[Letter from Captain Frank L. Turner to Major Tom Carswell - August 20, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Frank L. Turner to Major Tom Carswell - August 20, 1941]

A letter written to Major Tom Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, from Frank L. Turner, Captain, Infantry, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, McMurry College, Abilene, Texas, dated August 20, 1941. Turner advises Carswell that he has enclosed a copy of a letter that he received from the office of Col. Bannister, deems the enclosed letter self-explanatory and assures Carswell of his interest in the guard and of his desire to be of service. Typewritten on McMurry College letterhead bearing Nekoosa BOND watermark.
Date: August 20, 1941
Creator: Turner, Frank L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #2314 and Car - Colorado Springs, Colorado]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2314" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front. Part of a building is visible in the left background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug. 20th 1941 (ex T&P #555)."
Date: August 20, 1941
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 65, Ed. 2 Wednesday, August 20, 1941 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 65, Ed. 2 Wednesday, August 20, 1941

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 20, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History