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[Letter from Lieut. Col. Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, State of Texas, Austin, dated January 2, 1942. Banister acknowledges the letter from Carswell to General Page [Brigadier General J. Watt Page] was received but the declaration of war on December 7 gave no time to give Carswell's suggestion proper consideration.
Date: January 2, 1942
Creator: Banister, Neill H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1942]

Description: A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, Washington, DC, dated December 16, 1942. The form pertains to the transfer of position from Clerk To Clerical Audit Supervisor. The form is signed by George A. Bonnet, Colonel, Field Artillery Chief. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date: December 16, 1942
Creator: Bonnet, George A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Texas Liquor Control Board, Austin, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Bradbury reports his findings on the "Report and Recommendations of the Senate Committee Investigating Crime, 43rd Texas Legislature, 1933-1934" recommending strongly that Carswell obtain a copy and read certain sections citing that "any 'spot' information would not be considered valuable unless considered a part of the entire report". He advises that… more
Date: November 10, 1942
Creator: Bradbury, Bryan
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Riedel - August 28, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Ed Riedel, American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1942. Carswell advises of an enclosed blank check to cover a room reservation at Kansas City and, also, a Division Commander cap.
Date: August 28, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Harry Rather - November 27, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Harry Rather, Department Adjutant, American Legion, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Carswell makes a request for 70 receipt books and explains to Rather regarding a membership campaign which he is going to "put on" of his own.
Date: November 27, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Captain L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clerk, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Captain, Q.M.C., Policy Supervisor, Austin, Texas dated December 11, 1942. Fellbaum references a letter from Carswell dated December 8 and addressed to Colonel John R. Banister. He outlines an itinerary for Carswell for the dates of December 16, 1942 through the 28th of December. He instructs Carswell to accompany Mr. Jewel R. Stephens into the counties of District 18-A.
Date: December 11, 1942
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Plosser-Prince Memorandum of Meeting]

Description: Minutes from a meeting at the office of Plosser-Prince Air Academy between several parties discussing faults in construction of Avenger Field and the Wilson Glider School and the possibility of the contractor, Victor J. Nelson, correcting the issues.
Date: November 6, 1942
Creator: Hughes, J.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Dan Moody to T. N. Carswell - July 30, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dan Moody, Austin, Texas, dated July 30, 1942. Moody acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he did not regret that he made the campaign, only the results. He expresses his appreciation for what Carswell and his other friends in Abilene did for him.
Date: July 30, 1942
Creator: Moody, Dan
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Texas Defense Guard General Orders No. 18 from Brigadier General J. Watt Page and Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister by order of the Governor - June 9, 1942]

Description: A document stating a general order abolishing the Officer's Inactive List for the Texas Defense Guard. Sent from the State of Texas, Adjutant General's Department, Austin, Texas, effective June 30, 1942. By order of the governor, J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General and Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., A.G.D., Asst. to the Adjutant General, dated June 9, 1942 to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 9, 1942
Creator: Page, J. Watt & Banister, Neill H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated December 1, 1942. Rather confirms that they are sending under separate cover the 70 receipt books requested for Carswell's membership campaign and assures Carswell of their confidence in his efforts.
Date: December 1, 1942
Creator: Rather, Harry E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 3, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated December 3, 1942. Rather apologizes for their delay in answering Carswell's letter advising of the department move and new address. He advises that a membership progress report will be resent if necessary and that the stationery Carswell had requested has been sent.
Date: December 3, 1942
Creator: Rather, Harry E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, Austin, Texas, dated October 22, 1942. Rather expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he wished him success in his new responsibility and assures Carswell of his comprehension of the big job ahead. He confirms the supplies requested by Carswell are being sent under separate cover.
Date: October 22, 1942
Creator: Rather, Harry E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Ed Riedel addressed to The Executive Committee, Post Officials and Other Members - October 7, 1942]

Description: A form letter addressed to The Executive Committee, Post Officials and Other Members from Ed Riedel, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, dated October 7, 1942. Riedel advises of the committee election of Mr. Harry E. Rather as Acting Department Adjutant to serve during the absence of Captain Fred E. Young.
Date: October 7, 1942
Creator: Riedel, Ed
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Ed Riedel to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942]

Description: A form letter addressed to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ed Riedel, First Assistant State Auditor, Austin, Texas, dated August 25, 1942. Form letter written by Riedel advising that he has been granted a "leave of absence" by Mr. C. H. Cavness, with the consent of Governor Coke R. Stevenson, to serve as the Acting Department Adjutant.
Date: August 25, 1942
Creator: Riedel, Ed
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Ed Riedel to T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ed Riedel, Act. Dept. Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated August 31, 1942. Riedel acknowledges the receipt of the check which he used for the room deposit but states the need to make the checks separately. Handwritten postscript by Riedel advises that a cap has been ordered.
Date: August 31, 1942
Creator: Riedel, Ed
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Memo from Ed Riedel addressed to Post Officials, The American Legion]

Description: A memo written to American Legion post officials, from Ed Riedel, Act. Dept. Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated September 9, 1942. The memo reports, "Attention - Scrap Iron Needed." Riedel advises of Legion Posts "giving their cannons, guns etc. to put them back on the firing line against the enemy", offers advice for turning in materials that are needed and emphasizes the serious need of materials. "We must hunt out the hoarders of scrap metal, whether they be the individual … more
Date: September 9, 1942
Creator: Riedel, Ed
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from James Shaw to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Moody Campaign Headquarters by James Shaw, Austin, Texas, dated July 10, 1942. Shaw acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell, addressed to the Governor, advising that the letter is being answered by him due to "the Governor is out campaigning". He advises Carswell that the Governor will speak in Abilene on July 16th and requests a big crowd with radio and all the things that go into making a speech a big success.
Date: July 10, 1942
Creator: Shaw, James
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter and Certificate: From Governor Coke Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1942]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Coke Stevenson, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated October 17, 1942. The letter serves as a confirmation by Stevenson of the appointment of Carswell as a Member of the Taylor County Parole Board and advisement of enclosed commission and card. The certificate is issued by The State of Texas and signed by Coke R. Stevenson, Governor of Texas, W. J. Lawson, Secretary of State dated October 17, 1942.
Date: October 17, 1942
Creator: Stevenson, Coke Robert
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter and Report: From W. J. Wisdom to G. Ward Moody - October 20, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. G. Ward Moody, Field Representative, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 20, 1942. Wisdom explains the reason for his delay in answering Moody's letter, that it is due to membership quotas being set too high and advises that the talk from the boys from most of the posts is regarding lowering membership quotas. He advises of the attached sheet listing quotas for each Post. Attachment includes: … more
Date: October 20, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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