A form letter addressed to all Parole Board Chairmen and Members, from Albert M. Collier, Governor's Assistant in Charge of Parole System dated May 8, 1945. Collier discourses on problems regarding the parole system particularly the leniency shown to parolees in the past. He advises that parolees having been negligent in reporting and leaving the county in which paroled without permission stressing that this must be immediately discontinued. He advises that parolees must report not less than once a month.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated May 8, 1941. Davis reports to Carswell that the Senate removed the amendments and passed House Bill 373.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, Columnist, The Dallas Morning News, dated December 8, 1941. Landrum replies to the request for a definition of Americanism with a copy of a column he wrote previously, which he believes deals with Americanism somewhat in the spirit of Carswell's inquiry. The attached clipping is from The Dallas Morning News, dated Sunday, Nvember 23, 1941, and contains a column titled "Thinking Out Loud," written by Lynn W. Landrum.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Frank L. Williams, Editor, Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln, Nebraska, dated December 8, 1941. Williams defines Americanism.

A Western Union telegram sent to Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post, dated February 8, 1941. Confirmation by Carswell to ship the STATE DEFENSE FORCE MANUALS.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Esq., Travel Agent - Public Accountant, Abilene, Texas, from C. J. Barry, Administrative Secretary, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington, dated June 8, 1949. Barry advises that the Secretary requested that he inform Carswell that the officials of the Army are best quailified to answer Carswell's questions regarding aid for the families of enlisted men.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Clyde L. Garrett, House of Respresentatives, dated April 8, 1940. Garrett advises Carswell that he is soliciting his valued support and influence in the race for re-election to Congress.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Henry Love, Manager, Hotel Texas, Fort Worth, dated August 8, 1944. Love acknowledges Carswell's "favor of August 7th", expresses his appreciation for Carswell's thoughtfulness and advises that through the efforts of such good friends he has been given the opportunity to serve in the coming year.

An illustrated watercolor cartoon titled "The Four Categories." In four frames, it depicts four groups of cats, subtitled "Single without", "Single with", "Married no children", and "Married with". It is signed by E. R. Alexander dated October 8, 1943.

A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from W. Lee O'Daniel, Texas, United States Senate, dated August 8, 1941. O'Daniel acknowledges the receipt of the letter which included a copy of the telegram Carswell sent to the President and notes that he is glad to know of Carswell's views in this matter.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charlie Maisel, Department Commander, Phillips, Texas, dated September 8, 1942. Maisel requests the selection of members for the Legislative Committee and the Membership Committee appointments made by Carswell.

A letter written to Walter E. Lowry, Membership Chairman, American Legion, Monahans, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division, American Legion, dated October 8, 1942. Carswell suggests that a district membership conference be arranged to be held during the convention and be comprised of one buddy from each post in the district.

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, The American Legion, from Fred T. Haddock, Commander, 16th District, The American Legion, Texon, Texas, dated October 8, 1942. Haddock issues an invitation to Carswell to attend the Convention of the 16th District, The American Legion, at Odessa, Texas.

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, postmarked JUNCTION TEX. OCT 8 1942. The reverse side includes correspondence to T. N. Carswell from W. R. Gilliam Adjutant, Burt Fleming Post 237, Junction Texas dated October 8, 1942. Gilliam acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated September 26, 1942 and requests the names of the District Membership Chairmen explaining, the job being new to him and with dead Posts that will be hard to revive, that any hints from Carswell would be appreciated.

A railway receipt from the Railway Express Agency Office, Clifton Forge, Va., Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Whiting. Forwarding Office - Homerville, Ga., A. N. Carswell, dated December 8, 1942. One bag of pecans.

A letter addressed to Governor W. Lee O'Daniel, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, dated October 8, 1940. Carswell files to organize five companies of the Texas Defense Guard in Taylor County. Officers, as listed: Captain - Jesse Warren, Roscoe Blankenship, Stanley King, Thomas E. Brownlee, Thomas N. Carswell; 1st Lieutenant - Louis Agee, Edmund C. Yates, J. C. White, Dave Mauldin, Roy Johnson; 2nd Lieutenant - W. R. (Ruck) Sibley), Clyde Fulwiler, Allen A. McGehee, Joe Williamson, O. P. Beebe. Signatures included: Will W. Hair, R. M. Wagstaff, Paul McCarty, H. C. West, R. T. Gray, Sid McAdams, W. P. Wright, R. G. Boger, J. D. Perry, W. O. Boney, D. H. Vaughn, Carl P. Hulsey.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated September 8, 1948. Johnson advises Carswell that he sold shares of American Power & Light stock advising that it was better to replace it with Puget Sound Power & Light stock. Mr. Frank McLaughlin, President of Puget Sound, now favors the sale of property to the City of Seattle.

A letter written to Major Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Odessa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated May 8, 1941. Carswell advises Knickerbocker of his being assigned the tentative inspector for the units composing the 34th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, and requests Knickerbocker write with the time and arrangements for the inspection.

A letter addressed to William S. Leslie, Captain, Company A, 11th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, San Angelo, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, Inf., 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, INSPECTING OFFICER, dated July 8, 1941. Carswell instructs Leslie to forward to the Adjutant General copies of Special Orders showing promotions from the ranks.

A commission by the Governor of the State of Texas, appointing Thomas Norwood Carswell to the rank of Major, in the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps, dated October 5, 1948 and signed by K. L. Berry, The Adjutant General.

A letter addressed to The Honorable Coke Stevenson, Governor of Texas, from Mrs. H. V. Ashton, Abilene, Texas, dated September 8, 1941. Ashton outlines her qualifications and requests that Stevenson consider her letter as the application for appointment as a member of the Board of Cosmetology.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Coke R. Stevenson, Austin, Texas, dated July 8, 1942. Stevenson expresses his appreciation for the support pledged by Carswell for his run for Governor of Texas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Radford, Dallas 16, Texas, dated March 8, 1946. Omar acknowledges his receipt of the letter and check from Carswell advising Carswell that his account is being credited with the check. He comments on Carswell's new venture in the Tax Service business and assures Carswell of his hope that he will be elected Commissioner at the special election.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommie"), Abilene, Texas from Ed Stewart, Chairman, Greater Hardin-Simmons University Development Program Financial Campaign, dated February 8, 1946. Stewart advises Carswell of the importance that he attend the "Kick-off" breakfast for the Abilene organization in the Hardin-Simmons Development Campaign to be held on February 11 in the Ball Room of the Windsor Hotel.