Catalog describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, university calendar, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

Letter from George Hawk to Truett Latimer criticizing the welfare law as it concerns the elderly. He says the money they receive for groceries isn't enough. He also complains about a law that would take the money they earned away from their checks if not reported.

A letter written to Mrs. William Peacock, Houston 6, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 6, 1962. Confirmation of the date for an appointment for Mrs. Carswell to go with Peggy and her father. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.

A letter addressed to the Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc., North Hollywood, California from Abilene Machine Company, by T. N. Carswell, dated June 8, 1962. Carswell requests the shipping of a telescope to Masters Bill and Tom Peacock to be prepaid and insured. He advises that two items are for himself and to fill in the enclosed check for the proper amount sending to him a covering statement.

Newspaper clipping of an article about improvements to Hardin-Simmons University campus streets and parking lots, including a map of the campus showing areas with plans for changes.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 27, 1962. Hethcoat expresses their appreciation for Carswell having informed the hospital of his plans for Mrs. Carswell. Handwritten note by Carswell advises of a letter to the hospital dated July 23, 1962 with specific plans. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.