An invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere At Home - to the Freshman Class of Simmons College, dated April 19, 1912. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A Christmas tag. "To Tommie From Prexy" [to T. N. Carswell from J. D. Sandefer]. The artwork on the tag features a squirrel and trees in snow. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A calling card with the name Pearl Ware in calligraphy. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A handwriiten invitation that reads, "Come early - stay late, Devoid of fashion just about eight, With dress or apron, As becometh Juniors, To prepare and serve oysters, In the most approved style, Then amuse yourself or 'spoon' for awhile G. I. H. 7:30 to 10:30 March 13, 1914." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A picture postcard of two unidentified women wearing floor-length dresses posing in front of a backdrop which depicts fringed drapery, a footed pedestal and greenery. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A printed program for the Freshman-Sophomore Debate held in Simmons Auditorium dated December 4, 1914. The debate topic is listed as follows: "Resolved that the nations should disarm and settle all disputes by arbitration." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS in the early 1920's. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A printed copy of The Senior Song of Simmons College. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A printed Invitation Order including a list of names of seniors in the graduating Class of 1915, Simmons College. The list also includes quantities of invitations ordered and the cost. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A printed copy of the by-laws of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas).

Receipt for property taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of the taxes paid.

Receipt for poll taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt lists Sayles' age, race, occupation, and number of years he'd lived in Taylor County, Texas.

Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.

Handwritten note listing the prices of lumber order by R. R. S. Lundry from July 18, 1905 to November 30, 1905. The note is on Citizens Lumber Company letterhead and is dated January 11, 1909.

A handwritten announcement regarding the Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at the home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe dated January 17, 1908. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

Two copies of a document describing the details of a loan for the purchase of land by T.K. Powell, C.M. McCauley, B.L. Russell, Compere Bros., R.G. Patton, George L. Paxton, Henry James, and K.K. Legett.

Brief history of the Bryan family, written by a member of the family.

Report card for Ruth Legett's time at Simmons College, listing her classes and grades.

A handwritten card that reads, "The Sophomore Class invites you to their term Social at Cowden Hall, Saturday evening, March, the first, 8:00 to 11:00 o'clock." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A Christmas from 1913 addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A printed program for the Simmons College Quartette, held at the Buffalo Gap Public School, Professor W. J. Leslie, Principal dated Friday, April 9, 1915. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A newspaper clipping with an article titled "SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS PIANO" - Simmons College dated February 22, 1915. "Beautiful new $1000.00 grand piano presented to Simmons by Class of 1915. Dr. Cooper Introduced." The reverse side of clipping includes the article "Clemency to be Dealt Out," by Gov. Ferguson (James Edward "Pa" Ferguson). This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).