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[Armistace Day Parade Information, Abilene, Texas]

Description: A document containing information pertaining to route, instructions, entry number and order for the Armistice Day Parade, held in Abilene, Texas on November 11 [1941]. The Marshal for Section "A" is W. R. Sibley. The Marshal for Section "B" is Jess Warren. The Marshal for Section "C" is Capt. Frank Hobbs. The Marshal for Section "D" is Capt. Clyde Grant. Parade participants include: Sheriff McAdams, Chief Hackney ; The American Legion ; All Taylor County Draftees ; Veterans of Foreign Wars … more
Date: 1941

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1941-1942]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1941 to 1942 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This year the theme of study was "Art and the Business World." Miss A. M. Carpenter is listed as chairperson for art for the 6th District Federation and chairperson for American Art Week for Abilene. Included in the book are two journals: Federation News (July 1942) and College Art Journal (Vol. 1, No. 2, January 1942). In addition there is a list… more
Date: 1941/1942
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae

[Field Division Policy Supervisors and Clerical Audit Supervisors, Selective Service Headquarters in Austin, Texas]

Description: A photograph of Field Division Policy Supervisors and Clerical Audit Supervisors of the Selective Service Headquarters in Austin, Texas, standing on the Travis County Court House steps, circa World War II. Photographer identification: PHOTO BY NEAL DOUGLAS, P. O. BOX 567, AUSTIN, TEXAS is stamped onto the back of the photograph. First Row (Policy Supervisors): Major John W. Lipscomb (Austin, Texas), Major Lloyd M. Fellbaum (Austin, Texas), Capt. Beverly C. Caldwell (Austin, Texas). Second Row… more
Date: 1941/1945
Creator: Douglas, Neal

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell reporting on House Bill 373 - 1941]

Description: A form letter written by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Carswell reports on the hearing on House Bill 373 which went before the Senate Committee. The bill was voted out of the Committee with the recommendation that it pass by five to four. The letter warns of the type of opposition tactics to come such as was used by Senator van Zandt.
Date: 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from J. J. McConnell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. McConnell, District Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas. McConnell offers his regrets to Carswell regarding not being able to attend the Army Day Dedication. He confirms the guest of honor is to be Mrs. Antonio Barkeley, mother of David Barkeley, after whom Camp Barkeley has been named, and Major B. L. Maloney is to act as the representative for the American Legion. [Correct spelling - … more
Date: 1941
Creator: McConnell, J. J.

[Notes by T. N. Carswell]

Description: A page of handwritten notes by T. N. Carswell on Selective Service System letterhead, bearing the stamp of Local board, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas. The notes list names of men by counties: Eastland, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Mitchell, Nolan, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens Counties.
Date: 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Photograph of Aileen Culpepper]

Description: Photograph of Aileen Culpeper posed standing against a brick building on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. She wears a short-sleeve floral dress with a lace collar and cuffs. Several plants or a bush can be seen in the foreground of the photograph.
Date: 1941
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