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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mayor L. E. Newton - February 2, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mayor L. E. Newton, Mayor, Rotan, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 2, 1942. Carswell discourses on the gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by himself with reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan and advises Newton that those remarks "are so foreign of my high opinion of you that I never even imagined them".
Date: February 2, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Agent, Comanche, Texas, dated June 23, 1942. Allcorn acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that he does not know how to answer due to not being familiar with the current politics. He advises of his impression of Andy Danforth and Charlie Maisel.
Date: June 23, 1942
Creator: Allcorn, J. B.
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
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from C. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - July 24, 1942]

Description: A letter written to T. N. Carswell from C. M. Johnson, The Ordnance Training Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland dated July 24, 1942. Johnson replies to the letter from Carswell in which he requests to join the service and addresses his desire to serve as "the old itch" advising him to contact Ft. Sam Houston, Texas as they may be able to use him but the age limit in his outfit is 50, even for a full Colonel.
Date: July 24, 1942
Creator: Johnson, C. M.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Bessie H. Radford to T. N. Carswell - December 13, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Bessie H. Radford, dated February 25, 1944. Radford expresses her appreciation for Carswell remembering "the anniversary" after all these years and thanks him for the red roses. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date: February 25, 1942
Creator: Radford, B. H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. B. Allcorn to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1942]

Description: A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Allcorn, Comanche, Texas, dated March 13, 1942. Allcorn congratulates Carswell on his election confiding that he knew nothing about the race including Carswell's name being on the ballot until he had started for the Legion hall.
Date: March 13, 1942
Creator: Allcorn, J. B.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from W. J. Wisdom - August 7, 1942]

Description: A form letter from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated August 7, 1942. Wisdom advises of the selection of Carswell as a member of the Department Convention Committee on Rules, and stresses that attendance at the convention is important.
Date: August 7, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
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)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dave Green - August 31, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Dave Green, District Commander, American Legion, El Paso, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated August 31, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building. Handwritten reply to Tom from Davis declines the invitation due to his involvement in The Legion when it is to be a guest to The International Labor Day.
Date: August 31, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated September 1, 1942. Whitacre offers his regrets regarding Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building on account of the shortage of tires.
Date: September 1, 1942
Creator: Whitacre, Charles
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div. Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Johnson, Zybach-Owens Post, American Legion, Canadian, Texas, dated September 5, 1942. Johnson declines Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to having been away.
Date: September 5, 1942
Creator: Johnson, J. M.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Charlie Maisel to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated September 8, 1942. Maisel requests the selection of members for the Legislative Committee and the Membership Committee appointments made by Carswell.
Date: September 8, 1942
Creator: Maisel, Charlie
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Walter E. Lowry - October 8, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Walter E. Lowry, Membership Chairman, American Legion, Monahans, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division, American Legion, dated October 8, 1942. Carswell suggests that a district membership conference be arranged to be held during the convention and be comprised of one buddy from each post in the district.
Date: October 8, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jennings Monk - September 10, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Jennings Monk, District Commander, American Legion, Kerrville, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 10, 1942. Carswell requests from Monk a man's name from the Junction or Brady post who has done outstanding work for service on the Department Membership Committee.
Date: September 10, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. Wisdom submits a report listing the names of men from the 17th District who are to serve on the committee as indicated: Charlie Giller, Breckenridge_Joe Burton, Albany_E. M. Howard, Rising Star_Wm. R. Martin, Sweetwater_W. R. Huestis, Cisco_Sid Lowery, Dublin_ Albert Graves, Stephenville_R. N. Hansford, R… more
Date: September 11, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry Teubel to T. N. Carswell - September 25, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div. Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Henry Teubel, 18th Dist. Com., The American Legion, Tulia, Texas, dated September 25, 1942. Tuebel advises of an enclosed report listing the names of men serving on Constitutional Committees and Non-constitutional Committees of the American Legion.
Date: September 25, 1942
Creator: Teubel, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard from W. R. Gilliam addressed to T. N. Carswell - October 8, 1942]

Description: A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, postmarked JUNCTION TEX. OCT 8 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence to T. N. Carswell from W. R. Gilliam Adjutant, Burt Fleming Post 237, Junction Texas dated October 8, 1942. Gilliam acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated September 26, 1942 and requests the names of the District Membership Chairmen explaining, the job being new to him and with dead Posts that will… more
Date: October 8, 1942
Creator: Gilliam, W. R.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 14, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and his full committee set-up, and discusses the importance of membership growth noting the war effort itself will be strengthened because of a strong Legion organization.
Date: October 14, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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.
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.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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