A Western Union Telegram sent to Honorable John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th District Drys, Abilene, Texas, dated May 2, 1941. Carswell requests that Smith support the confirmation of Jeff Davis to the Board.

A postal telegraph sent to T. N. Carswell, Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Abilene, Texas, from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois, dated May 10, 1930. Lions International explains the effort of the Club to reach 100 percent on reports this month and a request for support from Carswell in getting reports from Albany, Aspermont, Cisco, Merkel, Roscoe and Winters.

A picture postcard of the Cunard White Star R. M. S. Queen Mary. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert H. Richardson, postmarked May 30, 1950. Rupert expresses his appreciation for the basket of fruit and good wishes for their trip. He advises that he saw Morgan Jones of Abilene on board and, also, the Duke of Windsor.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Marie Schanze, Homerville, Georgia, dated 1952 MAY 2. Advisement of the death of Dr. Schanze and funeral arrangements. Ticker tape telegram.

A commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill, Ft. Worth, Texas, Arlington Heights High School, dated May 28, 1957. Congratulatory note from T. N. Carswell - "Congratulations. May the happy ending you've earned and now enjoy be but a mild preview of a far happier beginning for you as yet you strive and seek to serve throughout the unfolding years of your life".

The minutes of the May 26, 1945 meeting of The Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee. Judge J. C. Hunter served as President. Page two includes additional minutes of the Executive Committee which met on May 28, 1945. Hunter called the meeting to order. "He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to talk about the proposed plans for expansion of Hardin-Simmons University." Executive Committee members met afterwards regarding the contract drawn up by Mr. Carlton M. Sherwood, Executive Vice-President of Pierce, Hedrick and Sherwood and was read by Dr. R. N. Richardson.

The meeting minutes for the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees meeting, May 31, 1948. The minutes include the names of students to be graduated; an amendment to Section 4 of Article 3 of the Constitution and By-Laws was adopted; recommendation to be made to the Executive Committee of the General Baptist Convention that J. C. Hunter, Jr. be added to the Board of Trustees. A motion was made by T. N. Carswell to discuss with Walter Jennings the possibility of having his address, made at the Ex-student banquet, published, approved, and distributed by Hardin-Simmons University.

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, CAS, Travel Order No. 372 for work in District 20-A from May 1-31, 1944.

A Western Union telegram sent to J. Watt Page, Austin, Texas from Henry Woolridge, Chairman, Local Board No. 4, El Paso, Texas dated May 6, 1943. Woolridge advises Headquarters of the resignation of Mrs. Longnecker requesting that an inspector "come out and check over" their Board and give recommendations. Page handwrites, in red pencil, orders to send CAS [T. N. Carswell] to El Paso No. 4. A handwritten note at the top of the telegram is in regards to Mrs. Rose D. Longnecker.

A certificate of release for Subject No. 130,969, with a release date of May 12, 1955, per J. C. Roberts, Chief, Bureau of Records and Identifications. Texas Prison System, O. B. ELLIS, General Manager, Huntsville, Texas.

A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas granting a conditional pardon to Subject No. 121,140, dated May 17, 1952 by Allan Shivers, Governor of Texas and Jack Ross, Secretary of State.

A marriage license dated May 6, 1947 for the union of Mr. J. O. Curry and Mrs. Margaret Rogers (Monahans, Ward County, Texas), signed by Zoe Sewell, Ward County Clerk and J. B. Jordan, Justice of the Peace.

A copy of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM, WASHINGTON 25, D. C. LOCAL BOARD MEMORANDUM NO. 190-A ISSUED: 5/20/44. Reemployment Polices regarding veterans (LBM 190A-1). (LBM 190A-9 and 10) includes APPENDIX "A" REEMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS. SELECTIVE TRAINING AND SERVICE ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED.

A program announcing a recital: "Mrs. Thomas Norwood Carswell Presents The Following Readers in Junior Recital to be held in Carnegie Library on Friday, May 19, 1922 8:15 o'clock."

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Hilton Hotel El Paso, Texas from Peg, Ithaca, NY, dated 1944 MAY 15 am 1-20. Peggy Carswell requests that Carswell send money for sorority initiation fees and advises that Mother is safely off the train and will stay over in St. Louis if tired.

A Warranty Deed from The State of Texas, County of Taylor, dated May 16th 1931, between May Sears and Ernie Ramey. $229.00, Lot 1 Block 8 Arthur Sears Park Addition. The reverse side includes 4593 Warranty Deed. May Sears to Ernie Ramey dated May 16, 1931. Filed for Record October 22, 1934 by Vivian Fryar. The Trentman Co Realtors, Fort Worth, Texas. || R. Peters, Notary Public, Taylor County, Texas.

A wired correspondence to Mrs. Marie and Raymond Schanze from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], Virginia [Byrdie Carswell] and Peggy [Peggy Carswell], dated May 2, 1952 offering their sympathy and love.

A florist card with a printed sentiment for Mother's Day: Signed "With love, Glyn & Ethel Quade". The reverse side includes John Henry Litho U. S. A. label.

A l welcome home sentiment written by T. N. Carswell and to be sent with flowers ordered via Mrs. Eggleston for Laurence and Lucie Whitehead.

The minutes of the May 28, 1945 meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hardin-Simmons University. Rupert N. Richardson, President of the University, gave his annual report on the condition of the school. "Hardin-Simmons University now has some 1,350 men representing her on the battle fronts all over the world. There are some 40 gold stars on our service flags now." Mr. T. N. Carswell then took the floor and made two suggestions: "(1) It would be well to add to this project―a museum or archives building on the campus. (2) It would also be good to have a man on staff whose sole duty would be raising money."

The Articles of Incorporation for the West Texas Baptist Sanitarium, in Abilene, Texas. The articles detail that "C. M. Caldwell, J. D. Sandefer and George S. Anderson form a private corporation by the name of The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium in Abilene, in the County of Taylor and State of Texas the 26th day of February, A. D., 1923. The third page includes: "George S. Anderson as Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, as Secretary certify at a meeting of the Board of Trustees held May 19, 1936 the changed name of the corporation from WEST TEXAS BAPTIST SANITARIUM to HENDRICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL." The articles are signed on May 9, 1936.

An arrival notice for a parolee, dated May 10, 1955. Notice is regarding Subject No. 130,969, T. N. Carswell, Parole Supervisor. Casey's Triple A Drive In, 2441 S. 1st, Abilene, Texas identified as employer.

A document describing the general rules and conditions of clemency issued to Subject No. 130,969 dated May 12, 1955.

A U.S. Civil Service form (Standard Form 68) titled "Notice of Official Efficiency Rating" for Thomas N. Carswell, and dated May 12, 1945, and signed by E. F. Simpson, Cap't., F. D. Chmn., Efficiency Rating Committee.