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Postcard of Community

Description: Copy negative of two postcards of Abilene, Texas. One is of the entrance to the recreation center at Abilene State Park. There is a stone walkway up to a structure, with landscaping. The other is of Fort Phantom Hill with two stone structures surrounded by trees.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. S. Key, Major General, Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill Division Training Center, dated January 5, 1941. Key replies to an inquiry made by Carswell informing him of Army Regulations and "will be unable to avail ourselves of your services".
Date: January 5, 1941
Creator: Key, William S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Major B. L. Maloney to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Texas - April 2, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas, from B. L. Maloney, Major U.S.A.R., Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated April 2, 1941. Maloney advises of the proposed visit, planned escort, program and travel accomodations of Mrs. Antonio Barkely, mother of David B. Barkely for whom Camp Barkely has been named and requests confirmation of the approval of this plan before any further steps are taken to make this trip.
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Maloney, B. L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Royden Williamson - August 26, 1942]

Description: A letter addressed to Col. Royden Williamson, Public Relations Officer, Eighth Corps Service Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 26, 1942. Carswell requests of Williamson that it be made possible for Lt. Col. Julian C. Hyer to be present for the main address at the dedication of the Parramore Post, American Legion building.
Date: August 26, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 2, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, U. S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 2, 1941. A request by Carswell for information regarding supervising or operating the Canteen at the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
Date: January 2, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Captain George B. Brown to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George B. Brown, Captain, F. A., Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 7, 1941. Brown advises Carswell that he is replying in the absence of General Key and that the application received from Carswell is being turned over to Col. Miller for his file and consideration.
Date: January 7, 1941
Creator: Brown, George B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter and Clipping: From Major Roy A. McMillan to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Roy A. McMillan, Major, Specialist, Asst. to Chief, Public Relations Branch, Headquarters Eighth Service Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. McMillan advises Carswell that he has attached a clipping along the lines they had discussed and, in a handwritten postscript, conveys his appreciation to Carswell for his efforts in having the phone company run him down on his retu… more
Date: September 11, 1942
Creator: McMillan, Roy W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill]

Description: Postcard of Fort Phantom Hill in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and all- Was on a picnic today and climbed Castle Peak and have a little sun burn as a [?] of the very nice day. We have had several hard showers including a little hail. Things have turned green again. Doesn't take long for them to turn brown. As ever, Woodrow."
Date: May 21, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

Exterior Building

Description: Copy negative of Phantom Hill in present day Jones County. Today it is part of the Texas Forts Trail in West Central Texas. The fort was occupied by the U.S. Army from 1851 until 1854.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Ft. Phantom Hill Ruins

Description: Copy photograph of two images of ruins at Fort Phantom Hill. The left image shows two stone structures that resemble smoke stacks. The structures face each other and there are trees in between. The right image shows a close up of one of the structures.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Brigadier General Richard Donovan - February 7, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Brigadier General Richard Donovan, Commander 8th Corp Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated February 7, 1941. Carswell requests to receive copies of : "Infantry Drill Regulations F.M. 22-5". Carswell informs Donovan that Congressman Russell had advised Carswell that the War Department had refered Russell and Carswell to him.
Date: February 7, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Captain L. P. Miller to T. N. Carswell - January 3, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, from L. P. Miller, Captain, A. G. D., Asst. Adjutant General, Headquarters Eighth Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated January 3, 1941. Miller makes reference to the telegram sent by Carswell recommending Mrs. E. Lillius for army hostess at the Abilene Camp and advises that she will receive careful consideration when selections are made.
Date: January 3, 1941
Creator: Miller, L. P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to Major General William S. Key - January 8, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to Major General William S. Key, Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from R. M. Wagstaff, Wagstaff, Harwell, Douthit & Alvis, Abilene, Texas, dated January 8, 1941. The letter introduces Mr. T. N. Carswell, of Abilene, Texas, who wishes to make application for the position of purchasing agent.
Date: January 8, 1941
Creator: Wagstaff, R. M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major General William S. Key - February 6, 1941]

Description: A letter written to General William S. Key, Major General 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 6, 1941. Carswell confirms the plans for the "Defend America" meeting featuring Judge Allen Wight and W. R. White of Hardin-Simmons University as speakers. He requests that Key speak, but if it is not convenient for him to attend, that he ask one of his officers to accept a place on the program instead.
Date: February 6, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lt. General H. J. Brees - April 1, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Lt. General H. J. Brees, Commanding Officer, Eighth Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Chairman, "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, dated April 1, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to General Brees to attend Abilene's first "Army Day".
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Julien C. Hyer to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Julien C. Hyer, Lieutenant Colonel, J.A.G.D., Chief, Judge Advocate Branch, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1942. Hyer offers his regrets regarding the invitation from Carswell to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building stating, "You do not know how disappointed I am that I will not be able to be with you".
Date: September 6, 1942
Creator: Hyer, Julien C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma - January 4, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to the Commanding General, 45th Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 4, 1941. Carswell advises of a correction to his letter of January 2. He advises that it was written in the interest of himself as Purchasing Agent for the Canteens in the Abilene Camp [Camp Barkeley].
Date: January 4, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Captain Wayne M. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lt. Col. Joe J. Miller by Wayne M. Roberts, Capt. 180th Inf. Ass't. P. O., 45th Division Canteen, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 13th 1941. Roberts acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated January 10th and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's efforts in behalf of the men of the 45th Division.
Date: January 13, 1941
Creator: Roberts, Wayne M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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