[Train Engine #3103 and Car]

Photograph of train engine #3103, viewed from the front. "3103" is visible on the front and side, along with "N. DE M." Additional tracks lay in front on the right. Two buildings sit off to the left in the background, a person leaning against the one closest. Other people stand off to the side. Handwritten text below the image says, "Mexico City, Mexico Aug 4th 1941 (ex T&P 535) Retired Oct 27th 1953."
Date: August 4, 1941
Creator: Best, Gerald M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. McIntyre to T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from M. H. McIntyre to T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1941]

A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, The American Legion, Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from M. H. McIntyre, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, dated August 4, 1941. McIntyre expresses his appreciation for the telegram from Carswell and Ellis on behalf of the Post members adding that the President will be grateful for the loyal interest evidenced and for the word of approval.
Date: August 4, 1941
Creator: McIntyre, M. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 49, Ed. 2 Monday, August 4, 1941 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 49, Ed. 2 Monday, August 4, 1941

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 4, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History