A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated July 6, 1953. Burleson advises of his support of The Bricker Amendment for the purposes and intents of this legislation.

A letter addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, Vice-Commander, American Legion, Department of Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Carswell advises of the plans to propose a Texan for National Commander and requests information on the approximate amount of money that was expended in electing Judge Waring.

A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated July 6, 1957. Carswell requests a supply of Monthly Report forms, advises of his exhausted supply and the reason, therefore, of his request that they accept this monthly report on parolees on regular paper.

A letter written to Mr. R. H. Johnson, New York City, N. Y., from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 6, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the information Johnson supplied and advises him that Mr. Dillingham had put in a call to him. He confirms that the Brown Crumer Company was awarded the job at a fee approximating 1%.

A letter addressed to The President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated July 6, 1944. Carswell begins by stating that he trusts the President will comprehend the spirit prompting this letter and confirms that the President has the support of the congress but notes a trend among the people themselves that is deeply forboding, a public opinion which might circumvent and nullify the President's leadership. Carswell recommends Roosevelt not run for re-election but be the country and the world's ambassador for universal peace. "Mr. President, to few men has come the opportunity and necessity to make such a decision. May you, under God, make the right one."

An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Davis discusses his conference with Drs. McConnell and Atwood [F. M. McConnell, Julian Atwood] confiding that they were "very anxious" to get Carswell to "take up and carry on" and offers his support if Carswell joins them. Davis handwrites a postscript advising that "we have two Jeff Davises here" and requests that Carswell be sure to include the box number on the envelope.

Letter from D. C. Greer and J. N. Robinson to Mrs. H. L. Chapman responding to her previous letter in which she detailed an accident she had. Mr. Robinson says he is sending a copy of her letter to the District Engineer in charge of the work area where the accident occurred and to the President of the Texas Branch of the Associated General Contractors, Allen J. Keller.

Letter from Mrs. L. A. Groene to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for his work as their state representative.

Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles discussing a deed of trust examined by Sayles, sent to E. F. Lyle to be executed. Hawk asks how long it would take to foreclose the vendor's lien held by the Lyle heirs and requests Sayles send a yellow temporary title opinion that covers only the lease for the Wiggins land.

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, centering on the area around the intersection of South Treadaway and South 19th Streets, where Willow Creek Gardens is presently located. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Glenn Allen Aerials

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, centering on the area around the intersection of South Treadaway and South 19th Streets, where the current Willow Creek Gardens Garden Center is located. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Glenn Allen Aerials

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, centering on the area around the intersection of South Treadaway and South 19th Streets, where the current Willow Creek Gardens Garden Center is located. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Glenn Allen Aerials

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, centering on the area around the intersection of South Treadaway and South 19th Streets, showing the current Willow Creek Gardens Garden Center. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Glenn Allen Aerials

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, centering on the area around the intersection of South Treadaway and South 19th Streets, near the current Willow Creek Gardens Garden Center. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Glenn Allen Aerials

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, centering on the area around the intersection of South Treadaway and South 19th Streets, where the current Willow Creek Gardens Garden Center is located. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Glenn Allen Aerials

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, centering on the area around the intersection of South Treadaway and South 19th Streets, where the current Willow Creek Gardens Garden Center is located. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Glenn Allen Aerials

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, centering on the area around the intersection of South Treadaway and South 19th Streets, where the current Willow Creek Gardens Garden Center is located. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Glenn Allen Aerials

An aerial photograph of the Texas Instruments company facilities in Abilene, Texas. The photograph was made by photographer Don Hutcheson.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 6, 1953. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the recommendation from Carswell regarding The Bricker Amendment and advises of his support of "its aims and principles as they are generally understood". Johnson advises of the compromise made in the resolution by the Judiciary Committee between the S. J. Res. 1 by Bricker and S. J. Res. 43 by Watkins. He advises of his need to study the hearings since he was not a member of the Judiciary Committee and was not able to participate in the hearings.

An aerial photograph of Hendrick Home for Children, located at the intersection of Treadaway Boulevard and South 27th Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.

An aerial photograph of Hendrick Home for Children, located at the intersection of Treadaway Boulevard and South 27th Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.

Letter from Texas Highway Department engineer Palmer Massey to Mrs. H. L. Charman discussing an incident reported by Charman involving a confrontation between herself and a highway contractor. The context of the incident is not clear, but Massey informs her that a worker was reprimanded for using profanity at her and extends his own apology on behalf of the department.

Official filed record of Sheriff James H. Matthews auctioning off and selling land from the suit of Owen O'Brien vs. Jeremiah C. Garthwaite to the highest bidder, Barry Gillespie.