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Reported Missing
An article printed by the Clinch County News (Iverson H. Huxford, Editor & Publisher), Homerville, Clinch County, Georgia, titled "Reported Missing," dated December 29, 1944. The article is regarding 2nd Lieutenant Ashley J. Carswell, reported as "missing" this week, according to advices reaching his parents here; that he was commissioned a bombardier in the Air Force in September and has been in action in Europe.
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1944]
A Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated December 28, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form titled "Certificate Required for Sick Leave."
[Form letter from Captain Reagan Jones addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS - December 27, 1944]
A form letter addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS from Reagan Jones, Captain, Infantry, Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas dated December 27, 1944. Jones reports on Changes in Occupational Deferments of Federal Government Employees.
[Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan, December 25, 1944]
Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan sending him best wishes for the holiday season.
[Letter from Malcolm Black to W. J. Bryan, December 21, 1944]
Letter from Malcom Black to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the postcard he sent and letting him know that he also received cards from their old friends from Texas A&M. Mr. Black also informs Mr. Black about his recent activities, provides a brief description of his family members and sends him season greetings.
[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 21, 1944]
A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division, to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 21, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the request from Colonel John J. O'Reilly that Carswell contact Taylor County Local Board No. 2 regarding the mailing of DSS Forms 221 and 205. Fellbaum advises of an enclosed copy of the O'Reilly letter and requests that Carswell clarify this matter with them while in Abilene. Typewritten on paper bearing U S Eagle watermark.
[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 21, 1944]
A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 21, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the enclosed, amended Itinerary. He requests that Carswell assist in training a new clerk and advises of additional requirements when working with these boards. Typewritten on paper bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure includes: (Amended) ITINERARY for Thomas N. Carswell for Special work dated 1944-45, 12-5 to 1-13. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division.
[Letter from Edward Lyle Orr to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 19, 1944]
Letter from Edward Lyle Orr to Senator W. J. Bryan reminding him about the importance of their friendships and providing Mr. Bryan with reasons why he has not been able to visit Abilene. Mr. Orr also sends well wishes to Senator Bryan for the holiday season.
[Letter from Elizabeth K. Hughston to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan, December 19, 1944]
Letter from Elizabeth K. Hughston to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan sending them well wishes and a speedy recovery for Mr. Bryan.
[Letter from V. A. Collins to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 19, 1944]
Letter from V. A. Collins to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent, reminding Mr. Bryan of how much of a great friend he is and sending him well wishes for the holidays.
[Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes for the holiday season.
[Letter from Ruby Terril Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Ruby Terrill Lomax to William John Bryan thanking him for a wonderful phone call with John Avery. She also informs Mr. Bryan with information about her family members and sends him well wishes for the holidays.
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and for being a great friend. The writer also apologizes to Mr. Bryan for not acknowledging receipt of the photos of the Old Class at Lebanon.
[Letter from Colonel John J. O'Reilly - December 15, 1944]
A letter addressed to the Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas, from John J. O'Reilly, Colonel, Medical Corps State Medical Officer, dated December 15, 1944. O'Reilly provides instructions for transmitting DSS Forms 221.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Tarrant County dated 1944-45, 12-15 through 12-24. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division.
[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1944]
A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 11, 1944. The memorandum is a reprimand from Fellbaum regarding the importance that Carswell keep headquarters informed of his present location. A handwritten sidenote from Fellbaum softens the reprimand by stating that this is nothing but nagging. The reverse side includes a handwritten note by Carswell documenting a telephone conversation with Fellbaum defending his reporting of his travel itinerary, confirming his having notified headquarters and the submission of an ammended itinerary on December 13, 1944.
Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University, Ex-Student Edition, December 1944
The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
[Letter from Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell]
A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from "Sis" [Vella Carswell]. Vella advises that Ashley and all the boys in his plane were shot down over Germany, not hurt, but were taken prisoner. She explains that the reason they heard so quickly was due to the friendship between Ashley, the pilot and the other boys. The pilot's mother learned earlier than was normal and wrote to them. She tells of other conversations regarding prisoners of war and of the many prayers being offered for their boy.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, CAS, Travel Order No. 4, dated 1944, 12-1 through 12-17, Page 1. The reverse side includes a blank form. Page 2 is an itinerary, Travel Order No. 4 dated 1944, 12-18 through 12-31. The reverse side includes REMARKS by T. N. Carswell dated December 31, 1944.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, for work in District 7-B from November 18, 1944 through November 30, 1944 (2 pages).
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, 1944-45 for work in Tarrant County for the dates of November 29, 1944 through January 11, 1945. The itinerary was approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division.
[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Law Offices, San Antonio 5, Texas, dated November 25, 1944. Dilworth discusses the question of whether the appropriation for Danforth's campaign is a legitimate expense such as may be authorized by action of the Department Executive Committee. He advises that Carswell is rendering the Legionnaires a real service by bringing the matter to their attention. Dilworth confirms that this issue is turning out as both he and Carswell prophesied. Dilworth compares this appropriation of funds stating, "Any one who would introduce a measure in the legislature of Texas to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of electing Coke Stevenson President of the United States would so shock the public conscience that he would be adjudged a lunatic. Yet that is exactly what the Department Executive Committee of the Texas Department is doing."
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated November 22, 1944. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his thoughts. He expresses his regret that Carswell was not at the meeting and requests his suggestions for the campaign.
[Letter from Mrs. Walter Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Caldwell, Clyde Texas, dated November 14, 1944. Caldwell expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his friendship advising that she had heard Walter say many times that "there isn't any one in the world, outside my own family, that I love more than I do Tommy Carswell". She discusses Walter's death and her decision to stay in their home in order to have a place for the children to come together.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1944]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated November 10, 1944. Sandefer announces an upcoming meeting of the trustees of Hardin-Simmons University listing the matters to be discussed including the type of building to be erected as the Sandefer Memorial noting that it has been twenty-five years since a major building has been built on campus. Sandefer handwrites a postscript stressing his hope that Carswell will be present.
[Form letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum - November 9, 1944]
A form letter from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division, For the Director, Selective Service System dated November 9, 1944. Advisement by Fellbaum that the local boards should reclassify all 1-C(H)'s into 1-C that are in the armed forces without regard to age, and those registrants separated from the armed forces into 1-C"Disc" or IV-F"Disc".
[Letter from Wallace C. Thompson to W. J. Bryan, November 1, 1944]
Letter from Thompson, Wallace C. to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and informing Mr. Bryan that he recently spoke with Senator McDonald Meachum. Mr. Thompson also inquires about the political scene in Abilene and informs Mr. Bryan about the situation in Houston, Texas.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - November, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, for work in District 7-B from November 1, 1944 through November 17, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - October 31, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, for work in District 7-B from October 18, 1944 through October 31, 1944. The reverse side includes remarks by T. N. Carswell.
[Selective Service System Local Board Memorandum No. 190-B - Extension of Veterans Assistance Program to former members of The United States Merchant Marine and [Public Law 87 78th Congress - An Act]]
A memorandum from theNational Headquarters of the Selective Service System (Washington 25, D. C.), issued October 31, 1944. The memorandum (NO. 190-B) pertains to an extension of the Veterans Assistance Program to former members of the United States Merchant Marines.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - October 28, 1944]
A revised itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for Special work engaged in on the dates of October 28, 1944 through November 10, 1944. The itinerary is approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division. Second page is a duplicate unsigned copy.
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - October 23, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bob, Wagstaff, Harwell, Douthit & Alvis, Attorneys At Law, Abilene, Texas, dated October 23, 1944. Cover letter by Wagstaff advising of an enclosed copy of the resolution adopted by the Seventeenth District Convention.
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 6, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 21, 1944
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
[War Department issued Change of Address postcard from 2nd. Lt. Ashley J. Carswell addressed to T. N. Carswell - October 21, 1944]
A Change of Address postcard, issued by the War Department, addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lt. A. J. Carswell, N.Y., N. Y. The reverse side includes a Notice of Change of Address, dated October 21, 1944, regarding 2nd. Lt. Ashley J. Carswell in care of Postmaster, New York, N. Y.
[Telegram to Peggy Carswell from T. N. Carswell - October 20, 1944]
A Western Union telegram sent to Miss Peggy A. Carswell, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. from Dad [T. N. Carswell], Richmond, Texas, dated October 20, 1944. Carswell congratulates Peggy on her graduation from Cornell after having entered Randolph-Macon four years earlier, for four years of life, both bitter and sweet depending on one's efforts and philosophy. He expresses his wish that he could join her for the occasion and expresses his appreciation for Uncle Milton and Aunt Nonie for their presence and for all they have done. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell -- October 8, 1944]
An itinerary for T. N. Carswell for work in District 7-B dated October 8, 1944 through November 10, 1944. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - October 4, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, CAS, Travel Order No. 4, for work in District 17 A & B, from September 17, 1944 through September 30, 1944. The reverse side includes REMARKS by T. N. Carswell - Travel Itinerary Verification dated October 4, 1944.
[Letter from Ruby Terrill Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 2, 1944]
Letter from Ruby Terril Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan commending him on his great character and informing Mr. Bryan of how much John A. Lomax and herself admire him. Mrs. Lomax sends Mr. Bryan well wishes and prays for him and his family.
Colorado River and Tributaries, Texas. Profiles Colorado River.
Map of the Colorado River and its tributaries, showing spillways, dams, proposed sites for dams, average bank lines, elevations above mean sea level datum (in feet), and U.S. Geological Survey river flow gauges (active and inactive). The map also includes highways and major towns located near the river banks. Scale varies.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - October, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, for work in District 7-B from October 1, 1944 through October 17, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form (2 pages).
[Letter and Resolution: From A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, 17th District, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated September 30, 1944. Foreign Affairs Committee: Tommie Carswell, Chairman, Abilene, Texas, Judge John Alvis, Abilene, Texas, Judge Bob Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas. Stell requests that each member of the committee attend the District War Conference and make a brief report of the anticipated work by their committee. Typewritten on The American Legion Department of Texas letterhead bearing REQUISITION BOND watermark.
[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1944]
An Overtime Selection Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated September 30, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1944]
An itinerary for T. N. Carswell for the dates of August 3, September 29, and September 30, 1944.
The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 2, Ed. 1, Saturday, September 23, 1944
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, Sept 15, 1944]
Letter from McDonald Meacham to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent illness and praising his character as a politician.
[Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell - September 13, 1944]
A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Ashley [Ashley Carswell], Tucson, Arizona, dated September 13, 1944. Ashley Carswell advises that he has completed training and is ready to go overseas. He has a nine-day delay with his crew to pick up a new ship and equipment in Topeka, Kansas, drive to Dallas then fly to Jacksonville to be home four or five days. He assures his Uncle that he is "not worried about going across because I've got the best crew on the field―but I am the only Rebel."
[Letter from Captain Marion D. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from Marion D. Whiteside, Captain, Med. Admin. Corps, Office of The Air Surgeon, Headquarters Army Air Forces, Washington, dated September 11, 1944. Whiteside advises Carswell, on advice from Colonel Tynes, that the time is nearing to again contact Colonel Tripp and General Hines in Washington regarding the Veterans Hospital for Texas.
[Telegram from General J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - August 9, 1944]
A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Brigadier General J. Watt Page, Austin, Texas, dated August 9, 1944. Carswell is advised of the approval of a fifteen day leave.
[Sale of Land from Henry Sayles, Jr. and Blanch Sayles to Henry Sayles ,Jr., Mac Sayles, and John Sayles, September 7, 1944]
Contract stating that Henry Sayles, Jr. and his wife, Blanche R. Sayles agree to sell certain plots of land in Taylor County over to Henry Sayles, Jr., Mac Sayles, and John Sayles, the executors of the estate of the deceased Hattie M. Sayles.
[Document Granting a Half Interest in a Property to Executors of Hattie Sayles]
Document certifying the transfer of a half interest in a property in Limestone County to Henry Sayles, Jr., Mac Sayles, and John Sayles. The three men are named independent executors and trustees of the will and estate of Hattie M. Sayles.
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