A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Joseph T. McDonald, Nevada State Journal, Reno, Nevada, dated December 16, 1941. Joseph T. McDonald replies with a short definition of Americanism and then states "Why expand on the theme? Americanism made itself felt within an hour after the Japanese attack on Hawaii."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from John Moses, Governor, State of North Dakota, Bismarck, dated December 16, 1941. John Moses defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Louise Jennings, Secretary to the President, The University of Redlands, Redlands, California, dated December 16, 1941. The letter reports that President Anderson requested that a copy of his address "The American Pattern" be sent in reply to the letter from Carswell requesting a definition of Americanism.

A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Washinigton, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated December 16, 1940. Copy to Robert L. Murray. Carswell advises the Commission of the wishes of Parramore Post No. 57 regarding the controversy between the ASCAP and the National Broadcasting Company.

A Notification of Personnel Action form for Thomas N. Carswell from the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, Washington, DC, dated December 16, 1942. The form pertains to the transfer of position from Clerk To Clerical Audit Supervisor. The form is signed by George A. Bonnet, Colonel, Field Artillery Chief. The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.

A letter written to Howard A. Carney, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator (by Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator-Paroles), Sacramento 14, California dated December 16, 1953. Stone advises Christian to refer to the correspondence of September 1, 1953 for the reasons Subject No. 17095 must continue reporting.

A letter written to Mr. John Wright, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, City, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 16, 1957. Carswell requests that Wright's Committee sponsor a gathering for Mr. Walter Hammond of Tye, Texas, a "returning home" recognition and appreciation of his many years of service to farmers of Texas and the nation.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Louise, dated December 19 (1962?). Louise expresses her appreciation for the fruit cake sent by Carswell for Thanksgiving. She gives a update on their family holiday activities, that Aunt Callie stayed on which enabled the Bevills to sell their ranch and advises on Leslie Bevill's health issues.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from F. E. Engleman, President, New Haven State Teachers College, New Haven, Connecticut, dated December 16, 1941. F. E. Engleman defines what Americanism is today.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Mary Ashby Cheek, President, Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois, dated December 16, 1941. Mary Ashby Cheek defines Americanism.