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- 1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight)
- A roster of the 1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe Des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight), dated October 14, 1941. Lynn, U. Stambaugh, W. C. "Tom" Sawyer, De Lacey Allen, Charles E. Booth, V. M. Armstrong, John F. Sullivan, Father Frederick J. Halloran, Thomas M. Owen, John R. Ruddick, Ralph B. Gregg, Frank E. Samuel. The American Legion, War Memorial Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.
- [Address by Attorney General Francis Biddle on the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights - December 15, 1941]
- A document containing the Address of The Honorable Francis Biddle, Attorney General of the United States, on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The address was delivered at the Dedication Ceremonies of the Thomas Jefferson Room, Library of Congress Annex on December 15, 1941.
- The American Pattern
- An essay titled "The American Pattern," written by Elam J. Anderson, President of the University of Redlands in Redlands, California.
- Americanism
- A newspaper clipping from page 8 of the Monday, December 22, 1941 edition of the Memphis Press-Scimitar (Memphis, Tennessee) featering an article on Americanism, written by Edward J. Meeman, Editor. Meeman answers the question "What is Americanism" as asked by T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Parramore Post No. 57 American Legion, Abilene, Texas.
- Americanism, by Edward J. Meeman
- An essay on Americanism, by Edward J. Meeman, Editor of The Memphis Press-Scimitar.
- [Application by T. N. Carswell to The Adjutant General of Texas for appointment-promotion as a commissioned officer in the Texas Defense Guard]
- An application for Appointment - Promotion as a Commissioned Officer in the Texas Defense Guard, T.D.G. Form 4, 1941, From: Thomas Norwood Carswell, to The Adjutant General of Texas, dated March 28, 1941.
- [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.
- [Art Forum Pressbook, 1941-1942]
- 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 listing of the art programs of the General Federation.
- [A Bill Regulating Prescription Liquor for Medical Purposes - 1941]
- A rough draft of a bill to regulate the prescribing of liquor for medicinal purposes.
- Biplanes in Arledge Field
- 1 copy negative of a group of biplanes lined up in Arledge Field.
- [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.
- The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1941
- Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, August 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, December 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, February 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, January 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, July 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, June 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, March 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, May 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, November 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, October 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, September 1941
- The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
- [By-Laws of the United Youth Crusaders of Texas - 1941]
- The By-Laws of the United Youth Crusaders of Texas.
- Catalogue of Hardin-Simmons University, 1940-1941
- Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
- CHECK LIST TO ACCOMPANY NUMBERED INSPECTION LETTERS
- A check list to accompany numbered inspection letters. This form provides a checklist for inspectors indicating the forms to be forwarded to the Adjutant General's Department upon completion of the inspection of each unit.
- "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.
- [Clipping: Abilene Plant Helping AF To Lick the Heat Barrier]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about an airplane plant's work on helping the U.S. Air Force overcome the heat barrier. Includes a photograph of engineers and foremen standing with a machine.
- [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.
- [Copy of a letter from W. M. Sleeper to Mr. Sumner Gerard, August 13, 1941]
- Copy of a letter from W. M. Sleeper to Mr. Summer Gerard discussing his views and some suggestions about government policy and allocation of power to the President.
- [Deed of Reconveyance, Dana E. Sammons and C. E. Sammons to Henry Sayles, Jr.]
- Document certifying the cancel of all vendors' liens against the property owned by the Sammons and transferring the property from the Sammons to Henry Sayles, Jr.
- [Draft of a form letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign]
- 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.
- [Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]
- An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
- [Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College to T. N. Carswell - November 8, 1941]
- A fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated November 8, 1941. Payment due for Lab fees incurred by Peggy Anne Carswell. Handwritten note indicating that he sent money to Peg to pay the fees dated November 19, 1941.
- [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)
- [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]
- 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.
- [Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]
- A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J. R. No. 12.
- [Form letter from J. D. Riddle - June 13, 1941]
- 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.
- [Form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner - February 6, 1941]
- A form letter from Jeff Davis, Caradine R. Hooton and T. C. Gardner, United Texas Drys, dated February 6, 1941. The letter provides information regarding the youth march on the Capitol.
- [Form letter from Jeff Davis - May 3, 1941]
- A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 3, 1941. Davis reports that Bill 373 is in danger of being "scuttled" by the House due to amendments attached to the bill when passed by the Senate. He expresses the importance to have citizens wire their Representative "and urge him to pass the bill in the House".
- [Form letter from Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker to Major T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1941]
- 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 include: Tentative Schedule of Events for Regional Texas Defense Guard Parade, Review and Barbecue to be held Sunday, September 7, 1941; Special Request No. 1 requesting that Commanders and Officers attend gathering to become aquainted and the luncheon following; Special Request No. 2 requesting the officers from each unit attend the meeting where they will receive detailed instructions of the schedule of events; TEXAS DEFENSE GUARD 34th Battalion Headquarters, ODESSA, TEXAS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAPS; Map for Regional Texas Defense Guard Parade in downtown Odessa, Texas. Details the location of units in line of march, in columns of 3.
- [Form letter from Major Thos. N. Carswell to Major Earp - September 27, 1941]
- 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 First Battalion that due to football game it is impossible for the units to make the trip but he hopes to make the trip.
- [Form letter from Robert L. Murray]
- A form letter from Robert L. Murray, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Thirty Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, dated May 13, 1941. Announcement by Murray advising that all ASCAP music is now back on air over the Mutual Broadcasting System.
- [Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman - February 12, 1941]
- 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 of names of Vice-Chairmen to whom letters were sent regarding the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital.
- [Form letter from T. N. Carswell - April 30, 1941]
- A form letter written by T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th Senatorial District dated April 30, 1941. Carswell explains how House Bill 373 is bogged down by attached amendments, and a request for funding for District Headquarters. Request letters sent to the following: D. F. Morris, Rev. Phillip C. McGahey, R. C. Montgomery, C. A. Jones, H. L. Wren, J. J. Keeter, Will Scott, J. E. Shewbert, Judge R. N. Grisham, A. L. Stell.
- [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.
- [Form letter from T. N. Carswell - March 15, 1941]
- A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated March 15, 1941. The letter advises of his receipt of a letter from Jeff Davis regarding H. B. 373 as voted out of committee and a request for support.
- [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.
- [Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941]
- A form letter addressed to Mr. Chas. A. Guy, Editor, Avalanche, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, American Legion Committee on Americanism, dated November 25, 1941. The letter contains the promotion of 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. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A."
- [Form letter from T. N. Carswell to E. Tracy Sweet - December 4, 1941]
- A letter addressed to Mr. E. Tracy Sweet, Editor, Scrantonian, Scranton, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, For the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated December 4, 1941. The letter contains a promotion of 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. E. Tracy Sweet defines Americanism in a reply typewritten near the bottom of page before the complimentary close.