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[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - January/February 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - January/February 1944]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Bexar County from January 28, 1944 through February 11, 1944. Approved by J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, State Director of Selective Service.
Date: February 1944
Creator: Page, J. Watt
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 2, 1944]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Gunter Hotel and Plaza Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 2, 1944. McKenzie expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated January 28, and discusses the work before them, asking if Carswell would consider working as his assistant, office-man, stenographer and field worker.
Date: February 2, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - February 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - February 9, 1944]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, San Antonio, Texas from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas dated February 9, 1944. Jenkens acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell, comments on the report made by Carswell on the Dallas meeting and expresses his relief that Carswell was made vice chairman since the work requires a "hard hitter". He comments on his name being off the list of active deacons and that he looks forward to the day when Carswell is back on the active list.
Date: February 9, 1944
Creator: Jenkens, Millard A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - 1944-02-11] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - 1944-02-11]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Bexar County performed from January 28, 1944 through February 11, 1944.. Approved and signed by J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, State Director of Selective Service.
Date: February 11, 1944
Creator: Page, J. Watt
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1944]

An itinerary (supplement) for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Bexar County performed from February 12-13, 1944. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor. Second page is duplicate itinerary but not signed.
Date: February 12, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin, Sweetwater, Texas, dated February 13, 1944. McLaughlin requests Carswell's advice regarding her son John, who will turn 18 in April, is a Freshman at Hardin-Simmons University and will be joining the service. She describes John regarding his education, intelligence and physical attributes expressing her hope that Carswell can advise him since his father had died when he was nine. She advises that John would like to train for Chaplin service but is hesitant to request advice from strangers fearing it "might be interpreted as finding a way to shun Army service". She also advises Carswell of her other sons noting that Charles is in his last period of training for Combat Bomber service at Biggs Field in El Paso. The reverse side of the last page of this letter includes a postscript advising of their hope that John can finish his freshman year before entering the service and requests any assistance from Carswell to make this possible.
Date: February 13, 1944
Creator: McLaughlin, Mrs. J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1944. McKenzie advises Carswell of his election as a member of the Executive Committee which is comprised of 25 members. He requests that the committee members meet with bretheren from wet areas to work toward drying up wet spots with local option elections.
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to The Chairman, Mitchell County Local Board No. 1 - February 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to The Chairman, Mitchell County Local Board No. 1 - February 18, 1944]

A letter addressed to The Chairman, Mitchell County Local Board No. 1, Colorado City, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor dated February 18, 1944. Fellbaum advises that Mr. Thomas N. Carswell has been instructed to assist the board members or clerks in the processing of registrants due to the increase in physical examinations and induction calls, and due also to their recent change in clerks explaining that his assistance will greatly aid the local board in their work.
Date: February 18, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from wife of registrant to Major Lipscomb - February 22, 1944 (open access)

[Letter from wife of registrant to Major Lipscomb - February 22, 1944

A letter addressed to Major [John W.] Lipscomb from the wife of a registrant in Van Horn, Texas and dated February 22, 1944, in which a written request is made for an investigation regarding her husband having been offered a deferment if he would go to work in the mine and for an investigation regarding false statements by a board member.
Date: February 22, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Boaz and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from H. A. Boaz and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1944]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bishop H. A. Boaz, President and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 23, 1944. An advisement regarding the importance of attending the conference to be with people from various wet counties which will enable them to plan for local option elections to be held simultaneously.
Date: February 23, 1944
Creator: Boaz, H. A. & McKenzie, Walter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
South Carolina Joins North Carolina In Presenting R. L. McMillan For National Commander (open access)

South Carolina Joins North Carolina In Presenting R. L. McMillan For National Commander

A flyer printed by The American Legion of South Carolina promoting R. L. McMillan of North Carolina for National Commander and includes resolutions passed on the 28th day of February, 1944. Signed by J. J. Bullard, Department Adjutant, Department of South Carolina.
Date: February 28, 1944
Creator: American Legion. Department of South Carolina. Departmental Executive Committee.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 17th District Foreign Relations Committee, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated February 5, 1945. Stell requests a full representation of his Committee at the Mid-Winter War Conference in Abilene, Texas on February 18, 1945 in the Ball Room of the Wooten Hotel. Handwritten note at bottom of page by T. N. Carswell suggests a study of Foreign Relations during next several months.
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Stell, A. L. (Albert)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. Cook & Sons - February 1, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. Cook & Sons - February 1, 1946]

A letter addressed to Thos. Cook & Sons, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 1, 1946. Carswell requests to represent Thos. Cook & Sons and gives to them the name of Mr. R. H. Johnson as a reference.
Date: February 1, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. E. Carr to T. N. Carswell - February 4, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. E. Carr to T. N. Carswell - February 4, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from A. S. E. Carr, Secretary for Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated February 4, 1946. Carr acknowledges that the letter from Carswell dated January 26 has been received in the absence of Senator Connally who is in London as a delegate to the United Nations Assembly. He assures Carswell that the Senator "will bear in mind" Carswell's views regarding the various matters mentioned.
Date: February 4, 1946
Creator: Carr, A. S. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for $74.00 donationfrom T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1946] (open access)

[Receipt for $74.00 donationfrom T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1946]

A receipt in the amount of $74.00 for a donation received from T. N. Carswell (Series F Bond - C1338455F) by the Greater H-S U Fund, dated February 5, 1946.
Date: February 5, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Good Citizenship League of Stephens County, Texas to T. N. Carswell - February 6, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from The Good Citizenship League of Stephens County, Texas to T. N. Carswell - February 6, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Citizens National Bank Building, Abilene, Texas, from The Good Citizenship League of Stephens County, Texas, dated February 6, 1946. A request that Carswell compile his resolutions concerning The Good Citizenship Leaque and mail them to Rev. L. V. Reazin, secretary for the organization.
Date: February 6, 1946
Creator: Reazin, L. V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Stewart to T. N. Carswell - February 8, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Ed Stewart to T. N. Carswell - February 8, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommie"), Abilene, Texas from Ed Stewart, Chairman, Greater Hardin-Simmons University Development Program Financial Campaign, dated February 8, 1946. Stewart advises Carswell of the importance that he attend the "Kick-off" breakfast for the Abilene organization in the Hardin-Simmons Development Campaign to be held on February 11 in the Ball Room of the Windsor Hotel.
Date: February 8, 1946
Creator: Stewart, Ed
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joseph T. Zottoli - February 12, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joseph T. Zottoli - February 12, 1946]

A letter written to Judge Joseph T. Zottoli, Associate Justice, Boston Municipal Court, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 12, 1946. Carswell requests that Zottoli address a meeting in Abilene on "Beverage Alcohol, its effects, its control".
Date: February 12, 1946
Creator: Carswell, Thomas Norwood
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Mariner to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Mariner to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1946]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Mariner, Vice President, Thos. Cook & Son, 587 Fifth Avenue, New York 17, N. Y., dated February 13, 1946. Mariner expresses appreciation for the interest shown but will not arrange a representation until Carswell has an office and can qualify as a representative of steamship and air lines.
Date: February 13, 1946
Creator: Mariner, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - February 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - February 16, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York 5, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1946. Carswell informs Johnson that in addition to Income Tax service planning he plans to develop a Travel and Touring Service advising that he gave, as a reference, Johnson's name to Thos. Cook and Sons asking him to forgive his not having previously secured Johnson's permission. He advises that the City Commission seems to be rushing toward a substantial bond issue with opposition developing regarding the procedure.
Date: February 16, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. Cook & Sons - February 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thos. Cook & Sons - February 16, 1946]

A letter addressed to Thos. Cook & Sons, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 16, 1946. Carswell makes the request, again, to represent Thos. Cook & Sons in the area advising that he is reasonably sure of the basic opportunities for business in this section.
Date: February 16, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1946]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 18, 1946. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that a car may be available around May 1st providing more cars are manufactured. He lists three models and their approximate prices.
Date: February 18, 1946
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - February 18, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally - February 18, 1946]

A letter written to Senator Tom Connally, U. S. Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 18, 1946. Carswell states his opinion of Mr. Pauley advising that he does not believe Pauley possesses the moral integrity required to qualify for responsible governmental service requesting, therefore, that Connally oppose his confirmation as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Carswell also offers insight regarding world peace; "In the matter of dealing with Russia it appears to me we are pursuing a course of appeasement and compromise that will as surely end in disaster as did a comparable policy in dealing with our recent enemies―will result in our subservience―Civil War came in spit of all Clay's compromises."
Date: February 18, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator W. Lee O'Daniel - February 18, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator W. Lee O'Daniel - February 18, 1946]

A letter written to Senator W. Lee O'Daniel, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated February 18, 1946. Carswell requests that O'Daniel vote against the confirmation of Mr. Pauley as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Date: February 18, 1946
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History