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[ALCOHOL EDUCATION FOR CHURCH MEMBERS - Carson Taylor]
A printed pamphlet titled "Alcohol Education for Church Members," by Carson Taylor.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
Taylor, Carson
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[AN ANALYSIS OF A PROGRAM OF ALCOHOL EDUCATION by Carson Taylor]
A document titled "An Analysis of a Program of Alcohol Education" including "A Parallel Program of Alcohol Education for Youth and Adults," by Carson Taylor.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
Taylor, Carson
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to "Uncle Norwood" [T. N. Carswell] from Ashley [Ashley Carswell], dated Wednesday night. Ashley expresses his appreciation for his Uncle's wedding gift. He explains that his wife, Martha, was away for three weeks, that he waited for her return to open some gifts and that is why the thank you letter is late. He advises of his new business and that it is doing very well and thanks him, again, and his wife and Peggy for such a wonderful gift, "a whole set of silver".
Date:
1942~
Creator:
Carswell, Ashley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J.M.Willson. Willson asks for a clear conception of the plans as outlined to the Executive committee on the legion membership drive explaining that he left at midnight on Saturday and does not know what happened at Austin.
Date:
1942
Creator:
Willson, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses her appreciation to Carswell, Virginia and Peggy for the wedding gift to her and Ashley.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
Carswell, Martha
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis]
A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell. Carswell reports on his trip to Belton and advises that March 8 is the date set for a Field Day in Abilene.
Date:
1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to "Norwood "[T. N. Carswell] from "Sis" [Vella Carswell]. Vella expresses her appreciation of Carswell's wedding gift to Ashley and Martha recounting how they reacted to the gift and her explanation to Martha when she asked what kind of man Carswell was to send them such nice things. Vella writes, "I told her you loved Ashley and you was a lovable man so God bless you and your family."
Date:
1942~
Creator:
Carswell, Vella Peagler
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Proposed Working Chart of the American Legion Rehabilitation Committee Chairmen and Officers]
A proposed working chart for the American Legion's Rehabilitation program. The National Rehabilitation Committee, T. O. Kraabel, Director, Washington, D. C.. The American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee, George C. Betts, Chairman. Department Rehabilitation Committee - Henri Warren, Chairman. Second page is a RESOLUTION pertaining to The Rehabilitation work in Texas as directed by The American Legion, Department of Texas.
Date:
1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Roster of Officers of Companies "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E"]
A list of American servicement, typrewritten on Selective Service System letterhead bearing stamp of Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas. COMPANY "A" - Captain Jess Warren (1st Lieut.); Louis Agee (2nd Lieut.); Ruck Sibley. COMPANY "B" - Captain B. R. Blakenship (1st Lieut.); Edmund G. Yates (2nd Lieut.); Clyde Fulwiler. COMPANY "C" - Captain Geo. L. McCargo (1st Lieut.); Fred C. Smith (2nd Lieut.); John W. Booth. COMPANY "D" - Captain H. P. Slagel (1st Lieut.); John E. Watson (2nd Lieut.); Louis Latham. COMPANY "E" - Captain D. F. Morris.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies - January 1942]
A training schedule for rifle companies for the period of January, 1942, Headquarters 10th Battalion, T.D.G. (Maj. T. N. Carswell, Commanding), Abilene, Texas. Prepared by 1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.
Date:
January 1942
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
United Drys Still Fighting Prescription Liquor Situation
A newspaper clipping with an article titled "United Drys Still Fighting Prescription Liquor Situation". The article was written by C. A. Jones, chairman of the United Drys of Fisher County to inform ministers of the status of the fight regarding the Prescription Liquor Bill and a request for financial help from "those who hate liquor worse than they do a rattlesnake".
Date:
1942~
Creator:
Jones, Charlie A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope: From Mrs. Frank Burney]
A handwritten essay titled "What is Americanism?" written by Mrs. Frank Burney, President, Baptist Woman's Missionary Union, Atlanta, Georgia. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. The reverse side of envelope includes handwritten address for Mrs. Frank Burney, Waynesboro, Ga.
Date:
January 2, 1942
Creator:
Burney, Mrs. Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieut. Col. Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1942]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, State of Texas, Austin, dated January 2, 1942. Banister acknowledges the letter from Carswell to General Page [Brigadier General J. Watt Page] was received but the declaration of war on December 7 gave no time to give Carswell's suggestion proper consideration.
Date:
January 2, 1942
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Ralph Lee to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. Ralph Lee, Colorado City, Texas, dated January 4, 1942. Lee inquires of Carswell whether or not Bob Wagstaff is a good speaker and explains that he is thinking of asking him to speak to their Lions Club. He notes his regret that it was necessary for Carswell to resign his place in the Defense Guard.
Date:
January 4, 1942
Creator:
Lee, J. Ralph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope: From Robbins Wolcott Barstow to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Robbins Wolcott Barstow, President, The Hartford Seminary Foundation, Hartford, Connecticut, dated January 8, 1942. Barstow expresses his views on Americanism advising of the enclosed clipping regarding remarks he made to a group of newly naturalized citizens. The article in the clipping is titled "New Citizens: Devotion to Ideal, ' by Robbins W. Barstow, President Harford Seminary Foundation.
Date:
January 8, 1942
Creator:
Barstow, Robbins Wolcott
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 9, 1942. White extends felicitations to Carswell and his family and expresses his appreciation and that of the University for his part in the "Greater Hardin-Simmons University".
Date:
January 9, 1942
Creator:
White, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Department Commander, San Antonio, Texas, dated January 17, 1942. Dilworth acknowledges his receipt of letter and membership progress report from Carswell, comments on the good numbers regarding the membership growth of the Legion then compliments Carswell and the other Legionnaires of that Division as doing a "swell" job.
Date:
January 17, 1942
Creator:
Dilworth, Andrew
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 21, 1942. Sandefer announces the annual meeting of the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees which will include the election of officers for the ensuing year.
Date:
January 21, 1942
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated January 22, 1942. Davidson advises of her opinion regarding the real reason for Peggy Anne's discouragement. She describes a very, undesirable roommate and offers options for the situation to be remedied.
Date:
January 22, 1942
Creator:
Davidson, Mabel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 27, 1942. Advisement from Davis regarding the counties that are to be included in Carswell's district, qualifying probable success due to P. D. O'Brien being located in Big Spring but requesting Carswell to revise the list and submit suggestions.
Date:
January 27, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Fulton Lewis, Jr. - January 28, 1942]
A Western Union telegram sent to Fulton Lewis, Jr., Radio Station WOL, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 28, 1942. Carswell requests information from Lewis on sugar restrictions pertaining to the manufacture of alcohol. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1942. Davis outlines a plan to organize counties into districts then to "reach" counties by using rallys, Field Days, personal contact by Davis and by pastors presenting "matters" to their congregations.
Date:
January 29, 1942
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mayor L. E. Newton to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, Mayor, dated January 29, 1942. Newton advises of gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by Carswell in reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan. He states, "I never was much of hand to pay attention to 'rumors'" and requests that Carswell write to assure him no such statement was made.
Date:
January 29, 1942
Creator:
Newton, L. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History