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[Letter from Bessie H. Radford to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Bessie H. Radford, dated February 25, 1944. Radford expresses her appreciation for Carswell remembering "the anniversary" after all these years and thanks him for the red roses. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
[Postcard from C. E. Hereford addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1942]
A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Lubbock, Texas, September 16, 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence addressed to T. N. Carswell from C. E. Hereford, Pastor, First Baptist Church Lubbock, Texas dated September 16, 1942. Hereford requests that Carswell present his plans for a Field Day at their Lubbock Ministerial Association meeting.
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated December 13, 1942. Radford expresses her pleasure for Carswell on his promotion, notes how much he does for others and states that the Radford family wishes for him "the best of everything in the years to come".
[Letter from C. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 24, 1942]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from C. M. Johnson, The Ordnance Training Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland dated July 24, 1942. Johnson replies to the letter from Carswell in which he requests to join the service and addresses his desire to serve as "the old itch" advising him to contact Ft. Sam Houston, Texas as they may be able to use him but the age limit in his outfit is 50, even for a full Colonel.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel C. M. Johnson - July 15, 1942]
A letter written to C. M. Johnson, Lt. Col., Camp Sutton, North Carolina from T. N. Carswell, dated July 15, 1942. Carswell advises Johnson that he had learned that some men were still needed in his regiment. He asks Johnson if the need is of such a nature that he could meet it and then lists his qualifications.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. E. Hereford - October 1, 1942]
A letter addressed to Rev. C. E. Hereford, Lubbock, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated October 1, 1942. Carswell confirms that he plans to attend the meeting in Lubbock, as Hereford requested, regarding presenting plans for a Field Day.
[Letter from Mrs. Ora Parker to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Ora Parker, Roscoe, Texas, dated March 19, 1942. Parker requests a suggestion from Carswell or help in locating employment, some kind of war work. A notation by Carswell at the top of page dated April 18, 1942 advises that he suggested the USO at Sweetwater.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Sam Russell - October 28, 1942]
A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell advises of his concern after reading an excerpt from Drew Pearson's news letter appearing in The Dallas News October 22, 1942 regarding The Maritime Commission on June 8, 1940 selling five ships to the Waterman Steamship Company. He requests an answer from Judge Russell on whether or not it is a statement of fact.
[Letter from Dan Moody to T. N. Carswell - July 30, 1942]
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.
[Letter from James Shaw to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1942]
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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mayor L. E. Newton - February 2, 1942]
A letter written to Mayor L. E. Newton, Mayor, Rotan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 2, 1942. Carswell discourses on the gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by himself with reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan and advises Newton that those remarks "are so foreign of my high opinion of you that I never even imagined them".
[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Agent, Comanche, Texas, dated June 23, 1942. Allcorn acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he does not know how to answer due to not being familiar with the current politics. He advises of his impression of Andy Danforth and Charlie Maisel.
[Letter from Mayor L. E. Newton to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, Mayor, dated January 29, 1942. Newton advises of gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by Carswell in reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan. He states, "I never was much of hand to pay attention to 'rumors'" and requests that Carswell write to assure him no such statement was made.
[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to T. N. Carswell - July 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated July 8, 1942. Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the support pledged by Carswell for his run for Governor of Texas.
[Letter from J. Ralph Lee to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. Ralph Lee, Colorado City, Texas, dated January 4, 1942. Lee inquires of Carswell whether or not Bob Wagstaff is a good speaker and explains that he is thinking of asking him to speak to their Lions Club. He notes his regret that it was necessary for Carswell to resign his place in the Defense Guard.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Max McCullough - September 28, 1942]
A letter written to Hon. Max McCullough, Regional Director, Office of Price Administration, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 28, 1942. Carswell explains to McCullough that he wrote to Mark McGee of Fort Worth regarding a job and in his reply McGee suggested that Carswell should write to McCullough.
[Letter from O. B. Raburn to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from O. B. Raburn, Treas., Raburn Grocery and Market, Wellington, Texas, dated November 25, 1942. Raburn advises Carswell of an attached check to help cover some of his expense and that they enjoyed his helpful message.
[Letter from H. M. Harrison to T. N. Carswell - August 28, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from O. E. Radford By H. M. Harrison, Agt, J. M. Radford Grocery Co. Incorporated, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1942. Radford requests a signature from Carswell on the renewal of his note.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to M. E. Sadler - May 11, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. M. E. Sadler, President, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1942. Carswell expresses his delight that Sadler is to address the meeting to be held at the Hardin-Simmons University Stadium describing the event as a patriotic-religious meeting. He advises of an enclosed copy of the President's Proclamation.
[Letter from M. E. Sadler to T. N. Carswell - May 2, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. E. Sadler, President, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 2, 1942. Sadler expresses his happiness that he can be with them for the community meeting and advises of an enclosed statement and newspaper mat.
[Letter from M. E. Sadler to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. E. Sadler, President, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 12, 1942. Sadler expresses his hope that the proclamation by the President be read in the service, that it would serve as an exellent background for his speech in which he will be emphasizing citizenship and patriotism. He advises of his membership of the Business and Professional American Legion Post in Austin, Texas but of his inability to be active during the past months, that he was in the infantry during the first World War and of the cooperation of TCU with national leaders in the present war effort. He expresses his appreciation for the reservation at the Hilton Hotel but advises that he may stay with Lewis Ackers while in Abilene.
[Letter from Em Wright to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chief Clerk, Taylor County Local Board, Abilene, Texas, from Em Wright, Secretary, Aspermont Luncheon Club, Aspermont, Texas, dated April 15, 1942. Wright extends to Carswell, Captain Jesse Warren, Major Alvis and T. L. Hiner an invitation to a luncheon to discuss with the citizens of Aspermont the organization of the Home Defence Guard.
[Letter from Major Ted Dealey to T. N. Carswell - September 17, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ted Dealey, Major, A S C, Field Procurement Division, Dallas, Texas, dated September 17, 1942. Information regarding an enclosed Form 0850, in duplicate, and instructions pertaining to submitting the form.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Ted Dealey - September 28, 1942]
A letter written to Ted Dealey, Major, A S C, Field Procurement Division, The Dallas News, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 28, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Dealey for his letter and the Form 0850 relative to the Army Specialist Corps. Carswell advises that he has filled out the form and is returning it, therein.
[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]
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.
[Letter and Clipping: From Major Roy A. McMillan to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Roy A. McMillan, Major, Specialist, Asst. to Chief, Public Relations Branch, Headquarters Eighth Service Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. McMillan advises Carswell that he has attached a clipping along the lines they had discussed and, in a handwritten postscript, conveys his appreciation to Carswell for his efforts in having the phone company run him down on his return to San Antonio. Typewritten on Headquarters Eighth Service Command letterhead. The attached clipping contains an article titled "Specialists Commissions Open in Army."
[Letter from Colonel John Perkins by command of Major General Donovan addressed to Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted - April 22, 1942]
A letter addressed to the Commanding Officers, all Posts, Camps and Stations, including exempted from John Perkins, Colonel, CAC, Actg. Asst. Adjutant General By command of Major General Donovan: /s/ Headquarters Eighth Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated April 22, 1942. The Formation of Army Emergency Relief Auxiliaries, Regulations 1 through 6. The reverse side includes Regulations 7 through 8. Reproduced Hq. Camp Wolters, Tex., 5-15-42 - cgm.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Army Specialist Corps - September 14, 1942]
A letter addressed to the Army Specialist Corps, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 14, 1942. Carswell makes application to and advises of his interest in the Specialist Corps.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Captain V. D. Duble - March 27, 1942]
A letter written to Capt. V. D. Duble, Stamford Defense Guard, Stamford, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 27, 1942. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Duble reporting the progress in the training of his guard company. He advises Duble that he will refer the letter to Major Alvis who has replaced him as Active Commander.
[Form letter from Major General J. A. Ulio by order of the Secretary of War addressed to The Commanding Generals, Divisions of the War Department Special and General Staff, The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations - March 21, 1942]
a Form letter addressed to The Commanding Generals, Services of Supply; Army Ground Forces, Army Air Forces, Armies, Army Corps, Corps Areas, Departments, Defense Commands, and Base Commands. Divisions of the War Department Special Staff and the War Department General Staff. The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations. By order of the Secretary of War: /s/ J. A. Ulio, Major General, The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, dated March 21, 1942. Reproduced Hq. Camp Wolters, Tex., 5-15-42. Army Emergency Relief, Regulations. AG 080 Army Emergency Relief (3-18-42) NB-A_Camp Wolters, Texas. The reverse side of the last page includes handwritten dates of Sept. 25 - Nov. 5.
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies - January 1942]
A training schedule for rifle companies for the period of January, 1942, Headquarters 10th Battalion, T.D.G. (Maj. T. N. Carswell, Commanding), Abilene, Texas. Prepared by 1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.
[Letter from Wyatt W. Lipscomb to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated November 22, 1942. Lipscomb advises of the enclosed clipping from one of their two local newspapers of an article written by himself relative to the proper consideration of Armistice. He complains that the other newspaper destroyed the intent of the article by leaving out the last paragraph. Lipscomb extends an invitation to Carswell and to his wife to attend an event to be held at their Legion Hall adding that he hopes his gasoline will not be too limited for the trip. Enclosure includes: "November 11, 1942" by Wyatt W. Lipscomb. Article printed by The Shackelford County Leader, Chas. A. Fryar, Publisher, Albany, Texas. The reverse side of clipping includes the articles: "Questionnaires Go To Teen Age Boys"; "Week's Honor roll At Red Cross Room"; "Albany Soldier Here Tells of Jap Raids In Aleutian Islands".
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wyatt W. Lipscomb - December 14, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell offers the explanation regarding his receipt a few days ago of Lipscomb's letter dated November 22nd which accounted for his not being with them on December 3rd. He advises of a similar incident which caused him to miss another event held in Mineral Wells and so ends his letter advising that "war has its drawbacks" that they "must take them in their stride without complaint".
[Letter from T. Frank Bell to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, Abilene, Texas, from T. Frank Bell, The City of San Angelo, San Angelo, Texas, dated December 15, 1942. An advisement from Bell that Arthur Sitas accepts the appointment of Disaster Relief Chairman for the 5th Division.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George Barber - December 9, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. George Barber, Mineral Wells, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, dated December 9, 1942. Carswell advises of his receipt on December 4th of the invitation for the program to be held on December 2nd and explains that he, otherwise, would have been happy to participate in the program.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Bell - December 7, 1942]
A letter written to Frank Bell, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 7, 1942. Carswell reminds Bell of when the Concho River caused so much trouble for San Angelo and advises him that if any Legionnaire was sufficiently active at that time that he would like to recommend him for Disaster Relief Chairman.
[Letter from Henry B. Wiener to T. N. Carswell - December 3, 1942]
A letter written to Commander Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, Fifth Division, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Henry B. Wiener, San Antonio, Texas, dated December 3, 1942. Wiener provides an update regarding the logistics of the National Americanism Program, the American Legion Oratorical Contest, the American Legion sponsored War Bond and stamp sales. He requests the full co-operation of Carswell's division then makes a request of Carswell to appoint some "live wire" member of his Division to assist in the program. "Praise the Lord and Keep the American Legion Membership Growing"..
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Henry B. Wiener - December 7, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Henry B. Wiener, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 7, 1942. An advisement to Wiener from Carswell recommending Russell S. Stephens as the proper man to help with the American Legion Oratorical Contest.
[Letter from Sam M. Weiss to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Commander, Fifth Division, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sam M. Weiss, Member, The Americanism Committee, Paris, Texas, dated December 5, 1942. Weiss makes a request of Carswell to appoint someone as the Chairman of the Disaster Relief Committee. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell is an advisement to Weiss that he recommends Arthur Sitas of San Angelo, Tx.
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 3, 1942]
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.
[Letter from Fred Hughes and T. N. Carswell to Major General Henry Terell, Jr. - November 27, 1942]
A letter written to Maj. Gen. Henry Terell, Jr., Commanding General, 90th Division, Camp Barkeley, Texas, from Fred Hughes, Post Commander, Parramore Post 57, and T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Hughes and Carswell express their appreciation to the officers and men under Terell's command for their participation in the Armistice Day parade advising that it's success was due, in a large way, to the 90th Division.
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1942]
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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Harry Rather - November 27, 1942]
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.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Maisel - November 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Charles Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Carswell expresses his regrets at not seeing Maisel at Wellington and describes the convention events in which he participated. He advises that he has sent his committee nominations and that he will attempt a little membership campaign on his own during December assuring that the extra cost will be justified.
[Postcard from J. M. Willson addressed to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1942]
A postcard addressed to Mr. Tom Carswell, c/o Draft Board, postmarked Floydada, Texas, dated November 26, 1942. The reverse side includes corrrespondence to Tommie from J. M. Willson dated November 26, 1942. Willson advises of his concern regarding the low membership and requests that Carswell check on and send a personal card to the Posts assuring Carswell that he will write to the Posts, also. He requests any other suggestions Carswell might think of and advises that he has not received a report as of late.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Henry Teubel - November 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Henry Teubel, Commander 18th District, American Legion, Tulia, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Carswell advises Teubel that he enjoyed the district meeting at Wellington, hopes they did some good and assures Teubel that he will do his best to keep things moving in the Legion.
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Bill--W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1942. Wisdom offers his suggestions for the committees on Negro Veterans and The Memorial Highway: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells; J. W. Clements, Stephenville; Floyd Campbell, Hamilton. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell adds the suggestion of D. C. Harris of Mineral Wells, R. N. Richardson of Hardin-Simmons University.
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - October 30, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated October 30, 1942. Whitacre expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell and notes that the sympathy from their many friends has made their loss easier and that they have been able, so far, to obtain the materials necessary to replace the home. Whitacre suggests as Chairman for the following committees; A. C. Jackson of Lubbock for the Transportation Committee, W. R. Weaver of Spur for the Float Committee and Charnell Jobe of Lamesa.
[Letter from Jennings Monk to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. Tom N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Jennings Monk, 21st District Commander, Kerrville, Texas, dated November 16, 1942. Monk expresses his regret that the original letter with names for the committees got lost. He confirms a meeting, scheduled for that night, to be held to boost the lagging membership in Kerrville.
[Letter from Henry Teubel to T. N. Carswell - October 24, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Henry Teubel, 18th District Commander, The American Legion, Tulia, Texas, dated October 24, 1942. Teubel submits recommedations for committees naming F. E. (Fred) De Coster of Amarillo, Roy Beard of Amarillo and T. W. Gilstrap of Amarillo. Attachment includes: Note written to Tom [to T. N. Carswell from Henry Teubel]. Teubel confirms his appointment of A. E. Creigh, Jr. of Sanderson, Tx for the Merchant Marine committee and Leland L. Martin of Crane, Tx for the Sons of the Legion committee. Handwritten on ruled note paper.
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