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[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Dept Membership Chairman, Floydada, Texas, dated October 3, 1943. Willson expresses his opinion of Carswell as one of the finest, hardworking, clean men in the Legion.
Date:
October 3, 1943
Creator:
Willson, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - November 23, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Dallas, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated November 23, 1943. Willson advises Carswell of the reason he has never run for any office is that he did not approve of the tactics used in elections. He advises Carswell that he is very much in favor of Henry Love being elected to the office.
Date:
November 23, 1943
Creator:
Willson, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - June 18, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Fifth Division Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated June 18, 1943. Willson advises of his not being able to make the Division meeting but that he will make the Fort Worth meeting then on to Omaha Nebraska. He emphasizes the importance of Carswell to endorse George Berry and Sam Forman at the Division meeting.
Date:
June 18, 1943
Creator:
Willson, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - September 25, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, 5th Division Com. Floydada, Texas, dated September 25, 1941. Willson acknowledges the nice letter from Carswell and his note confirming he would take the Division meeting.
Date:
September 25, 1941
Creator:
Willson, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Willson to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - June 5, 1943]
A letter written to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas from Floyd County Local Board, J. M. Willson, Chairman, Floydada, Texas, dated June 5, 1943. Willson makes a request for a waiver on a registrant classified 1-A by the Floyd County Board citing his dishonorable discharge from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, December 16, 1941. Handwritten notation advising of no answer and dated September 25, 1944.
Date:
June 5, 1943
Creator:
Willson, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From an Attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Ry. Co. To Dr. R. A. Childers, December 21, 1908]
Letter from an attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Ry. Co. to Dr. R. A. Childers discussing monies owed for a lot of land purchased by Childers.
Date:
December 21, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, February 2, 1905]
Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing Bryan acquire a train pass for a trip Kirk is taking.
Date:
February 2, 1905
Creator:
Kirk, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lockney Christian College]
Postcard of a Lockney Christian College stone building. The back has a Benjamin Franklin (green) postage stamp in the right hand upper corner and some handwriting on the back, but it is nearly illegible since it appears the postcard was formerly glued to some paper and a great deal of that remains on the back, as well as some of the postcard being removed as it was pulled off the paper itself.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lockney Christian College]
Postcard of a Lockney Christian College stone building. The back has a Benjamin Franklin (green) postage stamp in the right hand upper corner and some handwriting on the back, but it is nearly illegible since it appears the postcard was formerly glued to some paper and a great deal of that remains on the back, as well as some of the postcard being removed as it was pulled off the paper itself.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Floyd County
Blue line print of survey map of Floyd County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made to the published map in red and blue pencil to indicate the addition of White River Draw and various trails. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Date:
1904
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lubbock
Topographic quadrangle map of Lubbock, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. A location diagram is included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000
Date:
1954
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plainview
Topographic quadrangle map of Plainview, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, landmarks, and a location diagram for NI 14-4. Relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 500 foot intervals) and spot heights and includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:250,000
Date:
1955
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History