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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.
- [Abilene Improvement Company Earnings report - 1947]
- An earnings statement for the Abilene Improvement Company, 1947.
- [Abilene Northern Coaches Annual Pass issued by George W. Page to T. N. Carswell]
- An annual pass from Abilene Northern Coaches (Pass No. 140), issued to T. N. Carswell, under the account of Sec, Abilene Chamber Commerce, dated good until December 31, 1936. Signed by Geo. W. Page. The reverse side includes Abilene Northern Coaches Annual pass conditions.
- [Abstract of Title to Blocks One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas: Fof the Trentman Co. Office of Guarranty Abstract Company]
- A book containing Abstracts of Title to Blocks Number One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Prepared for the Trentman Co. Office of the Guaranty Abstract Company, 124½ Pine Street, Abilene, Texas. 117 pages.
- [Addendum from U.S.News & World Report, Inc. Offers a special edition of Our Country!]
- An addendum from U.S. News & World Report, Inc., offering a special edition of Our Country!
- Additional Dissenting Views of Honorable Omar Burleson - June 27, 1972
- A document titled "Additional Dissenting Views of Honorable Omar Burleson," which is a discussion by Burleson of a bill that he introduced in 1969 and again in 1971 to decentralize two programs bogged down with red tape. The Committee's bill does the opposite by compounding the existing over-centralization and costing the taxpayer. Good government is economical and efficient and provides services desired by the people. "The Committee's bill, by giving a bigger prize to states imposing higher taxes, equates good government with expensive government. This is fundamentally wrong in principle."
- [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.
- [Admission Summary - Texas Prison System - October 7, 1954]
- An Admission Summary from the Texas Prison System (Huntsville, Texas). The subject was interviewed on October 7, 1954. The report summarizes facts regarding the parolee including employment as a waitress at the Windsor Coffee Shop in Abilene, Texas.
- [Admission ticket to the Praetorian Building Observatory]
- An admission ticket to the Praetorian Building Observatory (Dallas, Texas). This ticket was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
- [Advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service]
- An advertising flyer for T. N. CARSWELL, Travel Agent, Complete World-Wide Travel Service, Abilene, Texas. MEXICO CITY, Holiday Expense Paid Tour, December 21 January 2. "CHRISTMASTIME IS SPRINGTIME IN MEXICO CITY".
- [Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas]
- An agreement by and between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., Lockport, New York, and John Horn of Pecos, Texas, and the Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion), Abilene, Texas, dated the 28th day of March, Nineteen Hundred and Forty. Second page includes original signatures.
- [ALCOHOL EDUCATION FOR CHURCH MEMBERS - Carson Taylor]
- A printed pamphlet titled "Alcohol Education for Church Members," by Carson Taylor.
- [The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report]
- A document containing a weekly membership report of The American Legion - Department of Texas, dated July 28, 1944. Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander and Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant.
- THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT, OCTOBER 24, 1942
- A weekly membership report from The American Legion, Department of Texas, dated October 24, 1942. The reverse side includes handwritten notations, addresses and the date of August 17, 1942.
- The American Pattern
- An essay titled "The American Pattern," written by Elam J. Anderson, President of the University of Redlands in Redlands, California.
- [American Security Council Washington Report Operation Alert - Interim Report]
- A report from the American Security Council, Washington, DC, dated November 16, 1970. The report is labeled "WR 70-21 - Operation Alert - Interim Report.
- 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 - A Heritage of the Ages
- A printed pamphlet containing a speech titled "Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages," delivered by Hon. Fritz G. Lanham in the Texas House of Representatives, February 27, 1939.
- Americanism, by Edward J. Meeman
- An essay on Americanism, by Edward J. Meeman, Editor of The Memphis Press-Scimitar.
- [AN ANALYSIS OF A PROGRAM OF ALCOHOL EDUCATION by Carson Taylor]
- A document titled "An Analysis of a Program of Alcohol Education" including "A Parallel Program of Alcohol Education for Youth and Adults," by Carson Taylor.
- [Announcement: Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe]
- A handwritten announcement regarding the Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at the home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe dated January 17, 1908. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
- [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.
- [Application for Leave State Selective Service Headquarters, Austin for T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1945]
- An application for leave for Thomas N. Carswell dated January 16, 1945. State Selective Serv. Hdqrs. Austin. The reverse side includes a blank form: CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICIAN OR PRACTITIONER.
- [Application form by T. N. Carswell for admission to practice before the Treasury Department]
- An application for admission to practice before the Treasury Department, by T. N. Carswell, to the Director of Practice, Treasury Department, Washington, DC, dated June 15, 1956. The reverse side includes continuation of the application and a third page includes Form 23 as completed by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas.
- [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.
- [Arrival Notice for parolee, Prison Number 138,390 - March 22, 1957]
- A Texas Parole Arrival Notice (Prison Number 138,390), dated March 22, 1957. Arrival notices were sent to a probation/parole officer, notifying them of an new parolee for them to supervise.
- [Articles of Incorporation of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Abilene, Texas - 1962]
- A document containing the Articles of Incorporation (with amendments) of Hendrick Memorial Hospital, and a listing of the Trustees in 1962.
- [Articles of Incorporation of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, Abilene, Texas - February 26, 1923]
- The Articles of Incorporation for the West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, in Abilene, Texas. The articles detail that "C. M. Caldwell, J. D. Sandefer and George S. Anderson form a private corporation by the name of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium in Abilene, in the County of Taylor and State of Texas the 26th day of February, A. D., 1923. The third page includes: "George S. Anderson as Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, as Secretary certify at a meeting of the Board of Trustees held May 19, 1936 the changed name of the corporation from WEST TEXAS BAPTIST SANITARIUM to HENDRICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL." The articles are signed on May 9, 1936.
- [The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System Pass issued by WM. C. Driscoll and A. J. Bledsoe to T. N. Carswell]
- A train pass from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System, issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas - Secretary, West Texas Fair Association, dated good until October 8, 1938. Must be countersigned by WM. C. Driscoll. A. J. Bledsoe, President. The reverse side includes railway limitations.
- [Authorization for Absence from Hospital - Byrdie Pearl Carswell in the care of T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1962]
- An authorization for absence from the hospital, from Big Spring State Hospital, dated August 13, 1962. Byrdie Pearl Carswell, patient, in the care of T. N. Carswell, signed by Preston Harrison, M.D., Superintendent. The reverse side includes rules and regulations concerning absence from Texas State mental hospitals.
- [Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953]
- A handwritten report providing background data including events and dates regarding Subject No. 17095 including the notation advising that Governor Knight would consider a new application in October of 1955.
- [BAPTIST STANDARD, DALLAS, TEXAS. Volume LVII, Number 32, August 9, 1945. 15 pages]
- An issue of the BAPTIST STANDARD (Dallas, Texas) from August 9, 1945. The first page of fifteen includes: SOME DANGEROUS TRENDS by T. C. GARDNER ; Alto Frio Encampment by G. S. Hopkins ; T. N. Carswell Joins Staff Of United Texas Drys ; Why Southern Baptists Do Not Affiliate With the Federal Council of Churches by F. M. McCONNELL. Page six includes: "This Is No Place For A Man Like You" by Millard A. Jenkens. Page eleven includes: UNITED TEXAS DRYS - Our Field Workers.
- [Baseball game on Simmons College campus]
- A photograph of a baseball game taken from behind a backstop made of poultry netting. The Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) campus is in view in the distant background. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
- BASIC IDEALS OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY - July 5-6, 1940
- An essay titled "Basic Ideals of Constitutional Democracy," adopted at the Conference on Democratic Processes, Union College, Schenectady, New York, dated July 5-6, 1940. Dixon Ryan Fox, Chairman of Committee on Democratic Processes, National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship.
- [A Bill Regulating Prescription Liquor for Medical Purposes - 1941]
- A rough draft of a bill to regulate the prescribing of liquor for medicinal purposes.
- [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.
- Blank pledge card of the United Texas Drys.
- Blank pledge card of the United Texas Drys.
- [Body of water, island, house, orchard, farm buildings, church and town]
- A photograph of a body of water, an island, house, orchard, farm buildings, church building and town. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
- [A Boy who was Traded for a Horse By James Saxon Childers - October, 1932]
- A magazine clipping of an article titled "A Boy who was Traded for a Horse," written by James Saxon Childers, printed in The American Magazine for October 1932, pages 24, 25, 112-116.
- [Business card for T. H. Gatlin, Abilene Business College]
- A business card for T. H. Gatlin, of the Abilene Business College (Abilene, Texas). The card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell.
- [By-laws of Hardin-Simmons University]
- A printed copy of the by-laws of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas).
- [By-Laws of the United Youth Crusaders of Texas - 1941]
- The By-Laws of the United Youth Crusaders of Texas.
- A Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District, No. 24 - December 12, 1940
- A document titled "Call to Texas Drys in State Senatorial District No. 24. The document announces a meeting to be held in Abilene, Texas, Thursday December 12 [1940] at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. "Purpose of the meeting: To canvas the liquor drug store situation in our dry territory, and plan for corrective measures through our representatives in the State's lawmaking body." Senatorial District No. 24 is composed of Mitchell, Scurry, Nolan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Taylor, Callahan, Shackleford, Throckmorton, Stephens and Eastland Counties.
- [Card by Pearl Ware]
- A calling card with the name Pearl Ware in calligraphy. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
- [Card from Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Savage and Mrs. J. E. Dodson]
- An embossed and printed card expressing appreciation for acting as a pall bearer, signed by Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Savage and Mrs. J. E. Dodson.
- [Card from the family of Lloyd B. McCarty]
- An embossed and printed card from the family of Lloyd B. McCarty conveying their appreciation for the expression of sympathy: Note expresses appreciation for the glads and mums, "you boys have meant so much to Lloyd".
- [Carriage, stable and outbuildings]
- A photograph of a carriage, stable and outbuildings, with a house visible in the distant background. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.
- A Castle of Memories
- A poem titled "A Castle of Memories," written by T. H. Gatlin, Weatherford, Texas. Religious poem/song recounting the life, once fair, of a homeless man, found with a worn Bible in his hands gone home to "A Mansion not made with hands", a smile on his face that "seemed to whisper of God's Grace". He implores the Youth to let the Bible guide their lives. The reverse side includes a printed advertisement "Complements…Of American Beauty Flour and Your friend, Virgil O. Stamps."
- [Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - December 18, 1950]
- A certificate issued by The State of Texas, dated December 18, 1950. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas.
- [Certificate by Governor Allan Shivers commissioning T. N. Carswell as Chairman of the Taylor County Parole Board - October 1, 1949]
- A certificate issued by The State of Texas. T. N. Carswell is commissioned Chairman of the Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas, Ben Ramsey, Secretary of State dated October 1, 1949.