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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - November 25, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - November 25, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Texas United Drys, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1941. Carswell advises of an enclosed check to cover their part for the special attorney and makes inquiry regarding the case and the status of the submission blanks.
Date: November 25, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated November 26, 1941. Davis acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses his appreciation for the check for the Judge Miller fee. He advises Carswell that the petitions will be "in the hands of our Friends" by February 1, will be subject to the poll tax list of 1942 and that they will not know who are qualified voters until after February 1. He advises of their need to meet before February.
Date: November 26, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to W. Earl Hall - November 24, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to W. Earl Hall - November 24, 1941]

A form letter addressed to Mr. W. Earl Hall, Editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, from T. N. Carswell, for the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated November 24, 1941. Promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A." W. Earl Hall defines Americanism in a typewritten reply at top of page.
Date: November 24, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941]

A form letter addressed to Mr. Chas. A. Guy, Editor, Avalanche, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, American Legion Committee on Americanism, dated November 25, 1941. The letter contains the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A."
Date: November 25, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse H. Jones to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jesse H. Jones to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]

A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Jesse H. Jones, The Secretary of Commerce, Washington, DC, dated November 26, 1941. Jesse H. Jones defines Americanism.
Date: November 26, 1941
Creator: Jones, Jesse H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chief Justice Hughes by Wendell W. Mischler to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Chief Justice Hughes by Wendell W. Mischler to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Chief Justice Hughes (retired), by Wendell W. Mischler, Secretary, Washington, D. C., dated November 26, 1941. Mischler acknowledges the receipt by Chief Justice Hughes of the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism and advises that Hughes made it a rule to decline all alike requests citing the quantity he receives.
Date: November 26, 1941
Creator: Mischler, Wendell W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Scott Mowrer to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Scott Mowrer to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Paul Scott Mowrer, Editor, The Chicago Daily News dated November 26, 1941. Paul Scott Mowrer defines Americanism.
Date: November 26, 1941
Creator: Mowrer, Paul Scott
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Taylor to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Taylor to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. Taylor, Editor, The Dallas Morning News, dated November 27, 1941. J. J. Taylor defines Americanism.
Date: November 27, 1941
Creator: Taylor, J. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. A. Murray to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from D. A. Murray to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. A. Murray, Assistant Secretary, Chicago Tribune, dated November 29, 1941. Murray advises that the letter from Carswell was received in Colonel McCormick's absence and gives his assurance that it will be brought to McCormick's attention immediately upon his return.
Date: November 29, 1941
Creator: Murray, D. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of a form letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign] (open access)

[Draft of a form letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign]

A draft of a letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. By T. N. Carswell, For the Committee.
Date: November 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated November 17, 1941. Russell replies to the request by Carswell for a 1941 Congressional Directory advising that it is now in the mail.
Date: November 17, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 25, 1941. White expresses his appreciation for the selection and direction of ushers by Carswell during the Convention.
Date: November 25, 1941
Creator: White, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain A. H. Dennison to Major Thos. N. Carswell - November 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain A. H. Dennison to Major Thos. N. Carswell - November 7, 1941]

A letter written to Thos. N. Carswell, Major, Infantry Commanding Tenth Battalion, Abilene, Texas, from A. H. Dennison, Captain, Inf. 34th Battalion Staff, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, dated November 7, 1941. Dennison acknowledges his receipt of the invitation from Carswell to attend the Armistice Day program but declines the invitation due to previous arrangements.
Date: November 7, 1941
Creator: Dennison, A. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated November 26, 1941. Young requests that Carswell attend the Officer's Conference in Big Spring and that he discuss the program for the Membership Committee for 1942.
Date: November 26, 1941
Creator: Young, Fred E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Harrington to Honorable W. J. Bryan, November 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Harrington to Honorable W. J. Bryan, November 17, 1941]

Letter from J. T. Harrington to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing him of how much he enjoyed visiting his home.
Date: November 17, 1941
Creator: Harrington, J. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Tanner to Mrs. Kempner, November 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Tanner to Mrs. Kempner, November 7, 1941]

Letter to Mrs. Kempner from Mrs. Tanner from the AWVS. Included in the letter is a copy of a letter from Mrs. Alison. The letter also informs that the chairman of the Dallas unit of the AWVS has resigned.
Date: November 7, 1941
Creator: Tanner, Mrs. Frederick C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davie, November 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davie, November 10, 1941]

Letter to Mrs. Davie from Mrs. Kempner about Galvestonians being unable to carry the expected amount of insurance.
Date: November 10, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941]

Letter to Cecil from her father discussing an issue he had with someone he believed to be fraud. He also encourages Cecil to make up her mind about moving to New York or Dallas. He mentions that "Uncle Stuart" is going blind.
Date: November 16, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 9, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 9, 1941]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "Harris" and "Ruth" wanting to travel to New York and their participation as "Daughters of Artillery Club" members in a ball in Dallas. Also writes about Sealy Hutchings Jr.'s participation in the club and his wife, "lady Hutchings" arguing with Gus Arnold, chairman of the House Commitee.
Date: November 9, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R. H. Woy Co. - November 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter to R. H. Woy Co. - November 3, 1941]

Letter from R. H. Moy Co., dated November 3, 1941. The letter, which is handwritten, informs the recipient that a copy of the canceled check that they requested to see is enclosed with the letter.
Date: November 3, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Bodansky to Eleanor Bodansky - November 25, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Oscar Bodansky to Eleanor Bodansky - November 25, 1941]

Letter from Dr. Oscar Bodansky to Eleanor Bodansky, the widow of Dr. Meyer Bodansky, covering some concerns Eleanor has voiced about a contract to publish a fifth edition of her late husband's textbook. As Meyer Bodansky's surviving family, the two are discussing issues involved in the contractual agreement they have already signed.
Date: November 25, 1941
Creator: Bodansky, Oscar, 1901-
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, November 30, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, November 30, 1941]

Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his time in the Philippines during World War II. The letter was written on paper taken from the Manila Hotel.
Date: November 30, 1941
Creator: George Cooke Brundrett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Royce Guy Carlton to His Parents, November 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter From Royce Guy Carlton to His Parents, November 8, 1941]

Photograph of a letter from Royce Guy Carlton to his parents discussing his time in basic training.
Date: November 8, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, November 6, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, November 6, 1941]

Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his desire to pay off a loan note. He is writing from the Island of Luzon in the Philippines during World War II.
Date: November 6, 1941
Creator: George Cooke Brundrett
System: The Portal to Texas History