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[Telegram from James P. Stinson and T. N. Carswell to Senator John Lee Smith - January 28, 1941]

Description: A Western Union Telegram sent to Hon. John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas from James P. Stinson, County Democratic Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, County & District Chairman of the United Dries, dated January 28, 1941. The telegram requests that Smith support the confirmation of Dr. W. D. Bradfield.
Date: January 28, 1941
Creator: Stinson, James P. & Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from the Secretary of the Taylor County Drys to Jeff Davis - June 10, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas, from the Secretary of the Taylor County Drys, dated June 10, 1941. The Secretary informs Davis of a meeting which was held pertaining to the question employing Judge Miller for legal assistance to secure mandamus proceedings on the liquor bill. He requests that Davis contact Miller to secure his services due to it being a statewide issue rather than county or district. He advises of an enclosure listing the names of ministers who were included… more
Date: June 10, 1941
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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[Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941]

Description: A form letter written by J. D. Riddle, County and 24th District Secretary, United Drys, dated June 13, 1941. Riddle addresses an urgent matter regarding funds pertaining to the employment of Judge Miller of Brownwood, Texas for legal counsel regarding the challenge to the newly passed liquor bill.
Date: June 13, 1941
Creator: Riddle, J. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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[Letter from E. J. Miller to T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. J. Miller, Lawyer, Brownwood, Texas, dated July 16, 1941. Miller advises Carswell that he is enclosing a copy of the letter which he is writing to Dr. Jeff Davis. He advises that the letter might be of interest since Carswell phoned yesterday afternoon. The attached letter is written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys from E. J. Miller, Judge, 35th Judicial District, Brownwood, Texas dated July 16, 1941. Mill… more
Date: July 16, 1941
Creator: Miller, E. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 26, 1943. Davis describes a "hotel mixup" including the Grace Hotel, the Wooten Hotel, the Hilton Hotel and a Tourist Court when he was in Abilene and expresses his dismay at forgeting the proposed meeting with Carswell. He advises that they are sponsoring an anti-advertising bill which is being scouted by Senator George Moffett, that Representative John Connally has in… more
Date: January 26, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter and Envelope: From Senator John A. Danaher, including The American's Creed, by William Tyler Page - March 5, 1941]

Description: A reply letter from John A. Danaher, United States Senate, consisting of an attached clipping in answer to the question "What is Americanism?" "Excerpt from Congressional Record March 5, 1941 Page 1871." THE AMERICAN'S CREED written by William Tyler Page. The envelope into which the letter with attached clipping was placed is also included in the record and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas from United States Senate Committee … more
Date: March 5, 1940
Creator: Danaher, John A. & Page, William Tyler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953]

Description: A letter written to Judge James P. McGranery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1953. Carswell advises McGranery that he had written to Chairman McCarran and to both Texas Senators in opposition to his confirmation but decided that after McGranery began his duties he felt he had misinterpreted his "calibre as a man and official". He expresses his appreciation for what McGranery did for the country.
Date: February 21, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1955]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated April 4, 1955. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the commendation and congratulations by Carswell pertaining to his decision in the Jencks-Matusow case.
Date: April 4, 1955
Creator: Thomason, R. E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Wright Morrow, copy to State Committee Headquarters and R. M. Wagstaff - July 12, 1955]

Description: A letter written to Judge Wright Morrow, National Democratic Committeeman, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 12, 1955. Copy to State Committee Headquarters, Austin and R. M. Wagstaff, 24th Dist. Committeeman. Carswell commends Morrow for maintaining the integrity of his status as National Democratic Committeeman from Texas.
Date: July 7, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Pat Bullock to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat Bullock, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 20, 1945. Bullock advises that he agrees on all four points mentioned in Carswell's letter dated March 14 and that he has never voted against redistricting. He, too, is for the "open shop", agrees that Texas has too many District Courts and thinks "that a Constitutional Convention should be called to repeal our out-moded and patched-up Constitution".
Date: March 20, 1945
Creator: Bullock, Pat
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bertram D. Janes - August 11, 1953]

Description: A letter written to Bertram D. Janes, District Attorney, Plumas County, Quincy, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 11, 1953. Carswell advises Janes that he has enclosed a Notice of Intention of Subject A-9803 to apply for Pardon and Restoration and advises of progress made by Subject for the two years while under his supervision explaining that he urges his worthy parolees to regain their citizenship.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Judge Owen Thomas to T. N. Carswell - September 3, 1942]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, from Owen Thomas, Judge 104th District Court, Anson, Texas, dated September 3, 1942. Thomas accepts Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building advising that A. L. Stell and Mrs. Stell will not be able to attend.
Date: September 3, 1942
Creator: Thomas, Owen
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from George C. Betts to Judge A. H. Dennison - October 7, 1942]

Description: A form letter addressed to Judge A. H. Dennison, 16th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Odessa, Texas, from GCB--George C. Betts, Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Dennison as 16th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Comman… more
Date: October 7, 1942
Creator: Betts, George C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. E. McDonald to T. N. Carswell - July 3, 1946]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. E. McDonald, Commissioner of Agriculture, Austin 14, Texas, dated July 3, 1946. McDonald expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell of June 29 pledging continued support to McDonald's candidacy and administration. "If I cannot be elected on my own merits, I certainly should not be elected on my opponent's demerits."
Date: July 3, 1946
Creator: McDonald, J. E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Pat McCarran, copy to Judge McGranery - April 23, 1952]

Description: A letter written to Senator Pat McCarran, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1952. Copy to Judge McGranery. Carswell explains to McCarran that as the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee McCarran represents him no less than he represents his constituents in Nevada, hence this letter concerning Judge McGranery, that McCarran cannot possibly believe such a man is qualified to be Attorney General of the United States.
Date: April 23, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Thomason - March 16, 1955]

Description: A letter written to Judge Thomason, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 16, 1955. Carswell expresses his high regard for Thomason complimenting what he did in the Matusow and Witt affair stating, "How refreshing it is to be a TEXAN with an R. E. Thomason as a Federal Judge!"
Date: March 16, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Walter Pope - December 23, 1960]

Description: A letter written to Judge Walter Pope from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the example and inspiration Pope has been to his life and applies the term "uncomman man" describing the significance of the term as being historically applied to a very few men by Dr. Hamilton C. Mabie, "a Christian statesman, philosoper and scholar of world stature in the early part of this century". Carswell offers the season's greetings.
Date: December 23, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Max W. Boyer addressed to Texas Drug Stores - December 5, 1940]

Description: A form letter addressed to Texas Drug Stores, from Max W. Boyer, Attorney-at-Law, Perryton, Texas, dated December 5, 1940. An appeal for support for a fund for the retention of the present law allowing druggists to dispense liquor through prescriptions. The letter includes a partial listing of drug stores that hold medicinal permits: Mr. A. O. Oberlander of the Behrens Drug Company of Waco and Lubbock; Hart's Pharmacy, West Pharmacy, Dunn Drug Company, Plainview; Shepard-Webb Drug Company, Sea… more
Date: December 5, 1940
Creator: Boyer, Max W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to Judge C. M. Caldwell - June 2, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to Judge C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, Unted Texas Drys, dated June 2, 1941. Davis discusses the injunction suit expected against the enforcement of the bill just passed and quotes from a telegram received from Judge C. A. Paxton, Chief Supervisor of the Texas Liquor Control Board, advising that injunction was not applicable to this phase of the law.
Date: June 2, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to J. D. Riddle - June 11, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 11, 1941. Davis advises Riddle that Judge Miller has taken the case. Davis has directed Brother Moore to contact Miller and "let him get busy on the mandamus proceedings".
Date: June 11, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Judge E. J. Miller to Jeff Davis, copy to T. N. Carswell and J. M. Cook - June 20, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Chairman, United Texas Drys, from E. J. Miller, Judge 35th Judicial District, Brownwood, Texas, dated June 20, 1941. Copy to T. N. Carswell and J. M. Cook. Miller reports on the hearing at Huntsville regarding the liquor law.
Date: June 20, 1941
Creator: Miller, E. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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