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[Letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1941]
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.
Date:
April 22, 1941
Creator:
Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major C.A. Dawson - April 22, 1941]
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.
Date:
April 22, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred C. Smith to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated April 21, 1941. Smith advises Carswell that he and several of the men will attend the Albany Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and wanted to avoid being absent for inspection if it was planned for the same evening. He expresses his appreciation for the courtesy shown to them by Carswell and the other officers and by the Chamber of Commerce.
Date:
April 21, 1941
Creator:
Smith, Fred C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major C. A. Dawson to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Commander 10th Bn., Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from C. A. Dawson, Major 17th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Throckmorton, Texas, dated April 21, 1941. Dawson expresses his appreciation for the address given by Carswell deeming it a great help in the organization of the unit at Throckmorton. He requests guidance regarding purchasing uniforms and advises regarding some funding that has been promised for their unit.
Date:
April 21, 1941
Creator:
Dawson, C.A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Lee Haymes addressed to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]
A postcard addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Munday, Texas, April 21, 1941. The reverse side includes correspondence to Major [T. N. Carswell] from Lee Haymes, Munday, Texas dated April 21, 1941. Haymes advises of a date change to Thursday night, April 24 for Carswell to give a speech .
Date:
April 21, 1941
Creator:
Haymes, Lee
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from 2nd Lieutenant Lee Haymes addressed to Major T. N. Carswell - April 20, 1941]
A postcard addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Commander American Legion Post, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Munday, Texas, April 20, 1941. The reverse side includes correspondence to Major [T. N. Carswell] from Lee Haymes, 2nd Lt., Munday, Texas, dated April 20, 1941. Haynes issues a request from himself and Captain Walter Rice for Carswell to speak in Munday along the same line as he did at Throckmorton.
Date:
April 20, 1941
Creator:
Haymes, Lee
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, 10th Bn., Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Adutant General's Department, Austin, dated April 19, 1941. Banister expresses his appreciation for the offer by Carswell to make inspections and confirms that they will advise him as to the inspection service they may call upon him to perform.
Date:
April 19, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dave Mauldin, J. I. Moore and Jack Hughes - April 19, 1941]
A letter addressed to Dave Mauldin, Chairman, J. I. Moore, and Jack Hughes, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Abilene, Texas, dated April 19, 1941. Carswell appoints the men addressed as the National Employment Week Committee from Parramore Post advising that the matter of observing this week in Abilene and its results has been given to them.
Date:
April 19, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister - April 18, 1941]
A letter written to Lt. Col. Neill H. Banister, Adjutant General's Department, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated April 18, 1941. Carswell offers to make inspections in this area as Banister deems advisable.
Date:
April 18, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application and Personal History Statement of T. N. Carswell - April 18, 1941]
A Selective Service System application and personal history statement for Thomas Norwood Carswell dated April 18, 1941. D. S. S. Form 25, 16, 18081, U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. The statement records this information: "Many years ago the family name was spelled Caswell." The parents of T. N. Carswell are listed as Carswell, Andrew Jackson (Father) and Smith, Martha (Mother).
Date:
April 18, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. J. McConnell - April 15, 1941]
A letter written to Commander J. J. McConnell, District Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated April 15, 1941. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of having met Major B. L. Maloney and the others making up the escort of Mrs. Barkeley.
Date:
April 15, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 14, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated April 14, 1941. Sandefer reminds Carswell of his promise of help in writing a speech for the inauguration of W. R. White as president of Hardin-Simmons University.
Date:
April 14, 1941
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vice Commander R. A. Duryea to T. N. Carswell - April 14, 1941]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. A. Duryea, Jr. Vice Commander, Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars, San Antonio, dated April 14, 1941. Duryea expresses his appreciation on behalf of Mrs. Antonia Barkeley, Major B. L. Maloney and Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Stolte, himself and the Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars for the reception given to them on their trip to Abilene in connection with the Army Day celebration at Camp Barkeley.
Date:
April 14, 1941
Creator:
Duryea, R. A., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941]
A document containing the Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941. The committee was appointed by the Commander of the 17th District of the American Legion, Department of Texas, to consider the advisability of creating an organization in the Colleges and Universities of Texas for the sons and daughters of the World War Veterans.
Date:
April 13, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Governor Leon C. Phillips to T. N. Carswell - April 7, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Committee, from Leon C. Phillips, Governor of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, dated 1941 APR 7 1008A. Phillips regrets the necessity to decline the invitation to attend the Review offering best wishes and kindest regards.
Date:
April 7, 1941
Creator:
Phillips, Leon C. (Chase)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Morris to Major T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. F. Morris, Guy Taylor Post No. 61, American Legion, Albany, Texas, dated April 5, 1941. Morris acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding House Bill 373 and informs Carswell that he passed his letter on to Mr. V. H. Moore, Chairman of the local committee, advising Carswell that he had to resign from the committee but pledges his support un-officially.
Date:
April 5, 1941
Creator:
Morris, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr., Secretary to the Governor, Austin, Texas, dated April 5, 1941. Beauchamp expresses for Governor O'Daniel his appreciation for the invitation by Carswell to participate in the Abilene "Army Day" citing previously-made arrangements requiring his presence elsewhere.
Date:
April 5, 1941
Creator:
Beauchamp, Tom L., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 5, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, General Chairman dated April 5, 1941. Carswell discloses plans that both the reservations and the reception are to be at the Wooten Hotel.
Date:
April 5, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Major B. L. Malony to T. N. Carswell - April 4, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Major B. L. Malony, The 20th District American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 4, 1941. Malony confirms the travel schedule for Mrs. Barkley and her escort.
Date:
April 4, 1941
Creator:
Maloney, B. L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 4, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated April 4, 1941. Carswell requests to know the time of arrival projected for Mrs. Barkeley and her party in order to plan for her reception and stay. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
April 4, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, Chairman of Committee, John Tarleton Agricultural College, Stephenville, Texas, dated April 3, 1941. Wisdom advises Carswell of their placement on a committee created to work out the details of an organization for college students who are sons and daughters of World War Veterans.
Date:
April 3, 1941
Creator:
Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. W. Hair to Major B. L. Maloney - April 3, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney U S A R, San Antonio, Texas, from W. W. Hair, Mayor, Abilene, Texas dated April 3, 1941. Hair advises Maloney of the delight of the people of Abilene at the acceptance of the invitation by Mrs. Barkeley to attend the Army Day celebration.
Date:
April 3, 1941
Creator:
Hair, W. W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. E. Dudley to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. E. Dudley, Superintendent Abilene Schools, dated April 2, 1941. Dudley advises that he will comply with Carswell's request promising to dismiss the public schools so the pupils may attend the parade.
Date:
April 2, 1941
Creator:
Dudley, L. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major B. L. Maloney to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Texas - April 2, 1941]
A letter addressed to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas, from B. L. Maloney, Major U.S.A.R., Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated April 2, 1941. Maloney advises of the proposed visit, planned escort, program and travel accomodations of Mrs. Antonio Barkely, mother of David B. Barkely for whom Camp Barkely has been named and requests confirmation of the approval of this plan before any further steps are taken to make this trip.
Date:
April 2, 1941
Creator:
Maloney, B. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History