Newspaper clippings about issues in different Texas schools including a land dispute, fraud charges, school bonds, and continuing contract policies.

Newspaper clippings about the request from Pioneer Airlines to move temporarily to the old Abilene Army Airfield at Tye and how much the move would cost. The date April 18, 1952, is written in pencil at the top of the leftmost clipping.

A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division,) Department of State, Texas, dated April 16, 1952. Kirk requests the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamations and, also, that Carswell file a copy. The enclosures includes two copies of a proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a ten-day extension of emergency reprieve to Subject No. 121,140, dated April 11, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.

A form letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas dated April 8, 1952. Form letter from Kirk requesting the delivery by Carswell to Subject 121,140 of the enclosed proclamation and, also, that Carswell file a copy. Enclosures include: PROCLAMATION BY THE Governor of the State of Texas granting a TEN (10) DAY EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY REPRIEVE to Subject No. 121,140 dated April 4, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising. This April Fool's Day edition is titled, "The Singe".

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

Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer requesting Latimer's support in his candidacy for Speaker of the House.

Letter from Charles F. Williams to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to House Joint Resolution 28 and House Bill 604.

Letter from [D. K. Estes to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding teacher pay and retaining teachers to protect the school system in Texas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John Ben Shepperd, Attorney at Law, Austin, Texas, dated April 28, 1952. Shepperd announces that he is leaving the Secretary of State's office on May 1st and is seeking a promotion to the Attorney Generalship of Texas advising that this will be his first political race and, therefore, sincerely needs and wants Carswell's "help, counsel and active support".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 2, 1952. Johnson advises of his inability to find any information on Drilling & Exploration, Inc. stock noting there may be another name for the same company. He suggests a few options on buying French francs offering any help he can give and inquires if Carswell knows anyone with a good entre to Senator Kerr of Oklahoma as he is anxious to meet him. Johnson handwrites in a postscript that he has just heard that a new issue of this stock (Drilling & Exploration, Inc.) is coming out in the amount of 400,000 shares but does not know the price.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 16, 1952. Johnson advises Carswell that General Key is on the opposite side of the political fence from Senator Kerr thus making him of no use. He discusses how a business matter grew out of a professional jealousy advising that his firm went through depression and war periods successfully and that competitors have the right to take action against a tough competitor. He offers help for Carswell's daughter and states, "I have high ranking friends if I can be of assistance to your daughter in Europe or here." Handwritten postscript is an advisement regarding "Jap bonds coming to life" and a settlement insuring good profits being not far off.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 23, 1952. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and suggests that Dr. White may remember Senator Kerr, noting that he already has a letter from Carl Rister to the Senator, but that having a letter from Dr. White, also, would make the matter even better.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, dated April 26, 1952. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 18, advises of the appointment of Judge McGranery as now pending and of public hearings scheduled for May 5. He expresses his appreciation for the encouraging comments from Carswell regarding his work promising to continue his efforts to eliminate waste.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated April 24, 1952. Connally expresses his appreciation for the kind and generous comments by Carswell with regard to his announcement that he will not be a candidate for re-election and advises of an attached copy of a statement regarding his reasons for his decision.

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated April 26, 1952. Carswell reports to Shivers concerning the background of Subject No. 121,140 explaining the value in the knowledge of the background of and gaining the respect, confidence and friendship of his parolees. He makes an appeal for Subject.

A letter written to Mr. L. C. Harris, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated April 2, 1952. The letter contains a confirmation by Carswell of a telephone conversation with Harris verifying Subject as a driller at Gilchrist Drilling Co. citing his work as satisfactory.

A letter written to Senator Lyndon Johnson, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 18, 1952. Carswell states his opinion of Judge McGranery, that he "cannot believe such a man is remotely qualified to be Attorney General of the United States". The reverse side includes typewritten notes and calculations regarding taxable gain.

A letter written to Senator Pat McCarran, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1952. Copy to Judge McGranery. Carswell explains to McCarran that as the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee McCarran represents him no less than he represents his constituents in Nevada, hence this letter concerning Judge McGranery, that McCarran cannot possibly believe such a man is qualified to be Attorney General of the United States.

A letter written to Senator Honorable Tom Connally, United States Senate, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 18, 1952. Carswell discourses on his opinion of the appointment of Judge McGranery as Attorney General. He acknowledges Connally's intention to retire expressing his appreciation for his service stating, "You have served the State and Nation with uncommon ability, devotion and integrity".

A postcard from Pat McCarran, United States Senate, Committee on the Judiciary, addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked WASHINGTON, D. C. APR 28 1952. The reverse side includes a printed form letter by The United States Senate, Committee on the Judiciary. "This acknowledges receipt of your recent communication concerning a nomination pending before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee or a Subcommittee thereof." Explanation regarding the procedure concerning filing communications into the nominee's file and sending a printed form to assure the sender of the receipt of the communication, in order that the file will be complete and available at all times for the study of the committees.

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