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The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 45, July 1941 - April, 1942

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 401.
Date: 1942
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Lamar Bridge Dedication

Description: An elderly unidentified woman is about to cut a ribbon marking the dedication of the Lamar Bridge. A group of unidentified individuals surround her, including an MP in military uniform.
Date: July 15, 1942
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

St. David's Through The Years

Description: This text discusses the history of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas including descriptions of the building throughout the years and the congregation members who were heavily involved with the church. There are also several appendices: Wardens and Vestrymen; Church School Superintendents; Organists and Choir Directors; World War I Veterans; Men from the Parish Serving in World War II--As of November 1, 1942; and Memorials and Gifts. Index starts on page 87.
Date: 1942
Creator: Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Texas
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: St. David’s Episcopal Church

Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-4626

Description: Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Gerald Mann, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Right of firemen to participate in both city of Austin and State retirement plans.
Date: June 15, 1942
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Elmer R. Jackson in Plane]

Description: Photograph of Elmer R. Jackson preparing to taxi the plane he's in, called "Boomerang", out to join the 316th Troop Carrier Group for its flight to Egypt in November 1942. Jackson lost his life during the invasion of Sicily.
Date: November 1942
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Lieut. Col. Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell - January 2, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, State of Texas, Austin, dated January 2, 1942. Banister acknowledges the letter from Carswell to General Page [Brigadier General J. Watt Page] was received but the declaration of war on December 7 gave no time to give Carswell's suggestion proper consideration.
Date: January 2, 1942
Creator: Banister, Neill H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Selective Service System Notification of Personnel Action for T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1942]

Description: A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, Washington, DC, dated December 16, 1942. The form pertains to the transfer of position from Clerk To Clerical Audit Supervisor. The form is signed by George A. Bonnet, Colonel, Field Artillery Chief. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.
Date: December 16, 1942
Creator: Bonnet, George A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from James Shaw to T. N. Carswell - July 10, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Moody Campaign Headquarters by James Shaw, Austin, Texas, dated July 10, 1942. Shaw acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell, addressed to the Governor, advising that the letter is being answered by him due to "the Governor is out campaigning". He advises Carswell that the Governor will speak in Abilene on July 16th and requests a big crowd with radio and all the things that go into making a speech a big success.
Date: July 10, 1942
Creator: Shaw, James
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Captain L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clerk, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas from L. M. Fellbaum, Captain, Q.M.C., Policy Supervisor, Austin, Texas dated December 11, 1942. Fellbaum references a letter from Carswell dated December 8 and addressed to Colonel John R. Banister. He outlines an itinerary for Carswell for the dates of December 16, 1942 through the 28th of December. He instructs Carswell to accompany Mr. Jewel R. Stephens into the counties of District 18-A.
Date: December 11, 1942
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ed Riedel - August 28, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Ed Riedel, American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 28, 1942. Carswell advises of an enclosed blank check to cover a room reservation at Kansas City and, also, a Division Commander cap.
Date: August 28, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter and Report: From W. J. Wisdom to G. Ward Moody - October 20, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. G. Ward Moody, Field Representative, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 20, 1942. Wisdom explains the reason for his delay in answering Moody's letter, that it is due to membership quotas being set too high and advises that the talk from the boys from most of the posts is regarding lowering membership quotas. He advises of the attached sheet listing quotas for each Post. Attachment includes: … more
Date: October 20, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Legionnaire T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, Austin, Texas, dated October 22, 1942. Rather expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell in which he wished him success in his new responsibility and assures Carswell of his comprehension of the big job ahead. He confirms the supplies requested by Carswell are being sent under separate cover.
Date: October 22, 1942
Creator: Rather, Harry E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Texas Defense Guard General Orders No. 18 from Brigadier General J. Watt Page and Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister by order of the Governor - June 9, 1942]

Description: A document stating a general order abolishing the Officer's Inactive List for the Texas Defense Guard. Sent from the State of Texas, Adjutant General's Department, Austin, Texas, effective June 30, 1942. By order of the governor, J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General and Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., A.G.D., Asst. to the Adjutant General, dated June 9, 1942 to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 9, 1942
Creator: Page, J. Watt & Banister, Neill H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Army enlisted men and women in civilian dress pose with leis at the Austin USO Club]

Description: Photograph of a group of soldiers standing on a stage with women at the U.S.O. Club. All are wearing leis, and some of the soldiers wear white t-shirts with their uniform pants. Most of the women are wearing colorful cotton dresses or skirts. One couple is holding a U.S.O. flag. Two soldiers and one woman are standing on a ladder leading up to the stage. The people look like they are participants in a Hawaiian-themed party or show.
Date: 1942/1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[A United States Army private and a woman in Austin's U.S.O. Club]

Description: Photograph of a man and a woman seated at a wooden table at Austin's U.S.O. club. Each holds a bottle of 7up with a straw in it. The man is wearing a United States Army enlisted man's uniform, consisting of a jacket, shirt, tie and pants, and the woman is wearing a dress. There is an empty ashtray on the table in front of them. Austin's U.S.O. Club was located at 111-115 East 6th Street.
Date: 1942/1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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