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CHECK LIST TO ACCOMPANY NUMBERED INSPECTION LETTERS

A check list to accompany numbered inspection letters. This form provides a checklist for inspectors indicating the forms to be forwarded to the Adjutant General's Department upon completion of the inspection of each unit.

Date: May 22, 1941

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Christmas Greetings from Jim Houghton to T. N. Carswell]

A letter sending Christmas greetings to Mr. Carswell from Jim Houghton. Printed greetings and a handwritten note by Houghton expressing his appreciation for "the consideration, interest and helpfulness" shown to him by Carswell.

Date: unknown

Creator: Houghton, Jim

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Christmas message from T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers to The C. W. Barnes home in Abilene, Texas - December 1959]

A Christmas message from T. N. Carswell sent with flowers to The Charles Barnes home in Abilene, Texas. A short story written by Carswell about the "Barnes clan" starring Charlie and Katherine and their grandchildren Debby, Beverly, Kathy, Teressa and Patty. His story sets a scene representing the joy of grandchildren at Christmastime. The reverse side includes business letterhead of ABILENE Machine Company, Telephone OR2-3861, 1334-42 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, and bears a Fox River Bond w… more

Date: December 1959

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

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Copy of letter from Herbert Hoover to J. D. Sandefer, Jr. - September 17, 1949]

A copy of letter written to Mr. J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas from Herbert Hoover, The Waldorf-Astoria Towers, New York 22, New York dated September 17, 1949. Hoover declines the invitation due to commitments that was received from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to attend and be placed on the program for the dedication of the Sandefer building at Hardin-Simmons University. A note handwritten by Jake Sandefer expresses appreciation to T. N. Carswell for the idea to invite Hoover.

Date: September 17, 1949

Creator: Hoover, Herbert Clark (1874-1964)

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Draft of a form letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign]

A draft of a letter promoting a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. By T. N. Carswell, For the Committee.

Date: November 1941

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

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Draft of Political Letter - "To My Friends and Votors in Precinct 12" - July, 1954

A draft of a form letter written by T. N. Carswell, dated July 1954. Carswell recounts the events of the 1952 campaign and election stressing the need to repeat in 1954 their 1952 victory, by the election of Allan Shivers. He borrows from a statement by Benjamin Harvey Hill, "Who saves his country, saves himself, saves all things, and all things saved do bless him! Who lets his country die, lets all things die, dies himself ignobly, and all things dying curse him!"

Date: July 1954

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

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]

An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.

Date: July 6, 1941

Creator: Coombes, Charles E.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fiftieth wedding anniversary invitation of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith - December 28, 1950]

An invitation to the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Marriage for Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith of Jacksonville, Florida to be held on December 28, 1950. Engraved with raised, gold lettering. An enclosure included a wired correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jax. Fla. from Norwood, Virginia and Peggy [T. N. Carswell, Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell] dated December 27, 1950. Expresses their love, congratulations and good wishes.

Date: December 28, 1950

Creator: Smith, George Washington & Smith, Mrs. George Washington

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter addressed to "Noble" from RAD - March 5, 1938]

A form letter addressed to Noble from RAD, Abilene, Texas, dated March 5, 1938. An announcement that the Drum Core "shindig" is really going to take place on March 10th at 750 Beech Street.

Date: March 5, 1938

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter and Certificate: From Louis C. Perry addressed to Lion Presidents and Secretaries, Lion Clubs of Texas - April 18, 1924]

A form letter addressed to Lion Presidents and Secretaries, Lion Clubs of Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor, Lions International, dated April 18, 1924. The letter advises of travel arrangements as provided officers of the Lions Clubs of Texas for the Paris Convention. Perry advises that certificates are "going out" to the Secretaries in this letter. Enclosed is a Round Trip Identification Certificate for the District Convention of Lions Clubs Annual State Meting, Paris, Texas dated … more

Date: April 18, 1924

Creator: Perry, Louis C.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter and Checklist: From Lieutenant Colonel Neill H. Banister to Major T. N. Carswell, Major A. B. Knickerbocker and Company Commanders of the 34th Battalion - May 22, 1941]

A form letter distributed to Major T. N. Carswell, Inspector, and Major A. B. Knickerbocker, Cmdg. 34th Battalion and Company Commanders, 34th Battalion, from Neill H. Banister, Lieut. Col., Infantry, Asst. to the Adjutant General, Austin dated May 22, 1941. Official inspection orders with attached checklist.

Date: May 22, 1941

Creator: Banister, Neill H.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J.… more

Date: February 27, 1941

Creator: Davis, Jeff

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter and Proclamation from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1952]

A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division,) Department of State, Texas, dated April 16, 1952. Kirk requests the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamations and, also, that Carswell file a copy. The enclosures includes two copies of a proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ten-day extension of emerge… more

Date: April 16, 1952

Creator: Kirk, Pauline

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter and Special Orders: From Colonel Barry D. Greer to Major Thomas N. Carswell - June 30, 1956]

A form letter addressed to Major Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Barry D. Greer, Colonel AGC TEX NG, Chief, Pers Div, Austin, Texas, dated June 20, 1956. Discharge of Overage Officers in the TSGRC [Texas State Guard Reserve Corps] effective June 30, 1956. Attachment includes: SPECIAL ORDERS TSGRC NO. 9. from K. L. Berry, Major General, The Adjutant General and W. H. Martin, Brigadier General AGC TEX NG, Assistant Adjutant General, Austin, Texas dated June 30, 1956. A listing of offi… more

Date: June 20, 1956

Creator: Greer, Barry D. & Berry, K. L.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Albert M. Collier addressed To Parole Board Chairmen and Members - May 8, 1945]

A form letter addressed to all Parole Board Chairmen and Members, from Albert M. Collier, Governor's Assistant in Charge of Parole System dated May 8, 1945. Collier discourses on problems regarding the parole system particularly the leniency shown to parolees in the past. He advises that parolees having been negligent in reporting and leaving the county in which paroled without permission stressing that this must be immediately discontinued. He advises that parolees must report not less than… more

Date: May 8, 1945

Creator: Collier, Albert M.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Allan Shivers addressed to Friend - September 28, 1956]

A form letter from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated September 28, 1956. Shivers announces that he will support President Eisenhower, again, and do all he can toward his re-election advising that he enclosed a copy of his statement that was issued. He discourses on the privilege of voting and the reasons for his vote for Eisenhower over Stevenson. Enclosure includes a statement by the Governor, dated September 18, 1956. Announcement and explanation regarding his vote and support for Presid… more

Date: September 28, 1956

Creator: Shivers, Allan

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from B. R. Blankenship and T. N. Carswell, Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee addressed To All Members Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee - July 23, 1954]

A letter addressed to the members of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee from B. R. Blankenship, Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, Secretary, dated July 23, 1954. A call to all members of the Committee to meet to canvass the election returns of the July 24 Primary.

Date: July 23, 1954

Creator: Blankenship, B. R.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Betty Christian to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1953]

A form letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Howard Carney, Administrator Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated December 23, 1953. The letter advises of enclosed copies of two letters from California regarding Subject No. 17095.

Date: December 23, 1953

Creator: Christian, Betty

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Bryan Bradbury - October 24, 1953]

A form letter from Bryan Bradbury, Chairman State and National Affairs Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated October 24, 1953. Bradbury announces that their Committee is host to Lester Flesner of Houston, District Manager for the United States Chamber of Commerce, for a breakfast at Mack Eplen's Restaurant to discuss their part of the National Legislative scene.

Date: November 24, 1953

Creator: Bradbury, Bryan

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Captain Reagan Jones addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS - December 27, 1944]

A form letter addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS from Reagan Jones, Captain, Infantry, Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas dated December 27, 1944. Jones reports on Changes in Occupational Deferments of Federal Government Employees.

Date: December 27, 1944

Creator: Jones, Reagan

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from Charlie Maisel addressed to Commander - October 22, 1942]

A form letter addressed to Commander from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated October 22, 1942. Form letter from Maisel to Commanders elected for the coming year. Pep talk regarding the extra work required as leader due to the war. A request that the Posts assist the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine in their recruiting program. Advisement that their Civilian Defense program will be enlarged, their Rehabilitation program will function; that t… more

Date: October 22, 1942

Creator: Maisel, Charlie

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee - December 31, 1951]

A form letter addressed to a parolee from Abilene, Texas from Walter A. Gordon, Chairman, Adult Authority (by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority), Sacramento 14, California, dated December 31, 1951. Burkhart informs Subject that his application for Commutation of Sentence has been referred by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review and recommendation. The letter advises of assistance to be given from their office in preparing said application and provides a list of re… more

Date: December 31, 1951

Creator: Burkhart, E. A.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - February 23, 1954]

A form letter addressed to Trustee from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated February 23, 1954. Notification by Collier that a meeting of the Board is called. He advises of the opportunity to contribute to a going away gift for Fred Higginbotham who was elected Administrator of Baptist Hospital in San Antonio.

Date: February 23, 1954

Creator: Collier, E. M.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from E. M. Collier addressed to Trustee - November 18, 1955]

A form letter from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 18, 1955. Notification by Collier of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.

Date: November 18, 1955

Creator: Collier, E. M.

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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