[Photograph of the Jannellis]

Photograph of Ralph and Anna Jannelli posing together in front of a building in Abilene.
Date: August 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook: Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Volume 2] (open access)

[Scrapbook: Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Volume 2]

Scrapbook of materials documenting the activities and history of the Abilene Fine Arts Museum in Abilene, Texas during the 1940s. It includes newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, invitations, programs, booklets, letters, and exhibition information.
Date: 1942-08/1946-07
Creator: Abilene Fine Arts Museum (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook: Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Volume 4] (open access)

[Scrapbook: Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Volume 4]

Scrapbook of materials documenting the activities and history of the Abilene Fine Arts Museum in Abilene, Texas during the 1940s and 1950s. It includes newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, invitations, programs, booklets, letters, and exhibition information.
Date: 1949-08/1953-07
Creator: Abilene Fine Arts Museum (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook: Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Volume 3] (open access)

[Scrapbook: Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Volume 3]

Scrapbook of materials documenting the activities and history of the Abilene Fine Arts Museum in Abilene, Texas during the 1940s. It includes newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, invitations, programs, booklets, letters, and exhibition information.
Date: 1946-08/1949-07
Creator: Abilene Fine Arts Museum (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. E. Hereford to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from C. E. Hereford to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942]

A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from C. E. Hereford, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 25, 1942. Hereford replies to a request from Carswell regarding a meeting with church leaders in Lubbock and requests that Carswell wait until the preachers return to plan a conference. He assures Carswell that he feels they will be interested in a Field Day.
Date: August 25, 1942
Creator: Hereford, C. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Derr to T. N. Carswell - August 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. Derr to T. N. Carswell - August 28, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. Derr, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Ralls, Texas, dated August 28, 1942. Derr assures Carswell that the liquor question will be presented to their association.
Date: August 28, 1942
Creator: Derr, W. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Atwood to T. N. Carswell - August 9, 1943] (open access)

[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 Charles Saft to T. N. Carswell - August 19, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Saft to T. N. Carswell - August 19, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. Saft, Ruby Saft Company, Seneca, Missouri, dated August 19, 1941. Saft asks if Carswell would like to be a candidate for Representative for Congress in Washington for his district.
Date: August 19, 1941
Creator: Saft, Charles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Love to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Love to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Henry Love, Manager, Hotel Texas, Fort Worth, dated August 8, 1944. Love acknowledges Carswell's "favor of August 7th", expresses his appreciation for Carswell's thoughtfulness and advises that through the efforts of such good friends he has been given the opportunity to serve in the coming year.
Date: August 8, 1944
Creator: Love, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of T. N. Carswell from Hardin-Simmons University, Autust 9, 1941] (open access)

[Transcript of T. N. Carswell from Hardin-Simmons University, Autust 9, 1941]

A statement of credit from Office of the Registrar, Hardin-Simmons University certifying Mr. Thomas Norwood Carswell attended Hardin-Simmons University from 1911-1919. The statement is dated August 9, 1941. Degree awarded June 1, 1915; Major - English, Minor - History. Signed by Martha Howell, Assistant Registrar for Mrs. J. A. Beard, Registrar.
Date: August 9, 1941
Creator: Howell, Martha
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 20, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 20, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jake--J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 20, 1948. Sandefer requests an opinion from Carswell regarding the wording for the plaque for Hunter Hall.
Date: August 20, 1948
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jake--J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 10, 1948. Sandefer advises regarding the program which was selected for the Hunter Hall dedication.
Date: August 10, 1948
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August, 1944] (open access)

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

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, CAS, Travel Order No. 4 for work in District 17 A & B from August 1, 1944 through August 31, 1944.
Date: August 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August-September, 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August-September, 1943]

Itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and September 20, 1943. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor.
Date: 1943-08-03/1943-09-20
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1944] (open access)

[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 4, 1944]

An Overtime Selection Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 4, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]

A Selective Service Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 13, 1944 - Cancelled. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date: August 13, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, Austin, Texas, dated August 2, 1941. Young acknowledges the application by Carswell for the Department Convention to be held in Abilene in 1942.
Date: August 2, 1941
Creator: Young, Fred E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - August 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - August 7, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, Austin, Texas, dated August 7, 1941. Young provides information regarding the assignment of a room, touches on a possible membership contest and commends Carswell for the fine spirit he has always shown in the Legion work.
Date: August 7, 1941
Creator: Young, Fred E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator W. Lee O'Daniel to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Senator W. Lee O'Daniel to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from W. Lee O'Daniel, Texas, United States Senate, dated August 8, 1941. O'Daniel acknowledges the receipt of the letter which included a copy of the telegram Carswell sent to the President and notes that he is glad to know of Carswell's views in this matter.
Date: August 8, 1941
Creator: O'Daniel, W. Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated August 15, 1941. Connally expresses his appreciation for his letter and the copy of the telegram Carswell sent to the President. He advises Carswell of his own support of the bill to extend the service of selectees and his disapproval of the propaganda being sent out under Senator Wheeler's sponsorship.
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Connally, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from W. J. Wisdom - August 7, 1942] (open access)

[Form letter from W. J. Wisdom - August 7, 1942]

A form letter from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated August 7, 1942. Wisdom advises of the selection of Carswell as a member of the Department Convention Committee on Rules, and stresses that attendance at the convention is important.
Date: August 7, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - August 26, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - August 26, 1942]

A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Eighth Corps Service Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 26, 1942. Carswell requests of Williamson that it be made possible for Lt. Col. Julian C. Hyer to be present for the main address at the dedication of the Parramore Post, American Legion building.
Date: August 26, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Riedel - August 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Riedel - August 28, 1942]

A letter written to Ed Riedel, American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1942. Carswell advises of an enclosed blank check to cover a room reservation at Kansas City and, also, a Division Commander cap.
Date: August 28, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dave Green - August 31, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dave Green - August 31, 1942]

A letter written to Dave Green, District Commander, American Legion, El Paso, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated August 31, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building. Handwritten reply to Tom from Davis declines the invitation due to his involvement in The Legion when it is to be a guest to The International Labor Day.
Date: August 31, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History