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[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major C.A. Dawson - April 22, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Major C.A. Dawson, 17th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Throckmorton, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated April 22, 1941. Carswell replies to a letter from Dawson and advises of the local Guard's intention to use the full uniform for officers. He provides examples of how the items that are needed to complete a uniform can be purchased frugally.
Date: April 22, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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[Cochran Family Films, No. 14 - Holidays and Community Events]

Description: This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Cochran family including the family spending time at their boat house (00:00-01:56), a trip to Aquarena Springs in San Marcos, Texas (01:56-3:50), a visit to the San Antonio Zoo (04:21-8:42) and Battleship Texas (08:42-10:29), the family playing on the beach (10:29-11:32), and a trip to LBJ Ranch and Johnson City (11:32-12:30). The family observes the annual homecoming parade in Throckmorton, Texas on October 10, 1964 including flo… more
Date: [1964..1965]
Duration: 22 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Cochran, Jay
Partner: UNT Media Library

[Housley Children]

Description: Photograph of L.A. and Gracie Housley's children. The oldest daughter, Hester Louise Housley, is Susan Zuber's mother. The other children include Carville, Bembry, David, L.A. Jr., and Andrew/Andy. There were nine children altogether. The boys were in the Navy during World War II and later attended Texas A&M University.
Date: 1915~
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Notes by T. N. Carswell - 1941]

Description: A page of handwritten notes by T. N. Carswell on Selective Service System letterhead, listing names of men and women by counties; Throckmorton County Chairman, Pastors.
Date: 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard from Elmer D. Holt addressed to J. D. Riddle - January 15, 1941]

Description: A postcard addressed to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Throckmorton, Texas (January 15, 1941). The reverse side includes correspondence to Bro. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas from Elmer D. Holt, Throckmorton, Texas. Holt announces a meeting of the Dry Forces of their County to be held at the First Presbyterian Church and requests of Riddle that a team be sent to assist in the beginning of the work.
Date: January 15, 1941
Creator: Holt, Elmer D.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Major C. A. Dawson to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Commander 10th Bn., Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from C. A. Dawson, Major 17th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Throckmorton, Texas, dated April 21, 1941. Dawson expresses his appreciation for the address given by Carswell deeming it a great help in the organization of the unit at Throckmorton. He requests guidance regarding purchasing uniforms and advises regarding some funding that has been promised for their unit.
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Dawson, C.A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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