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[Art Forum Pressbook, 1941-1942]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1941 to 1942 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This year the theme of study was "Art and the Business World." Miss A. M. Carpenter is listed as chairperson for art for the 6th District Federation and chairperson for American Art Week for Abilene. Included in the book are two journals: Federation News (July 1942) and College Art Journal (Vol. 1, No. 2, January 1942). In addition there is a list… more
Date: 1941/1942
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Camp Barkeley Scrapbook: 1941]

Description: Scrapbook assembled during the first year of Camp Barkeley (1941) containing clippings from the Abilene Reporter News, and from the Wichita Falls Daily Times regarding the air school and Sheppard field.
Date: 1941
Creator: Keith, Ben E.
Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Letter from Mrs. G. Scogin, Mrs. T. J. Aillet and Mrs. R. T. Bridge to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell from Mrs. G. Scogin, Mrs. T. J. Aillet, and Mrs. R. T. Bridge, Abilene, Texas, dated April 2nd. The ladies of the Wednesday Bible Club number two express their appreciation to Carswell for his visit to Austin on behalf of the Dry Cause and ask that he also convey their appreciation to Dr. White, Dr. Long and Dr. Jenkins.
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Scogin, Mrs. G.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Walter S. Pope to T. N. Carswell - January 4, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter S. Pope, Attorney at Law, Abilene, Texas, dated January 4, 1941. Pope advises of enclosed letters that were promised by him to Carswell. Pope states, "Probably, we should protect the City Drug Store of Munday, Texas". The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by [T. N. Carswell]: Fisher Co. Chairman, C. A. Jones - Rotan; T. E. Alvis - Roby; Joe Boyd; Earnest Webb - McCauley; Lewis Rowles - Sylvester - $100 each… more
Date: January 4, 1941
Creator: Pope, Walter S.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - January 16, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated January 16, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter and enclosure from Davis of January 14. He advises of his efforts to organize the 24th Senatorial District, describing the interest as luke warm but assures Davis that he will not stop until they have a set-up in each county. He advises of meetings already scheduled and requests the names of any leaders i… more
Date: January 16, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis supplies a list of names, as requested by Carswell, of key men in the District and advises that Dr. Walter H. McKenzie of University Baptist Church in Austin be their official representative to the Legislature.
Date: January 21, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from James P. Stinson and T. N. Carswell to Senator John Lee Smith - January 28, 1941]

Description: A Western Union Telegram sent to Hon. John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas from James P. Stinson, County Democratic Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, County & District Chairman of the United Dries, dated January 28, 1941. The telegram requests that Smith support the confirmation of Dr. W. D. Bradfield.
Date: January 28, 1941
Creator: Stinson, James P. & Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 3, 1941. Davis expresses his appreciation for the letter advising him of the support of Carswell's Senator for Dr. Bradfield's confirmation. Davis touches on an exciting event and promises that he will send a self-explanatory letter regarding "a calvacade of youth to Austin" requesting that Carswell get Abilene's support.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Thomas E. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - Feburary 7, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. E. Roberts, Superintendent, Hendrick Home For Children, Abilene, Texas, dated Feburary 7, 1941. Roberts presents to Carswell the list of names of officers elected at a meeting held in Haskell: Montgomery, R. C., Couch, R. C., Williams, Rev. C. W., Short, Aubrey, Rule, Terry, Pierson, A. C. He notes there was a nice crowd and explains that R. C. Montgomery, who was elected Chairman, was many years earlier the Chairman of the fi… more
Date: February 7, 1941
Creator: Roberts, Thomas E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman - February 12, 1941]

Description: A form letter addressed to Mr. Vice-Chairman from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 24th District Chairman, dated February 12, 1941. Carswell requests of the Vice-Chairman to help the Pastors of the different churches in their county to organize and put over the Car Cavalcade of Youth to the Capital. "We, in the 24th District, are vitally concerned since we must feel the humiliation of having liquor sold in our counties when we have voted it out by substantial majorities." An attachment includes a list… more
Date: February 12, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: Armstrong, C. C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Mrs. Jeff Methven to T. N. Carswell - March 4, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Mrs. Jeff Methven, Stenographer, United Texas Drys, dated March 4, 1941. Methven complies to a request from Carswell and supplies copies of a letter. She advises that she is replying only to the questions to which she knows the answers noting that her father is out of town.
Date: March 4, 1941
Creator: Methven, Mrs. Jeff
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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