Letter from Alfred Hurley to Gibson Lewis, on May 7, 1987, speaking about their trip to North Carolina, and the ways in which the Texas Academy for Mathematics and Science will differ from the North Carolina model.

Letter from Frank Kemerer to James R. Miller, on May 28, 1987, suggesting that Dr. Bruce Meeks be considered to coordinate the Texas Academy of Math and Science.

Letter from Tom Preston to John Ed Allen, Frank Kemerer, Gerry O'Donovan, Rogers Redding, Walter Sandefur, Bob Stevens, Le Theriot, and Jean Schaake, on May 4, 1987, asking them to serve on a committee for implementing the curriculum of the Texas Academy of Math and Science.

Letter from James Miller to Richard G. Brown, on May 29, 1987, thanking him for his assistance in the establishment of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, and informing him of the program's financial situation.

Letter from Gibson Lewis to Alfred Hurley, on May 18, 1987, telling him that the bill creating the TAMS program has passed the House floor, and expressing his excitement in working on the project.

Executive summary of a proposal for the establishment of a Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at North Texas State University, including a purpose, rationale and need, a description of the academy, personnel, organizational structure, management, a budget summary, and expected outcomes.

Article by Ellen Flax discussing the establishment of college-level programs for gifted and talented students in the United States.

Memorandum from Tom Preston to John Ed Allen, Frank Kemerer, Gerry O'Donovan, Rogers Redding, Walter Sandefur, Bob Stevens, Le Theriot, and Jean Schaake, on May 4, 1987, asking that they serve on a curriculum committee to implement the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science.

Letter from Julian C. Stanley to James R. Miller, on May 27, 1987, congratulating him on getting approval for the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. He suggests they not open to program until fall of 1988, so that they can give time and thought to recruiting able students. Stanley also encloses several articles about gifted and talented students.

A proposal for the establishment of a Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at North Texas State University, including information on the purpose, expected outcomes, rationale and need, a description of the academy, admission plans, an instructional program, academy requirements, a co-curricular program, the admissions process, nomination and selection criteria, organizational structure, personnel, management, an evaluation, the budget, and special considerations affecting the proposed academy.

Letter from James R. Miller to Laura Allard, on May 25, 1987, thanking her for talking to him about programs for gifted and talented children. He mentions that the bill has passed the Texas House, but has stalled in the Texas Senate.

Memorandum from James R. Miller to Alfred Hurley, on May 4, 1987, detailing the tasks he has accomplished in relation to the establishment of a Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. An executive summary of a proposal, and changes to the proposal, are attached.

Letter from James Miller to Judith Win, on May 12, 1987, thanking her for speaking on the phone with him, and informing her of the TAMS program's financial situation.

Letter from Alfred Hurley to Trammell Crow, Sr., on May 7, 1987, discussing the issue of funding the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science in time for a fall 1988 start date. He also mentions that he believes the TAMS program will be more efficient than the North Carolina model.

Letter from Richard G. Brown to James R. Miller, on May 12, 1987, congratulating Miller on moving forward with the Texas Academy. He suggests that the students be given college-level coursework, so they may be admitted to college programs as sophomores or juniors.