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 President Eisenhower for re-election: "A brainwashing campaign is being waged against Texas voters, to convince them that the party is the most important issue -- not the candidate. This campaign is being conducted by persons who hold positions of party power and who want to strengthen and perpetuate themselves in those positions. Political parties are important, but they are a means to an end -- not the end itself."

A poem titled "A Castle of Memories," written by T. H. Gatlin, Weatherford, Texas. Religious poem/song recounting the life, once fair, of a homeless man, found with a worn Bible in his hands gone home to "A Mansion not made with hands", a smile on his face that "seemed to whisper of God's Grace". He implores the Youth to let the Bible guide their lives. The reverse side includes a printed advertisement "Complements…Of American Beauty Flour and Your friend, Virgil O. Stamps."

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Ruby Conaway McIntosh, Denver, Colorado. McIntosh advises Carswell that she read of his work in the Abilene Reporter and has enclosed a clipping about a friend doing similar rehabilitation for the state of Colorado. The enclosure includes an article printed by the Denver Post dated October 29, 1951 titled "Let Your Heart Fill Your Chest -- Parolees Get Help."

A letter written to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Peggy [Peggy Carswell], Abilene, Texas, dated December 7, 1945. Peggy describes her skills in her typing and short hand class and about wanting to apply for a job at K R B C citing that "Frances Evens from Simmons did" but to only work in the afternoon after class. She conveys the need to earn her own money but notes that Mother seems to think no lady does such a thing. She advises that she can work in the afternoons and study at night since she has no social life due to there "being a shortage of man-power" and brags of having received a letter from Dorane, a friend from college, who spoke of old friends treating her name "as that of a god" because she was the first woman stage manager.

A letter written to Mrs. "Claude" and Family from T. N. ("Tommy") Carswell, dated February 16, 1968. Carswell expresses his sympathy for their loss of husband and father and shares in their bereavement in the loss of his friend, Claude Lloyd.

A letter written to Mrs. "Claude" and Family from T N. ("Tommy") Carswell, dated February 16, 1968. Carswell expresses his sympathy for their loss of husband and father and shares in their bereavement in the loss of his friend, Claude Lloyd.

A letter written to Mr. Hutchison, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 19, 1946. Carswell advises of his intent to make a modest living by opening an Income Tax service and Small Loan Business. He requests a "man-to-man" association with Mr. Hutchinson to absorb his experience in the making of loans. Handwritten notation by Carswell "No" - January 23, 1945.

A letter written to a Parolee/Inmate, Stillwater, Minnesota, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 22, 1953. Carswell advises Subject 17671 [108,345] that the decision in a letter from the Board of Pardons and Paroles was not what he asked in his behalf. He advises Subject to accept the decision and to demonstrate the affirmations repeatedly made by him in his letters, that he would make an about-face and be a man. Carswell advises that he will be measured by what he does and not by what he wrote.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Gunter Hotel and Plaza Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 2, 1944. McKenzie expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated January 28, and discusses the work before them, asking if Carswell would consider working as his assistant, office-man, stenographer and field worker.

An issue of the BAPTIST STANDARD (Dallas, Texas) from August 9, 1945. The first page of fifteen includes: SOME DANGEROUS TRENDS by T. C. GARDNER ; Alto Frio Encampment by G. S. Hopkins ; T. N. Carswell Joins Staff Of United Texas Drys ; Why Southern Baptists Do Not Affiliate With the Federal Council of Churches by F. M. McCONNELL. Page six includes: "This Is No Place For A Man Like You" by Millard A. Jenkens. Page eleven includes: UNITED TEXAS DRYS - Our Field Workers.

A letter written to Dr. White from T. N. Carswell dated October 5, 1947. Carswell advises White that he thinks White is "the only man for the First Baptist Church in Abilene" and asks him to consider, or reconsider, the situation here and there insisting that there is both a need and an opportunity for White in Abilene. Carswell discusses his belief that HSU is bound to the fundamentals of their Baptist faith and precepts more than any other denominational school and fears the period of expansion and development at HSU could result in its breaking away from the truths "so forcefully catalogued in the James B. Smmons Foundation Agreement" only to then follow the route so many denominational schools have gone. He urges White to come to Abilene because only he, as Pastor of the First Baptist Church, can wield that "necessary and Christ-loving influence to hold and keep HSU on its true course".

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Americans United for separation of church and state, dated October 3, 1972. Archer expresses his appreciation for the personal note from Carswell and concurs that they have kindred spirits. He advises that he thinks that Carswell is a "mighty young 85", notes that he appreciates the load that Carswell is carrying regarding his wife and offers to send the magazine for old times' sake. Archer expresses his concern that the job regarding separation of church and state gets bigger all the time and asks that Carswell breath a little extra of that good Texas air for him and tells of his dream to be back in Kansas "where my grandfather took a homestead, where a man lived near the sky and God was all around you". The reverse side includes printed letterhead with a listing of names and offices held in the organization of Americans United for separation of church and state.

A thank-you note to T. N. Carswell from Geo. S. Anderson, dated December 28, 1959. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter received from Carswell.

An essay titled "The American Pattern," written by Elam J. Anderson, President of the University of Redlands in Redlands, California.

A magazine clipping of an article titled "A Boy who was Traded for a Horse," written by James Saxon Childers, printed in The American Magazine for October 1932, pages 24, 25, 112-116.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from L. E. Newton, Rotan, Texas, Mayor, dated January 29, 1942. Newton advises of gossip regarding remarks purportedly made by Carswell in reference to Newton and the Defense Guard at Rotan. He states, "I never was much of hand to pay attention to 'rumors'" and requests that Carswell write to assure him no such statement was made.

A letter written to a parolee/inmate in Stillwater, Minnesota, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated January 25, 1954. Carswell reminds Subject 108,345 of his crime history and explains that the $125 from Mrs. Breeding payed off the two checks he cashed at B & B Food Store and J. C. Penney Company resulting in the District Attorney agreeing not to prosecute. Carswell continues explaining that an attorney would have charged $100 but he did it without charge yet Mrs. Breeding is demanding that he return the money, therefore, he suggests that Subject hire a lawyer.

A letter written to Judge Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated February 1, 1941. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the response from Russell regarding his inquiry for Mr. Thomas and assures him of his acceptance of the stand taken by Russell. He furthur advises of his concern regarding a letter Russell had not yet replied to as being rather important as it calls for some regulations needed in their Home Guard Defense Units. He then closes with an admonition for Russell to take time out for relaxation advising, "You will serve us best by doing that".

A bulletin from The First Baptist Church, titled The Edinburg Baptist, Rev. A. E. Riemann, Pastor, dated October 10, 1943. The bulletin front includes the poem "Wages" by Jesse H. Rittenhouse. Inside page includes the article, The Stewardship of Life, a poem by Grace Troy titled What Would He Say?, and a photo of Lawson H. Cooke, Memphis, Tenn., General Secretary, Baptist Brotherhood. The bulletin back includes the ORDER OF WORSHIP and a note introducing T. N. Carswell as guest speaker.

A bulletin from the First Baptist church (Mission, Texas), titled The Chronicle, and dated October 10, 1943. Theodore Lott, Pastor. Order of Evening Worship includes an Address by Mr. T. N. Carswell. Inside page includes the article, The Stewardship of Life, poem by Grace Troy, What Would He Say? and a photo of Lawson H. Cooke, Memphis, Tenn., General Secretary, Baptist Brotherhood.

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. R. No. 12.

A letter and final report to the State Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Voluntary Parole Board dated February 7, 1959. Carswell advises the Board of an attached copy of the last required report from Subject OSP 22624. He expresses his faith in his conviction regarding Subject "that his forward pathway would be straight", and he expresses his appreciation for their responses to his inquiries which helped him to help Subject. The attachment includes a Final Report letter addressed to Gentlemen--Oregon State Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon from parolee, Abilene, Texas dated February 4, 1959. Subject OSP 22624 expresses his appreciation for his Discharge from Parole and discourses on his life and family situation since moving to Texas, the successes and the trials endured. He advises of his only fear being of the impact that his record might have on his son's ambitions to become an ensign in the U. S. Navy via an appointment to Annapolis. F I N A L REPORT form is dated February 4, 1959 approved, stamped and signed by T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County Parole Board. The reverse side includes PAROLE CONDITIONS.

A letter written to Mr. Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 14, 1957. Carswell acknowledges the wisdom of the decision by Morrow not to make the race for the U. S. Senate due to the division in Houston and the support in Dallas for Dies.

A letter addressed to a close kinsman of a parolee from T. N. Carswell. Carswell advises the kinsman of the need for the delivery to Subject of a letter he has attached to this correspondence. The attached letter written to the parolee from T. N. Carswell is dated June 8, 1953. Carswell advises Subject regarding past behavior and the need to do the right thing now giving Subject the assurance of his help.