Topographic quadrangle map of a portion of Texas, showing Turkey Island, Intracoastal Waterway, Live Oak Bay, East Matagorda Bay, Brown Cedar Cut, Matagorda Peninsula, and the Gulf of Mexico, with relief shown by contours (interval 5 feet) and spot heights. The map includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:24,000

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.

Map of the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas, with various buildings and streets labeled. Hand-drawn arrows mark a one way path in front of the Hunter Memorial Hall and Mary-Frances Hall buildings.

Photograph of the construction of Behrens Hall at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The building, near completion, has scaffolding only along a small portion of the front of the building. Several women can be seen walking near the entrance steps. A note on the back of the photograph reads, "Abilene C of C, 1/10/53."

Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor of the Abilene Reporter-News concerning the city's work on Abilene's water pumps.

Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's rainfall records, including figures from 1885 through 1951.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, Attorney General, The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 12, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for the clipping of the letter to the Abilene-Reporter News. He requests that Carswell continue to send material concerning his race which he thinks might be helpful along with his suggestions and observations. Daniel writes in a postscript, "Wish someone would answer Mr. Hambree in the paper."

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 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 Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1952. Carswell gives his views as to the present political situation and suggests, if it is legally possible, that he would like to see two (2) sets of Electors on the Democratic ballot; one set agreeable to the National Democratic Nominees, and the other set "for the tidelands" (Eisenhower-Nixon). Carswell states that he would like to vote a straight Democratic ticket but "if I must, in order to repudiate a high handed steal openly accomplished and thinly veiled in legality by a spurious dictum - Paramount Rights - spawned for the purpose by a "Charlie McCarthy" minority of the United States Supreme Court —I shall mark out the electors on the Democratic ballot and vote for the Electors on the Republican ballot".

A letter written to Mr. Joe Kimble, American National Bank, Amarillo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 29, 1952. Carswell identifies himself as a Delegate to the convention and requests a room at the Herring, Amarillo or Capitol, mentions a mutual friend, Mr. W. E. Fraley, or Jess Rogers noting he wrote the Democratic Housing committee two weeks back and received no reply.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, The State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General, Austin, dated November 13, 1952. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell concerning the election and congratulates Carswell on his contribution to the victory.

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.

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 letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, dated October 28, 1952. Hildebrand advises Carswell that he is doing well and is enclosing a photo that he took of Carswell.

A snapshot of Ed Hildebrand sitting on an automobile with unknown woman.

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. O. Curry, Snyder, Tx., postmarked Snyder, Texas, September 15, 1952. The reverse side includes correspondence to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. O. Curry. Curry advises Carswell that Jay is still on the same well but is about to finish and that they do not know if they will drill another.

A letter from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated January 14, 1952. Notification by Richardson of a meeting of the Board which has been called by President Wright.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Wright, President Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated December 11, 1952. Due to the necessity to bring urgent business before the Board Wright calls a meeting of the HSU Trustees.

The by-laws from Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas), dated December 22, 1952.

A letter written to Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Sullivan, Bro. Price, and Messrs. Taylor and May from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated May 8, 1952. Carswell discusses the proposal made to keep the record of donors to the Hospital available for public perusal.

A letter written to Committee Members for Hendrick Memorial Hospital, Abilene, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated June 5, 1952. The letter includes a notification by Carswell of a Committee meeting to be held on June 12 and a list of ideas pertaining to permanently recording names of contributors to Hendrick Memorial Hospital.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tate May, President, The Farmers and Merchants National Bank dated June 7, 1952. May acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell notifying him of a meeting and dinner to be held on June 12 and accepts the invitation.