The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.

Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing tickets enclosed for a Texas Tech sporting event.

Letter from John E. Fryer to Truett Latimer discussing how a framed panel is being sent to Truett by Greyhound.

Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burkett requesting tickets to the Baylor-Texas game on behalf of a constituent.

Letter Tony F. Bubenas to Truett Latimer discussing difficulties with supplying insurance to a small group of employees of a man named Mr. Sylvan Ray. A carbon copy was also sent to Bryan Childers.

Letter from O. F. Dent to Truett Latimer requesting his help and cooperation with the Board of Water Engineers.

Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing tickets for college game and national politics.

Letter from the F. C. Olds Company to the Board of Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools discussing why they are qualified to take over the architectural and engineering work for a building project on Abilene State Hospital. A handwritten note at the bottom is asking Truett Latimer for help on the matter. "Copy" is printed down the left margin.

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. O. Gillham discussing speaking at his old high school's homecoming festivities instead of attending a gathering with Gillham.

Letter from Karl Hoblitzelle to Truett Latimer discussing making Latimer and official member of the Texas Heritage Foundation, which includes a free subscription to the organization's monthly publication, "Under Texas Skies".

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated November 13, 1953. Breeding advises Carswell of an enclosed money order for $25.00 to "finish out bill" and requests that Carswell "get the boy out".

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Evan Allard Reiff, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated November 14, 1953. Reiff advises that he is enclosing copies of the agenda and by-laws at the request of W. P. Wright noting the delay of the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees which is to include business of importance to the University.

An agenda for the meeting of the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees to be held November 20, 1953.

Letter from Reuben Talasek to Truett Latimer requesting a letter of reference for an employment opportunity.

A form letter from Bryan Bradbury, Chairman State and National Affairs Committee, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated October 24, 1953. Bradbury announces that their Committee is host to Lester Flesner of Houston, District Manager for the United States Chamber of Commerce, for a breakfast at Mack Eplen's Restaurant to discuss their part of the National Legislative scene.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas dated November 25, 1953. Breeding requests that Carswell do what he can to secure the release of Subject 108,345 from prison prior to February.

A notice of post office box renewal fee in the amount of $4.00 due to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, dated November 25, 1953.

A letter written to Mr. Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated November 27, 1953. Carswell advises White that because the release date "has been fixed" for December 28, 1953 that he is requesting, again, a consideration be made for full pardon and restoration for Subject 121,140. He advises that the confidence he expressed in his letter of June 3 regarding Subject still is applicable and, if it were possible to make a stronger appeal, would do so.

A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons & Paroles, Austin, Texas, dated December 2, 1953. In reply to a letter from Carswell dated November 27, 1953 regarding Subject 121,140, White addresses their policy requiring good conduct for five years by parolees before consideration will be given for a full pardon.

Letter from Howard and his family to Truett Latimer letting him know that he can take off $31 from the note.

A form letter addressed to the Ex-Officers, 10th Battalion, Texas State Guard, from John H. Alvis, Abilene, Texas, dated November 30, 1953. Humorous invitation to a dinner meeting of The American Legion citing that "Chaplain R. B. Freeman―will furnish the venison."

A letter written to parolee in Abilene, Texas, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento, California, dated November 30, 1953. Burkhart advises Subject A-9803 of the referral of his application by the Governor to the Adult Authority for review but that the parole time served is not sufficent to evidence complete rehabilitation making a favorable recommendation doubtful. He advises of enclosed instructions which outlines the items required to make application for pardon and executive clemency.