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- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Honorable R. G. Dickerson - December 20, 1938]
- A letter written to R. G. Dickerson, Valdosta, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated December 20, 1938. Carswell offers his sympathy on Cary's death.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Camp - September 10, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. John Camp, The Ohio Oil Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Camp and expresses his appreciation for the "spirit" of the letter. He writes, "I am checking out today and will begin Monday morning with my own business, wholesale paper."
- [Letter from R. T. Shindler to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1938]
- A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell from R. T. Shindler, Shindler Drug Company, Perryton, Texas, dated October 9, 1938. Shindler advises that he noticed Carswell had resigned as the Chamber of Commerce Secretary and requests to know of his plans for the future. He offers his very best wishes in any thing that Carswell undertakes.
- [Letter from John Camp to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Camp, The Ohio Oil Co., Houston, Texas, dated September 8, 1938. Camp notes his surprise at Carswell's retirement as Secretary of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and expresses his regret for the City's loss stating that in his opinion Carswell "as Secretary, contributed more toward the welfare of the town than any other citizen", and wishes him success in his new business.
- [Letter from Senator Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - August 20, 1938]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from Morris Sheppard, United States Senate, dated August 20, 1938. Sheppard acknowledges his receipt of the "communication" from Carswell and expresses his pleasure in having visited with Carswell while he was in Washington. He acknowledges that Carswell is leaving the Chamber of Commerce on September 1 wishing him success and adds, in a handwritten postscript, that he prizes Carswell's friendship more than he can express.
- [Letter from James P. Stinson to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1938]
- A letter written to Hon. T. N. Carswell c/o Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from Jas. P. Stinson, Abilene, Texas, dated September 1, 1938. Stinson expresses his pleasure at having heard the tribute paid to Carswell at the Lions Club, today, noting that he agreed with every word and adds more praise detailing Carswell's work through the years. He invites him to be his guest at the Rotary Club, tomorrow.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Dan Moody - June 24, 1938]
- A letter written to Mildred Moody, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1938. Carswell advises that he is leaving the Chamber of Commerce and is sending files of her work while she was at the Chamber and requests her thoughts on how to dispose of funds collected while he was President of the Alumni Association for a Memorial Building. He advises that he suggested to Truett [E. T. Compere] that they might ask Prexy [J. D. Sandefer].
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter D. Townley - April 23, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. Walter D. Townley, Alderson, West Virginia from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1938. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of seeing Townley while he was in Clifton Forge.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Tom and Ollie Carson - April 23, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. & Mrs. F. T. Carson, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1938. Carswell explains his delay in writing, due to flu, and expresses his enjoyment in having seen them when in Washington, of seeing Earl and his family and meeting their friend, Mrs. Ginn.
- [Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]
- 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 early recovery and returns soon "full of enthusiasm and zeal for your adopted West Texas home".
- [Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Chas. W. Barnes, dated April 12, 1938. Barnes advises Carswell that it is unwise to undertake a return trip after the flu until he has regained all his strength. He advises that the cold spell is causing slowed business, that the snow is not damaging the crops but did kill the fruit and gardens and then dangles a few remarks regarding a business deal he made assuring that he will hold a part of it for Carswell if he is interested.
- [Letter from W. W. Hair to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1938]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. W. Hair, Mayor, The City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas dated December 23, 1938. Hair expresses his appreciation and congratulations to Carswell and his Committee on the good work done in preparing a new traffic ordinance for the City of Abilene.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. C. Hunter - September 10, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. J. C. Hunter, President, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Letter of resignation by Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce confirming that he is turning over to Mr. Gruver the records of the office.
- [Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated July 11, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and confirms that Mr. Dillingham called but that he did not happen to be in the office. He confirms that Brown-Crumer is a good house and offers to assist in having the bonds turned in under the Plan assuring Carswell that he would be very glad to do so.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - July 6, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 6, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the information Johnson supplied and advises him that Mr. Dillingham had put in a call to him. He confirms that the Brown Crumer Company was awarded the job at a fee approximating 1%.
- [Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated June 25, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that the problem which the City of Abilene faces seems to him to be two-fold and proceeds to discuss the two problems suggesting possible solutions by citing the experiences of other cities. He advises of an enclosed clipping regarding the financing of Pittston, Pennsylvania. The reverse side of the last page of this letter includes calculations handwritten by T. N. Carswell. Typewritten on R. H. Johnson & Co. letterhead bearing OLD CHESTER BOND watermark; subsequent pages bear ETON BOND watermark.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 22, 1938]
- A letter written to Rupert H. Johnson, New York City, New York, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated June 22, 1938. Carswell restates to Johnson, as per their telephone conversation, that he is enclosing a condensed financial statement of Abilene and, also, a newspaper account of a meeting the night before. Carswell advises of the approximate bond valuations, the option of a utilities rate increase and his assurance that if Johnson decides not to try for the refunding proposition that he will be glad to pay for his counsel and advice.
- [Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated June 17, 1938. Johnson replies to the letter from Carswell of June 15th and promotes his company's experience in arranging refunding programs for cities and towns. He addresses an answer for Abilene's bond issue under the assumption that the City of Abilene is able to pay interest on its debt then cites examples of other cities and the manner in which their bond issues were handled.
- [Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1938]
- 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 trouble for his company to hold securities for customers and that he is glad to advise him on the investment of any funds that he may have available from time to time. "I happen to own 100-acre farm in Jones County and also mineral rights on 55 acres of land in another part of the County."
- [Letter from Thos. W. Peck to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated Nobember 10, 1938. Peck replies to Carswell confiming there are some very definite reasons for their firm attitude toward his account suggesting an ulterior force in Carswell's personnel which may not be working for the best interests of the Company.
- [Letter from Thos. W. Peck to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated November 16, 1938. Peck advises Carswell regarding a letter that was received by them and by other creditors. He advises that Carswell has a fine opportunity in Abilene and they are very hopeful that nothing will undermine it.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Grimes - September 10, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. Frank Grimes, Editor, Abilene Daily Reporter, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell expresses his deep appreciation to Grimes for the sentiment expressed in the editorial referring to his accomplishments during his connection with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
- [Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated August 10, 1938. Hewlett expresses his regret that Carswell is retiring from the Chamber of Commerce before he can route the Doll House to Abilene.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - July 5, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 5, 1938. Carswell advises Hewlett that he will not be with the Chamber of Commerce after that year.
- [Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated July 1, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they still have Abilene scheduled for an exhibition date for the Colleen Moore Doll house and will make every effort to bring it to Carswell's city sometime next year.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated April 29, 1938. Carswell expresses to Hewlett that the Chamber is exceedingly anxious to have the Doll House in Abilene.
- [Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Los Angeles, California, dated January 7, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they intend to exhibit the Colleen Moore Doll House sometime in Abilene that year.
- [Form letter addressed to "Noble" from RAD - March 5, 1938]
- A form letter addressed to Noble from RAD, Abilene, Texas, dated March 5, 1938. An announcement that the Drum Core "shindig" is really going to take place on March 10th at 750 Beech Street.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.
- [Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to "Noble" - March 30, 1938]
- A form letter from Tommy Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated March 30, 1938. Reminder from Carswell of their failure to remember "Mrs. Rad" [Bessie May Handy Radford] on the occasion of their Annual Party and a request for donations for Easter lillies to be sent to her in the name of the Drum Corps.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Hap Pender - April 19, 1938]
- A letter written to Hap [Pender], from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1938. Report by Carswell regarding money donated by the "Drum Corps" that was left over after purchasing flowers for Mrs. Radford suggesting they add the difference to the treasury. Donors are as listed: V. E. Behrens - Grady French - Holland Holt - W. E. Hiatt - Lloyd McCarty - G. B. Sandefer - T. N. Carswell - W. P. Wright - K. K. Francis - R. W. Haynie - R. A. Maddox - Lee Montgomery - Homer Scott - George Swinney - C. B. Cuthrell - Don Marshall - H. A. Pender - Guy McCarty - E. J. Sharp - Geo. W. Page - H. B. Horn.
- [Picture postcard of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum, Chicago; from R. H. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - 1938]
- A picture postcard showing a rendered aerial view of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum in Chicago, IL. The reverse side includes correspondence to "Uncle Norwood-" [Mr. T. N. Carswell],, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from "your nephew R. H. C" [R. H. Carswell], postmarked Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 14, 1938. R. H. Carswell writes to T. N. Carswell that he is having a good time and advises that he was sent to Chicago by International Harvester Co. of Jacksonville, Fla., his company of two years.
- [The Texas and Pacific Railway Company pass issued by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth to T. N. Carswell]
- A train pass from The Texas and Pacific Railway Company, issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell - Secretary-Manager, West Texas Fair Association, Inc. Must be countersigned by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth. The reverse side includes pass limitations and signature by T. N. Carswell.
- [The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System Pass issued by WM. C. Driscoll and A. J. Bledsoe to T. N. Carswell]
- A train pass from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System, issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas - Secretary, West Texas Fair Association, dated good until October 8, 1938. Must be countersigned by WM. C. Driscoll. A. J. Bledsoe, President. The reverse side includes railway limitations.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Carswell - June 20, 1938]
- A letter written to Ray Carswell, International Harvester Company, Jacksonville, Florida, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 20, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the card hoping Ray Carswell's visit was pleasant then describes his own trip to Virginia to where he carried Mother and Peggy Anne to spend the summer.
- [Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1938]
- A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated February 28, 1938. Radford expresses her appreciation for the red and white carnations sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
- [Tribute for T. N. Carswell, words by Ed Shumway]
- A tribute to T. N. Carswell, by Ed Shumway, regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce; written to the tune of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and entitled "We Call You Tommy". Endearing and humorous lyrics ending with "And as the years, Pass into time, Whether selling wheat or tires, You reminded Charlie Barnes, he said, Of a jack ass eating briers."
- [Rough draft of a program for Carswell Day]
- A rough draft of a program for Carswell Day. A list of presentations to be made for the program and the names of participants as follows; Chairman Rupert Richardson, Judge Hunter, Dr. T. S. Knox, George S. Anderson, E. T. Compere, Mrs. Will Henry Haney, J. C. Watson, Max Bentley, Tom K. Eplen, H. D. Austin, Dr. Raymond, Dr. Adams.
- [Tribute by Ray Kendrick for T. N. Carswell]
- A tribute to T. N. Carswell by Ray Kendrick regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
- [Tribute by Geo. S. Anderson for T. N. Carswell]
- A tribute to T. N. Carswell by Geo. S. Anderson regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
- [THE ROAD AHEAD. An address by Henry Morgenthau, Jr. - June 16, 1938]
- An essay titled "The Road Ahead," by Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury dated June 16, 1938. "―to be delivered at the Commencement Exercises of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., June 16, 1938―"
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Clyde L. Garrett - May 14, 1938]
- A letter written to the Honorable Clyde L. Garrett, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce] dated May 14, 1938. Carswell advises Garrett that Leon Kendrick, 18, is desirous of entering the Merchant Marines. Carswell requests that Garrett send information to Kendrick regarding a school and the conditions of appointment.
- [Cause No. 3677: Defendant's Plea of Privilege]
- Document in the cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, claiming the defendant's home or business is not located in Jones County, Texas and that the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company has an office in Abilene, Texas.
- [Cause No. 3677: Transcript of Court Proceedings]
- Transcript of the proceedings in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The transcript lists the witness testimony of W. O. Rainwater and G. A. Rainwater as questioned by Gilbert Smith and Jack Sayles.
- Cause No. 4035: Answers and Deposition of V. Robert Kerr]
- Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, containing the written testimony of V. Robert Kerr. The testimony was taken before a notary and answers the questions set by the plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys.
- [Cause No. 4035: Answers and Depositions of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn]
- Document related to cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, stating that the answers of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn were taken before a public notary in Garfield County, Oklahoma. The answers of E. Williams are included in this document.
- [Subpoena for Jack Sayles]
- Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring Jack Sayles to appear in court to answer the plaintiff's plea of privilege.
- [Cause No. 3677: Subpoena for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
- Subpoena issued by the Dallas County sheriff's office requiring the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to appear in court to answer the complaint of W. O. Rainwater.
- [Cause No. 3677: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's Acknowledgement of Final Judgment and Intention to Appeal]
- Document in Cause No. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, in which the oil company acknowledges the court's judgment in favor of Rainwater and states their intention to appeal. This document is unsigned.
- [Cause No. 3677: Correction to the Judgment]
- Document in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, correcting an error in the original judgment. The amendment is in the final paragraph, setting the appeal bond at $450.00 instead of the incorrect $50.00.