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[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930]

Description: A postal telegraph sent to T. N. Carswell, Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Abilene, Texas, from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois, dated May 10, 1930. Lions International explains the effort of the Club to reach 100 percent on reports this month and a request for support from Carswell in getting reports from Albany, Aspermont, Cisco, Merkel, Roscoe and Winters.
Date: May 10, 1930
Creator: Lions International
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages

Description: A printed pamphlet containing a speech titled "Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages," delivered by Hon. Fritz G. Lanham in the Texas House of Representatives, February 27, 1939.
Date: February 27, 1939
Creator: Lanham, Fritz G.
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[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1938]

Description: 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 … more
Date: May 12, 1938
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 22, 1938]

Description: 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 ref… more
Date: June 22, 1938
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 R. H. Johnson - July 6, 1938]

Description: 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%.
Date: July 6, 1938
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 J. C. Hunter - September 10, 1938]

Description: 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.
Date: September 10, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]

Description: 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 ear… more
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Stephens, Russell S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - August 20, 1938]

Description: 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
Date: August 20, 1938
Creator: Sheppard, Morris
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Camp - September 10, 1938]

Description: 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."
Date: September 10, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. T. Shindler to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1938]

Description: 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.
Date: October 8, 1938
Creator: Shindler, R. T.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Tribute for T. N. Carswell, words by Ed Shumway]

Description: 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."
Date: 1938
Creator: Shumway, Ed
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell - January 25, 1932]

Description: A letter written to "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated January 25, 1932. Carswell advises that he has arrived home on the Sunshine Special after a trip to Dallas, expresses his concern for his daughter, Peggy, having been ill, advises that he has changed his travel plans to Austin because of the rain and notes that he had a pleasant time in Hamlin.
Date: January 25, 1932
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 Byrdie Carswell - February 16, 1932]

Description: A letter written to "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 16, 1932. Carswell advises of a Washington's birthday special rate available from San Antonio to Tuscola and return for $7.95, hoping she and Peggy Anne would arrange to leave Friday night for the long weekend. In a handwritten postscript he suggests a possibility of the same rate via Dallas or Ft. Worth.
Date: February 16, 1932
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 Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - February 27, 1932]

Description: A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated February 27, 1932. Carswell acknowledges receipt of their letters expressing his regret that Peg was sick. He describes his enjoyment in speaking to the High School class of the Future Farmers of America and his trip with Mr. Tittle to Robert Lee where Mr. Bradley asked after Peg.
Date: February 27, 1932
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 Peggy Carswell - March 12, 1932]

Description: A letter written to "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated March 12, 1932. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter with Uncle Milt's letter enclosed in which Milt praises her ability to address it herself and how smart she must be to keep up with her work when she has to be out of school so much. He teases that she is smart like him and he will show her his Simmon's grades he kept to prove he is smart but that Mother had her own destroyed. He discusses the… more
Date: March 12, 1932
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 Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - May 6, 1932]

Description: A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated May 6, 1932. Carswell tells about a fishing trip he took with H. B. Stevens, R. F. Babb, J. W. Weems, Hardy Grissom, George Minter, Henry Bass, Dilworth Parramore and Walter Baker. He notes that he was a bit sore and sick afterward yet wishes that he could have ten days of "such outing" but that it is not possible.
Date: May 6, 1932
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 Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell - May 10, 1932]

Description: A letter written to "Mother" and "Peg" [Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated May 10, 1932. Carswell expresses his distress that Peg is not doing well noting they evidently will have to get further south the next winter. He explains how he welcomed the Knights of Pythias Convention in behalf of the city using Katherine Barnes to present roses and that he will write later regarding getting the household goods home.
Date: May 10, 1932
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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