A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, for Governor, Austin, Texas, dated May 4, 1954. Shivers expresses his appreciation to Carswell for writing as he did about his decision to become a candidate for re-election noting his appreciation for Carswell's expressions of confidence and asks for his support, ideas and suggestions.

A form letter from Ralph W. Yarborough, Austin, Texas, dated August 23, 1954. Campaign form letter urging supporters to vote for and to persuade five others to vote for the candidate.

A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 8, 1954. Carswell suggests that a select committee, statewide in scope, be set up for the sole purpose of seeing to it that each Congressional District is put in order as vacancies occur, or as may now exist.

A letter addressed to Glenn R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Maizie Toungate, Acting Chief), Parole Division, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated October 22, 1954. Toungate replies to an investigation request dated September 3, 1954 and affirms the willingness of the State of Texas to accept a subject for supervision advising that the placement of subject will be in Abilene, Texas. Toungate requests that they instruct the subject to report to T. N. Carswell.

A letter addressed to Hon. Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated October 26, 1954. McMichael acknowledges receipt of the pre-parole investigation report regarding Inmate 95040 OP and advises of his pending release noting he has be instructed to report to Mr. T. N. Carswell.

A letter addressed to Mr. Glenn R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Maizie Toungate, Acting Chief, Parole Division), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated December 14, 1954. The letter regards a report on Subject OP 95040 as submitted by the Taylor County Parole Board.

A letter addressed to Thomas B. White, Chairman, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated February 3, 1954. Carswell makes a recommendation to release Subject 108,345 on parole.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director), dated May 4, 1954. Blackburn acknowledges receipt of a letter from Carswell regarding Subject No. 108,345 and advises that the case is to be reviewed in March of 1955.

A letter addressed to Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Admin., Austin, Texas, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated August 19, 1954. Advisement from the State of Ohio that Subject 95040 was granted a parole with the stipulation that the Texas Authorities be notified but that they have not yet been advised whether or not Subject will be taken into custody. A request is made to have an officer investigate placement in Abilene, Texas and advises of attached classification material. Attached is a Request of Sending State (Ohio) for Investigation regarding Subject OP 95040 addressed to Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administration, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio dated August 19, 1954. Proposed Residence is Abilene, Texas.

A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated September 3, 1954. McMichael refers to the request of a pre-parole investigation advising that a health report of Subject 95040 OP has been attached. Postscript by McMichael advises that a detainer filed against this subject by the Sheriff of Grayson County, Texas has been withdrawn making subject eligible for regular parole release on November 3, 1954. Attached is a letter written to Mr. R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor, Ohio Penitentiary from Richard H. Brooks, M. D., Medical Director, James Hospital dated August 26, 1954. Brooks advises McMichael that the medical records of Inmate No. 95040 have been reviewed and has retained the "No Occupational Restrictions" classification given shortly after arrival at the penitentiary.

Letter from Allan Shivers to Truett Latimer discussing a proposal for an increase in teacher salaries agreed upon by the twenty-five members of the Conference on Teachers' Salaries and Related Problems, and discussing his pans to call a special session of the Texas Legislature in March.

Letter from Mrs. Dallas Scarborough to Truett Latimer as a gesture of gratitude for the recent passage of a bill.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from John A. Morrison discussing clarifications of Senate Bill 12.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Robert D. O'Callaghan discussing support for Senate Bill 12.

Letter from W. A. Stroman to Truett Latimer discussing an upcoming football game and inquiring about hiring an associate of Truett's. A note, "-answered 9-27-54", is handwritten at the bottom in blue ink.

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.

Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon discussing the itinerary for taxiing John Ben Shepperd by plane to give a speech in Abilene. Truett Latimer is listed in the carbon copy field.

Letter from Truett Latimer to John Ben Shepperd discussing the travel arrangements he has made with Western Cottonoil Co. to carry Shepperd from Austin to Abilene.

Letter from Jerry R. Holleman to Truett Latimer discussing sending maps of the Texas House and Senate districts to Latimer in honor of the nearing 54th Legislature.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from William L. McGill regarding designating Taylor County as a major disater area for emergency drought relief.

Letter from John Ben Shepperd to Truett Latimer discussing how he missed seeing Latimer in Abilene and thanking him for the political encouragement he previously wrote.

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

Letter from Truett Latimer to John Ben Shepperd offering to make travel arrangements for Shepperd to speak at the commencement of Hardin-Simmons University.

Letter from Coke R. Stephenson, Jr. to Truett Latimer thanking him for his letter of recommendation of employment of William C. Brewer for the position of inspector for the Texas Liquor Control Board.