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[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, December 29, 1941]
Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner providing alternates to his request for a brand new Rolleiflex Camera.
Date:
December 29, 1941
Creator:
Rabsons, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Russell V. De Long to T. N. Carswell - December 29, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Russell V. De Long, President, Northwest Nazarene College, Nampa, Idaho, dated December 29, 1941. De Long replies to Carswell's request for a definition of Americanism by enclosing excerpts from an address by De Long titled "I Am An American Because I Believe." Typewritten on Northwest Nazarene College letterhead bearing HOWARD BOND watermark.
Date:
December 29, 1941
Creator:
De Long, Russell V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. P. Hamilton to Dr. Oscar Bodansky - December 27, 1941]
Letter from E. P. Hamilton of the John Wiley & Sons Book Publishing Company to Dr. Oscar Bodansky, brother of the late Dr. Meyer Bodansky. The letter thanks Oscar Bodansky for the receipt of a contract signed by he and Eleanor Bodansky, giving permission for the publication of the fifth edition of a textbook written by Meyer Bodansky.
Date:
December 27, 1941
Creator:
Hamilton, E. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 26, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated December 26, 1941. Davis advises of illnesses having prevented his travel to conference with Carswell but that he will travel as soon as he can before they launch their drive in February. The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by [T. N. Carswell]; Capt. Robt. F. S. Barry, Sgt. James O. Stennett, Sgt. Arnold A. Nored, Actg. St. Sgt. Billie J. Hale.
Date:
December 26, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Kirk to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. L. Kirk, Assistant Editor, Spokane Daily Chronicle, dated December 23, 1941. Kirk makes reference to the letter from Carswell requesting the definition of Americanism and advises of the enclosed clipping of an editorial he wrote in answer. The clipping contains an article titled "What Does Americanism Mean," and was published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on page 4.
Date:
December 23, 1941
Creator:
Kirk, D. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Gilfond to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from M. E. Gilfond, Director of Public Relations, Department of Justice, Washington, DC, dated December 23, 1941. Gilfond apologizes for not having answered the letter from Carswell before now, noting that the enclosed clipping "A Creed for Americans" by Stephen Vincent Benet is close to the Attorney General's beliefs and advises, also, of an enclosed copy of the speech Attorney General Francis Biddle made on Bill of Rights Day.
Date:
December 23, 1941
Creator:
Gilfond, M. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, December 23, 1941]
Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner discussing the quote of a Rolleiflex Camera and the trade offer for the Ikomat Camera.
Date:
December 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope: From H. C. Gilliland to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas from H. C. Gilliland, Cleveland, Mississippi dated December 22, 1941. Gilliland explains that he read the article written by Edward Meeman in which was answered the question regarding Americanism, and though Carswell did not address his inquiry "What is Americanism?" to him, he could not resist this opportunity to reply. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record.
Date:
December 22, 1941
Creator:
Gilliland, H. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from First Lieutenant John H. Alvis to Detachment Commander, Medical Officer, S-2, S-4 - December 22, 1941]
A letter addressed to Detachment Commander, Medical Officer, S-2, S-4 from John H. Alvis, First Lieutenant, Infantry, S-3, Tenth Battalion, T.D.G., by authority of Maj. T. N. Carswell, Commander, dated December 22, 1941. Alvis confirms that the Training Schedule for the Headquarters Detachment is the same basic training as for the Rifle Company except that it includes an additional specialized training under the supervision of the medical officers, S-2 and S-4.
Date:
December 22, 1941
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, December 21, 1941]
Letter from Lieutenant Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon wishing her happy holidays and informing her that he is moving to Langley Field.
Date:
December 21, 1941
Creator:
Kuenning, Thomas E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel L. Marsh to T. N. Carswell -December 20, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Daniel L. Marsh, President, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 20, 1941. Marsh advises that there is no better answer to Carswell's question, "What is Americanism?" than to refer to his book "THE AMERICAN CANON" and notes that he has attached a circular advertising the book.
Date:
December 20, 1941
Creator:
Marsh, Daniel L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellis A. Fuller to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ellis A. Fuller, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA, dated December 20, 1941. Ellis A. Fuller defines Americanism.
Date:
December 20, 1941
Creator:
Fuller, Ellis A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Earl Kuenning to Mickey McLernon, December 20, 1941]
Letter from Mrs. Earl Kuenning to Mickey McLernon informing her that she will sent her some pictures of Tom, thanking her for giving him hospitality, telling her about his travels, and wishing her happy holidays.
Date:
December 20, 1941
Creator:
Kuenning, Mrs. Earl
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilson P. Horn to T. N. Carswell - December 19, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Wilson P. Horn, President, Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas, dated December 19, 1941. Wilson P. Horn defines Americanism.
Date:
December 19, 1941
Creator:
Horn, Wilson P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cordell Hull to the American Legation, December 18, 1941]
Letter from Secretary of State Cordell Hull to the American Legation in Bern, Switzerland asking them to request the Swiss Government pass along a message to the Japanese Government stating their intentions to apply the Geneva Red Cross and Geneva Prisoner of War Conventions and requesting Japan do the same.
Date:
December 18, 1941
Creator:
Hull, Cordell
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Geo. A. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - December 18, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. A. Wilson, Governor, State of Iowa, Des Moines, dated December 18, 1941. Wilson defines Americanism.
Date:
December 18, 1941
Creator:
Wilson, George A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Davis to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ralph Davis, Executive Secretary to the Governor, State of Florida, dated December 17, 1941. Davis explains that due to the heavy demand upon the time of the Governor since the American declaration of war against the Axis powers there has been no time for the Governor to answer but confirms that he will continue to hold the letter for the Governor's attention.
Date:
December 17, 1941
Creator:
Davis, Ralph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Burr addressed to Gentlemen, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas - December 17, 1941]
A letter to the Abilene, Texas American Legion post, from Robert Durr, Editor, The Weekly Review, Birmingham, Alabama, dated December 17, 1941. Robert Durr defines Americanism.
Date:
December 17, 1941
Creator:
Durr, Robert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. J. (Bill) Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated December 17, 1941. Wisdom expresses his appreciation for Carswell's good will and whole-hearted cooperation during the time that Wisdom was district commander and extends Christmas greetings.
Date:
December 17, 1941
Creator:
Wisdom, W. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. E. Engleman to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from F. E. Engleman, President, New Haven State Teachers College, New Haven, Connecticut, dated December 16, 1941. F. E. Engleman defines what Americanism is today.
Date:
December 16, 1941
Creator:
Engleman, F. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor John Moses to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from John Moses, Governor, State of North Dakota, Bismarck, dated December 16, 1941. John Moses defines Americanism.
Date:
December 16, 1941
Creator:
Moses, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph T. McDonald to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Joseph T. McDonald, Nevada State Journal, Reno, Nevada, dated December 16, 1941. Joseph T. McDonald replies with a short definition of Americanism and then states "Why expand on the theme? Americanism made itself felt within an hour after the Japanese attack on Hawaii."
Date:
December 16, 1941
Creator:
McDonald, Joseph T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louise Jennings to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Louise Jennings, Secretary to the President, The University of Redlands, Redlands, California, dated December 16, 1941. The letter reports that President Anderson requested that a copy of his address "The American Pattern" be sent in reply to the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism.
Date:
December 16, 1941
Creator:
Jennings, Louise
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Ashby Cheek to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Mary Ashby Cheek, President, Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois, dated December 16, 1941. Mary Ashby Cheek defines Americanism.
Date:
December 16, 1941
Creator:
Cheek, Mary Ashby
System:
The Portal to Texas History