Documents discussing the Occidental Life Insurance Company's assuming of Perry Sayles' life insurance policy, which had originally been issued by the Union Mutual Life Company. The included documents are a letter, a booklet containing information on Occidental Life Insurance Company, the Certificate of Assumption of Sayles' policy by Occidental Life Insurance, a reinsurance agreement, the new premium rates, and a letter from the Insurance Commissioner of Iowa.

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

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas, dated August 22, 1954. Subject 108,345 asks after Carswell then describes the hot weather, that he is not much of a cotton picker but that he is improving every day and that he hopes to get on construction after cotton picking. He advises Carswell of a job opportunity that he received from his cousin in Austin. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record.

Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles stating certain requirements for leases can be waived if no special circumstances exist.

Letter from E. B. Mitchell Jr. to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for the passage of HB 20.

Letter from Edgar Davis to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a change to hunting law that prevents game wardens from arresting hunters for trespassing, a change which Davis and other Taylor County residents oppose.

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing Sayles' letter from July 26 and ensures another letter will be quick to follow.

Letter from J. Roy Wells to Truett Latimer as an invitation to Texas Tech and their football games.

Letter from Jerry Sadler to Truett Latimer wishing him a happy birthday.

Letter from John A. Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan informing him that the previous story he wrote about Mr. Bryan was included in a publication. He also informs Mr. Bryan that he is writing another story about him and asks him to review the previous one for correctness and provide any additional information he may.

Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer, congratulating him on his run-off victory in his race for representative.

Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles, discussing the purchase of a tract of land and responding to Sayles & Sayles previous letter.

Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles discussing Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company purchases. Sedberry remits rental waivers and subordination agreements.

Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles regarding a purchase by the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company from Floyd C. Dodson. Sedberry remits an affidavit showing an oil well on Robert Wilson's land is producing oil profitably. A postscript asks to have Mrs. Wilson sign a paper.

A letter written to Martin Dies, Lufkin, Texas, from Neville G. Penrose, Fort Worth 2, Texas, dated August 22, 1956. Penrose advises that he read the morning paper's announcment of Die's intention to run for the United States Senate when Price Daniel is elected Governor. He reminds Dies that he has just been elected to the House of Representatives for another two years and urges him to serve his term and throw all of his support to Morrow.

Letter from Pat Bullock to James Hutson informing him that he is eligible for parole consideration under the one-third provision of the Adult Probation and Parole Law.

Letter from Raymond T. Bynum to Truett Latimer reminding him of an unnamed girl. He leaves a postscript talking about a budget hearing.

A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 22, 1955. Carswell advises the Board regarding Subject 40-7940 which includes a confession to burglaries in Texas and the failure to comply with certain conditions of his Parole while in California.

Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles discussing the route covered in his travels. Swanson describes the route and its sufficiency for a railroad line, specifically through Lubbock. Swanson remits a sketch and informs Sayles he will meet him in Chicago as soon as Sayles is available.

Letter from W. J. Clay to Honorable W. J. Bryan sympathizing with him about his accident and wishing him a speedy recovery process.

Letter from W. R. McClellan to W. J. Bryan sending regards and sympathizing with him about his severe accident.

Letter to W. J. Bryan sympathizing with him about his accident, wishing him a speedy recovery and successful return to the Senate.

Letter to honorable W. J. Bryan sympathizing with him about his accident and sending wishes for a speedy recovery.

Telegram from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing requirements for Robert Wilson and the Farrar Lease made as a precaution not as result of definite boundary disputes.