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[Abilene City Federation of Women's Clubs Minutes: October 3, 1949 - June 20, 1951]

Description: Minutes of the Abilene City Federation of Women's Clubs in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from October 3, 1949 through June 20, 1951. The minutes also include the federation's accounting and newspaper clippings of stories about the federation and its members
Date: 1949-10-03/1951-06-20
Creator: Abilene City Federation of Women's Clubs
Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Letter from J. D. Thorn to T. N. Carswell - October 1, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Thorn, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Belton, Texas, dated October 1, 1942. Thorn acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relative to the subject of education on the liquor question. He writes that he is impressed by the suggestion, made by Carswell, that Baptist schools should include a required course of study along that line, and, if Carswell thinks it advisable, he will incorporate the suggestion into his report … more
Date: October 1, 1942
Creator: Thorn, J. D.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. H. Simpson, Texas Press Clipping Bureau to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1942]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Texas Press Clipping Bureau, by J. H. Simpson, Dallas, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. In reply to the request by Carswell for clippings Simpson advises that there are no past clippings on any of the subjects requested but that they would be glad to clip from future papers for as long as desired.
Date: October 2, 1942
Creator: Simpson, J. H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942]

Description: A letter addressed to Rev. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 1942. Carswell recounts events of a meeting in Lubbock, advises of pledge cards received for a Field Day to be held in Lubbock and emphasizes that the churches are anxious to have Davis and Bishop Boaz attend their Field Day. Typewritten at the top of the letter is a list of Lubbock area churches and organizations.
Date: October 7, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. E. Milam, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association - October 12, 1942

Description: A letter written to Rev. R. E. Milam, Moderator, Creath-Brazos Baptist Association, Navasota, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 12, 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 … more
Date: October 12, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated October 13, 1942. Davis acknowledges the receipt of the letter with the pledge cards and advises Carswell of a letter that he wrote to send to those who signed the cards.
Date: October 13, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. D. Thorn - October 14, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Rev. J. D. Thorn, First Baptist Church, Belton, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, 24th District United Texas Drys, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell replies to a letter in which Thorn inquires if Carswell thinks it advisable that he incorporate the suggestion made by Carswell, that Baptist schools require a course of study on liquor, into his report for the state convention. Carswell answers that if Thorn includes a recommendation in his report "it would be very helpful".
Date: October 14, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Congressman-elect Sam Russell - October 21, 1940]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to the Honorable Sam Russell, Congressman Elect, 17th District, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, dated October 21, 1940. Carswell issues an invitation to Russell to address the Armistice Day special program honoring National Guard "called to Colors" and the men recently registered for defense training noting his speaking as a splendid opportunity for both him and them.
Date: October 21, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford and Annabel, dated February 26, 1943. 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.] The reverse side includes a note from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] dated March 4. Byrdie advises that this card was forwarded to Carswell but was returned "torn and messed up", therefore,… more
Date: October 26, 1943
Creator: Radford, B. H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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