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[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - September 20, 1943]
A Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated September 20, 1943. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date:
September 20, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to Major T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Schroeder Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from Russell S. Stephens, Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., Abilene, Texas, dated September 16, 1941. Stephens outlines a plan discussed by the executive meeting of the American Legion for the Armistice Day program requesting Carswell's thoughts and suggestions on the plan.
Date:
September 16, 1941
Creator:
Stephens, Russell S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major Thos. N. Carswell to Major Earp - September 27, 1941]
A letter written to Major Earl Earp, Battalion Company Commander, from Thos. N. Carswell, Major, Infantry, Commanding Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, Armistice Day Program Chairman, dated September 27, 1941. Carswell outlines the plan for the Armistice Day Program noting The Texas Defense Guard is to be honored and invites Earp's command to participate. Typewritten at bottom of page is a reply to Major [T. N. Carswell] from Earl Earp, Major, Infantry, TDG., Commanding First Battalion that due to football game it is impossible for the units to make the trip but he hopes to make the trip.
Date:
September 27, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated September 1, 1942. Whitacre offers his regrets regarding Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building on account of the shortage of tires.
Date:
September 1, 1942
Creator:
Whitacre, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Bodley to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James W. Bodley, Department Commander, Memphis, Tennesse, dated September 1, 1942. Announcement from the Department of Tennessee presenting Roane Waring as candidate for National Commander of the American Legion.
Date:
September 1, 1942
Creator:
Bodley, James W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge Owen Thomas to T. N. Carswell - September 3, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, from Owen Thomas, Judge 104th District Court, Anson, Texas, dated September 3, 1942. Thomas accepts Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building advising that A. L. Stell and Mrs. Stell will not be able to attend.
Date:
September 3, 1942
Creator:
Thomas, Owen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated September 4, 1942. Connally declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to duties preventing his leaving Washington.
Date:
September 4, 1942
Creator:
Connally, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div., Commander, American Legion, from J. B. Allcorn, Comanche, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Allcorn declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to having to watch their tires.
Date:
September 4, 1942
Creator:
Allcorn, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div. Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Johnson, Zybach-Owens Post, American Legion, Canadian, Texas, dated September 5, 1942. Johnson declines Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to having been away.
Date:
September 5, 1942
Creator:
Johnson, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated September 8, 1942. Maisel requests the selection of members for the Legislative Committee and the Membership Committee appointments made by Carswell.
Date:
September 8, 1942
Creator:
Maisel, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt: From T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - September 10, 1942]
A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Williamson having made it possible for Maj. Roy W. McMillan to attend the dedication service citing McMillan's address as exceptional. Attachment includes: Expense receipt. "Received of Parramore Post $5 for incidental expenses. Roy W. McMillan" dated September 8, 1942.
Date:
September 10, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jennings Monk - September 10, 1942]
A letter written to Jennings Monk, District Commander, American Legion, Kerrville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell requests from Monk a man's name from the Junction or Brady post who has done outstanding work for service on the Department Membership Committee.
Date:
September 10, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. Wisdom submits a report listing the names of men from the 17th District who are to serve on the committee as indicated: Charlie Giller, Breckenridge_Joe Burton, Albany_E. M. Howard, Rising Star_Wm. R. Martin, Sweetwater_W. R. Huestis, Cisco_Sid Lowery, Dublin_ Albert Graves, Stephenville_R. N. Hansford, Ranger_A. L. Stell, Anson_George Barber, Mineral Wells_Clyde White, Baird_Jack Armstrong, Sweetwater_John Alvis, Abilene_Kelley Farrar, Breckenridge_Al Taylor, Mineral Wells_J. W. Clements, Stephenville_Bradford Corrigan, Hamilton_D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells
Date:
September 11, 1942
Creator:
Wisdom, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Teubel to T. N. Carswell - September 25, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div. Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Henry Teubel, 18th Dist. Com., The American Legion, Tulia, Texas, dated September 25, 1942. Tuebel advises of an enclosed report listing the names of men serving on Constitutional Committees and Non-constitutional Committees of the American Legion.
Date:
September 25, 1942
Creator:
Teubel, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. R. Gilliam - September 26, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. W. R. Gilliam, Post Adjutant, American Legion, Junction, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 26, 1942. Carswell requests that Gilliam serve as Membership Chairman for the Fifth Division.
Date:
September 26, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Carswell - September 5, 1957]
LeA lter written to Allen N. Carswell from his brother Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated September 5, 1957. T. N. Carswell requests that Allen Carswell destroy this letter after reading whether or not he sees fit to use the suggestion in whole or in part. T. N. expresses his enjoyment of their last visit confiding that he felt they were more like brothers than ever before. He offers options for Allen regarding the land handed down to Allen from their mother.
Date:
September 5, 1957
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]
An official cash receipt from Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated September 29, 1961. In Payment of Board & Treatment of Byrdie Carswell. Received of T. N. Carswell.
Date:
September 29, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Ikenberry, Executive Vice-President, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated September 30, 1970. Ikenberry expresses his pleasure of past aquaintance with Mrs. Carswell and Peggy and the feeling that he knew Carswell because of the number of times Mrs. Whiting spoke of him. He advises that he enclosed a certified copy of a resolution in respect to the memory of their late president, Mrs. Milton B. Whiting.
Date:
September 30, 1970
Creator:
Ikenberry, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Picture postcard from T. N. Carswell addressed to Miss Peggy Anne Carswell - September 30, 1934]
A picture postcard showing a photo labeled "The Mountain Drive, built by the C.C.C. Ft. Davis". The postcard includes correspondence to Miss Peggy Anne Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D"addy" [T. N. Carswell], dated September 30, 1934, and postmarked Fort Davis, Tex., Oct. 1, 1934. A short handwritten note advises that he will get home before she receives this card.
Date:
September 30, 1934
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the President of Farmers and Merchants National Bank to Cornell University - September 10, 1942]
A letter addressed to Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, from Henry James, President, Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Abilene, Texas, dated September 10, 1942. James provides a letter of reference and financial backing for Mr. T. N. Carswell and his daughter, Peggy Anne Carswell, who has enrolled at Cornell for the coming year.
Date:
September 10, 1942
Creator:
James, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Arthur B. Berresford, M. D. addressed to T. N. Carswell and letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A statement for professional services rendered to Peggy by Arthur B. Berresford, M. D., Ithaca, New York. Billed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated September 1, 1943. Handwritten note written to "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell] from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell], dated Saturday night and continued on the reverse side of statement. She advises that she found this statement in the pile of letters to be answered and is forwarding it on to Carswell because the bill ought to be paid.
Date:
September 1, 1943
Creator:
Berresford, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell - September 13, 1944]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Ashley [Ashley Carswell], Tucson, Arizona, dated September 13, 1944. Ashley Carswell advises that he has completed training and is ready to go overseas. He has a nine-day delay with his crew to pick up a new ship and equipment in Topeka, Kansas, drive to Dallas then fly to Jacksonville to be home four or five days. He assures his Uncle that he is "not worried about going across because I've got the best crew on the field―but I am the only Rebel."
Date:
September 13, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, Ashley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Delegate card issued by Harry E. Rather and Sam D. Forman, Jr. to T. N. Carswell]
A delegate card for the National Convention of The American Legion in Omaha, Nebraska, issued to Delegate T. N. Carswell by Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant and Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander -Texas DELEGATE SECTION, OMAHA AUDITORIUM, dated September 20, 1943. The reverse side includes confirmation certifying Carswell "as an official delegate to the Convention".
Date:
September 20, 1943
Creator:
Rather, Harry E. & Forman, Sam D., Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Resolution: From A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, 17th District, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated September 30, 1944. Foreign Affairs Committee: Tommie Carswell, Chairman, Abilene, Texas, Judge John Alvis, Abilene, Texas, Judge Bob Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas. Stell requests that each member of the committee attend the District War Conference and make a brief report of the anticipated work by their committee. Typewritten on The American Legion Department of Texas letterhead bearing REQUISITION BOND watermark.
Date:
September 30, 1944
Creator:
Stell, A. L. (Albert)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History