An aerial photograph of the area around the intersection of South 7th Street and Leggett St. in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Raymond Jones

An aerial photograph of the area around the intersection of Treadaway and 1st Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Raymond Jones

An aerial photograph of the area around the intersection of Treadaway and 1st Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Raymond Jones

An aerial photograph of the area around the intersection of Treadaway and 1st Street in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Raymond Jones

An aerial photograph of downtown Abilene, Texas, taken by Abilene photographer Don Hutcheson. Photographer's Note: Raymond Jones

Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., approving the amended motion for a new trial filed by the defendants, Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company and setting the new trial date to be September 9, 1931. This document is unsigned.

Letter from Audie Fay to Truett Latimer discussing an issue with the payment of Ruby Kenny's and Marie Lunnon's tuition. She encloses [not included here] copies of checks paid to their institution and a copy of the curriculum and rules for beauty schools.

A letter addressed to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Sacramento 14, California (Attn: Walter T. Stone) from Howard Carney (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, dated June 5, 1953. Christian advises Stone regarding a monthly report with a recommendation for a Full Pardon and Restoration. A second correspondence typewritten at the bottom of the page to Mr. Carswell from B C [Betty Christian] is an expression of appreciation by Christian for the supervision of Subject by Carswell.

Letter from C. Boone McClure to Truett Latimer discussing suggestions by Dr. Lowell Harrison for the Department of History at the Texas State College.

Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer discussing how the Smiths and Clarice are doing and listing both the duties and dress code that Latimer will have as Gene's best man in his wedding.

Letter from H. E. Cooper to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding the flexible automobile insurance bill and merit rating plan.

A letter written to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas from Floyd County Local Board, J. M. Willson, Chairman, Floydada, Texas, dated June 5, 1943. Willson makes a request for a waiver on a registrant classified 1-A by the Floyd County Board citing his dishonorable discharge from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, December 16, 1941. Handwritten notation advising of no answer and dated September 25, 1944.

Letter from John A. Lomax to William John Bryan discussing Lomax's recent illness and the New York Tribune's review of his new book, "Our Singing Country".

Letter from John Ben Shepperd to Truett Latimer discussing his thanks helping in connection with a meeting at Hardin-Simmons.

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles remitting a judgment removing disabilities of Alvin M. Perkins.

Letter written to Professor H.H. Harrington from K.K. Legett, accepting a dinner invitation on behalf of himself and explaining why his wife and children will not be attending.

Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles discussing the Sante Fe Railway Extensions missing Abilene in its plans. General Attorny Spoonts goes on to assure Mr. Sayles that this is not true, and to reach out to Mr. Harris, who is the president of the Burlington, Colorado & Southern Railway and Forth Worth & Denver Railway.

Letter from M. B. Wilhoit to John Sayles discussing the publication of the work that is to be written as well as the person in charge of supervising the project. Wilhoit also mentions taking the project to St. Paul.

A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, from Arthur B. Knickerbocker, Major, Inf., Commanding 34th Bn.,TGD, Odessa, Texas, dated June 5, 1941. Knickerbocker expresses his appreciation for the manner and attitude shown by Carswell during the Induction Inspection and compliments the talk he made describing it as very effective.

Letter from Malcolm M. Meek of the Citizens National Bank of Abilene to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to HB 6: the Escheat Bill, and his thoughts on a general sales tax.

Letter from Malcolm M. Meek to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding the Escheat law that has been before the House of Representatives.

Letter from Mrs. Ben Dortch to Truett Latimer opposing the general sales tax.

Letter from Mrs. Lonita Straus opposing the proposed sales tax.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Driskell Hotel, Austin, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 5, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and touches on the work involved in the search for a president for Hardin-Simmons University and the need for "harmonious backing from all forces". Richardson expresses his hope that Carswell is enjoying his work in Austin, that it is a nice place to visit but that he would not want to live there and closes with an advisement that the enrollment at HSU for summer school is about 250.