A printed paper with the poem "Texas," by Edwin Brush. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

Personal narrative written by Washington Carroll Bryan describing his family history.

Receipt for poll taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt lists Sayles' age, race, occupation, and number of years he'd lived in Taylor County, Texas.

Receipt for property taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of the taxes paid.

A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS in the early 1920's. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

Receipt for property taxes paid to "S. J." County, likely San Jacinto County, by Sayles & Sayles for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of the property and an inventory of the taxes paid.

A printed list of names to be suggested for appointment to the Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration.

A bank note with the following text: "Pay to Thomas Norwood Carswell, or bearer 1000 thanks - one thousand large thanks - upon receipt of 1 beautiful animal in perfect condition. Written and signed by Marie Katherine D. High. No 111110 - Exchange National Bank, Denton, Texas dated April 17, 1916." The note refers to a piano presented to the Faculty and Trustees of Simmons College by the 1915 Senior Class. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.

Receipt for property taxes paid to Montgomery County by Henry Sales for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sales' property in Montgomery County and an inventory of taxes paid.

A Christmas from 1913 addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A Christmas tag. "To Tommie From Prexy" [to T. N. Carswell from J. D. Sandefer]. The artwork on the tag features a squirrel and trees in snow. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

An admission ticket to the Praetorian Building Observatory (Dallas, Texas). This ticket was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A handwritten announcement regarding the Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at the home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe dated January 17, 1908. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

Brief history of the Bryan family, written by a member of the family.

A printed copy of the by-laws of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas).

A calling card with the name Pearl Ware in calligraphy. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A Delegate's Credential Card (No. 2116) issued to Mr. Thomas Norwood Carswell of Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) for the Seventh International Convention, Student Volunteer Movement at Kansas City, Missouri dated December 31, 1913 to January 4, 1914. This card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.

Two copies of a document describing the details of a loan for the purchase of land by T.K. Powell, C.M. McCauley, B.L. Russell, Compere Bros., R.G. Patton, George L. Paxton, Henry James, and K.K. Legett.

A newspaper clipping with an article titled "T. I. P. A TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL." The article was by THE LASS---O - COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS, DENTON, TEXAS dated MARCH 27, 1915, and announces a meeting of T. I. P. A. which is to be held on April 1 and 2. Listed in the program is a session to be presented by T. N. Carswell of Simmons, " What Is Needed to Edit a Successful Annual." This clipping was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.

A newspaper clipping titled "T. I. P. A TO MEET WITH THE NORMAL." The article announces a meeting of T. I. P. A. [Texas Intercollegiate Press Association] which is to be held on April 1 and 2. Listed in the program is a session to be presented by T. N. Carswell of Simmons, " What Is Needed to Edit a Successful Annual". This clipping was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

An invitation from Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Compere At Home - to the Freshman Class of Simmons College, dated April 19, 1912. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).