BASIC IDEALS OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY -  July 5-6, 1940 (open access)

BASIC IDEALS OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY - July 5-6, 1940

An essay titled "Basic Ideals of Constitutional Democracy," adopted at the Conference on Democratic Processes, Union College, Schenectady, New York, dated July 5-6, 1940. Dixon Ryan Fox, Chairman of Committee on Democratic Processes, National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship.
Date: {1940-07-05..1940-07-06}
Creator: National Foundation For Education in American Citizenship
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Reverend I. L. Morgan]

Photograph of Reverend I. L. Morgan, a Methodist minister from Raton, New Mexico. He is posing for his picture in a suit and tie.
Date: [..1940]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 206, Ed. 2 Tuesday, December 31, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 206, Ed. 2 Tuesday, December 31, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 31, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 205, Ed. 2 Monday, December 30, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 205, Ed. 2 Monday, December 30, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 30, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 204, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 29, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 204, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 29, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 29, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 203, Ed. 2 Saturday, December 28, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 203, Ed. 2 Saturday, December 28, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 28, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 202, Ed. 2 Friday, December 27, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 202, Ed. 2 Friday, December 27, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 27, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 201, Ed. 2 Thursday, December 26, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 201, Ed. 2 Thursday, December 26, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 26, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 26, 1940 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 26, 1940

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 26, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

Army Mobilization Buildings: Mess Hall Floor Plans

Mess hall floor plans for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include a floor plan for 118 men, 170 men, 210 men, and 250 men. Other sections include a legend, electric fixture schedule, gas fixed heating cabinets, kitchen equipment, and general notes.
Date: December 26, 1940
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 26, 1940 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 26, 1940

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 26, 1940
Creator: Pouns, Joe B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to N. F. Muir Virginia - December 26, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to N. F. Muir Virginia - December 26, 1940]

A letter written to Dr. N. F. Muir, Roanoke, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 26, 1940. Carswell addresses "apparent misunderstandings" regarding account arrangements made by Dr. Gillespie with Dr. Muir for his work on bands and appliance adjustments on Peggy Anne.
Date: December 26, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 200, Ed. 2 Tuesday, December 24, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 200, Ed. 2 Tuesday, December 24, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 24, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 199, Ed. 2 Monday, December 23, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 199, Ed. 2 Monday, December 23, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 23, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norman S. Case to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Norman S. Case to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1940]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Norman S. Case, Acting Chairman, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D. C., dated December 23, 1940. Case acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relating to the controversy between the ASCAP and the radio broadcast industry, and he expresses to Carswell the appreciation of the Commission for the benefit of having his views.
Date: December 23, 1940
Creator: Case, Norman S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John R. - December 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John R. - December 23, 1940]

A letter written to John R., from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1940. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mr. Luther W. Caldwell noting he is anxious to get on the camp work as a carpenter.
Date: December 23, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 198, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 22, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 198, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 22, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 22, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 197, Ed. 2 Saturday, December 21, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 197, Ed. 2 Saturday, December 21, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 21, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pickwicker, Volume 9, Number 1, Winter 1940-1941 (open access)

The Pickwicker, Volume 9, Number 1, Winter 1940-1941

The Pickwicker literary magazine of Abilene Christian College includes original short stories, essays, poetry, artwork, and other creative works.
Date: Winter 1940
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 196, Ed. 2 Friday, December 20, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 196, Ed. 2 Friday, December 20, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 20, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Brother Pastor - December 20, 1940] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Brother Pastor - December 20, 1940]

A form letter addressed to Brother Pastor from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated December 20, 1940. Carswell reports on a meeting held on December 12 and advises regarding the enclosed Pronouncement of this meeting in dealing with the liquor situation. Carswell requests that the Pastors and their congregations join the cause and pledge to aid the 24th Senatorial District Drys in the fight against the sale of liquor for social drinking in Dry Territory. Printed on letterhead from the First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas. Enclosure includes: Report by Committee members M. H. Godfrey - Mitchell, Herron - Shackelford, J. J. Keeter - Throckmorton, A. H. Davis - Callahan, Mrs. Morgan Jones - Taylor, J. M. Cook - Taylor. Report of Committee on Statement of facts, findings and Proposals of the Dry Forces of the 24th Senatorial District in Texas, in conference December 12, 1940. The reverse side includes meeting times and list of names.
Date: December 20, 1940
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 195, Ed. 2 Thursday, December 19, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 195, Ed. 2 Thursday, December 19, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 19, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 19, 1940 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 19, 1940

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 19, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

Army Mobilization Buildings: Elevations & Sections

Mess hall elevation and sections for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include front elevation for a 250 man mess hall, plan showing typical knee brace at walls, cross section, left end elevation, kitchen end elevation, half plan of louver, detail of built up corner, and section of kitchen entrance.
Date: December 19, 1940
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History