A letter written to the Honorable Clyde L. Garrett, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce] dated May 14, 1938. Carswell advises Garrett that Leon Kendrick, 18, is desirous of entering the Merchant Marines. Carswell requests that Garrett send information to Kendrick regarding a school and the conditions of appointment.

An essay titled "The Road Ahead," by Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury dated June 16, 1938. "―to be delivered at the Commencement Exercises of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., June 16, 1938―"

A tribute to T. N. Carswell by Geo. S. Anderson regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.

A tribute to T. N. Carswell by Ray Kendrick regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.

A tribute to T. N. Carswell, by Ed Shumway, regarding the resignation of Carswell from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce; written to the tune of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and entitled "We Call You Tommy". Endearing and humorous lyrics ending with "And as the years, Pass into time, Whether selling wheat or tires, You reminded Charlie Barnes, he said, Of a jack ass eating briers."

A rough draft of a program for Carswell Day. A list of presentations to be made for the program and the names of participants as follows; Chairman Rupert Richardson, Judge Hunter, Dr. T. S. Knox, George S. Anderson, E. T. Compere, Mrs. Will Henry Haney, J. C. Watson, Max Bentley, Tom K. Eplen, H. D. Austin, Dr. Raymond, Dr. Adams.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. J. M. Radford, dated February 28, 1938. Radford expresses her appreciation for the red and white carnations sent by Carswell. [Flowers sent to remember a party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]

A train pass from The Texas and Pacific Railway Company, issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell - Secretary-Manager, West Texas Fair Association, Inc. Must be countersigned by H. E. Casper or C. G. Ainsworth. The reverse side includes pass limitations and signature by T. N. Carswell.

A train pass from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System, issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas - Secretary, West Texas Fair Association, dated good until October 8, 1938. Must be countersigned by WM. C. Driscoll. A. J. Bledsoe, President. The reverse side includes railway limitations.

A letter written to Ray Carswell, International Harvester Company, Jacksonville, Florida, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 20, 1938. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the card hoping Ray Carswell's visit was pleasant then describes his own trip to Virginia to where he carried Mother and Peggy Anne to spend the summer.

A picture postcard showing a rendered aerial view of Soldiers' Field and the Field Museum in Chicago, IL. The reverse side includes correspondence to "Uncle Norwood-" [Mr. T. N. Carswell],, Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas from "your nephew R. H. C" [R. H. Carswell], postmarked Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 14, 1938. R. H. Carswell writes to T. N. Carswell that he is having a good time and advises that he was sent to Chicago by International Harvester Co. of Jacksonville, Fla., his company of two years.

A form letter from Tommy Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, dated March 30, 1938. Reminder from Carswell of their failure to remember "Mrs. Rad" [Bessie May Handy Radford] on the occasion of their Annual Party and a request for donations for Easter lillies to be sent to her in the name of the Drum Corps.

A letter written to Hap [Pender], from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1938. Report by Carswell regarding money donated by the "Drum Corps" that was left over after purchasing flowers for Mrs. Radford suggesting they add the difference to the treasury. Donors are as listed: V. E. Behrens - Grady French - Holland Holt - W. E. Hiatt - Lloyd McCarty - G. B. Sandefer - T. N. Carswell - W. P. Wright - K. K. Francis - R. W. Haynie - R. A. Maddox - Lee Montgomery - Homer Scott - George Swinney - C. B. Cuthrell - Don Marshall - H. A. Pender - Guy McCarty - E. J. Sharp - Geo. W. Page - H. B. Horn.

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated April 29, 1938. Carswell expresses to Hewlett that the Chamber is exceedingly anxious to have the Doll House in Abilene.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Los Angeles, California, dated January 7, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they intend to exhibit the Colleen Moore Doll House sometime in Abilene that year.

A form letter addressed to Noble from RAD, Abilene, Texas, dated March 5, 1938. An announcement that the Drum Core "shindig" is really going to take place on March 10th at 750 Beech Street.

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 5, 1938. Carswell advises Hewlett that he will not be with the Chamber of Commerce after that year.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated July 1, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they still have Abilene scheduled for an exhibition date for the Colleen Moore Doll house and will make every effort to bring it to Carswell's city sometime next year.

A letter written to Mr. Frank Grimes, Editor, Abilene Daily Reporter, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell expresses his deep appreciation to Grimes for the sentiment expressed in the editorial referring to his accomplishments during his connection with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated August 10, 1938. Hewlett expresses his regret that Carswell is retiring from the Chamber of Commerce before he can route the Doll House to Abilene.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated November 16, 1938. Peck advises Carswell regarding a letter that was received by them and by other creditors. He advises that Carswell has a fine opportunity in Abilene and they are very hopeful that nothing will undermine it.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. W. Peck, Secretary, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, dated Nobember 10, 1938. Peck replies to Carswell confiming there are some very definite reasons for their firm attitude toward his account suggesting an ulterior force in Carswell's personnel which may not be working for the best interests of the Company.

A letter written to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated May 12, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of a letter from Carswell which contained a signed Power of Attorney which has been solicited by the Committee in Reorganization proceedings of the Standard Commercial Tobacco Company. He advises that he will investigate the Committee to find if they are people of standing. Johnson assures Carswell that it is no trouble for his company to hold securities for customers and that he is glad to advise him on the investment of any funds that he may have available from time to time. "I happen to own 100-acre farm in Jones County and also mineral rights on 55 acres of land in another part of the County."