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.

A form letter distributed to Major T. N. Carswell, Inspector, and Major A. B. Knickerbocker, Cmdg. 34th Battalion and Company Commanders, 34th Battalion, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin dated May 22, 1941. Official inspection orders with attached checklist.

A letter written to Major C.A. Dawson, 17th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Throckmorton, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated April 22, 1941. Carswell replies to a letter from Dawson and advises of the local Guard's intention to use the full uniform for officers. He provides examples of how the items that are needed to complete a uniform can be purchased frugally.

A letter written to Commander W. O. Reed, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 22, 1941. Carswell assures Reed that he is glad to do anything he can for Mrs. Crowson [Mrs. Pat Crowson].

A letter addressed to the Commanding Officer, Camp Barkeley, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Immediate Past Post Commander, Abilene, Texas, dated September 22, 1941. Carswell recommends Mrs. C. B. Marchbanks of De Leon, Texas as an applicant for employment at Camp Barkeley listing her qualifications from when she was a member of the Music Faculty of Hardin-Simmons University some years ago.

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.

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, dated May 22, 1941. Knickerbocker finalizes the inspection dates. Carswell handwrites notation that he wrote to Knickerbocker on May 13, 1941 to inquire if transportation is to be provided to McCamey.

A newspaper clipping from page 8 of the Monday, December 22, 1941 edition of the Memphis Press-Scimitar (Memphis, Tennessee) featering an article on Americanism, written by Edward J. Meeman, Editor. Meeman answers the question "What is Americanism" as asked by T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Parramore Post No. 57 American Legion, Abilene, Texas.

A letter written to Major Richard E. Froiseth from Thomas S. Byrne, General Manager, by Edward L. Wilson, Assistant General Manager or Taylor-Byrne-Briggs, dated January 22, 1941. Byrne acknowledges the receipt of the Resolution Respecting Employment of Ex-Service Men passed by Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, T. N. Carswell, Post Commander.

A check list to accompany numbered inspection letters. This form provides a checklist for inspectors indicating the forms to be forwarded to the Adjutant General's Department upon completion of the inspection of each unit.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.