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[Letter from Captain C. T. Edwards to Major T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain C. T. Edwards to Major T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1941]

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Commander, Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, from C. T. Edwards, Capt. CO D 34th BN Texas Defense Guard Inf Commanding, Brownfield, Texas, dated October 13, 1941. Edwards declines the invitation from Carswell for Company D of the 34th Battalion to attend the Armistice Day ceremonies in Abilene.
Date: October 13, 1941
Creator: Edwards, C. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl Hamilton to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Carl Hamilton to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Carl Hamilton, Assistant to the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Washington DC, dated December 13, 1941. A cover letter by Hamilton advising that Secretary Wickard has requested his statement, "What is Americanism?" to be sent in response to the letter from Carswell. Typewritten on U.S. government letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark.
Date: December 13, 1941
Creator: Hamilton, Carl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Boaz to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from H. A. Boaz to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from H. A. Boaz, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, dated December 13, 1941. H. A. Boaz defines Americanism.
Date: December 13, 1941
Creator: Boaz, H. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Lawrence to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Lawrence to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee On Americanism, American Legion Post No. 57, from J. E. Lawrence, Editor, The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, dated December 13, 1941. J. E. Lawrence defines Americanism.
Date: December 13, 1941
Creator: Lawrence, J. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Martyn to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from John W. Martyn to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, from John W. Martyn, Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of War, War Department, Washington, dated December 13, 1941. Martyn explains regarding the Secretary of War having been unable to answer the letter from Carswell requesting a statement on Americanism due to duties at the present time. Martyn advises, assuming a change in plans for the Americanism revival because of the opening of hostilities, that he refered the letter to the War Department Bureau of Public Relations which will provide information on military subjects.
Date: December 13, 1941
Creator: Martyn, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1942] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Charles A. Prince to R. C. Hoppe, April 13, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Charles A. Prince to R. C. Hoppe, April 13, 1942]

Telegram from Charles A. Prince to City Manager R. C. Hoppe discussing the approval of building plans by the Defense Plants Corporation.
Date: April 13, 1942
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. G. Pondrom to Plosser and Prince and Victor J. Nelson, June 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from L. G. Pondrom to Plosser and Prince and Victor J. Nelson, June 13, 1942]

Copy of a letter from L. G. Pondrom to Plosser and Prince and Victor J. Nelson discussing an enclosed treasury check for $70,426.37.
Date: June 13, 1942
Creator: Pondrom, L. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Washburn to Prince-Plosser Air College, July 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from C. R. Washburn to Prince-Plosser Air College, July 13, 1942]

Copy of a letter from C. R. Washburn to Prince-Plosser Air College discussing an estimate amount of heating units and their total price needed to be installed in the training facilities near Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: July 13, 1942
Creator: Washburn, C. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from R. C. Griffith to Charles A. Prince, July 13, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from R. C. Griffith to Charles A. Prince, July 13, 1942]

Copy of telegram text sent from R. C. Griffith to Charles A. Prince discussing the railroad track spur being built toward Plosser Prince Air Academy.
Date: July 13, 1942
Creator: Griffith, R. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, September 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, September 13, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon about aviation, the weather, and his plan to visit.
Date: September 13, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to H. G. Gantz - October 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to H. G. Gantz - October 13, 1942]

A letter written to Rev. H. G. Gantz, First Christian Church, Abilene, Texas, from JD [Jeff Davis], dated October 13, 1942. Davis advises of T. N. Carswell having written of the plan for the Field Day in Lubbock and expresses his appreciation for the cooperation by Gantz and assures they will meet his requirements as to speakers, etc.
Date: October 13, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated October 13, 1942. Davis acknowledges the receipt of the letter with the pledge cards and advises Carswell of a letter that he wrote to send to those who signed the cards.
Date: October 13, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr., November 1942] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr., November 1942]

Copies of correspondence between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr. discussing the termination of Victor Nelson's contract with Plosser and Prince Academy, as well as several fees owed to nelson.
Date: 1942-11-13/1942-11-17
Creator: Nelson, Victor J. & Beall, James H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to J. Wendell Coombs, November 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to J. Wendell Coombs, November 13, 1942]

Letter from Victor J. Nelson to J. Wendell Coombs discusses a past due amount Plosser and Prince owes to Victor J. Nelson Engineering and Construction Company.
Date: November 13, 1942
Creator: Nelson, Victor J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, November 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, November 13, 1942]

Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing Plosser and Prince's account with Victor J. Nelson Engineering and Construction Company, including all invoices and total balance owed by Plosser and Prince.
Date: November 13, 1942
Creator: Nelson, Victor J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, November 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, November 13, 1942]

Letter from Victor J. Nelson to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing a statement of bills for contracting and construction services and the terms of their contract.
Date: November 13, 1942
Creator: Nelson, Victor J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Victor J. Nelson, November 13, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Victor J. Nelson, November 13, 1942]

Telegram from James H. Beall, Jr. to Victor J. Nelson discussing the termination of the contract between Nelson and Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: November 13, 1942
Creator: Beall, James H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Estelle Stewart to W. J. Bryan, December 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Estelle Stewart to W. J. Bryan, December 13, 1942]

Letter from Estelle Stewart to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the clipping he sent and informing him that he plans to share it with his family members. Stewart also urges Mr. Bryan to write to Charles who is in the army and stationed at Avon Park.
Date: December 13, 1942
Creator: Stewart, Estelle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. M. Radford to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1942] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 13, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing issues with a medical examination and medical records.
Date: February 13, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing letters from them, a visit from Phil Kafka, transitioning from primary to basic flight training, flying, discipline and routine, finishing the course faster than male cadets, washouts, weather, and her health. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 13, 1943 (open access)

[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 13, 1943

Letter from Wing Commander George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser discussing personal business.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Greaves, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. C. Eakins April 13, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from W. C. Eakins April 13, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. C. Eakins regarding his feelings on House Bill 261, the Workers Compensation Bill, and the struggle to secure claims for work accidents.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Eakins, W. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History