A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. K. Morrow, President, Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kansas, dated December 15, 1941. E. K. Morrow defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated May 15, 1941. Landrum expresses his appreciation for the "kindly" note from Carswell.

A letter addressed to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated August 15, 1941. Connally expresses his appreciation for his letter and the copy of the telegram Carswell sent to the President. He advises Carswell of his own support of the bill to extend the service of selectees and his disapproval of the propaganda being sent out under Senator Wheeler's sponsorship.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …

Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing Mr. Bryan about his friend, Mrs. Ethel M. Hetrick who recently moved to Abilene, Texas and encouraging Mr. Bryan to keep in touch with her.

Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan thanking him for purchasing his book "Longhorn Trail Drivers" and informing him to expect it in the mail soon.

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

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

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

A letter written to Mr. C. M. King, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 15, 1941. Letter of recommendation for Mrs. Jewel McLeod regarding office work at the Seminary.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital from Edwin E. Middleton, M. D., Secretary of Staff, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 15, 1941. Middleton extends an invitation to Carswell to attend the final staff meeting which will include a turkey dinner and be followed by a joint meeting of the Board of Trustees and the staff.

A postcard addressed to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Throckmorton, Texas (January 15, 1941). The reverse side includes correspondence to Bro. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas from Elmer D. Holt, Throckmorton, Texas. Holt announces a meeting of the Dry Forces of their County to be held at the First Presbyterian Church and requests of Riddle that a team be sent to assist in the beginning of the work.

A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated March 15, 1941. The letter advises of his receipt of a letter from Jeff Davis regarding H. B. 373 as voted out of committee and a request for support.

A document containing the Address of The Honorable Francis Biddle, Attorney General of the United States, on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The address was delivered at the Dedication Ceremonies of the Thomas Jefferson Room, Library of Congress Annex on December 15, 1941.

A letter written to Commander J. J. McConnell, District Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated April 15, 1941. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of having met Major B. L. Maloney and the others making up the escort of Mrs. Barkeley.

A letter written to F. H. LaGuardia, U.S. Director Civilian Defense, Washington, D.C., from T. N. Carswell, Commander, Parramore Post 57, American Legion, dated July 15, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to Mayor LaGuardia to visit Abilene when his duties call him to Texas citing Texas will have to contribute effectively to Civilian Defense work because its location will require it.

A letter written to Captain Frank L. Turner, Chaplain 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from George D. Thomas, Major, Infantry, T.D.G., Plans and Training Officer, dated August 15, 1941. Thomas advises Turner that his letter to Colonel Banister has been referred to him for reply assuring Turner that The Department appreciates his unselfish services and suggests that he write to Captain Vernon L. Yearby, Chaplain 4th Battalion, Clint, Texas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Franklin L. Burdette, Director of the Citizenship Course, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, dated December 15, 1941. Burdette conveys for President Daniel S. Robinson his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the request for a definition of Americanism and advises of Robinson's request for Burdette to define it, therefore, the reason for the enclosed statement "Basic Ideals of Constitutional Democracy" as distributed by the National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship. He advises of a full-year course in American Government and Citizenship required of all sophomores attending Butler University.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Harlan J. Bushfield, Governor, State of South Dakota, dated December 15, 1941. Harlan J. Bushfield defines Americanism.