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[Letter from Anthony P. Colombo to Annie Colombo - June 1, 1942]

Description: Letter from Anthony P. Colombo to Anne Colombo, his sister, discussing the money he saves and sends home, and asks Annie what size gloves she wears and talking about pictures he received.
Date: 1942?-06-01
Creator: Colombo, Anthony P.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to "Uncle Norwood" [T. N. Carswell] from Ashley [Ashley Carswell], dated Wednesday night. Ashley expresses his appreciation for his Uncle's wedding gift. He explains that his wife, Martha, was away for three weeks, that he waited for her return to open some gifts and that is why the thank you letter is late. He advises of his new business and that it is doing very well and thanks him, again, and his wife and Peggy for such a wonderful gift, "a whole set of silver".
Date: 1942~
Creator: Carswell, Ashley
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1940s]

Description: Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a military dinner he had given by an Army Colonel and hardships his business is undergoing. Briefly mentions the war.
Date: 1942~/1943~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from J. M. Willson to Charles Whitacre]

Description: A letter written to Chas. Whitacre, District Commander 19th District, Lubbock, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Membership Chairman 5th Division. Willson requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and discusses the membership drive strategy. He comments that he does not know what happened at Austin and he supposes it was for the good of the Legion, "But God and Country first". 100% for saving shirttails.
Date: 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from J.M.Willson. Willson asks for a clear conception of the plans as outlined to the Executive committee on the legion membership drive explaining that he left at midnight on Saturday and does not know what happened at Austin.
Date: 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, 1942]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. in 1942. He tells them he is sending home all of his extra clothes, and denies having met Lt. Seally [Seley] who claims to have seen him recently.
Date: 1942
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Martha Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses her appreciation to Carswell, Virginia and Peggy for the wedding gift to her and Ashley.
Date: 1942~
Creator: Carswell, Martha
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Mrs. Sophie Gabrick to the Commanding Officer of Company B]

Description: Letter from Mrs. Sophie Gabrick to the commanding officer of Company B - 49th Armored Infantry Battalion written by Mrs. C. R. Carlson. The letter mostly concerns the status of Gabrick's son, Victor R. Gabrink, also the brother of Carlson; the letter asks for word to be given to them "at your earliest possible moment."
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: Gabrick, Sophie & Carlson, Mrs. C. R.
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis]

Description: A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell. Carswell reports on his trip to Belton and advises that March 8 is the date set for a Field Day in Abilene.
Date: 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Vella Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to "Norwood "[T. N. Carswell] from "Sis" [Vella Carswell]. Vella expresses her appreciation of Carswell's wedding gift to Ashley and Martha recounting how they reacted to the gift and her explanation to Martha when she asked what kind of man Carswell was to send them such nice things. Vella writes, "I told her you loved Ashley and you was a lovable man so God bless you and your family."
Date: 1942~
Creator: Carswell, Vella Peagler
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Roster of Officers of Companies "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E"]

Description: A list of American servicement, typrewritten on Selective Service System letterhead bearing stamp of Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas. COMPANY "A" - Captain Jess Warren (1st Lieut.); Louis Agee (2nd Lieut.); Ruck Sibley. COMPANY "B" - Captain B. R. Blakenship (1st Lieut.); Edmund G. Yates (2nd Lieut.); Clyde Fulwiler. COMPANY "C" - Captain Geo. L. McCargo (1st Lieut.); Fred C. Smith (2nd Lieut.); John W. Booth. COMPANY "D" - Captain H. P. Slagel (1st Lieut.); John E. Watson (2nd Li… more
Date: 1942~
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter and envelope: From Mrs. Frank Burney]

Description: A handwritten essay titled "What is Americanism?" written by Mrs. Frank Burney, President, Baptist Woman's Missionary Union, Atlanta, Georgia. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. The reverse side of envelope includes handwritten address for Mrs. Frank Burney, Waynesboro, Ga.
Date: January 2, 1942
Creator: Burney, Mrs. Frank
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.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, January 2, 1942]

Description: Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner discussing the differences between the cameras regarding their weight and he also request for an instruction book.
Date: January 2, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from J. Ralph Lee to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. Ralph Lee, Colorado City, Texas, dated January 4, 1942. Lee inquires of Carswell whether or not Bob Wagstaff is a good speaker and explains that he is thinking of asking him to speak to their Lions Club. He notes his regret that it was necessary for Carswell to resign his place in the Defense Guard.
Date: January 4, 1942
Creator: Lee, J. Ralph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, January 5, 1942]

Description: Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his life during World War II in the Philippines. George was captured and held as a Prisoner of War in May 1942 after his battalion was ordered to surrender. He would die as a P.O.W. in July 1945.
Date: January 5, 1942
Creator: George Cooke Brundrett
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Letter from Karl A. Barleben to D. W. Kempner, January 5, 1942]

Description: Letter from Karl A. Barleben to D. W. Kempner stating they do not have any more available Rolleiflex models. Barleben goes on to state that as soon as a good model is available, Rabsons Inc will be pleased to drop a line and let him know.
Date: January 5, 1942
Creator: Barleben, Karl A.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter and envelope: From Robbins Wolcott Barstow to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Robbins Wolcott Barstow, President, The Hartford Seminary Foundation, Hartford, Connecticut, dated January 8, 1942. Barstow expresses his views on Americanism advising of the enclosed clipping regarding remarks he made to a group of newly naturalized citizens. The article in the clipping is titled "New Citizens: Devotion to Ideal, ' by Robbins W. Barstow, President Harford Seminary Foundation.
Date: January 8, 1942
Creator: Barstow, Robbins Wolcott
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, January 8, 1942]

Description: Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner discussing the Rolleiflex camera and request to let him know if another camera is in the shop. He also offers his Leica Camera for $175.00.
Date: January 8, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from W. R. White to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. R. White, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 9, 1942. White extends felicitations to Carswell and his family and expresses his appreciation and that of the University for his part in the "Greater Hardin-Simmons University".
Date: January 9, 1942
Creator: White, W. R.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Memorandum from Plosser-Prince Air Academy, January 12, 1942]

Description: Memorandum from Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing a recent dispatch order, Serial No. 102114, from The Bureau of Aeronautics to The Commandant, Eleventh Naval District.
Date: January 12, 1942
Creator: Plosser-Prince Air Academy
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Andrew Dilworth to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Andrew Dilworth, Department Commander, San Antonio, Texas, dated January 17, 1942. Dilworth acknowledges his receipt of letter and membership progress report from Carswell, comments on the good numbers regarding the membership growth of the Legion then compliments Carswell and the other Legionnaires of that Division as doing a "swell" job.
Date: January 17, 1942
Creator: Dilworth, Andrew
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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