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!"

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. A. Stroman recommending that Stroman hire Lee Kincaid, discussing his excitement for the next legislative session, and suggesting Stroman use Latimer's business the next time he renews his fire insurance.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Allan Shivers regarding Latimer's political support.

Letter from Orville D. Roland to Truett Latimer inviting him to speak about his platform at a political rally being hosted by the South Taylor County Lions Club.

Letter from Murry H. Fly to Truett Latimer discussing how he holds no grudges against Latimer and others for how they voted on the Junior College Bill in the recent legislative session.

Letter from Charlie McLellan to Truett Latimer congratulating him on once again being elected to state representative.

Letter from Johnnie B. Rogers to Truett Latimer discussing a pamphlet he enclosed to Latimer about the "Texas annexation problem".

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.

Letter from W. A. Stroman to Truett Latimer discussing election primary results for the next legislative session and requesting Latimer's opinion on a realtor that he wants to hire as a new property manager. A handwritten not at the bottom reads, "p.s. Tried to call you last night but failed -Was".

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.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from "A Jeffersonian Democrat," Abilene, Texas, dated July 23, 1954. An anonymous writer expresses anger regarding a letter sent by Carswell addressed to "Friends and voters in Precinct 12," accusing Carswell and Allan Shivers of having split the Democratic Party, the consequence of which "will no doubt have Jefferson and Jackson turn over in their graves." The envelope also contained three identical convention ribbons imprited "Delegate Taylor County, State Democratic Convention, September 14, 1954, Mineral Wells." The envelope into which the letter and ribbons were placed is also included in the record. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Turn-coat Carswell, College Heights School, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, July 23, 1954."

A letter written to Miss Mary Lou Weatherford, PBX Operator, Drilling and Exploration Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated July 14, 1954. Carswell requests a favor from Miss Weatherford, like last year, regarding purchasing flowers and a card for his daughter's birthday, Peggy Carswell, "who works there with you at D & E".

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board from a parolee/inmate, dated July 11, 1954. Subject 108,345 discusses the weather, his hope for reduced time in serving his sentence, his concern regarding an unanswered letter that he wrote to Mr. White and his desire for a job in Abilene.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.