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[War Department Technical Manual & Aircraft Engines]

Description: Technical manual TM 1-405 from the United States War Department about aircraft engines. Prepared under direction of the Chief of the Air Corps. The booklet is divided into six sections: I. Internal-combustion engine principles, II. Classification and description of engine types, III. Description and construction of engine units, IV. Repair principles, V. Engine lubrication, and VI. Engine cooling. All chapters include information and drawings for reference.
Date: December 9, 1941
Creator: United States Department of War
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Telegram from Sam Russell to General Richard Donovan - January 2, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to General Richard Donovan, Commanding General, San Antonio, Texas, from Sam Russell, Washington, D. C., dated January 2, 1941. Russell recommends Mrs. E. Lillius, Abilene, Texas for a position as Senior Hostess in the army camp at View, Texas. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date: January 2, 1941
Creator: Russell, Sam
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.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Richard E. Froiseth, Major, QMC, Constructing Quartermaster, War Department, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1941. Froiseth declines the invitation to take a part on the DEFEND AMERICA program citing a previous engagement.
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: Froiseth, Richard E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Colonel Gudera - March 31, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Col. [Albert M.] Guidera, Commanding Officer, Army Air School, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Chairman, "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell advises Guidera of the plans regarding Abilene observing its first "Army Day" citing Camp Barkeley is located in Abilene and General Key as having authorized his command to participate assuring it would add interest if Gudera could send a unit or two to participate.
Date: March 31, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Major General Walter Krueger to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Walter Krueger, Major General, U. S. Army, Headquarters VIII Corps, Office of the Commanding General, Brownwood, Texas, dated April 1, 1941. Krueger expresses his appreciation for the invitation to attend the Army Day Celebration in Abilene but declines due to a previous invitation.
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: Krueger, Walter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Colonel James C. Styron to T. N. Carswell - March 31, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 55 [57], Abilene, Texas, from James C. Styron, Colonel, G.S.C, Chief of Staff, Camp Barkeley, Texas, dated March 31, 1941. Styron acknowledges his receipt of and accepts Carswell's invitation for the 45th Division to participate in the Army Day Program.
Date: March 31, 1941
Creator: Styron, James C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Major Paul A. Gavan to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Committee, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Paul A. Gavan, Major, Aide-de-Camp, Headquarters Third Army, Smith-Young Tower, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 2, 1941. Gavan replies for General Brees declining the invitation due to having already obligated himself to the Army Day celebration in San Antonio.
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Gavan, Paul A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Brigadier General J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from J. Watt Page, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated April 1, 1941. Page acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to participate in the Abilene "Army Day" citing the Governor and he had previously committed themselves to be in Dallas at the opening of the American Aircraft Corporation Plant.
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: Page, J. Watt
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, dated January 13, 1941. Carl advises that Lt. Col. Joe J. MIller was described by Professor Hassler as a man of very high quality. Carl commends the work Carswell is sponsoring describing it as "of the highest quality" then wishes for Carswell the greatest measure of success possible.
Date: January 13, 1941
Creator: Carl
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - January 20, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Richard E. Froiseth, Major, QMC Constructing Quartermaster, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, dated January 20, 1941. Froiseth acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises of an enclosed resolution respecting the employment of ex-service men which they are turning over to the Personnel Department.
Date: January 20, 1941
Creator: Froiseth, Richard E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]

Description: A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several India… more
Date: February 15, 1941
Creator: Andews, F. F.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Army Mobilization Buildings: Miscellaneous Sections

Description: Miscellaneous details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include details of skirting, detail of scuttle in ceiling, wardrobe, bulletin board, details of louvers, detail of bench, detail of screened ceiling vent, detail of coal box, details of shelf, roof framing plan at chimney, platform and ladder detail, revisions, and graphic scales.
Date: May 3, 1941
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

[Photograph of 714th Tank Battalion Soldiers]

Description: Photograph of five soldiers standing together and smiling in front of a tank, with two of them holding a small flag that says "714 A." Alden Bengtson, in the middle holding corner of banner, became tank commander staff Sargent 714 tank battalion 12 armored div.
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

Army Mobilization Buildings: Miscellaneous Details

Description: Miscellaneous details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include section thru landing & steps, section thru heater room & wood floor, section thru interior heater room wall at toilet room, section thru interior stud partition between concrete & wood floor, section thru exterior wall at toilet wash or shower room, typical details of concrete slab on wood floor in areas other than toilet & shower rooms, section thru interior partition occurring between joist, details of ty… more
Date: May 3, 1941
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Army Mobilization Buildings: Standard Details

Description: Standard details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include typical detail of asbestos cement flue pipe with maximum 10" diameter, plan above roof, section thru flue pipe at 2nd floor, detail of smoke pipe for one story building, detail of clean out door, typical detail of asbestos cement flue pipe for 12'-36' diameters inclusive, and detail of flue pipe support.
Date: May 12, 1941
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Army Mobilization Buildings: Miscellaneous Details

Description: Miscellaneous details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include details of skirting, detail of scuttle in ceiling, wardrobe elevation, bulletin board elevation, details of louvers, detail of bench, detail of screened ceiling vent, detail of coal box, details of shelf, roof framing plan at chimney, platform and ladder detail, and graphic scales.
Date: May 3, 1941
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

U. S. Army Speedometer (Fort Sam Houston, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 1, 1941

Description: Monthly magazine from Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas that includes news and information concerning United States Army posts, stations, and air fields in the United States, Panama, Hawaii, China, Philippine Islands, and Alaska along with advertising.
Date: March 1, 1941
Creator: Maloney, B. L.
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

Army Mobilization Buildings: Standard Electrical Details

Description: Standard electrical details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include drop cord fixture, glass enclosing globe fixture, porcelain socket, explosion proof fixture, vapor proof fixture, extended bracket, symmetrical angle reflector, flush fixture, dome reflector, typical service diagram, weatherproof fixture, glass steel diffuser, legend, and notes.
Date: May 12, 1941
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.
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