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[Advertisement: We've Never Been Licked]
Advertisement for the film, "We've Never Been Licked", that features two women and two men in uniform walking on the left side of the title with their arms linked together. Rows of military men saluting are visible in the bottom half of the page.
Date:
1943~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1943-1944]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1943 to 1944 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for the year was "Book Reviews in Art." Included were clippings and catalogs of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and clippings about an Annual art and Hobby Show. One section includes clippings about army artists.
Date:
1943/1944
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1943
Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. Includes a student directory at the end of the book.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University, Ex-Student Edition, January 1943
The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date:
January 1943
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to Local Board No. 4, Dallas County - 1943]
A form letter addressed to LOCAL BOARD No. 4, Dallas County, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor. Fellbaum advises of a routine inspection by a Clerical Audit Supervisor and the requirements regarding the inspection. He advises in a postcript that Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, will advise the board who the Supervisor will be and when he will visit their board. Handwritten notation confirms this correspondence was sent to all Dallas County Labor Boards except No. 1.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hardin-Simmons University Building and Endowment Campaign
Brochure about how the appropriated funds from the Baptist General Convention of Texas, amounting to $500,000, will be used to create and make improvements to buildings on the Hardin-Simmons University campus. The brochure asks that readers mail monetary donations in order that the university be ready to construct new buildings and meet the needs of an increased enrollment total after the end of World War II.
Date:
1943?
Creator:
Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Aileen Culpepper]
Portrait photograph of Aileen Culpeper, visible from the shoulders up, wearing a dark-colored blouse with a single strand of pearls and large pearl earring studs. She has her wavy hair pulled up away from her face.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Telegraph-Cable Company billing to T. N. Carswell]
A postal telegraph-cable company bill charged to Thomas N Carswell, Roby, Tex. for collect telegram from Denver, Colorado, dated January 17, 1943.
Date:
January 1943
Creator:
Postal Telegraph-Cable Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Printed flyer promoting United Texas Drys]
A printed flyer promoting United Texas Drys and requesting financial support. The front of the flyer includes a photo of Jeff Davis; the inside of the flyer is a map representing the wet and dry status of Texas at the beginning of 1943; the back of the flyer includes statistics supporting a campaign against liquor regarding the quantity of food wasted in the production of alcoholic liquors and the negative affects, medically and socially, of alcohol consumption.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Report submitted by T. N. Carswell and C. A. Foster, Clerical Audit Supervisors]
A report submitted by T. N. Carswell and C. A. Foster, Clerical Audit Supervisors, listing forms and/or records that may be taken from files and Local Board office without interfering with the operation of the Local Board, and without jeopardy to the registrant's record.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Foster, C. A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Francisco Convention Pin, 1943.]
A convention pin from San Francisco, 1943.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December, 1942 - January, 1943]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 19 B between December 28, 1942 and January 15, 1943.
Date:
January 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Senator Tom Connally and Representative Sam Russell]
A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. Tom Connally, U S Senate and Hon. Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Carswell advises of the concern of parents of soldiers already dead and of sons now in the fighting zones, that they are understandably critical of a national do-nothing policy about strikes, slow downs and absenteeism and are asking if the Congress cannot act courageously and effectively when the very life of the nation is threatened, as it now is. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Valentine card from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A Valentine card with printed sentiment: Note written by "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell].
Date:
1943~
Creator:
Carswell, Peggy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 6, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 6, 1943. Davis expresses satisfaction regarding the prospect of Carswell devoting more time to the work. He discusses the outcome of the past year noting the outlook as encouraging but adds that there is immediate work to be done. Offers the season's greetings.
Date:
January 6, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from from Pierce B. Ward to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 7, 1943]
Letter from Pierce B. Ward to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for the newspaper clipping he sent and providing Mr. Bryan with details about the war.
Date:
January 7, 1943
Creator:
Ward, Pierce B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 13, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 9, 1943
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 9, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sorrells to W. J. Bryan, January 9, 1943]
Letter from John Sorrells to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the tear sheet he sent from the Abilene Reporter-News and informing Mr. Bryan of the memories it brought back.
Date:
January 9, 1943
Creator:
Sorrells, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll Tax Receipt for M. R. Thomas, County of Taylor - 1942]
1942 Taylor County poll tax receipt number 2303 for M. R. Thomas. It includes Thomas' demographic information and is signed by C. O. (Pat) Patterson, the deputy assessor and collector of taxes, Taylor County.
Date:
January 15, 1943
Creator:
Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol Glickman to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1943]
A letter written to Commander Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sol Glickman, Chairman Victory Corps Committee, The American Legion, Wichita Falls, Texas, dated January 16, 1943. Glickman expresses the honor he feels at his appointment as Chairman of the Victory Corps Committee and requests any suggestions from Carswell assuring that they would be greatly appreciated.
Date:
January 16, 1943
Creator:
Glickman, Sol
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1943]
A postal telegraph sent to Thomas N. Carswell, Roby, Texas from Eula Clark, Denver, Colorado, dated Jan. 17, 1943. Eula requests forty or fifty dollars assuring Carswell that she is starting a permanent job and is fine.
Date:
January 17, 1943
Creator:
Clark, Eula
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 18, 1943]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the page he sent from the Abilene Reporter-News and sending well wishes to Mr. Bryan.
Date:
January 18, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1943]
Postal Telegraph sent to Thomas N. Carswell, Sweetwater, Texas, from Eula Clark, Denver, Colorado, dated January 18. Eula acknowledges her receipt of the money expressing her appreciation with a promise of a letter to follow.
Date:
January 18, 1943
Creator:
Clark, Eula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1943]
A letter written to Legionnaire Thos. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated January 19, 1943. Maisel advises that the weekly membership report shows Carswell's territory behind as compared to the same date last year and explains that the Department is ahead of last year, therefore, others are carrying his load. He offers the assistance of the Department Headquarters if needed.
Date:
January 19, 1943
Creator:
Maisel, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History