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The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 48, July 1944 - April, 1945

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 607.
Date: 1945
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Volunteers in the Palestine Service Men's Club]

Description: Photo of the volunteers of the Palestine Service Men's Club, which operated to serve soldiers passing through the city. It was organized in June of 1942 by area residents, and was inspired by, but independent from, the USO club. Volunteers offered refreshments, letter-writing materials, music, dancing and conversation in the club's room at the O'Neill hotel, which was located across Spring street from the Railroad tracks. The women also took sandwiches and cookies to distribute to the soldiers … more
Date: 1945~
Partner: Anderson County Historical Commission

[Volunteers in the Palestine Service Men's Club - WWII]

Description: Photo of the volunteers of the Palestine Service Men's Club, which operated to serve soldiers passing through the city. It was organized in June of 1942 by area residents, and was inspired by, but independent from, the USO club. Volunteers offered refreshments, letter-writing materials, music, dancing and conversation in the club's room at the O'Neill hotel, which was located across Spring street from the Railroad tracks. The women also took sandwiches and cookies to distribute to the soldiers … more
Date: 1945~
Partner: Anderson County Historical Commission

[Volunteers in the Palestine Service Men's Club]

Description: Photo of the volunteers of the Palestine Service Men's Club, which operated to serve soldiers passing through the city. It was organized in June of 1942 by area residents, and was inspired by, but independent from, the USO club. Volunteers offered refreshments, letter-writing materials, music, dancing and conversation in the club's room at the O'Neill hotel, which was located across Spring street from the Railroad tracks. The women also took sandwiches and cookies to distribute to the soldiers … more
Date: 1945~
Partner: Anderson County Historical Commission

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - January 29, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 29, 1945. McKenzie replies to a letter from Carswell explaining that he has no desire to leave Carswell off the executive committee and the reason for his letter was due to receiving a notification that the address had been changed to Washington, D. C. McKenzie assures Carswell of his desire to have Carswell's cooperation and influence, to hear from him occasio… more
Date: January 29, 1945
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]

Description: A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District and Taylor County Drys, dated June 7, 1945. Carswell endorses the suggestion by Secretary McKinzie which encourages pastors to observe Father's Day as a "Field Day for Righteousness" and to consider including United Texas Drys in the church budget.
Date: June 7, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Form letter from the Committee on Resolutions and T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1945]

Description: A form letter addressed to the Chairman and Members of the Taylor County Drys in Convention, from the Committee on Resolutions: C. R. Pennington, Thomas E Hayden, R. B. Wylie, Sec., Mrs. Andrew Urban, Sr., E. P. Mead, T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County & 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated June 17, 1945. The letter reports on the increasing use of beverage alcohol, and a proposal on how to counter that use.
Date: June 17, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 17th District Foreign Relations Committee, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated February 5, 1945. Stell requests a full representation of his Committee at the Mid-Winter War Conference in Abilene, Texas on February 18, 1945 in the Ball Room of the Wooten Hotel. Handwritten note at bottom of page by T. N. Carswell suggests a study of Foreign Relations durin… more
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Stell, A. L. (Albert)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[History of The Chanters]

Description: Handwritten description of the founding of the McMurry College singing group "The Chanters," including names of all of the group's members and officers, by year.
Date: September 3, 1945
Creator: Wylie, Gypsy Ted Sullivan
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: April 2, 1945]

Description: Minutes from the Spring 1945 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Fort Worth, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a treasurer's report.
Date: April 2, 1945
Creator: Stuck, Walter
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: October 8, 1945]

Description: Minutes from the Fall 1945 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in San Antonio, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a treasurer's report and report of the Auditing Committee.
Date: October 8, 1945
Creator: Stuck, Walter
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

AWVS Secretary's Office Monthly Report: July 1945

Description: Monthly report from the Public Relations Department to the National Board of Directors for the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities including obligatory fingerprinting of members and the resignation of Mrs. Harold B. Wess.
Date: July 1945
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services. Public Relations Department.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

AWVS Secretary's Office Monthly Report: January 1945

Description: Monthly report from the Public Relations Department to the National Board of Directors for the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities including services offered by the public relations counsel and recommendations from the state chairmen conference. Recommendations for cooperation between the national program committee and greater New York are listed. Department appointments are also listed.
Date: January 1945
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services. Public Relations Department.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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