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[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 25, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas dated April 25, 1945. Davis advises Carswell of his wish to return to West Texas and requests help from Carswell and Dr. Moore to get him in touch with a new church to pastor. Davis expresses his appreciation for the "good word" by Carswell about the Crusader and for their friendship. In a handwritten postscript Davis advises of Dr. Richardson having agreed to cooperate. Cars… more
Date: April 25, 1945
Creator: Davis, Jeff

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 26, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Tommie Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas dated June 26, 1945. Davis expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the information contained in his letter; he compares Carswell's resolutions regarding "the work" to his own in 1935 and points out how those views compare with the current incumbent and Dr. McConnell. He then describes the work required by him "to get things in shape for some one else to carry the work on". more
Date: June 26, 1945
Creator: Davis, Jeff

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - May 17, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Brother Carswell from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated May 17, 1945. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding pastoring possiblities at Knox City and Eastland noting that either one of these would be fine. He expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and helpfulness.
Date: May 17, 1945
Creator: Davis, Jeff

[Letter from Jewell Reaves to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 9, 1945]

Description: A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from Jewell Reaves, Clerk dated April 9, 1945. Texas Form 101. Reaves advises of a completed Form 101 and DSS Form 62 to be reviewed. She advises of the time it took to compile the report and that the purpose of this letter and forms is to bring out the facts required in compiling the reports. Carswell handwrites that this copy was sent to him by Mrs. Reaves.
Date: April 9, 1945
Creator: Reaves, Jewell

[Letter from Joseph T. Zottoli to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Joseph T. Zottoli, dated October 5, 1945. Zottoli apologizes for his late answer to the letter from Carswell regarding the problems of drunkeness in Massachusetts. Zottoli advises that a copy of a report, written by himself [The Problem of Alcoholism in the Courts written by Joseph T. Zottoli 1938.], is to be mailed as well as a copy of the legislative act creating the Commission. He details the work done by the Commission and the results of the work. more
Date: October 5, 1945
Creator: Zottoli, Joseph T.

[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - March 15, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas dated March 15, 1945. Jenkens expresses how good it was to see Carswell around and advises regarding a letter he had written to McKenzie [Walter H. McKenzie] regarding keeping Carswell on the Board in the fight against liquor. Jenkens handwrites a postscript advising Carswell of his having spoken with McKenzie and that McKenzie is "powerful glad" Carswell will stil… more
Date: March 15, 1945
Creator: Jenkens, Millard A.

[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to Walter H. McKenzie - March 15, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Dr. Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, from Millard A. Jenkens, dated March 15, 1945. Jenkens advises McKenzie as to why Carswell should continue to serve on the executive committee summing up the reasons with the statement, "To him, more than any other man, is due the working up of the interest in Texas resulting in getting the bill passed to put the Doctors and Drug Stores out of the liquor business."
Date: March 15, 1945
Creator: Jenkens, Millard A.

[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from O. E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated March 20, 1945. Radford acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check, he commiserates having to adapt to dentures and expresses his appreciation for the "nice things" Carswell said about his Dad [J. M. Radford]. He reminisces about February 1933 when they both "had quite a time to try to keep telegrams, etc. out of his hands" to keep the party a surprise. [A party given on February 25,… more
Date: March 20, 1945
Creator: Radford, O. E.

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell], dated Wednesday. Chats about taking a class with Rupe, that Rupe joined the American Legion and then discusses, at length, her need for a job. There is a possibility for her to substitute teach but when he comes home he can help her. She notes that Kathryn Barnes works for her dad explaining that she runs into the store almost every day for a coke and while there teases Mr. Barnes about paying Kathryn to go out and get coke… more
Date: [1945..1947]
Creator: Carswell, Peggy

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell], Austin, Texas from Peg [Peggy Carswell], Abilene, Texas, dated Tuesday. Peggy announces that she is home once again and that it was nice to hear his voice on the telephone knowing he was not too far away. She advises that she wants to tell him about her new boyfriend.
Date: [1945..1947]
Creator: Carswell, Peggy

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell]. Peggy expresses her disappointment that she missed seeing Carswell while in Austin. She discusses her future and the opportunities she found while in Austin some of which are listed as follows; Clare Tree Major - Productions; having spoken with Miss Lois McColloch at the U.S.O. on 5th and Congress; the Red Cross. She advises that she is thinking of taking the teaching job to tide her over and requests that Carswell talk wit… more
Date: [1945..1947]
Creator: Carswell, Peggy

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell - December 7, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Peggy [Peggy Carswell], Abilene, Texas, dated December 7, 1945. Peggy describes her skills in her typing and short hand class and about wanting to apply for a job at K R B C citing that "Frances Evens from Simmons did" but to only work in the afternoon after class. She conveys the need to earn her own money but notes that Mother seems to think no lady does such a thing. She advises that she can work in the afternoons and study at night since sh… more
Date: December 7, 1945
Creator: Carswell, Peggy

[Letter from Representative Harley Sadler to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harley Sadler, State of Texas, House of Representatives, Austin, dated April 2, 1945. Sadler advises of his disappointment that his redistricting bill was tabled admitting that he gets "a little bit blue at times down here" and of having considered getting up on personal privilege and getting things off his chest.
Date: April 2, 1945
Creator: Sadler, Harley

[Letter from Representative Joe C. Humphrey to T. N. Carswell - March 21, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Joe C. Humphrey, The State of Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated March 21, 1945. Humphrey acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and stresses that he wished more people would let him know their wishes and view points about pending legislation. He discusses the redistricting of the state noting the fine work Harley Sadler did along that line advising of the unlikely event of a constitutional convention then d… more
Date: March 21, 1945
Creator: Humphrey, Joe C.

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sam Russell, 17TH DIST. TEXAS, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 27, 1945. Russell advises Carswell of the enclosed copy of a reply from the Civil Service Commission concerning the grades and pay of Clerical Audit Supervisors and promises to communicate any additional information he receives from Mr. Gallagher. Typewritten on U.S. House letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark.
Date: January 27, 1945
Creator: Russell, Sam

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 28, 1945. Richardson outlines the approved expansion plans for HSU. He advises that the named projects are important to meet requirements for their part in serving "the compelling needs of our post-war youth. War years of tension and anxiety, the dislocation of family life, due to military source and war industry, have strained spiritual and moral ties. The Chu… more
Date: April 28, 1945
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.

[Letter from Sam Russell to Angus J. Gallagher - January 27, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Angus J. Gallagher, Chief, Headquarters Division, Selective Service System, Washington, D. C., from Sam Russell dated January 27, 1945. Russell advises Gallagher of the enclosed letter from his friend and constituent T. N. Carswell who is requesting information regarding grades and pay of Clerical Audit Supervisors.
Date: January 27, 1945
Creator: Russell, Sam

[Letter from Senator Pat Bullock to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat Bullock, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated January 22, 1945. Bullock advises Carswell that his opinions concerning the "University fuss" are the same as his and then discloses his opinion regarding the dismissal of the president of the University of Texas.
Date: January 22, 1945
Creator: Bullock, Pat
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