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[A receipt on Form S-560 from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents]
A receipt on Form S-560 from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Dr., dated March 25, 1941 indicating payment by Hon. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene Texas for 50 copies of hte Basic Field Manual (FM 22-5) for Infantry Drill Regulations. Payment received by J. G. Adams, Admin. Asst.
Date:
March 25, 1941
Creator:
Adams, J. G.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lon R. Adams to T. N. Carswell - June 10, 1941]
A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lon R. Adams, Commander Post 194, Rotan, Texas, dated June 10th 1941. Adams advises of an outdoor program to be held advising that their state commander Ed Ridel will attend and issues an invitation for Carswell to "round up your boys and bring them over".
Date:
June 10, 1941
Creator:
Adams, Lon R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel G. E. Adamson for General Pershing to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Office of the General of the Armies, G. E. Adamson, Colonel, U.S.A., Ret'd, Military Secretary, Washington, dated December 5, 1941. Adamson explains that General Pershing directed him to acknowledge the letter from Carswell requesting his opinion of Americanism and that he commends the campaign but declines to respond to any requests citing that too many were received to be able answer them all.
Date:
December 5, 1941
Creator:
Adamson, G. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Comanche, Texas, dated May 16, 1941. Allcorn replies to a letter from Carswell and affirms his support of Carswell's candidacy for District Commander noting that he is not able to promise Carswell the Comanche vote discussing, at length, past and future politics of the Legion.
Date:
May 16, 1941
Creator:
Allcorn, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies - December 1941]
A training schedule for rifle companies for the period of December, 1941, 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:
December 1941
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies, for November 1941]
A training schedule for rifle companies for the period of November, 1941, Headquarters, 10th Battalion, T.D.G. (Maj. T. N. Carswell, Commanding), Abilene, Texas. Prepared by1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.
Date:
November 1, 1941
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies, Headquarters 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas ; Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding, 1st Lieutenant John H. Alvis, Acting S-3 - August 1941]
A training schedule for Rifle Companies, 10th Battalion, T.D.G., Abilene, Texas (Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding), for tte period of August, 1941. Prepared by 1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.
Date:
August 1941
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies, Headquarters 10th Battalion Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas ; Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding, 1st Lieutenant John H. Alvis, Acting S-3 - July 1941]
A training schedule for Rifle Companies, 10th Battalion, T.D.G., Abilene, Texas (Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding), for the period of July, 1941. Prepared by 1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.
Date:
July 1941
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The American Pattern
An essay titled "The American Pattern," written by Elam J. Anderson, President of the University of Redlands in Redlands, California.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Anderson, Elam J.
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date:
February 15, 1941
Creator:
Andews, F. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
Date:
February 24, 1941
Creator:
Armstrong, C. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hiram Arrant to T. N. Carswell - July 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Hiram Arrant, Executive Secretary, Hardin-Simmons University dated July 25, 1941. Arrant expresses his appreciation for the part Carswell played in the pageant, "Fifty Years On Forty Acres".
Date:
July 25, 1941
Creator:
Arrant, Hiram
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. H. V. Ashton to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 8, 1941]
A letter addressed to The Honorable Coke Stevenson, Governor of Texas, from Mrs. H. V. Ashton, Abilene, Texas, dated September 8, 1941. Ashton outlines her qualifications and requests that Stevenson consider her letter as the application for appointment as a member of the Board of Cosmetology.
Date:
September 8, 1941
Creator:
Ashton, Mrs. H. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. B. Austin to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from C. B. Austin, Pastor, West Washington Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., dated December 9, 1941. Austin advises Carswell that he is mailing the letter regarding Americanism to Mr. Geo. B. Fraser, the new President of the D. C. Baptist Convention, to answer the question "What is Americanism?".
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Austin, C. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[West Washington Baptist Church bulletin: "THE LIGHT COMETH" - Illustration by C. M. Burd]
A bulletin from the West Washington Baptist Church (Washington, D.C.), Charles B. Austin, Pastor. The bulletin front includes the announcement of the White Christmas Pageant, "THE LIGHT COMETH" to be held on December 21, 1941 with illustration by C. M. Burd. Inside page includes a schedule of events for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1941 and listing of OUR WHITE CHRISTMAS PAGEANTS from 1925-1941. Bulletin back; WHITE GIFTS FOR THE KING. The Legend of Cathay.
Date:
December 7, 1941
Creator:
Austin, Charles B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Checklist: From Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell, Major A. B. Knickerbocker and Company Commanders of the 34th Battalion - May 22, 1941]
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.
Date:
May 22, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
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 Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - February 14, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, 10th Battalion, T.D.G., Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Department, Austin, dated February 14, 1941. Banister advises Carswell of the appreciation of the entire Department for his letter commending Mr. L. E. Newton of Rotan, Texas and confirms that the Rotan unit will stand well on the list of available units.
Date:
February 14, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - July 16, 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, Austin, dated July 16, 1941. Brigadier General J. Watt Page expresses his and the Department's appreciation for the splendid, unselfish, and patriotic service performed for the Texas Defense Guard by Carswell and the other inspectors, voluntarily and without cost to the department, saving time and funds.
Date:
July 16, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell, Major Ed Riedel, Captain W. D. McKinley, Commanders Companies "A" and "B", 11th Battalion - June 19, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Inspector, Major Ed Riedel, Comdg. 11th Bn., Capt. W. D. McKinley Adj. 11th Bt. and to Commanders of Companies "A" and "B", 11th Bn., from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin, dated June 19, 1941. INSPECTION LETTER NO. 65. Inspection guideline. Inspection to be made by Major T. N. Carswell.
Date:
June 19, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas - June 17, 1941]
A letter written to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin, dated June 17, 1941. Banister requests advisement from Carswell of the arrangements made by Major Arthur Knickerbocker with reference to the inspection of his Company C at Seagraves. Typewritten on State of Texas Adjutant General's Department letterhead bearing GILBERT OLD SAXON BOND watermark.
Date:
June 17, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major Thomas N. Carswell - June 17, 1941]
A letter written to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin, dated June 17, 1941. Banister requests that Carswell advise the Department as to the effect on his position as Major of the 10th Battalion of the Texas Defense Guard referring to the recently published memorandum from Selective Service Headquarters regarding the ruling that remunerated members of the Selective Service could not hold positions in the Defense Guard.
Date:
June 17, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major Thomas N. Carswell - June 17, 1941]
A letter written to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin, dated June 17, 1941. Banister requests that Carswell advise the Department as to the effect on his position as Major of the 10th Battalion of the Texas Defense Guard referring to the recently published memorandum from Selective Service Headquarters regarding the ruling that remunerated members of the Selective Service could not hold positions in the Defense Guard.
Date:
June 17, 1941
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History