Photograph of Private Frank kneeling and PFC. J. Wisely sitting in front of a machine gun.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Photograph of soldiers by the rear of a truck on a snow range. Those standing are, from left to right, Cpl. Thomas, Staff Sgt. Underwood, Pvt. Spera, and Pvt. Blankenship. The soldiers kneeling in the front are Pvt. Adler and Pfc. Jarvis.

Photograph of train #41 in Gifford, Louisiana. There are trees visible behind the engine. Text written below the image says "#41 Gifford La. Nov 3 1941" and "R. H. Carlson."

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Texas United Drys, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1941. Carswell advises of an enclosed check to cover their part for the special attorney and makes inquiry regarding the case and the status of the submission blanks.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated November 26, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for the check for the Judge Miller fee. He advises Carswell that the petitions will be "in the hands of our Friends" by February 1, will be subject to the poll tax list of 1942 and that they will not know who are qualified voters until after February 1. He advises of their need to meet before February.

A form letter addressed to Mr. W. Earl Hall, Editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, from T. N. Carswell, for the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated November 24, 1941. Promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A." W. Earl Hall defines Americanism in a typewritten reply at top of page.

A form letter addressed to Mr. Chas. A. Guy, Editor, Avalanche, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, American Legion Committee on Americanism, dated November 25, 1941. The letter contains the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A."

A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Jesse H. Jones, The Secretary of Commerce, Washington, DC, dated November 26, 1941. Jesse H. Jones defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Chief Justice Hughes (retired), by Wendell W. Mischler, Secretary, Washington, D. C., dated November 26, 1941. Mischler acknowledges the receipt by Chief Justice Hughes of the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism and advises that Hughes made it a rule to decline all alike requests citing the quantity he receives.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Paul Scott Mowrer, Editor, The Chicago Daily News dated November 26, 1941. Paul Scott Mowrer defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Taylor, Editor, The Dallas Morning News, dated November 27, 1941. J. J. Taylor defines Americanism.

A document containing a political statement from E. Robert Stevenson, Editor-In-Chief, Waterbury Republican, Waterbury, Connecticut, dated November 27, 1941. Stevenson defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. A. Murray, Assistant Secretary, Chicago Tribune, dated November 29, 1941. Murray advises that the letter from Carswell was received in Colonel McCormick's absence and gives his assurance that it will be brought to McCormick's attention immediately upon his return.

A draft of a letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. By T. N. Carswell, For the Committee.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 17, 1941. Russell replies to the request by Carswell for a 1941 Congressional Directory advising that it is now in the mail.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 25, 1941. White expresses his appreciation for the selection and direction of ushers by Carswell during the Convention.

A letter written to Thos. N. Carswell, Major, Infantry Commanding Tenth Battalion, Abilene, Texas, from A. H. Dennison, Captain, Inf. 34th Battalion Staff, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, dated November 7, 1941. Dennison acknowledges his receipt of the invitation from Carswell to attend the Armistice Day program but declines the invitation due to previous arrangements.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated November 26, 1941. Young requests that Carswell attend the Officer's Conference in Big Spring and that he discuss the program for the Membership Committee for 1942.

A training schedule for rifle companies for the period of November, 1941, Headquarters, 10th Battalion, T.D.G. (Maj. T. N. Carswell, Commanding), Abilene, Texas. Prepared by1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.