An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Tarrant County dated 1944-45, 12-15 through 12-24. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division.

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.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Bishop H. A. Boaz, President and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 23, 1944. An advisement regarding the importance of attending the conference to be with people from various wet counties which will enable them to plan for local option elections to be held simultaneously.

A document containing the Quarterly Report and the Quarterly Financial Report of the United Texas Drys, from January 1 to March 31, 1944, submitted by Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary.

A form letter from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman, and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, Dallas, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Reminder for the meeting of the Executive Committee [of the United Texas Drys] to be held on April 18.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 13, 1944. McKenzie refers to writing and asking a question but that, in reply, Carswell only acknowledged his receipt of the letter and the suggestion made. He requests an answer from Carswell, to write about how he feels, regarding joining up with him. The reverse side includes a printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.

A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from "Baby Doll" [Peggy Carswell], Balch Hall, dated July 14, 1944. Peggy Carswell advises that she always has so much to say but never writes it down and expresses her regret that she is not able to talk to Carswell about everything such as the future, her idea of going to the Panama Canal Zone and her job for next year because he always listens to her and points out things that she has not yet thought of then discusses the matter "savily"comparing how she and her mother fight over unimportant things such as that she dropped, not failed, Shakespeare because she was taking 18 hours and needed to drop to 15 hours. She lists her responsibilities as Stage Manager of the Drama Club, requests that he not tell Mother about the job she will have at $10 a week for the summer and asks what he thinks about her working. She compliments Carswell's letters, specifically his command of language, and comments on the letter that he wrote to the President, agreeing with him regarding his opinion of a fourth term for Roosevelt. She writes that a fourth term "would be disasterous …

A letter written to Miss Peggy Anne Carswell, Balch Hall, Ithaca, New York from R. P. Sibley, Assistant Dean, dated July 19, 1944. Sibley defends the prescribed probation by the faculty to be meant as an emphatic warning. Inasmuch as she has every incentive to finish the requirement this term he then agrees that the probation may be rescinded noting that Dean Ogden and Professor Rideout concur in this belief.

A letter written to "Folks" [T. N. Carswell and Byrdie Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell]. Peggy explans the circumstances leading to Cornell having placed her on probation noting that "It is the height of stupidity, ignorance, and pig-headedness to put me on pro for something I can't help, and especially when I have done all in my power to meet the damn requirement." She continues to discuss the probation status as an error and requests that they communicate with Dean R. P. Sibley.

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha Virginia Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated August 8, 1944. Martha Carswell advises that she has decided to go into the U. S. Nursing Corps and asks if he thinks it a wise thing to do. She advises that her mother wants for her to do so but that her father does not and that he has always treated her mother, herself and all of the children "terrible". Two postscripts address her guilt regarding her hatred.

A Western Union telegram sent to Miss Peggy A. Carswell, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. from Dad [T. N. Carswell], Richmond, Texas, dated October 20, 1944. Carswell congratulates Peggy on her graduation from Cornell after having entered Randolph-Macon four years earlier, for four years of life, both bitter and sweet depending on one's efforts and philosophy. He expresses his wish that he could join her for the occasion and expresses his appreciation for Uncle Milton and Aunt Nonie for their presence and for all they have done. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from "Sis" [Vella Carswell]. Vella advises that Ashley and all the boys in his plane were shot down over Germany, not hurt, but were taken prisoner. She explains that the reason they heard so quickly was due to the friendship between Ashley, the pilot and the other boys. The pilot's mother learned earlier than was normal and wrote to them. She tells of other conversations regarding prisoners of war and of the many prayers being offered for their boy.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, The American Legion, Department of Texas, dated May 24, 1944. Willson expresses his appreciation for the congratulations from Carswell but does not take credit and is adverse to taking sides, hoping to remain one of the unambitious that can help the whole Legion.

A form letter from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Austin, Texas, dated July 21, 1944. Report listing the names of men elected as Principles and Alternates to serve on the Publications Committee at the Department War Conference. 17TH DIST. Principle is D. A. Abernathy, Mineral Wells. Alternate is Tommie Carswell, Abilene.

A document containing a weekly membership report of The American Legion - Department of Texas, dated July 28, 1944. Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander and Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant.

A letter addressed to "Comrade" from J. M. Caldwell, Dept. Adjt., American Legion of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C., dated August 5, 1944. Announcement by the Departments of North Carolina and South Carolina regarding their endorsement of the candidacy of Roy McMillan for National Commander of the American Legion. Attachments include: Handwritten note from Jim [J. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell] requesting cooperation and support.

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Eulaliah Ballard, Office of Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated September 1, 1944. Ballard acknowledges the receipt of the "note" from Carswell dated August 30th in which he advises that he will be glad to attend the National Convention should some Delegate be unable to attend. Personal handwritten note by Ballard at bottom left of page; "Come to see us".

A document containing a resolution by the District Convention of the American Legion, Seventeenth District of Texas: That we endorse the principles of a United Nations Organization.

A report by T. N. Carswell and E. M. Collier on behalf of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce (Abilene, Texas) on the current status regarding a Veterans Hospital in Texas based on information gained while at Washington, dated August 31, 1944