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[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1942-1947]
Ledger containing minutes of the city Board of Commissioners in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from September 11, 1942 to April 25, 1947. An index with names is included at the front.
Date:
1942-09-11/1947-04-25
Creator:
Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1942-1943
Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
June 1942
Creator:
Abilene Christian College
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Pickwicker, Volume 11, Number 1, Winter 1942-1943
The Pickwicker literary magazine of Abilene Christian College includes original short stories, essays, poetry, artwork, and other creative works.
Date:
Winter 1942
Creator:
Abilene Christian College
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1942
Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1942
Creator:
Abilene Christian College
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Lon R. Adams to T. N. Carswell - July 21, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lon R. Adams, Rotan Post. 194, Rotan, Texas, dated July 21, 1942. Adams expresses his regrets that he was not able to be in Abilene to cast a vote for Carswell and assures of his willingness to do his part to make the coming year one of the best for the 5th Division.
Date:
July 21, 1942
Creator:
Adams, Lon R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. Adams to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. Adams, Dean, Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Texas, dated March 25, 1942. Adams advises that the effects of alcohol are included in several courses.
Date:
March 25, 1942
Creator:
Adams, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Agent, Comanche, Texas, dated June 23, 1942. Allcorn acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he does not know how to answer due to not being familiar with the current politics. He advises of his impression of Andy Danforth and Charlie Maisel.
Date:
June 23, 1942
Creator:
Allcorn, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1942]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Comanche, Texas, dated March 13, 1942. Allcorn congratulates Carswell on his election confiding that he knew nothing about the race including Carswell's name being on the ballot until he had started for the Legion hall.
Date:
March 13, 1942
Creator:
Allcorn, J. B.
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
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies - January 1942]
A training schedule for rifle companies for the period of January, 1942, Headquarters 10th Battalion, T.D.G. (Maj. T. N. Carswell, Commanding), Abilene, Texas. Prepared by 1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.
Date:
January 1942
Creator:
Alvis, John H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieut. Col. Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1942]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, State of Texas, Austin, dated January 2, 1942. Banister acknowledges the letter from Carswell to General Page [Brigadier General J. Watt Page] was received but the declaration of war on December 7 gave no time to give Carswell's suggestion proper consideration.
Date:
January 2, 1942
Creator:
Banister, Neill H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope: From Robbins Wolcott Barstow to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Robbins Wolcott Barstow, President, The Hartford Seminary Foundation, Hartford, Connecticut, dated January 8, 1942. Barstow expresses his views on Americanism advising of the enclosed clipping regarding remarks he made to a group of newly naturalized citizens. The article in the clipping is titled "New Citizens: Devotion to Ideal, ' by Robbins W. Barstow, President Harford Seminary Foundation.
Date:
January 8, 1942
Creator:
Barstow, Robbins Wolcott
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Frank Bell to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, Abilene, Texas, from T. Frank Bell, The City of San Angelo, San Angelo, Texas, dated December 15, 1942. An advisement from Bell that Arthur Sitas accepts the appointment of Disaster Relief Chairman for the 5th Division.
Date:
December 15, 1942
Creator:
Bell, T. Frank
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
[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1942]
A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, Washington, DC, dated December 16, 1942. The form pertains to the transfer of position from Clerk To Clerical Audit Supervisor. The form is signed by George A. Bonnet, Colonel, Field Artillery Chief. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date:
December 16, 1942
Creator:
Bonnet, George A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Texas Liquor Control Board, Austin, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Bradbury reports his findings on the "Report and Recommendations of the Senate Committee Investigating Crime, 43rd Texas Legislature, 1933-1934" recommending strongly that Carswell obtain a copy and read certain sections citing that "any 'spot' information would not be considered valuable unless considered a part of the entire report". He advises that Carswell will find analysis by county annually including the number of indictments for liquor violations.
Date:
November 10, 1942
Creator:
Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Resolution from Hugh R. Bumpas to T. N. Carswell - September 26, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Hugh R. Bumpas, Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Ennis, Texas, dated September 26, 1942. Bumpas informs Carswell of an enclosed copy of a resolution which passed unanimously at the annual meeting of the Ellis County Baptist Association. The resolution urges Baptist schools to include a required course of study dealing with the effects of beverage alcohol.
Date:
September 26, 1942
Creator:
Bumpas, Hugh R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucile Capt to Vernon L. Mangun - March 20, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. V. L Mangun from Lucile Capt dated March 20, 1942. Capt confirms that there is no special course dealing with the effects of alcohol.
Date:
March 20, 1942
Creator:
Capt, Lucile
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Financial Ledger of the Carnegie Public Library (1942-1947)]
A ledger containing the 1942-1947 financial records of the Carnegie Public Library.
Date:
1942/1947
Creator:
Carnegie Library Board
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1942-1943]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1942 to 1943 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This pressbook won honorable mention in the statewide contest sponsored by the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs for communities promoting art. The first page includes a certificate of membership in the Art Forum and a listing of membership, officers and committees. One of the highlights of the year was an exhibit of Military Art by Corporal Samuel Smith at the Abilene Fine Arts Museum. Most of the clippings focus on local art events and document member activities supporting the war effort.
Date:
1942/1943
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. N. Carswell to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1942]
A letter written to "Brother" [T. N. Carswell] from A. N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated December 8, 1942. A. N. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from T. N. Carswell. He describes the excessive rain and advises that he "expressed" the pecans as requested. He expresses his wish that the T. N. Carswells could spend Christmas in Homerville and writes of family news explaining that Ashley will have to sign up for Uncle Sam as he will be eighteen years old. He advises that he was glad to have heard from Eula [Eula Clark].
Date:
December 8, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, A. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to "Uncle Norwood" [T. N. Carswell] from Ashley [Ashley Carswell], dated Wednesday night. Ashley expresses his appreciation for his Uncle's wedding gift. He explains that his wife, Martha, was away for three weeks, that he waited for her return to open some gifts and that is why the thank you letter is late. He advises of his new business and that it is doing very well and thanks him, again, and his wife and Peggy for such a wonderful gift, "a whole set of silver".
Date:
1942~
Creator:
Carswell, Ashley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martha Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses her appreciation to Carswell, Virginia and Peggy for the wedding gift to her and Ashley.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
Carswell, Martha
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History