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The American Pattern
An essay titled "The American Pattern," written by Elam J. Anderson, President of the University of Redlands in Redlands, California.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Anderson, Elam J.
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Armistace Day Parade Information, Abilene, Texas]
A document containing information pertaining to route, instructions, entry number and order for the Armistice Day Parade, held in Abilene, Texas on November 11 [1941]. The Marshal for Section "A" is W. R. Sibley. The Marshal for Section "B" is Jess Warren. The Marshal for Section "C" is Capt. Frank Hobbs. The Marshal for Section "D" is Capt. Clyde Grant. Parade participants include: Sheriff McAdams, Chief Hackney ; The American Legion ; All Taylor County Draftees ; Veterans of Foreign Wars ; Spanish War Veterans ; American Legion Auxiliary ; Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary; Abilene Christian College Band, A. C. C. Pep Squad ; Boy Scouts ; Salvation Army ; Red Cross ; D. A. R. ; U. D. C.; McMurry Band, McMurry Pep Squad ; National Guard Units; Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Band, Cow Girls ; Troop G - 112 Cavalry.
Date:
1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Bill Regulating Prescription Liquor for Medical Purposes - 1941]
A rough draft of a bill to regulate the prescribing of liquor for medicinal purposes.
Date:
1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Contract Requesting Funding by Druggists for Medicinal Permit Statutes - January 1, 1941]
A blank contract requesting druggists to agree to pay $100 for expenses related to the retention of the present Medicinal Permit Statutes as set forth in House Bill No. 5, Acts of the 45th Legislature of Texas dated January 1, 1941.
Date:
January 1, 1941
Creator:
Boyer, Max W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[By-Laws of the United Youth Crusaders of Texas - 1941]
The By-Laws of the United Youth Crusaders of Texas.
Date:
1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Clerical Audit Supervisor's Difficulty"
A World War II-era Selective Service System joke in the form of a correspondence exchange. It starts off with the heading "Clerical Audit Supervisors Difficulty" allegedly written by JAMES R. DALRYMPLE.
Date:
1941~/1945~
Creator:
Dalrymple, James R.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Constitution written by the United Texas Drys for the United Youth Crusaders of Texas - 1941]
A constitution written by the United Texas Drys for the United Youth Crusaders of Texas.
Date:
1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Field Division Policy Supervisors and Clerical Audit Supervisors, Selective Service Headquarters in Austin, Texas]
A photograph of Field Division Policy Supervisors and Clerical Audit Supervisors of the Selective Service Headquarters in Austin, Texas, standing on the Travis County Court House steps, circa World War II. Photographer identification: PHOTO BY NEAL DOUGLAS, P. O. BOX 567, AUSTIN, TEXAS is stamped onto the back of the photograph. First Row (Policy Supervisors): Major John W. Lipscomb (Austin, Texas), Major Lloyd M. Fellbaum (Austin, Texas), Capt. Beverly C. Caldwell (Austin, Texas). Second Row (Clerical Audit Supervisors): Peter W. Baker, Jr. (Carthage, Texas), Charlie A. Foster (Dallas, Texas), Ben H. Wigand (Dallas, Texas), Charles H. Ehlert (LaGrange, Texas), Floyd V. Stewart (Grand Saline, Texas), Arch F. Parnum (Fort Worth, Texas), Jno. W. Shultz (Alvarado, Texas), Jewell R. Stephens (Dallas, Texas), T. N. Carswell (Abilene, Texas), Sidney P. Smith (Austin, Texas.Third Row (Clerical Audit Supervisors): Kenneth L. Walter (Fredericksburg, Texas), Clarence C. Deen (Tulia, Texas), Wilburn M. McKnight (Paris, Texas), Lloyd A. Wicks, Jr. (Ralls, Texas), Thomas P. Lindley (Seminole, Texas), Kelly M. Patterson (Amarillo, Texas), James R. Dalrymple (Kilgore, Texas), Ernest A. Vernon (Vernon, Texas), William M. Booth (Luling, Texas), Terrel E. Sharp (Port Arthur, Texas)
Date:
1941/1945
Creator:
Douglas, Neal
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell, Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas]
A form letter written by T. N. Carswell, Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas. Carswell announces, "Abilene's hat is in the ring" for the 1942 Convention and asks for support.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell reporting on House Bill 373 - 1941]
A form letter written by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Carswell reports on the hearing on House Bill 373 which went before the Senate Committee. The bill was voted out of the Committee with the recommendation that it pass by five to four. The letter warns of the type of opposition tactics to come such as was used by Senator van Zandt.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten notes written by T. N. Carswell pertaining to Post finances]
A set of notes regarding finances and funding of Post A. The reverse side includes notes regarding B funds.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to District Commander W. J. Wisdom]
A letter addressed to "DC" [District Commander W. J. Wisdom] from T. N. Carswell, dated Tuesday p.m. Carswell advises of his run for District Commander at the Stephenville Convention and requests the support of W. J. and his Post. Handwritten reply from W. J. advises he is with Carswell 100%.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes by T. N. Carswell]
A page of handwritten notes by T. N. Carswell on Selective Service System letterhead, bearing the stamp of Local board, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas. The notes list names of men by counties: Eastland, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Mitchell, Nolan, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens Counties.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes by T. N. Carswell - 1941]
A page of handwritten notes by T. N. Carswell on Selective Service System letterhead, listing names of men and women by counties; Throckmorton County Chairman, Pastors.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes written by T. N. Carswell regarding House Bill 373 - 1941]
A handwritten set of notes written by T. N. Carswell regarding House Bill 373 requesting to "wire or phone your representative to support House Bill 373". Includes list of names to contact.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"A Parody on 'The Night Before Christmas' or 'The Draftee's Lament'"
A World War II-era parody titled "The Night Before Christmas" or "The Draftee's Lament"HE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS" OR "THE DRAFTEE'S LAMENT," written by Lloyd C. Nyman.
Date:
1941~/1945~
Creator:
Nyman, Lloyd C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Report from the Committee on Nominations - 1941]
A report from the Committee on Nominations listing the names of members of the Committee on Nominations, the Executive Committee, the Finance Committee, the United Youth Day Crusaders Committee and the State Board of Directors.
Date:
1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
REPORT OF SPECIAL INSPECTION FOR STATE RECOGNITION, TEXAS DEFENSE GUARD
A Report of Special Inspection for State Recognition, Texas Defense Guard. T.D.G. Form No. 9, 1941.
Date:
1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Report regarding the liquor control act passed by the 47th Legislature - 1941]
A report discussing the new liquor control act passed by the 47th Legislature. Druggists from various counties filed suit, and whether or not it is a constitutional law will be determined by the Supreme Court. At the bottom of the second page is typed "First Christian Church, tonight, 7:45."
Date:
1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Resume of T. N. Carswell
The resume of T. N. Carswell of Abilene, Texas dated around 1942 with a written summary of his work to date.
Date:
1941/1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Roster and January 1941 Activity meeting minutes of Fisher County Unit, Texas Defense Guards, Rotan, Texas]
A roster of Fisher County Unit, Texas Defense Guards of Rotan, Texas. Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Company Roll. Report includes January 1941 Activity of the Fisher County Unit and minutes of January meetings.
Date:
January 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service Headquarters, Austin, Texas, Field Division Policy Supervisors]
A roster of the Field Division Policy Supervisors and Clerical Audit Supervisors of the Selective Service Headquarters in Austin, Texas. T. N. Carswell of Abilene, Texas is on the 2nd Row, left to right, fifth of six men. First Row (Policy Supervisors): Major John W. Lipscomb (Austin, Texas), Major Lloyd M. Fellbaum (Austin, Texas), Capt. Beverly C. Caldwell (Austin, Texas). Second Row (Clerical Audit Supervisors): Peter W. Baker, Jr. (Carthage, Texas), Charlie A. Foster (Dallas, Texas), Ben H. Wigand (Dallas, Texas), Charles H. Ehlert (LaGrange, Texas), Floyd V. Stewart (Grand Saline, Texas), Arch F. Parnum (Fort Worth, Texas), Jno. W. Shultz (Alvarado, Texas), Jewell R. Stephens (Dallas, Texas), T. N. Carswell (Abilene, Texas), Sidney P. Smith (Austin, Texas.Third Row (Clerical Audit Supervisors): Kenneth L. Walter (Fredericksburg, Texas), Clarence C. Deen (Tulia, Texas), Wilburn M. McKnight (Paris, Texas), Lloyd A. Wicks, Jr. (Ralls, Texas), Thomas P. Lindley (Seminole, Texas), Kelly M. Patterson (Amarillo, Texas), James R. Dalrymple (Kilgore, Texas), Ernest A. Vernon (Vernon, Texas), William M. Booth (Luling, Texas), Terrel E. Sharp (Port Arthur, Texas)
Date:
1941/1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by T. N. Carswell to the membership of Parramore Post 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas]
A letter to the membership of Parramore Post 57 of The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, by T. N. Carswell. Speaking as their retiring Commander Carswell advises that he will talk about what they did "so that those who follow will have a record of what not to do, if per chance it should not be otherwise informative". "Through Paxton Poster Service we posted 20 "America is worth Defending" posters—through Citizens National Bank we placed in schools 300 Pledges to the Flag." The Post sponsored the first "Army Day" parade in Abilene.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History