Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Burrows Matthews, Editor, Buffalo Courier Express, dated December 11, 1941. Burrows Matthews defines Americanism.

A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from A. F. Harman, President, Alabama College, Montevallo, Alabama, dated December 11, 1941. A. F. Harman defines Americanism.

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.

A letter written to Texas Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1941. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mrs. H. V. Ashton recommending her for an appointment to the Board of Cosmetology.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Alvy R. Couch, Haskell, Texas, dated January 11, 1941. Couch expresses his appreciation for the opportunity to have seen and talked with Carswell. He advises Carswell that after their visit he went to see Mr. Duff and had a nice visit with him and others in the office. Mr. Duff had nothing definite at the time but informed Couch that they might have an opening within a short time. The reverse side includes inked stamps of Local Board No. 1, Federal Bldg., Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, Jan. 11, 1941.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 11, 1943. White gives an outline of the Fifty-first Commencement of Hardin-Simmons University and issues an invitation to attend the programs but especially the Board meeting.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Wright, Chairman of the Board, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 11, 1947. Wright advises that Dr. W. R. White is to be the speaker at Chapel, and afterwards there will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees.

A letter written to The Executive Committee, Ex-Students Association and Hardin-Simmons University from T. N. Carswell, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard dated November 11, 1948. Proposal to establish the HSU Ex-Students Association as a permanent unit and to create a Planning Commission.

A letter written to The Executive Committee, Ex-Students Association, and Hardin-Simmons University, dated November 11, 1948, from T. N. Carswell, Jim Jennings, J. I. Moore, John H. Alvis, Grace Compere and C. L. Pritchard. The letter discusses a proposal to establish the HSU Ex-Students Association as a permanent unit and to create a Planning Commission.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clerk, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Captain, Q.M.C., Policy Supervisor, Austin, Texas dated December 11, 1942. Fellbaum references a letter from Carswell dated December 8 and addressed to Colonel John R. Banister. He outlines an itinerary for Carswell for the dates of December 16, 1942 through the 28th of December. He instructs Carswell to accompany Mr. Jewel R. Stephens into the counties of District 18-A.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. Wisdom submits a report listing the names of men from the 17th District who are to serve on the committee as indicated: Charlie Giller, Breckenridge_Joe Burton, Albany_E. M. Howard, Rising Star_Wm. R. Martin, Sweetwater_W. R. Huestis, Cisco_Sid Lowery, Dublin_ Albert Graves, Stephenville_R. N. Hansford, Ranger_A. L. Stell, Anson_George Barber, Mineral Wells_Clyde White, Baird_Jack Armstrong, Sweetwater_John Alvis, Abilene_Kelley Farrar, Breckenridge_Al Taylor, Mineral Wells_J. W. Clements, Stephenville_Bradford Corrigan, Hamilton_D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated February 11, 1942. Davidson advises that Peggy Anne is her natural sunny self again and her grades are up. She proceeds to elaborate on the probable reasons.

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."

A letter written to Dr. M. E. Sadler, President, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1942. Carswell expresses his delight that Sadler is to address the meeting to be held at the Hardin-Simmons University Stadium describing the event as a patriotic-religious meeting. He advises of an enclosed copy of the President's Proclamation.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from Marion D. Whiteside, Captain, Med. Admin. Corps, Office of The Air Surgeon, Headquarters Army Air Forces, Washington, dated September 11, 1944. Whiteside advises Carswell, on advice from Colonel Tynes, that the time is nearing to again contact Colonel Tripp and General Hines in Washington regarding the Veterans Hospital for Texas.

Certificate from the Texas Federation of Music Clubs - War Service Department, recognizing the McMurry College Music Department "for exceptional service in promotion of the war effort."

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Wall and bracket details for a store building for Weltman's Store in Abilene, Texas. Sections include a wall section, detail of bracket "E", detail of double brackets for column numbers 9 thru 11, and plan of party wall between Weltman's store and west Texas utilities.

Ledger containing minutes of the city Board of Commissioners in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from September 11, 1942 to April 25, 1947. An index with names is included at the front.

Photograph of soldiers on parade on a street in Abilene, Texas. The soldiers in the front carry instruments, and a few in the background ride horses.

Roof truss details for a shop building commissioned by J. Floyd Malcom in Abilene, Texas. Sections feature bridge elevation, details of bottom chord joints, wall section, plan of top chord, plan of bottom chord, and notes.