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

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

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. R. Gilliam - September 26, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. W. R. Gilliam, Post Adjutant, American Legion, Junction, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, dated September 26, 1942. Carswell requests that Gilliam serve as Membership Chairman for the Fifth Division.

Date: September 26, 1942

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Wyatt W. Lipscomb to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. Lipscomb brags on the success of the Albany membership drive for The American Legion and advises of their plans to celebrate with a big barbeque. The guest list includes The Department Commander, Adjutant, Chaplain, the 5th Division Commander (The Honorable T. N. Carswell), the 17th District Commander, Major Federbush of Camp Barkeley who will bring some… more

Date: October 2, 1942

Creator: Lipscomb, Wyatt W.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Fred T. Haddock to T. N. Carswell - October 8, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, The American Legion, from Fred T. Haddock, Commander, 16th District, The American Legion, Texon, Texas, dated October 8, 1942. Haddock issues an invitation to Carswell to attend the Convention of the 16th District, The American Legion, at Odessa, Texas.

Date: October 8, 1942

Creator: Haddock, Fred T.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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

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]

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 from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - October 22, 1942]

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

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Miss Velma Parsons - October 22, 1942]

A letter written to Miss Velma Parsons, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 22, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for being included in the dinner invitation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noe.

Date: October 22, 1942

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Night letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Hatton W. Sumners - October 27, 1942]

A letter written to Honorable Hatton W. Sumners, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, dated October 27, 1942. Carswell issues an invitation to Sumners from the American Legion to visit Abilene and speak to a "great gathering of West Texans" for an Armistice Day program that is in the making.

Date: October 27, 1942

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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

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 J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - October 24, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated October 24, 1942. Willson advises that he has not received information from Whitacre or Monk and hopes to be in Abilene and speak with Carswell regarding the improbable goal of the membership drive, that "they justhavenot got it in the 5th".

Date: October 24, 1942

Creator: Willson, J. M.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Mabel Davidson to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mabel Davidson, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated February 11, 1942. Davidson advises that Peggy Anne is her natural sunny self again and her grades are up. She proceeds to elaborate on the probable reasons.

Date: February 11, 1942

Creator: Davidson, Mabel

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - April 1, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated April 1, 1942. Whiteside acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that "in view of the very uncertain conditions at the present time" she understands his unwillingness to make a room deposit for Peggy Anne this far in advance. She explains the necessity of the deposit but assures him of a place for returning students, onl… more

Date: April 1, 1942

Creator: Whiteside, Annie C.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from the President of Farmers and Merchants National Bank to Cornell University - September 10, 1942]

A letter addressed to Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, from Henry James, President, Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Abilene, Texas, dated September 10, 1942. James provides a letter of reference and financial backing for Mr. T. N. Carswell and his daughter, Peggy Anne Carswell, who has enrolled at Cornell for the coming year.

Date: September 10, 1942

Creator: James, Henry

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. E. Coombes, Coombes & Andrews, Stamford, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Coombes expresses his delight at a chance meeting with Mrs. Carswell in Ackers Shoe Store, his dismay in not being at home when Carswell went to Stamford to visit with them and reminisces about his time as Mayor of Abilene and their friendship during their "sojourn" in Abilene.

Date: November 10, 1942

Creator: Coombes, Charles E.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Peggy Anne Carswell to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1942]

A letter written to "Doll" [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Anne Carswell], dated November 5, 1942. Peggy outlines her expenses and describes her job delivering dry cleaning while in school. She describes her job prospects for the summer.

Date: November 5, 1942

Creator: Carswell, Peggy

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Roscoe Carswell - December 14, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Roscoe Carswell, Waycross, Georgia, from "Your Uncle" [T. N. Carswell], dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Roscoe advising that he has thought of him many times since he was in Georgia and is proud that Roscoe is now "making the most of opportunity".

Date: December 14, 1942

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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

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

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charlie Maisel - October 31, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander dated October 31, 1942. Carswell advises Maisel of having just received a letter containing the name of the last district membership chairman. He explains regarding the names of Division committee members he has yet to receive and advises that they had a very good convention at Odessa.

Date: October 31, 1942

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charlie Maisel - November 20, 1942]

A letter written to Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, American Legion, Phillips, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated November 20, 1942. Carswell advises Maisel that he is submitting his recommendations for committee appointments noting that he is doing so only after having discussed the matter with each Division Commander in whose districts these men live: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells - R. N. Richardson, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene - W. R. Wea… more

Date: November 20, 1942

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 28, 1942]

A letter written to Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to his letter of October 22 and advises of the need for Whitacre's recommendations. He expresses his deepest regret for the loss of Whitacre's home.

Date: October 28, 1942

Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jennings Monk to T. N. Carswell - November 3, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Jennings Monk, 21st District Commander, The American Legion, Kerrville, Texas, dated November 3, 1942. Monk confirms with Carswell his appointment of Mr. V. L. Blodgett of Kerrville, Texas as 21st District Membership Chairman.

Date: November 3, 1942

Creator: Monk, Jennings

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - October 30, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated October 30, 1942. Whitacre expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell and notes that the sympathy from their many friends has made their loss easier and that they have been able, so far, to obtain the materials necessary to replace the home. Whitacre suggests as Chairman for the following committees; A. C. Jacks… more

Date: October 30, 1942

Creator: Whitacre, Charles

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Bill--W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1942. Wisdom offers his suggestions for the committees on Negro Veterans and The Memorial Highway: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells; J. W. Clements, Stephenville; Floyd Campbell, Hamilton. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell adds the suggestion of D. C. Harris of Mineral Wells, R. N. Richar… more

Date: October 27, 1942

Creator: Wisdom, W. J.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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