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[Letter from Sam M. Weiss to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Commander, Fifth Division, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sam M. Weiss, Member, The Americanism Committee, Paris, Texas, dated December 5, 1942. Weiss makes a request of Carswell to appoint someone as the Chairman of the Disaster Relief Committee. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell is an advisement to Weiss that he recommends Arthur Sitas of San Angelo, Tx.
Date: December 5, 1942
Creator: Weiss, Sam M.

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 3, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated December 3, 1942. Rather apologizes for their delay in answering Carswell's letter advising of the department move and new address. He advises that a membership progress report will be resent if necessary and that the stationery Carswell had requested has been sent.
Date: December 3, 1942
Creator: Rather, Harry E.

[Letter from Henry B. Wiener to T. N. Carswell - December 3, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Commander Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, Fifth Division, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Henry B. Wiener, San Antonio, Texas, dated December 3, 1942. Wiener provides an update regarding the logistics of the National Americanism Program, the American Legion Oratorical Contest, the American Legion sponsored War Bond and stamp sales. He requests the full co-operation of Carswell's division then makes a request of Carswell to appoint some "live wire" member of his Divisio… more
Date: December 3, 1942
Creator: Wiener, Henry B.

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated December 1, 1942. Rather confirms that they are sending under separate cover the 70 receipt books requested for Carswell's membership campaign and assures Carswell of their confidence in his efforts.
Date: December 1, 1942
Creator: Rather, Harry E.

[Letter from Fred Hughes and T. N. Carswell to Major General Henry Terell, Jr. - November 27, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Maj. Gen. Henry Terell, Jr., Commanding General, 90th Division, Camp Barkeley, Texas, from Fred Hughes, Post Commander, Parramore Post 57, and T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Hughes and Carswell express their appreciation to the officers and men under Terell's command for their participation in the Armistice Day parade advising that it's success was due, in a large way, to the 90th Division.
Date: November 27, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hughes, Fred

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Maisel - November 27, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Charles Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Carswell expresses his regrets at not seeing Maisel at Wellington and describes the convention events in which he participated. He advises that he has sent his committee nominations and that he will attempt a little membership campaign on his own during December assuring that the extra cost will be justified.
Date: November 27, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Henry Teubel - November 27, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Henry Teubel, Commander 18th District, American Legion, Tulia, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Commander 5th Division, dated November 27, 1942. Carswell advises Teubel that he enjoyed the district meeting at Wellington, hopes they did some good and assures Teubel that he will do his best to keep things moving in the Legion.
Date: November 27, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Postcard from J. M. Willson addressed to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1942]

Description: 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 r… more
Date: November 26, 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.

[Letter from Wyatt W. Lipscomb to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated November 22, 1942. Lipscomb advises of the enclosed clipping from one of their two local newspapers of an article written by himself relative to the proper consideration of Armistice. He complains that the other newspaper destroyed the intent of the article by leaving out the last paragraph. Lipscomb extends an invitation to Carswell and to his wife to attend an event to be held at their Legio… more
Date: November 22, 1942
Creator: Lipscomb, Wyatt W.

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charlie Maisel - November 20, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated November 20, 1942. Carswell advises Maisel that he is submitting his recommendations for committee appointments noting that he is doing so only after having discussed the matter with each Division Commander in whose districts these men live: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells - R. N. Richardson, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene - W. R. Wea… more
Date: November 20, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

[Letter from Jennings Monk to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1942]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. Tom N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Jennings Monk, 21st District Commander, Kerrville, Texas, dated November 16, 1942. Monk expresses his regret that the original letter with names for the committees got lost. He confirms a meeting, scheduled for that night, to be held to boost the lagging membership in Kerrville.
Date: November 16, 1942
Creator: Monk, Jennings

[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bryan Bradbury, Texas Liquor Control Board, Austin, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Bradbury reports his findings on the "Report and Recommendations of the Senate Committee Investigating Crime, 43rd Texas Legislature, 1933-1934" recommending strongly that Carswell obtain a copy and read certain sections citing that "any 'spot' information would not be considered valuable unless considered a part of the entire report". He advises that… more
Date: November 10, 1942
Creator: Bradbury, Bryan

[Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. E. Coombes, Coombes & Andrews, Stamford, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Coombes expresses his delight at a chance meeting with Mrs. Carswell in Ackers Shoe Store, his dismay in not being at home when Carswell went to Stamford to visit with them and reminisces about his time as Mayor of Abilene and their friendship during their "sojourn" in Abilene.
Date: November 10, 1942
Creator: Coombes, Charles E.
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