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[Letter from C. E. Hereford to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from C. E. Hereford to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942]

A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from C. E. Hereford, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 25, 1942. Hereford replies to a request from Carswell regarding a meeting with church leaders in Lubbock and requests that Carswell wait until the preachers return to plan a conference. He assures Carswell that he feels they will be interested in a Field Day.
Date: August 25, 1942
Creator: Hereford, C. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942]

A letter addressed to Rev. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 1942. Carswell recounts events of a meeting in Lubbock, advises of pledge cards received for a Field Day to be held in Lubbock and emphasizes that the churches are anxious to have Davis and Bishop Boaz attend their Field Day. Typewritten at the top of the letter is a list of Lubbock area churches and organizations.
Date: October 7, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941]

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."
Date: November 25, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 14, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 14, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and his full committee set-up, and discusses the importance of membership growth noting the war effort itself will be strengthened because of a strong Legion organization.
Date: October 14, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 28, 1942]

A letter written to Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to his letter of October 22 and advises of the need for Whitacre's recommendations. He expresses his deepest regret for the loss of Whitacre's home.
Date: October 28, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. A. Kleinschmidt] (open access)

[Letter from F. A. Kleinschmidt]

A letter from F.A. Kleinschmidt to Carl B. Compton regarding the regional meeting of the College Art Association held in Lubbock.
Date: February 7, 1941
Creator: Kleinschmidt, F. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from F. A. Kleinschmidt] (open access)

[Letter from F. A. Kleinschmidt]

A letter from F.A. Kleinschmidt to Carl B. Compton regarding advertising in the "Texas Art Teacher" magazine.
Date: February 28, 1941
Creator: Kleinschmidt, F. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Robert Ivan Lockard] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Ivan Lockard]

A congratulatory letter from Robert Ivan Lockard to Carl B. Compton about his new job at Louisiana State University. Also about Lockard's upcoming art classes at the Texas Technological College in Lubbock.
Date: November 18, 1943
Creator: Lockard, Robert Ivan
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. E. Hereford - October 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. E. Hereford - October 1, 1942]

A letter addressed to Rev. C. E. Hereford, Lubbock, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated October 1, 1942. Carswell confirms that he plans to attend the meeting in Lubbock, as Hereford requested, regarding presenting plans for a Field Day.
Date: October 1, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from F. E. Carter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders - October 23, 1940] (open access)

[Form letter from F. E. Carter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders - October 23, 1940]

A form letter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders from Nineteenth Street Pharmacy, Lubbock, Texas, signed by F. E. Carter, Owner, dated October 23, 1940. The letter urges druggists to contribute $100 for the purpose of retaining the present law in Texas relating to dispensing liquor through prescriptions, and to support Mr. Max W. Boyer who is well known for having been responsible in a large measure during his four years in the legislature for the present retention of the medicinal permit law.
Date: October 23, 1940
Creator: Carter, F. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Reply letter from Charles A. Guy to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941] (open access)

[Reply letter from Charles A. Guy to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]

A reply letter written to Tommy [Carswell] from Chas. A. Guy, Editor and Publisher, Lubbock Morning Avalanche and Lubbock Evening Journal dated November 27. Chas. A. Guy defines Americanism.
Date: November 27, 1941
Creator: Guy, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from George C. Betts to A. C. Jackson - October 7, 1942] (open access)

[Form letter from George C. Betts to A. C. Jackson - October 7, 1942]

A form letter addressed to Mr. A. C. Jackson, 19th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from GCB (George C. Betts), Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Jackson as 19th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
Date: October 7, 1942
Creator: Betts, George C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to Charles Whitacre] (open access)

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

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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Commander Fifth Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 26, 1943. Whitacre expresses his happiness to have served on the Executive Committee with Carswell and extends his best wishes.
Date: August 23, 1943
Creator: Whitacre, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 14, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 14, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the lodge responses he received and pledges in Dallas and Houston.
Date: February 14, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will make the increased offer to the land owner of the potential lot for the Hillel building in Austin, rejoicing over the pledges for $1,000.00 and discussing the responses from B'nai B'rith Lodges. He also mentions Mr. Scheppps decision to donate the Liquor Dealers Fund to local hospitals in the area. He agrees to make personal donations to the fund instead.
Date: February 12, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Brachman to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, January 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from S. Brachman to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, January 4, 1945]

Letter from S. Brachman to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that the Federation voted to subscribe $2500.00 to the Hillel Building fund to be given when the total funds necessary have been raised and construction has started. He also shares a list of approachable people to solicit donations from who reside outside of Fort Worth and the other cities surrounding Dallas.
Date: January 4, 1945
Creator: Brachman, S.
System: The Portal to Texas History