Christmas photo card of the Spicer family gathered in front of the fireplace. Note on the back of the photograph reads, “We waited to send out cards until we could take this picture at our Christmas gathering on December 21. Pictured are (back row l-r) Johnny and Connie Earp, Cindy Spicer, Carlene and Charles Spicer, Holder Biemeret, Carrie Spicer, Mallary, Kim, and Chuck Spicer, (front rowl-r) Hollie and Hannah Biemeret, Hamilton Spicer, and Hope Biemeret.”

A letter addressed to Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 21, 1953. Carswell advises White regarding a letter from Warden Swenson of the Minnesota State Prison advising that the letter is an unsolicited evaluation of the record of Subject 108,345 while in prison and is the result of considerable study of Subject's personality.

Letter from Malcom Black to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the postcard he sent and letting him know that he also received cards from their old friends from Texas A&M. Mr. Black also informs Mr. Black about his recent activities, provides a brief description of his family members and sends him season greetings.

Letter from Earle B. Mayfield to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing details of the war and sending him well wishes for the Christmas holiday.

Letter from Henry Shay to Perry Sayles acknowledging receipt of money credited to Sayles' note. Shay delivers a renewal note.

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the Texas State Bank of Eastland for $55.00. There are notes about the deposits written on the slip.

Letter to The Gulf Pipe Line Company granting permission for the pipeline to stay on the Fasshauers' land for five years so long as it does not interfere with the writer's plans to do anything to his property.

Letter from an attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Ry. Co. to Dr. R. A. Childers discussing monies owed for a lot of land purchased by Childers.

Letter to Percy Jones stating they cannot confirm the residence of Hattie Smith and will need to look her up by publication, which will take longer. The Abilene Railroad Company will protect Morgan Jones.

Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to The Citizens Lumber Company discussing a note executed by Ed. Henry and B. F. Jordan to W. P. Carey and A. C. Lombard. Once Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company have record that Carey and Lombard hold the note they will pay Henry and Jordan principal and interest.

Letter from Don King to John Sayles discussing deeds made by Sayles' family. King delivers abstracts for Sayles' approval. King requests that Sayles include a quit claim cause on a deed that is lacking adequate confirmation.

Letter from Bascom Giles to Truett Latimer discussing final legal necessities for a land purchase.

Letter from J. D. Jordon to Dock Dilworth Parramore discussing an anecdote about a payment receipt that he has also sent.

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

Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer letting him know that he enjoyed the time spent working with the latter in the State Government as well as commending his sincerity and devotion to duty.

A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division, to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 21, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the request from Colonel John J. O'Reilly that Carswell contact Taylor County Local Board No. 2 regarding the mailing of DSS Forms 221 and 205. Fellbaum advises of an enclosed copy of the O'Reilly letter and requests that Carswell clarify this matter with them while in Abilene. Typewritten on paper bearing U S Eagle watermark.

A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 21, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the enclosed, amended Itinerary. He requests that Carswell assist in training a new clerk and advises of additional requirements when working with these boards. Typewritten on paper bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure includes: (Amended) ITINERARY for Thomas N. Carswell for Special work dated 1944-45, 12-5 to 1-13. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division.

Memorandum from J. H. Hickson to the commanding officer at the Students Army Training Corps at Abilene College stating that Private Allen B. Hale is to be operated on at the base hospital at Camp Bowie.

Telegram sent from Col. A. S. Morgan to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare reiterating a War Department communication about issuing copies of War Risk Insurance information to discharged soldiers.

Telegram sent from Col. A. S. Morgan to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare forwarding a telegram from the Adjutant General of the Army regarding Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds and discharged soldiers.

Memorandum from Lt. Col. L. R. Hare to Capt. Norman MacLeod regarding a previous memo about a missing shipment of men's clothing to the SATC Simmons College Unit. MacLeod responds that the previous memo was received and that work to address it is in progress.