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[Order of Fifinella Membership Card]

Description: 1946 membership card for the Order of Fifinella belonging to Eleanor McLernon. The WASP Fifinella logo designed by Walt Disney can be seen illustrated at the the top.
Date: 1946
Creator: Order of Fifinella
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Certificate of Honorary Membership in the Young Democratic Club of Nueces County, Texas

Description: Certificate given to Sam Rayburn by the Young Democratic Club of Nueces County, Texas. Mr. Rayburn was given an honorary membership in the club on November 19, 1949. The document is printed on standard size ivory paper. The text of the certificate reads: "CERTIFICATE OF HONORARY MEMBERSHIP IN THE YOUNG DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT SAM RAYBURN IS HELD IN SUCH HIGH ESTEEM BY THE MEMBER- SHIP OF THIS ORGANIZATION THAT IT HAS ELECTED TO CONFER UPON HIM THE F… more
Date: 1949
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

LULAC and the Latin-American in Texas

Description: Draft of speech written by John J. Herrera titled "LULAC And The Latin-American in Texas." Discusses growing numbers of Spanish-speaking people in Texas and the role of LULAC as a liaison between them and the Anglo community to address issues of separateness in the communities. Notably the most pressing issue for LULAC has been the immigrant laborers and the ensuing problems of health, education, welfare, housing and employment.
Date: 1940/1959
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Certificate Presented to Clara Evans Willis]

Description: Certificate awarded to Clara Evans Willis for her work with the USO during World War II. It reads: "In Recognition of Meritorious Service in USO War Work, this certificate is presented to Mrs. J. T. Willis. February 5, 1946." It is signed by the chairman and the president of the United Services Organization.
Date: February 5, 1946
Creator: United Services Organization
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 23, 1943]

Description: A lpetter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 23, 1943. Davis provides information regarding dates set for Field Days. The San Angelo Field Day is scheduled June 13th and the Austin Field Day the fifth Sunday in May.
Date: March 23, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Political statement from E. Robert Stevenson - November 27, 1941]

Description: A document containing a political statement from E. Robert Stevenson, Editor-In-Chief, Waterbury Republican, Waterbury, Connecticut, dated November 27, 1941. Stevenson defines Americanism.
Date: November 27, 1941
Creator: Stevenson, E. Robert
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas]

Description: 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.
Date: March 28, 1940
Creator: Mason, F. S.; Horn, John S. & Brownlee, Thomas K.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post 57, American Legion, from Morris Sheppard, Washington D.C., dated January 7, 1941. Sheppard confirms that he has commended Mrs. E. Lillius for the appointment Carswell "mentioned" [for the position of hostess at Camp Barkeley].
Date: January 7, 1941
Creator: Sheppard, Morris
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Notes for the Defend America meeting at the First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas]

Description: A set of notes for the Defend America meeting at the First Baptist Church, held on Thursday Eve, February 13, 1941 at 7:30 pm. The notes contain a list of program participants for the Defend America meeting, and a list of committee members for the Defend America meeting.
Date: February 13, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[A receipt on Form S-560 from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents]

Description: A receipt on Form S-560 from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Dr., dated March 25, 1941 indicating payment by Hon. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene Texas for 50 copies of hte Basic Field Manual (FM 22-5) for Infantry Drill Regulations. Payment received by J. G. Adams, Admin. Asst.
Date: March 25, 1941
Creator: Adams, J. G.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard from C. E. Hereford addressed to T. N. Carswell - September 16, 1942]

Description: A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Lubbock, Texas, September 16, 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence addressed to T. N. Carswell from C. E. Hereford, Pastor, First Baptist Church Lubbock, Texas dated September 16, 1942. Hereford requests that Carswell present his plans for a Field Day at their Lubbock Ministerial Association meeting.
Date: September 16, 1942
Creator: Hereford, C. E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to The Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, wiht a note that the same telegram was sent to the governors of Arizona (Phoenix), New Mexico (Santa Fe), and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to attend Army Day, that "General Key and the Mayor of the City of Abilene join in this invitation."
Date: March 31, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Governor John E. Miles to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Committee, from John E. Miles, Governor, Sante Fe New Mexico, dated 1941 APR 2 1053A. Declines the invitation to attend the Army Day Celebration.
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Miles, John E. (Esten)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 5, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, General Chairman dated April 5, 1941. Carswell discloses plans that both the reservations and the reception are to be at the Wooten Hotel.
Date: April 5, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight)

Description: 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.
Date: October 14, 1941
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Delegate card issued by Harry E. Rather and Sam D. Forman, Jr. to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A delegate card for the National Convention of The American Legion in Omaha, Nebraska, issued to Delegate T. N. Carswell by Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant and Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander -Texas DELEGATE SECTION, OMAHA AUDITORIUM, dated September 20, 1943. The reverse side includes confirmation certifying Carswell "as an official delegate to the Convention".
Date: September 20, 1943
Creator: Rather, Harry E. & Forman, Sam D., Jr.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

South Carolina Joins North Carolina In Presenting R. L. McMillan For National Commander

Description: A flyer printed by The American Legion of South Carolina promoting R. L. McMillan of North Carolina for National Commander and includes resolutions passed on the 28th day of February, 1944. Signed by J. J. Bullard, Department Adjutant, Department of South Carolina.
Date: February 28, 1944
Creator: American Legion. Department of South Carolina. Departmental Executive Committee.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Membership Card for The American Legion 1946 issued to T. N. Carswell]

Description: An official membership card for The American Legion, issued to T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, in 1946. The reverse side includes the Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion and Rules regarding dues for membership.
Date: 1946
Creator: The American Legion
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: April 4, 1949]

Description: Minutes from the Spring 1949 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Houston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a treasurer's report.
Date: April 4, 1949
Creator: Blocker, T. G., Jr.
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: OCtober 7, 1940]

Description: Minutes from the Fall 1940 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Houston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a roster of the society's current members.
Date: October 7, 1940
Creator: Stuck, Walter
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: October 4, 1948]

Description: Minutes from the Fall 1948 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Fort Worth, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a treasurer's report and death notice for Charles Elam Scull.
Date: October 4, 1948
Creator: Blocker, T. G., Jr.
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT
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