. Rodgers - October 7, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Rev. A. M. Rodgers, Moderator, Dallas Baptist Association, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 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 schools should include … more
Date: October 7, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Wight - January 18, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Allen Wight, Attorney, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 18, 1941. Carswell advises Wight that the purpose for arranging the meeting is to acquaint the citizenship of this section with the need for defense and of the necessity for helping those now arrayed against the Axis powers.
Date: January 18, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Field Division, Austin, Texas - November 10, 1943]

Description: A letter addressed to the Field Division, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, CSA, Dallas, Texas, dated November 10, 1943. Carswell provides an itinerary including schedules for Messrs. Sterwart, Patterson, Deen and himself. A handwritten notation by Carswell advises of cancelled schedule and of new schedule in letter dated November 13, 1943.
Date: November 10, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank L. Turner with address revision to Humphrey Lee - May 29, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Dr. Frank L. Turner, President, McMurry College, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys. Letter reused with address revision to Dr. Humphrey Lee, President, SMU, Dallas, Texas, dated May 29, 1942. Carswell advises of a letter that was sent on March 4 and that a reply would be genuinely appreciated stressing that the Drys are anxious to know what Christian schools and colleges are doing about the use of beverage alcohol.
Date: May 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ivin Lee Holt - August 26, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Bishop Ivin Lee Holt, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th District United Texas Drys dated August 26, 1942. Carswell advises Holt of a letter that he is writing to the Baptist associations and expresses his desire to "get this matter before the Methodist people". He advises of the absence of effort or of a program save a temperance lesson from Christians on the harmful effects of beverage alcohol and of his belief that a such a course should be required in chu… more
Date: August 26, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. L. Ward with address revision to Dr. H. Lee - March 4, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Dr. J. L. Ward, President, Decatur Baptist College, Decatur, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys. Letter reused with address revision to Dr. H. Lee, President, SMU, Dallas, Texas, dated March 4, 1942. Carswell explains the survey that he is making is to assertain to what extent the effects of the use of alcohol are taught in denominational schools.
Date: March 4, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - December 14, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Rev. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell advises Davis of their success in getting the Baptist Convention to go on record with reference to the teaching of the effects of alcohol in the Baptist schools. He advises that they should not let up until all denominations believing like they do follow suit. He expresses his discouragement that the progress made in San Angelo is set back but his work will be taking him into the field soo… more
Date: December 14, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - February 23, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell dated February 23, 1942. Carswell confirms commitments from fourteen churches for participation in the Field Day scheduled for March 8, advising Davis that the people are expecting to sign a petition to the President to ban manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquor and beer during war as a national defense measure.
Date: February 23, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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