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[Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas]

Description: An agreement by and between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., Lockport, New York, and John Horn of Pecos, Texas, and the Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion), Abilene, Texas, dated the 28th day of March, Nineteen Hundred and Forty. Second page includes original signatures.
Date: March 28, 1940
Creator: Mason, F. S.; Horn, John S. & Brownlee, Thomas K.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post 57, American Legion, from Morris Sheppard, Washington D.C., dated January 7, 1941. Sheppard confirms that he has commended Mrs. E. Lillius for the appointment Carswell "mentioned" [for the position of hostess at Camp Barkeley].
Date: January 7, 1941
Creator: Sheppard, Morris
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[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

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Representative Sam Russell - January 28, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, and Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Carswell advises Russell that Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion) respectfully requests his active support of the Bill to continue the Dies committee. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date: January 28, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Notes for the Defend America meeting at the First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas]

Description: A set of notes for the Defend America meeting at the First Baptist Church, held on Thursday Eve, February 13, 1941 at 7:30 pm. The notes contain a list of program participants for the Defend America meeting, and a list of committee members for the Defend America meeting.
Date: February 13, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to The Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, wiht a note that the same telegram was sent to the governors of Arizona (Phoenix), New Mexico (Santa Fe), and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to attend Army Day, that "General Key and the Mayor of the City of Abilene join in this invitation."
Date: March 31, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Governor John E. Miles to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Committee, from John E. Miles, Governor, Sante Fe New Mexico, dated 1941 APR 2 1053A. Declines the invitation to attend the Army Day Celebration.
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Miles, John E. (Esten)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 5, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, General Chairman dated April 5, 1941. Carswell discloses plans that both the reservations and the reception are to be at the Wooten Hotel.
Date: April 5, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight)

Description: A roster of the 1941-1942 National Officers of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxillary, La Societe Des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux (Forty and Eight), dated October 14, 1941. Lynn, U. Stambaugh, W. C. "Tom" Sawyer, De Lacey Allen, Charles E. Booth, V. M. Armstrong, John F. Sullivan, Father Frederick J. Halloran, Thomas M. Owen, John R. Ruddick, Ralph B. Gregg, Frank E. Samuel. The American Legion, War Memorial Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Date: October 14, 1941
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Representative George Mahon - April 29, 1942]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Honorable George Mahon, Member of Congress, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated April 29, 1942. Charge: Parramore Post, American Legion. Carswell requests that Mahon give the main address for "I am an American Day".
Date: April 29, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Delegate card issued by Harry E. Rather and Sam D. Forman, Jr. to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A delegate card for the National Convention of The American Legion in Omaha, Nebraska, issued to Delegate T. N. Carswell by Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant and Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander -Texas DELEGATE SECTION, OMAHA AUDITORIUM, dated September 20, 1943. The reverse side includes confirmation certifying Carswell "as an official delegate to the Convention".
Date: September 20, 1943
Creator: Rather, Harry E. & Forman, Sam D., Jr.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

South Carolina Joins North Carolina In Presenting R. L. McMillan For National Commander

Description: A flyer printed by The American Legion of South Carolina promoting R. L. McMillan of North Carolina for National Commander and includes resolutions passed on the 28th day of February, 1944. Signed by J. J. Bullard, Department Adjutant, Department of South Carolina.
Date: February 28, 1944
Creator: American Legion. Department of South Carolina. Departmental Executive Committee.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Membership Card for The American Legion 1946 issued to T. N. Carswell]

Description: An official membership card for The American Legion, issued to T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, in 1946. The reverse side includes the Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion and Rules regarding dues for membership.
Date: 1946
Creator: The American Legion
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Wired correspondence from T. N. Carswell to Jim Schnick]

Description: A wired correspondence to Jim Schnick, Tidwell Shows, Macie Hotel, Sweetwater Texas from T. N. Carswell, Commander, confirming the Legion will sponsor a carnival.
Date: 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn - January 28, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Rayburn, Speaker of The House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Confirmation of support by Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, endorsing the work of the Dies committee and the prosecution of those responsible for un-American and subversive activities. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, In… more
Date: January 28, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Receipt and Lapel Pin by the British War Relief Society, Inc.]

Description: A receipt by The British War Relief Society, Inc., 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y., Samuel A. Welldon, Treasurer, dated March 28, 1941. Addressed to American Legion, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas (Donation at First Baptist Church). BWRS donation lapel pin attached to lower left of receipt.
Date: March 28, 1941
Creator: Welldon, Samuel A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941]

Description: A document containing the Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941. The committee was appointed by the Commander of the 17th District of the American Legion, Department of Texas, to consider the advisability of creating an organization in the Colleges and Universities of Texas for the sons and daughters of the World War Veterans.
Date: April 13, 1941
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Governor Leon C. Phillips to T. N. Carswell - April 7, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Committee, from Leon C. Phillips, Governor of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, dated 1941 APR 7 1008A. Phillips regrets the necessity to decline the invitation to attend the Review offering best wishes and kindest regards.
Date: April 7, 1941
Creator: Phillips, Leon C. (Chase)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Myrtle Hanson to T. N. Carswell from Myrtle Hanson - April 1, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Arrangements Committee, from Myrtle Hanson, Secretary to Governor Carr, Denver, Colorado, dated 1941 APR 1 PM 1053A. Declines the invitation for Governor Carr regarding the invitation from Carswell to attend Army Day due to April seventh being the last day of Legislature.
Date: April 1, 1940
Creator: Hanson, Myrtle
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Major B. L. Maloney - April 4, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated April 4, 1941. Carswell requests to know the time of arrival projected for Mrs. Barkeley and her party in order to plan for her reception and stay. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date: April 4, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from W. W. Hair to Major B. L. Maloney - April 3, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney U S A R, San Antonio, Texas, from W. W. Hair, Mayor, Abilene, Texas dated April 3, 1941. Hair advises Maloney of the delight of the people of Abilene at the acceptance of the invitation by Mrs. Barkeley to attend the Army Day celebration.
Date: April 3, 1941
Creator: Hair, W. W.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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