Photograph of Christian Zacharias after he finished a piece on the piano. Typed note on the back reads, “Irl Allison (left) congratulates Christian Zacharias, Cliburn Competition Medalist, after a performance with the Abilene Philharmonic -- In the background (l. to r.) are Ruby E. Young, Lucialis Morrison, Thurman Morrison, E. Edwin Young, George Yaeger, T. W. (Jack) Dean, and Jessie Allison.”

A letter written to Mr. T. H. Curry, Superintendent, Wylie Consolidated School, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated October 30, 1940. Carswell accepts the invitation for the American Legion to assist with a school program.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Commander, 5th Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Commander 19th District, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, dated October 30, 1942. Whitacre expresses his appreciation for the kind letter from Carswell and notes that the sympathy from their many friends has made their loss easier and that they have been able, so far, to obtain the materials necessary to replace the home. Whitacre suggests as Chairman for the following committees; A. C. Jackson of Lubbock for the Transportation Committee, W. R. Weaver of Spur for the Float Committee and Charnell Jobe of Lamesa.

Letter from Ike Ashburn to Honorable W. J. Bryan asking him to reach out to the influential Representatives or Senators in his county in regards to the needs of their College, Texas A&M.

Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles discussing when they will be able to meet in Abilene.

Invoice from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for two items totaling $85.46, both described as "In payment for statement as rendered" and dated October 24, 1939.

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. F. Rayburn thanking Rayburn for forwarding abstracts and that they will be begin examining the title.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Document certifying K.K. Legett's ownership of nine shares of Hope Oil Company capital stock.

Document certifying K.K. Legett's ownership of five shares of Hope Oil Company capital stock.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

A letter addressed to Miss Janice Jennings, Abilene, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated October 30, 1941. Carswell explains to Jennings the date of October 27 as Navy Day and of the importance of that observance, but of even more importance was that the day was her birthday.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Wright, President, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated October 30, 1953. Wright advises that Dr. Evan A. Reiff will be formally presented to Board members at the annual Fall meeting of the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees.

Correspondence from the Simmons College Unit of S. A. T. C. to the Adjutant General of the Army discussing the transmittal of forms "1010 P. M. G. O." and listing the affected men with their army serial numbers.

Letter from Carrie Frnka of the Texas House Contingent Expense Committee to State Representative Truett Latimer discussing the correction of a mailing list for Latimer's district.

A letter written to Mr. Ralph Lee, Colorado City, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 30, 1941. Carswell confirms that Lt. Col. William O. Perry of the 89th Brigade will speak on Friday, November 7, offers his congratulations to Lee and discloses the details of the event.

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding accommodation at US Base Hospital Deming, NM, for soldiers en route to the US General Hospital at Fort Bayard, as well as volunteers to the Air Service, the establishment of three new kinds of engineering units, and changes to pay rates.

Memorandum from the Abilene Christian College Unit, Students Army Training Corps, listing members of the unit with their age and army serial numbers. The first page has several names listed and crossed out in pencil.