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[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1942 - January 22, 1943]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Supervisor for work in District 18 A from December 22, 1942 through January 22, 1943.
Date:
1942-12-22/1943-01-22
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum Receipt/Debit Slip - Selective Service Property Section by T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1942]
A memorandum receipt/debit slip submitted by T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated December 17, 1942 for the purchase of a case, brief bag type. Q. M. C. Form 487 Revised May 14, 1931.
Date:
December 17, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
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 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 T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - December 14, 1942]
A letter written to Rev. Jeff Davis, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell advises Davis of their success in getting the Baptist Convention to go on record with reference to the teaching of the effects of alcohol in the Baptist schools. He advises that they should not let up until all denominations believing like they do follow suit. He expresses his discouragement that the progress made in San Angelo is set back but his work will be taking him into the field soon which will allow him to do more.
Date:
December 14, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Charles E. Coombes - December 14, 1942]
A letter written to Judge Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Coombes and for his letter of November 10. He expresses his appreciation of their friendship and for Coombes' legal ability noting his regret that Coombes had not yet been elevated to a high court appointment. He extends the Season's Greetings to him and Mrs. Coombes from Mrs. Carswell and himself.
Date:
December 14, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Roscoe Carswell - December 14, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Roscoe Carswell, Waycross, Georgia, from "Your Uncle" [T. N. Carswell], dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Roscoe advising that he has thought of him many times since he was in Georgia and is proud that Roscoe is now "making the most of opportunity".
Date:
December 14, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated December 13, 1942. Radford expresses her pleasure for Carswell on his promotion, notes how much he does for others and states that the Radford family wishes for him "the best of everything in the years to come".
Date:
December 13, 1942
Creator:
Radford, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wyatt W. Lipscomb - December 14, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell offers the explanation regarding his receipt a few days ago of Lipscomb's letter dated November 22nd which accounted for his not being with them on December 3rd. He advises of a similar incident which caused him to miss another event held in Mineral Wells and so ends his letter advising that "war has its drawbacks" that they "must take them in their stride without complaint".
Date:
December 12, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clerk, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Captain, Q.M.C., Policy Supervisor, Austin, Texas dated December 11, 1942. Fellbaum references a letter from Carswell dated December 8 and addressed to Colonel John R. Banister. He outlines an itinerary for Carswell for the dates of December 16, 1942 through the 28th of December. He instructs Carswell to accompany Mr. Jewel R. Stephens into the counties of District 18-A.
Date:
December 11, 1942
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George Barber - December 9, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. George Barber, Mineral Wells, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, dated December 9, 1942. Carswell advises of his receipt on December 4th of the invitation for the program to be held on December 2nd and explains that he, otherwise, would have been happy to participate in the program.
Date:
December 9, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Railway Express Agency, Incorporated Uniform Express Receipt: Shipped from A. N. Carswell to Miss Peggy Ann Carswell]
A railway receipt from the Railway Express Agency Office, Ithaca, N. Y., Miss Peggy Ann Carswell. Forwarding Office - Homerville, Ga., A. N. Carswell, dated December 8, 1942. One bag of pecans.
Date:
December 8, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, A. N.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Railway Express Agency, Incorporated Uniform Express Receipt: Shipped from A. N. Carswell to Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Whiting]
A railway receipt from the Railway Express Agency Office, Clifton Forge, Va., Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Whiting. Forwarding Office - Homerville, Ga., A. N. Carswell, dated December 8, 1942. One bag of pecans.
Date:
December 8, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, A. N.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Bell - December 7, 1942]
A letter written to Frank Bell, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 7, 1942. Carswell reminds Bell of when the Concho River caused so much trouble for San Angelo and advises him that if any Legionnaire was sufficiently active at that time that he would like to recommend him for Disaster Relief Chairman.
Date:
December 7, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Henry B. Wiener - December 7, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Henry B. Wiener, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 7, 1942. An advisement to Wiener from Carswell recommending Russell S. Stephens as the proper man to help with the American Legion Oratorical Contest.
Date:
December 7, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam M. Weiss to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Commander, Fifth Division, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sam M. Weiss, Member, The Americanism Committee, Paris, Texas, dated December 5, 1942. Weiss makes a request of Carswell to appoint someone as the Chairman of the Disaster Relief Committee. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell is an advisement to Weiss that he recommends Arthur Sitas of San Angelo, Tx.
Date:
December 5, 1942
Creator:
Weiss, Sam M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of payment from T. N. Carswell to Cornell University]
A statement of payment from Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas to Cornell University, Dr. Ithaca, N. Y., dated December 4, 1942. December 1, 1942 payment on account, $125.00 tuition & fees - Peggy A. Carswell.
Date:
December 4, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 3, 1942]
A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated December 3, 1942. Rather apologizes for their delay in answering Carswell's letter advising of the department move and new address. He advises that a membership progress report will be resent if necessary and that the stationery Carswell had requested has been sent.
Date:
December 3, 1942
Creator:
Rather, Harry E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Wiener to T. N. Carswell - December 3, 1942]
A letter written to Commander Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, Fifth Division, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Henry B. Wiener, San Antonio, Texas, dated December 3, 1942. Wiener provides an update regarding the logistics of the National Americanism Program, the American Legion Oratorical Contest, the American Legion sponsored War Bond and stamp sales. He requests the full co-operation of Carswell's division then makes a request of Carswell to appoint some "live wire" member of his Division to assist in the program. "Praise the Lord and Keep the American Legion Membership Growing"..
Date:
December 3, 1942
Creator:
Wiener, Henry B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1942]
A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated December 1, 1942. Rather confirms that they are sending under separate cover the 70 receipt books requested for Carswell's membership campaign and assures Carswell of their confidence in his efforts.
Date:
December 1, 1942
Creator:
Rather, Harry E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Hughes and T. N. Carswell to Major General Henry Terell, Jr. - November 27, 1942]
A letter written to Maj. Gen. Henry Terell, Jr., Commanding General, 90th Division, Camp Barkeley, Texas, from Fred Hughes, Post Commander, Parramore Post 57, and T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Hughes and Carswell express their appreciation to the officers and men under Terell's command for their participation in the Armistice Day parade advising that it's success was due, in a large way, to the 90th Division.
Date:
November 27, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hughes, Fred
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Maisel - November 27, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Charles Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Carswell expresses his regrets at not seeing Maisel at Wellington and describes the convention events in which he participated. He advises that he has sent his committee nominations and that he will attempt a little membership campaign on his own during December assuring that the extra cost will be justified.
Date:
November 27, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Harry Rather - November 27, 1942]
A letter written to Harry Rather, Department Adjutant, American Legion, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Carswell makes a request for 70 receipt books and explains to Rather regarding a membership campaign which he is going to "put on" of his own.
Date:
November 27, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History