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[Letter from Daniel L. Marsh to T. N. Carswell -December 20, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Daniel L. Marsh, President, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 20, 1941. Marsh advises that there is no better answer to Carswell's question, "What is Americanism?" than to refer to his book "THE AMERICAN CANON" and notes that he has attached a circular advertising the book.
Date: December 20, 1941
Creator: Marsh, Daniel L.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from D. L. Kirk to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. L. Kirk, Assistant Editor, Spokane Daily Chronicle, dated December 23, 1941. Kirk makes reference to the letter from Carswell requesting the definition of Americanism and advises of the enclosed clipping of an editorial he wrote in answer. The clipping contains an article titled "What Does Americanism Mean," and was published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on page 4.
Date: December 23, 1941
Creator: Kirk, D. L.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Russell V. De Long to T. N. Carswell - December 29, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Russell V. De Long, President, Northwest Nazarene College, Nampa, Idaho, dated December 29, 1941. De Long replies to Carswell's request for a definition of Americanism by enclosing excerpts from an address by De Long titled "I Am An American Because I Believe." Typewritten on Northwest Nazarene College letterhead bearing HOWARD BOND watermark.
Date: December 29, 1941
Creator: De Long, Russell V.
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

[Letter from Major General Wm. S. Key to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. S. Key, Major General, Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill Division Training Center, dated January 5, 1941. Key replies to an inquiry made by Carswell informing him of Army Regulations and "will be unable to avail ourselves of your services".
Date: January 5, 1941
Creator: Key, William S.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Ed Riedel - January 10, 1941]

Description: A letter from Ed Riedel, Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 10, 1941. Riedel provides a letter of reference/recommendation for Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander of Parramore Post 57, Abilene.
Date: January 10, 1941
Creator: Riedel, Ed
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Fred E. Young to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Fred E. Young, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Young acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and assures him that nothing will be said about his application.
Date: January 14, 1941
Creator: Young, Fred E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. O. Reed to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, American Legion Post, Abilene, Texas, from W. O. Reed, Commander, Rufus Shelton Post No. 247, Honey Grove, Texas, dated January 14, 1941. Reed advises of the help needed from Carswell for a Mrs. Pat Crowson, a widow of a Legionnaire, in trying to obtain a position with the Amy Camp.
Date: January 14, 1941
Creator: Reed, W. O.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Edward L. Wilson to Major Richard E. Froiseth - January 22, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Major Richard E. Froiseth from Thomas S. Byrne, General Manager, by Edward L. Wilson, Assistant General Manager or Taylor-Byrne-Briggs, dated January 22, 1941. Byrne acknowledges the receipt of the Resolution Respecting Employment of Ex-Service Men passed by Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, T. N. Carswell, Post Commander.
Date: January 22, 1941
Creator: Wilson, Edward L.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. A. Schneck to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. A. Schneck, General Agent, T. J. Tidwell Shows, Sweetwater, Texas, dated January 24, 1941. Schneck explains the property restrictions involved in sponsoring a carnival in Abilene suggesting to Carswell that the owners would probably do more for a show under Legion auspices.
Date: January 24, 1941
Creator: Schneck, J. A.
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

[Letter from Allen Wight to T. N. Carswell - January 20, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Allen Wight, Touchstone, Wight, Gormley & Touchstone, Dallas, Texas, dated January 20, 1941. Wight confirms that he is available to speak at the meeting and is "by no means a famous man" but, complying with the request by Carswell for a personal sketch, details his background: Born in 1889, a great grandson of Lyman Wight, who brought a colony to Texas in the days of the Republic; graduated Austin College in 190… more
Date: January 20, 1941
Creator: Wight, Allen
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major R. E. Froiseth - February 10, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Major R. E. Froiseth, Constructing Quartermaster, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 10, 1941. Carswell advises Froiseth of the plans for the Defend America meeting featuring speaker Judge Allen Wight and requests that Froiseth give a short address.
Date: February 10, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Richard E. Froiseth, Major, QMC, Constructing Quartermaster, War Department, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1941. Froiseth declines the invitation to take a part on the DEFEND AMERICA program citing a previous engagement.
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: Froiseth, Richard E.
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

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Wight - January 18, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Allen Wight, Attorney, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 18, 1941. Carswell advises Wight that the purpose for arranging the meeting is to acquaint the citizenship of this section with the need for defense and of the necessity for helping those now arrayed against the Axis powers.
Date: January 18, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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