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[World War II-Era Joke]
A World War II-era joke in the form of a letter. The letter's greeting is "Dear Adjiten General Sir." It is typewritten on Selective Service System letterhead.
Date:
1941~/1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt and Lapel Pin by the British War Relief Society, Inc.]
A receipt by The British War Relief Society, Inc., 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y., Samuel A. Welldon, Treasurer, dated March 28, 1941. Addressed to American Legion, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas (Donation at First Baptist Church). BWRS donation lapel pin attached to lower left of receipt.
Date:
March 28, 1941
Creator:
Welldon, Samuel A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[World War II-Era Joke - October 19, 1943]
A World War II-era joke in the form of a letter. The correspondence is addressed to Hebbronville Local Board No. 1, from Frank Garcia Castillo, Eagle Pass, Texas, and dated October 19, 1943. The letter begins, "I received your classification card in which you give me 4-F. But I don't like it . . . ." It is typewritten on Selective Service System letterhead.
Date:
October 19, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the War Department, Local Board for Taylor County addressed to Thos. N. Carswell - February 19, 1918]
A postcard from the War Department Local Board for Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, addressed to Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, Feb. 19, 1918. The reverse side includes form letter from the Local Board for Taylor County stamp dated February 18, 1918 informing Carswell of his qualification for military service, Class 1.
Date:
February 19, 1918
Creator:
War Department
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Veterans or World War I membership card issued to T. N. Carswell]
A membership card from Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc., issuedissued to T. N. Carswell, identifying the owner as an honorably discharged veteran of World War I. J. B. Koch, National Commander, Alexandria, VA. for 1973. Statement indicating dues have been paid to December 31, 1973 and signed by William Luther Adams, Quartermaster. The reverse side includes blank fill for medical emergency information and signature.
Date:
1973
Creator:
Veterans of World War I of the U. S. A., Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
March 21, 1942
Creator:
Ulio, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Department issued Change of Address postcard from 2nd. Lt. Ashley J. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - October 21, 1944]
A Change of Address postcard, issued by the War Department, addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lt. A. J. Carswell, N.Y., N. Y. The reverse side includes a Notice of Change of Address, dated October 21, 1944, regarding 2nd. Lt. Ashley J. Carswell in care of Postmaster, New York, N. Y.
Date:
October 21, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, Ashley
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"A Parody on 'The Night Before Christmas' or 'The Draftee's Lament'"
A World War II-era parody titled "The Night Before Christmas" or "The Draftee's Lament"HE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS" OR "THE DRAFTEE'S LAMENT," written by Lloyd C. Nyman.
Date:
1941~/1945~
Creator:
Nyman, Lloyd C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Clerical Audit Supervisor's Difficulty"
A World War II-era Selective Service System joke in the form of a correspondence exchange. It starts off with the heading "Clerical Audit Supervisors Difficulty" allegedly written by JAMES R. DALRYMPLE.
Date:
1941~/1945~
Creator:
Dalrymple, James R.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 2, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 2, 1941. A request by Carswell for information regarding supervising or operating the Canteen at the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
Date:
January 2, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 4, 1941]
A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 4, 1941. Carswell advises of a correction to his letter of January 2. He advises that it was written in the interest of himself as Purchasing Agent for the Canteens in the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
Date:
January 4, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
April 22, 1942
Creator:
Perkins, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain George B. Brown to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George B. Brown, Captain, F. A., Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 7, 1941. Brown advises Carswell that he is replying in the absence of General Key and that the application received from Carswell is being turned over to Col. Miller for his file and consideration.
Date:
January 7, 1941
Creator:
Brown, George B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to Major General William S. Key - January 8, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major General William S. Key, Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from R. M. Wagstaff, Wagstaff, Harwell, Douthit & Alvis, Abilene, Texas, dated January 8, 1941. The letter introduces Mr. T. N. Carswell, of Abilene, Texas, who wishes to make application for the position of purchasing agent.
Date:
January 8, 1941
Creator:
Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Richard E. Froiseth, Major, QMC, Constructing Quartermaster, War Department, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1941. Froiseth declines the invitation to take a part on the DEFEND AMERICA program citing a previous engagement.
Date:
February 11, 1941
Creator:
Froiseth, Richard E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Resolution by Paramore Post No. 57 pertaining to the employment of ex-service men for the construction of Camp Barkeley - January 13, 1941]
A draft of a resolution by Paramore Post No. 57 of the American Legion pertaining to the employment of ex-service men for the construction of Camp Barkeley dated January 13, 1941.
Date:
January 13, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - May 27, 1970]
A letter written to Omar Burleson, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1970. Carswell congratulates Burleson on his "Release" for May 28 and suggests that for the benefit of the country he arise on the floor and make known more fully the consequences of our action or inaction in Southeast Asia.
Date:
May 27, 1970
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Randolph-Macon Woman's College - March 27, 1942]
A letter addressed to the Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 27, 1942. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the official notice relative to room reservations for the 1942-43 session and advises that he will not make a deposit now ascribing their no-refund rule under such conditions as out of place.
Date:
March 27, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1970]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 1, 1970. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell supporting the President's action in Southeast Asia and acknowledges that he is in agreement with Carswell's views. He discusses the conflict in Vietnam, the need to win and get out, short of the use of nuclear weapons, and the lack of sense in recognizing borders that the communists have continually violated "to our peril". He advises of his voting against an amendment proposing to cut off funds for Southeast Asia.
Date:
June 1, 1970
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John R. - December 23, 1940]
A letter written to John R., from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1940. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mr. Luther W. Caldwell noting he is anxious to get on the camp work as a carpenter.
Date:
December 23, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Reed to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion Post, Abilene, Texas, from W. O. Reed, Commander, Rufus Shelton Post No. 247, Honey Grove, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Reed advises of the help needed from Carswell for a Mrs. Pat Crowson, a widow of a Legionnaire, in trying to obtain a position with the Amy Camp.
Date:
January 14, 1941
Creator:
Reed, W. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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."
Date:
September 11, 1942
Creator:
McMillan, Roy W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Commander W. O. Reed - January 22, 1941]
A letter written to Commander W. O. Reed, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 22, 1941. Carswell assures Reed that he is glad to do anything he can for Mrs. Crowson [Mrs. Pat Crowson].
Date:
January 22, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from "Sis" [Vella Carswell]. Vella advises that Ashley and all the boys in his plane were shot down over Germany, not hurt, but were taken prisoner. She explains that the reason they heard so quickly was due to the friendship between Ashley, the pilot and the other boys. The pilot's mother learned earlier than was normal and wrote to them. She tells of other conversations regarding prisoners of war and of the many prayers being offered for their boy.
Date:
December 1944
Creator:
Carswell, Vella Peagler
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History