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[Art Forum Pressbook, 1942-1943]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1942 to 1943 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This pressbook won honorable mention in the statewide contest sponsored by the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs for communities promoting art. The first page includes a certificate of membership in the Art Forum and a listing of membership, officers and committees. One of the highlights of the year was an exhibit of Military Art by Corporal Samue… more
Date: 1942/1943
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
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[Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to "Uncle Norwood" [T. N. Carswell] from Ashley [Ashley Carswell], dated Wednesday night. Ashley expresses his appreciation for his Uncle's wedding gift. He explains that his wife, Martha, was away for three weeks, that he waited for her return to open some gifts and that is why the thank you letter is late. He advises of his new business and that it is doing very well and thanks him, again, and his wife and Peggy for such a wonderful gift, "a whole set of silver".
Date: 1942~
Creator: Carswell, Ashley
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from J. M. Willson to Charles Whitacre]

Description: A letter written to Chas. Whitacre, District Commander 19th District, Lubbock, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Membership Chairman 5th Division. Willson requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and discusses the membership drive strategy. He comments that he does not know what happened at Austin and he supposes it was for the good of the Legion, "But God and Country first". 100% for saving shirttails.
Date: 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to "Norwood "[T. N. Carswell] from "Sis" [Vella Carswell]. Vella expresses her appreciation of Carswell's wedding gift to Ashley and Martha recounting how they reacted to the gift and her explanation to Martha when she asked what kind of man Carswell was to send them such nice things. Vella writes, "I told her you loved Ashley and you was a lovable man so God bless you and your family."
Date: 1942~
Creator: Carswell, Vella Peagler
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[Photograph of Cowden Paxton]

Description: Photograph of the Cowden-Paxton Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, showing a portion of the of the front of the brick building and the porch. Large shrubs planted against the walls of the building hide some of the building from view. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph in pencil reads, “Cowden-Paxton Dormitory - Men's Athletics. Built 1942.”
Date: [1942..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.478477 -99.735575

[Proposed Working Chart of the American Legion Rehabilitation Committee Chairmen and Officers]

Description: A proposed working chart for the American Legion's Rehabilitation program. The National Rehabilitation Committee, T. O. Kraabel, Director, Washington, D. C.. The American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee, George C. Betts, Chairman. Department Rehabilitation Committee - Henri Warren, Chairman. Second page is a RESOLUTION pertaining to The Rehabilitation work in Texas as directed by The American Legion, Department of Texas.
Date: 1942
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[Roster of Officers of Companies "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E"]

Description: A list of American servicement, typrewritten on Selective Service System letterhead bearing stamp of Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas. COMPANY "A" - Captain Jess Warren (1st Lieut.); Louis Agee (2nd Lieut.); Ruck Sibley. COMPANY "B" - Captain B. R. Blakenship (1st Lieut.); Edmund G. Yates (2nd Lieut.); Clyde Fulwiler. COMPANY "C" - Captain Geo. L. McCargo (1st Lieut.); Fred C. Smith (2nd Lieut.); John W. Booth. COMPANY "D" - Captain H. P. Slagel (1st Lieut.); John E. Watson (2nd Li… more
Date: 1942~
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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Texas: Saspamco Quadrangle Grid Zone "D"

Description: Topographic quadrangle map of Saspamco, Texas, showing towns, roads, water bodies, bordered between counties, ranches and farms, railroads, water tanks and water wells, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1942
Creator: Lukesh, G. R.; Rehberg, A., Jr. & Kenda, P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map

Texas: (Wilson County) Floresville Quadrangle Grid Zone "D"

Description: Topographic quadrangle map of Floresville, Texas, and the surrounding areas, showing towns, roads and highways, water bodies, ranches, boundaries, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 and 50 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1942
Creator: Burgess, H.; McKibben, T. H.; Smith, O. P.; Hale, C.; Vance, W. N.; Giffin, C. E. et al.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
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