[Postcard from J. M. Willson addressed to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1942] (open access)

[Postcard from J. M. Willson addressed to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1942]

A postcard addressed to Mr. Tom Carswell, c/o Draft Board, postmarked Floydada, Texas, dated November 26, 1942. The reverse side includes corrrespondence to Tommie from J. M. Willson dated November 26, 1942. Willson advises of his concern regarding the low membership and requests that Carswell check on and send a personal card to the Posts assuring Carswell that he will write to the Posts, also. He requests any other suggestions Carswell might think of and advises that he has not received a report as of late.
Date: November 26, 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J.M.Willson. Willson asks for a clear conception of the plans as outlined to the Executive committee on the legion membership drive explaining that he left at midnight on Saturday and does not know what happened at Austin.
Date: 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - October 24, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - October 24, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated October 24, 1942. Willson advises that he has not received information from Whitacre or Monk and hopes to be in Abilene and speak with Carswell regarding the improbable goal of the membership drive, that "they justhavenot got it in the 5th".
Date: October 24, 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to Charles Whitacre] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to Charles Whitacre]

A letter written to Chas. Whitacre, District Commander 19th District, Lubbock, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Membership Chairman 5th Division. Willson requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and discusses the membership drive strategy. He comments that he does not know what happened at Austin and he supposes it was for the good of the Legion, "But God and Country first". 100% for saving shirttails.
Date: 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jim Willson - September 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jim Willson - September 10, 1942]

A letter written to Jim Willson, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, Floydada, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell requests that Willson serve this year as Fifth Division Membership Chairman.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1942]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated September 12, 1942. Willson explains his hesitancy regarding the membership drive "in a small town" knowing the resources to meet the quota are not available. He advises Carswell that he wishes to discuss the plans while at Kansas City, disclosing his travel plans for Kansas City.
Date: September 12, 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 3, 1942]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated September 3, 1942. Willson declines the invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to a previous engagement.
Date: September 3, 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History