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[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - December 3, 1943]
A Selective Service System application for leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated December 3, 1943. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certicificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date:
December 3, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Local Board No. 2 Mission, Texas - October 28, 1943]
A letter addressed to the Local Board No. 2, Selective Service Federal Building, Mission, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, dated October 28, 1943. Carswell replies to the Board regarding their letter of October 22, 1943 addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum regarding the question of dependency.
Date:
October 28, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to The Chairman, Hidalgo County Local Board No. 2 - October 20, 1943]
A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Hidalgo County Local Board No. 2, Mission, Texas, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor, dated October 20, 1943. Subject: Insufficent Evidence Report. Fellbaum orders the Board to take no more action at this time but to wait until an officer of the Field Division will visit their local board for the purpose of coordinating the inspection made by Mr. Carswell and Mr. Vernon.
Date:
October 20, 1943
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell and Ernest A. Vernon - October 19, 1943]
A letter addressed to Thomas N. Carswell and Ernest A. Vernon, Webb County Local Board No. 2, Mirando City, Texas, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, dated October 19, 1943. Fellbaum instructs Carswell and Vernon to address a letter from the clerk of Hidalgo County Local Board 2 regarding the instructions given regarding 4-F registrants.
Date:
October 19, 1943
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 22, 1943]
A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CSA, dated November 22, 1943. Carswell advises Fellbaum that the practice of the local Appeal Board in securing information for use in reclassification is the cause of some dissatisfaction.
Date:
November 22, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 24, 1943]
A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, dated November 24, 1943. Carswell confirms his schedule submitted for work with the Dallas Boards audits is as per Fellbaum's telephone request.
Date:
November 24, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 16, 1943]
A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 16, 1943. Carswell provides an itinerary regarding the current schedules for Messrs. Stephens, Foster, Carswell, Deen, Patterson and Stewart advising that any changes will be reported.
Date:
November 16, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 13, 1943]
A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CSA, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 13, 1943. Carswell provides a new itinerary to comply with the telephone request of Major Fellbaum necessitating a schedule change.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Field Division, Austin, Texas - November 9, 1943]
A letter addressed to the Field Division, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CSA dated November 9, 1943. Carswell provides itinerary and makes note that it is corrected by letter dated November 11, 1943.
Date:
November 9, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to Local Board No. 4, Dallas County - 1943]
A form letter addressed to LOCAL BOARD No. 4, Dallas County, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor. Fellbaum advises of a routine inspection by a Clerical Audit Supervisor and the requirements regarding the inspection. He advises in a postcript that Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, will advise the board who the Supervisor will be and when he will visit their board. Handwritten notation confirms this correspondence was sent to all Dallas County Labor Boards except No. 1.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 26, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 26, 1943. Davis describes a "hotel mixup" including the Grace Hotel, the Wooten Hotel, the Hilton Hotel and a Tourist Court when he was in Abilene and expresses his dismay at forgeting the proposed meeting with Carswell. He advises that they are sponsoring an anti-advertising bill which is being scouted by Senator George Moffett, that Representative John Connally has introduced a ten-mile bill like the one passed in 1918 that dried up the State and that they plan to get behind the Governor's curfew bill. Davis expresses the need for more Field Days assuring that the events will be more fruitful than in the past.
Date:
January 26, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 12, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 12, 1943. Davis requests that Carswell attend an open Committee Meeting to consider the House Bill sponsored by Representative John Connally creating a dry zone around army camps and defence plants in Texas .
Date:
March 12, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943]
A lpetter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 23, 1943. Davis provides information regarding dates set for Field Days. The San Angelo Field Day is scheduled June 13th and the Austin Field Day the fifth Sunday in May.
Date:
March 23, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - July 6, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Davis discusses his conference with Drs. McConnell and Atwood [F. M. McConnell, Julian Atwood] confiding that they were "very anxious" to get Carswell to "take up and carry on" and offers his support if Carswell joins them. Davis handwrites a postscript advising that "we have two Jeff Davises here" and requests that Carswell be sure to include the box number on the envelope.
Date:
July 6, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Atwood to T. N. Carswell - August 9, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Julian Atwood, Pastor, Highland Baptist Church, Dallas 4, Texas, dated August 9, 1943. Atwood advises Carswell that Dr. Buddin reported to him the results of their conference with Carswell and that he is delighted that it looks as if they may be able to have Carswell as their next leader of the Dry forces.
Date:
August 9, 1943
Creator:
Atwood, Julian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, dated September 6, 1943. Jenkens acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding the proposition from the United Texas Drys. Jenkens conveys his high regard for Carswell's work and his admiration for Carswell. Jenkens expresses sadness regarding the death of Mrs. Bob Walker.
Date:
September 6, 1943
Creator:
Jenkens, Millard A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - February 26, 1943]
A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. Tom Connally, U.S. Senate, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated February 26, 1943. Carswell advises of the concern of parents of soldiers already dead and of sons now in the fighting zones, that they are understandably critical of a national do-nothing policy about strikes, slow downs and absenteeism and are asking if the Congress cannot act courageously and effectively when the very life of the nation is threatened, as it now is. The reverse side includes Western Union terms. "Hon. Sam Russell House of Rep Wash. D. C." is handwritten at the bottom of the page.
Date:
February 26, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally and Representative Sam Russell]
A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. Tom Connally, U S Senate and Hon. Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Carswell advises of the concern of parents of soldiers already dead and of sons now in the fighting zones, that they are understandably critical of a national do-nothing policy about strikes, slow downs and absenteeism and are asking if the Congress cannot act courageously and effectively when the very life of the nation is threatened, as it now is. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - July 5, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated July 5, 1943. Connally expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell expressing approval and congratulations on Connally's sponsorship of the strike bill which was passed over the President's veto.
Date:
July 5, 1943
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford and Annabel, dated February 26, 1943. Radford expresses her appreciation for the red and white carnations sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.] The reverse side includes a note from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] dated March 4. Byrdie advises that this card was forwarded to Carswell but was returned "torn and messed up", therefore, she is resending it in a new envelope.
Date:
October 26, 1943
Creator:
Radford, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - May 11, 1943]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 11, 1943. White gives an outline of the Fifty-first Commencement of Hardin-Simmons University and issues an invitation to attend the programs but especially the Board meeting.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
White, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated June 1, 1943. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell knowing that some of his efforts as Chairman of the Board have been appreciated. He advises of his recent effort to obtain an armed services setup on the campus, the resignation of Dr. White as president of HSU and touches on a past discussion regarding allowing the Executive Committee to frame the policies stating, again, that his chairmanship was not perfect but that he did his best. Sandefer advises that Carswell was asked after by everyone at the Easter Service and offers his sympathy regarding Truett's death [E. Truett Compere].
Date:
June 1, 1943
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 31, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T.N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Superintendent, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 31, 1943. Collier expresses his appreciation for the tie given to him by Carswell for Christmas. He advises Carswell that they miss seeing him at their church, however, they know he is doing a good job.
Date:
December 31, 1943
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[THE EDINBURG BAPTIST - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Vol. 5, No. 41, October 10, 1943]
A bulletin from The First Baptist Church, titled The Edinburg Baptist, Rev. A. E. Riemann, Pastor, dated October 10, 1943. The bulletin front includes the poem "Wages" by Jesse H. Rittenhouse. Inside page includes the article, The Stewardship of Life, a poem by Grace Troy titled What Would He Say?, and a photo of Lawson H. Cooke, Memphis, Tenn., General Secretary, Baptist Brotherhood. The bulletin back includes the ORDER OF WORSHIP and a note introducing T. N. Carswell as guest speaker.
Date:
October 10, 1943
Creator:
Riemann, Reverend A. E.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History