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[Armistace Day Parade Information, Abilene, Texas]

Description: 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 … more
Date: 1941
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[Art Forum Pressbook, 1941-1942]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1941 to 1942 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This year the theme of study was "Art and the Business World." Miss A. M. Carpenter is listed as chairperson for art for the 6th District Federation and chairperson for American Art Week for Abilene. Included in the book are two journals: Federation News (July 1942) and College Art Journal (Vol. 1, No. 2, January 1942). In addition there is a list… more
Date: 1941/1942
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
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[Draft of a form letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign]

Description: A draft of a letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. By T. N. Carswell, For the Committee.
Date: November 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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[Form letter and Checklist: From Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell, Major A. B. Knickerbocker and Company Commanders of the 34th Battalion - May 22, 1941]

Description: A form letter distributed to Major T. N. Carswell, Inspector, and Major A. B. Knickerbocker, Cmdg. 34th Battalion and Company Commanders, 34th Battalion, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin dated May 22, 1941. Official inspection orders with attached checklist.
Date: May 22, 1941
Creator: Banister, Neill H.
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[Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941]

Description: A form letter written by J. D. Riddle, County and 24th District Secretary, United Drys, dated June 13, 1941. Riddle addresses an urgent matter regarding funds pertaining to the employment of Judge Miller of Brownwood, Texas for legal counsel regarding the challenge to the newly passed liquor bill.
Date: June 13, 1941
Creator: Riddle, J. D.
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[Form letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1941]

Description: A form letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Commanding 10th Bn. Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major Infantry Texas Defense Guard, Commanding 34th Battalion, Odessa, Texas, dated August 25, 1941. The Commander of the 34th Battalion invites Carswell and the 10th Battalion to attend the Regional Review, requests a response regarding number of participants to expect and advises Carswell retain the enclosed Schedule of Events, Requests, and Map. Enclosures i… more
Date: August 25, 1941
Creator: Knickerbocker, Arthur B.
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[Form letter from Major Thos. N. Carswell to Major Earp - September 27, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Major Earl Earp, Battalion Company Commander, from Thos. N. Carswell, Major, Infantry, Commanding Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, Armistice Day Program Chairman, dated September 27, 1941. Carswell outlines the plan for the Armistice Day Program noting The Texas Defense Guard is to be honored and invites Earp's command to participate. Typewritten at bottom of page is a reply to Major [T. N. Carswell] from Earl Earp, Major, Infantry, TDG., Commanding Firs… more
Date: September 27, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman - February 12, 1941]

Description: A form letter addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th District Chairman, dated February 12, 1941. Carswell requests of the Vice-Chairman to help the Pastors of the different churches in their county to organize and put over the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital. "We, in the 24th District, are vitally concerned since we must feel the humiliation of having liquor sold in our counties when we have voted it out by substantial majorities." An attachment includes a list… more
Date: February 12, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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