Texas: Saspamco Quadrangle Grid Zone "D"

Topographic quadrangle map of Saspamco, Texas, showing towns, roads, water bodies, bordered between counties, ranches and farms, railroads, water tanks and water wells, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1942
Creator: Lukesh, G. R.; Rehberg, A., Jr. & Kenda, P.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Form One, Volume 3, Number 7, December 1942 (open access)

Form One, Volume 3, Number 7, December 1942

Magazine for pilot class 43-B at Randolph Army Air Field, San Antonio, Texas.
Date: December 1942
Creator: Aviation Cadet Club Fund
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings] (open access)

[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor Michel McLernon's graduation from the WASP flight school and Esther L. Stahr beginning her training for WASP flight school. The article includes close-up photographs of both women. There is part of a large advertisement on the back of the clipping.
Date: November 12, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Otto Koecher, August 4, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Otto Koecher, August 4, 1942]

Recommendation letter from Otto Koecher discussing Eleanor McLernon's loyalty to the United States and war effort.
Date: August 4, 1942
Creator: Koecher, Otto E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from George A. Hoffman, August 10, 1942]

Letter from George Hoffman vouching for Eleanor McLernon's "character and responsibility".
Date: August 10, 1942
Creator: Hoffman, George A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Falk, July 8, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Falk, July 8, 1942]

Recommendation letter from Frank W. Falk discussing Eleanor McLernon's responsibility and character.
Date: July 8, 1942
Creator: Falk, Frank W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Frank X. Mara, May 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Frank X. Mara, May 24, 1943]

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Frank X. Mara replying to previous correspondence from May 4, 1943. Plosser tells Mara that he and Charles A. Prince are working to get their contract reinstated.
Date: May 24, 1943
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas J. Treadaway to T. N. Carswell - March 9, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas J. Treadaway to T. N. Carswell - March 9, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thomas J. Treadaway, S. M., Dean-Registrar, St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Texas, dated March 9, 1942. Treadaway advises of no course on the effects of alcohol but that temperance, as one of the four cardinal virtues, is taught in all of their Religion classes.
Date: March 9, 1942
Creator: Treadaway, Thomas J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Sam Russell to General Richard Donovan - January 2, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from Sam Russell to General Richard Donovan - January 2, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to General Richard Donovan, Commanding General, San Antonio, Texas, from Sam Russell, Washington, D. C., dated January 2, 1941. Russell recommends Mrs. E. Lillius, Abilene, Texas for a position as Senior Hostess in the army camp at View, Texas. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date: January 2, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Law Offices, San Antonio 5, Texas, dated November 25, 1944. Dilworth discusses the question of whether the appropriation for Danforth's campaign is a legitimate expense such as may be authorized by action of the Department Executive Committee. He advises that Carswell is rendering the Legionnaires a real service by bringing the matter to their attention. Dilworth confirms that this issue is turning out as both he and Carswell prophesied. Dilworth compares this appropriation of funds stating, "Any one who would introduce a measure in the legislature of Texas to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of electing Coke Stevenson President of the United States would so shock the public conscience that he would be adjudged a lunatic. Yet that is exactly what the Department Executive Committee of the Texas Department is doing."
Date: November 25, 1944
Creator: Dilworth, Andrew
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - February 12, 1944]

An itinerary (supplement) for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Bexar County performed from February 12-13, 1944. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor. Second page is duplicate itinerary but not signed.
Date: February 12, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March 1, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March 1, 1944]

An itinerary (supplement) for T. N. Carswell for work in Bexar County performed from February 12, 1944 through March 1, 1944. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor.
Date: March 1, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - January/February 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - January/February 1944]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Bexar County from January 28, 1944 through February 11, 1944. Approved by J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, State Director of Selective Service.
Date: February 1944
Creator: Page, J. Watt
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March 30, 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - March 30, 1943]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor for work in Tarrant County (Texas) dated March 30, 1943, for work performed from March 21-26, 1943.
Date: March 30, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. McConnell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. McConnell to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Commander T. N. Carswell, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. J. McConnell, District Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas. McConnell offers his regrets to Carswell regarding not being able to attend the Army Day Dedication. He confirms the guest of honor is to be Mrs. Antonio Barkeley, mother of David Barkeley, after whom Camp Barkeley has been named, and Major B. L. Maloney is to act as the representative for the American Legion. [Correct spelling - Mrs. Antonia Barkley, David Barkley]
Date: 1941
Creator: McConnell, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 5, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 5, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, General Chairman dated April 5, 1941. Carswell discloses plans that both the reservations and the reception are to be at the Wooten Hotel.
Date: April 5, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major B. L. Maloney to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Texas - April 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major B. L. Maloney to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Texas - April 2, 1941]

A letter addressed to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas, from B. L. Maloney, Major U.S.A.R., Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated April 2, 1941. Maloney advises of the proposed visit, planned escort, program and travel accomodations of Mrs. Antonio Barkely, mother of David B. Barkely for whom Camp Barkely has been named and requests confirmation of the approval of this plan before any further steps are taken to make this trip.
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Maloney, B. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - August 26, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - August 26, 1942]

A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Eighth Corps Service Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 26, 1942. Carswell requests of Williamson that it be made possible for Lt. Col. Julian C. Hyer to be present for the main address at the dedication of the Parramore Post, American Legion building.
Date: August 26, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt:  From T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - September 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter and Receipt: From T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - September 10, 1942]

A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Williamson having made it possible for Maj. Roy W. McMillan to attend the dedication service citing McMillan's address as exceptional. Attachment includes: Expense receipt. "Received of Parramore Post $5 for incidental expenses. Roy W. McMillan" dated September 8, 1942.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Wiener to T. N. Carswell - December 3, 1942] (open access)

[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 Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, San Antonio, Texas, dated May 12, 1943. Dilworth requests that Carswell write to several of the Departments for information explaining in what form the Departments have contributed to the campaign expenses of their candidates.
Date: May 12, 1943
Creator: Dilworth, Andrew
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman G. Nami to T. N. Carswell - June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Herman G. Nami to T. N. Carswell - June 13, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Herman G. Nami, Third Division Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, dated June 13, 1944. Nami advises that he looks forward to seeing Carswell at the Fifth Division Convention in Odessa adding that he is counting on Carswell's support for his candidacy.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Nami, Herman G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - June 20, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - June 20, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, San Antonio 5, Texas, dated June 20, 1946. Dilworth requests that Carswell support Jimmie Caviness for National Executive Committeeman and advises that the name of James M. Caviness was "presented" to and received an ovation from the convention. He briefly summarizes the life and qualifications of Caviness beginning with the following; "Jimmie Caviness is a veteran of both World War I and World War II. In the last war he served as a Colonel in the 36th Division, and he was a casualty of that war. He lost his only son in World War II."
Date: June 20, 1946
Creator: Dilworth, Andrew
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Clipping:  From Major Roy A. McMillan to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942] (open access)

[Letter and Clipping: From Major Roy A. McMillan to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Roy A. McMillan, Major, Specialist, Asst. to Chief, Public Relations Branch, Headquarters Eighth Service Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. McMillan advises Carswell that he has attached a clipping along the lines they had discussed and, in a handwritten postscript, conveys his appreciation to Carswell for his efforts in having the phone company run him down on his return to San Antonio. Typewritten on Headquarters Eighth Service Command letterhead. The attached clipping contains an article titled "Specialists Commissions Open in Army."
Date: September 11, 1942
Creator: McMillan, Roy W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History