A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, Yankton, South Dakota, postmarked Yankton, South Dakota, April 27, 1940. The reverse side includes correspondence written to Mr. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated April 26, 1940. Crane expresses how glad she was that Carswell spoke at President Sandefer's Funeral. She thought it so fine of him to suggest a building as a Memorial.

A letter written to John R., from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1940. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mr. Luther W. Caldwell noting he is anxious to get on the camp work as a carpenter.

A Western Union telegram sent to the Honorable Sam Russell, Congressman Elect, 17th District, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Commander Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, dated October 21, 1940. Carswell issues an invitation to Russell to address the Armistice Day special program honoring National Guard "called to Colors" and the men recently registered for defense training noting his speaking as a splendid opportunity for both him and them.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Clyde L. Garrett, House of Respresentatives, dated April 8, 1940. Garrett advises Carswell that he is soliciting his valued support and influence in the race for re-election to Congress.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated October 9, 1940. Connally acknowledges his receipt of the letter and enclosure from Carswell in which Carswell advises that his committee invited Chief Justice Hughes to speak at the inauguration of Dr. William Richardson White as President of Hardin-Simmons University. Connally advises that he will urge Hughes to accept the invitation and expresses his appreciation for the invitation from Carswell to attend the Armistice Day services, declines to make any definite engagements due to the pressure of his public duties but that he will advise if later he finds that he can attend.

Endorsement for Olin Culberson for Texas Railroad Commissioner.

A letter addressed to Governor W. Lee O'Daniel, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, dated October 8, 1940. Carswell files to organize five companies of the Texas Defense Guard in Taylor County. Officers, as listed: Captain - Jesse Warren, Roscoe Blankenship, Stanley King, Thomas E. Brownlee, Thomas N. Carswell; 1st Lieutenant - Louis Agee, Edmund C. Yates, J. C. White, Dave Mauldin, Roy Johnson; 2nd Lieutenant - W. R. (Ruck) Sibley), Clyde Fulwiler, Allen A. McGehee, Joe Williamson, O. P. Beebe. Signatures included: Will W. Hair, R. M. Wagstaff, Paul McCarty, H. C. West, R. T. Gray, Sid McAdams, W. P. Wright, R. G. Boger, J. D. Perry, W. O. Boney, D. H. Vaughn, Carl P. Hulsey.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sidney C. Mason, Lieut. Col., 142nd Infantry, Adjutant General's Department, State of Texas, Austin, dated October 17, 1940. Mason acknowledges the receipt of the application for authority to organize units of the Texas Defense Guard. He suggests that Carswell modify the program to consist of three companies at Abilene and one at Merkel thereby making one complete battalion in that vicinity.

A letter addressed to Governor W. Lee O'Daniel, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated September 23, 1940. Copy to The Adjutant General. Formal request by Carswell to file an application for authority to organize a Home Defense Unit, or Units, for Abilene.

A form letter addressed to The Post or civic body, from Sidney C. Mason, Lieut. Col., 142nd Infantry, Adjutant General's Department, Austin. Acknowledgement of the receipt of the application to organize a unit of the Texas Defense Guard noting the issuance of a formal Letter of Approval has been delayed due to the volume of applications, due to the emergency work caused by the administration of the Selective Service Act and due to the pending mobilization of the Texas National Guard. Pending final approval, Mason authorizes Carswell to proceed with preliminary organizational work.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Sidney C. Mason, Lieut. Col., 142nd Infantry, Asst. to Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Department, State of Texas, Austin. Reply letter from Mason, advising of the compliance with Carswell's request of October 24; the companies commanded by Brownlee and Carswell have been eliminated but, in view of the forecasted attitude of the War Department, the application may be delayed. Enclosure includes: Personal note written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Sid--Sidney C. Mason reminding Carswell of a time when Wilson Gunn, one bullsnake and the writer "had to do with you around the hallowed portals of old Cowden Hall". [Cowden Hall - men's dormitory, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas].

A blank certificate from the Texas Defense Guard for a rank promotion.

A letter written to Dr. N. F. Muir, Roanoke, Virginia, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 26, 1940. Carswell addresses "apparent misunderstandings" regarding account arrangements made by Dr. Gillespie with Dr. Muir for his work on bands and appliance adjustments on Peggy Anne.

A Western Union telegram sent to Mrs. Worth H. Clark, Ocala, Florida, from Norwood & Virginia, dated December 18, 1940. Carswell expresses their grief regarding the death of Worth hoping that his brother Allen was already there. They would not be able to go but to phone or wire anything she needed and was praying that God bless, comfort and keep close to her.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated, February 19, 1940. Whiteside acknowledges to Carswell the receipt of the application and reservation fee for his daughter's admission to Randolph-Macon advising that they will write regarding her credits after receipt of her high school transcript.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from N. F. Muir, Orthodontist, Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 11, 1940. Muir advises that a statement sent to Carswell three months back with regard to dental work for his daughter has not been paid.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Arrangements Committee, from Myrtle Hanson, Secretary to Governor Carr, Denver, Colorado, dated 1941 APR 1 PM 1053A. Declines the invitation for Governor Carr regarding the invitation from Carswell to attend Army Day due to April seventh being the last day of Legislature.

A reply letter from John A. Danaher, United States Senate, consisting of an attached clipping in answer to the question "What is Americanism?" "Excerpt from Congressional Record March 5, 1941 Page 1871." THE AMERICAN'S CREED written by William Tyler Page. The envelope into which the letter with attached clipping was placed is also included in the record and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas from United States Senate Committee On Finance John A. Danaher, Conn postmarked WASHINGTON, D.C. DEC 9 1941. Typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead bearing U S Eagle watermark.

A letter addressed to the Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 20, 1941. Carswell places an order for 16 copies of the "State Defense Force Manual" authorizing a draw on his personal account at F. & M. National Bank, Abilene, Texas to assure shipment.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Norman S. Case, Acting Chairman, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D. C., dated December 23, 1940. Case acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell relating to the controversy between the ASCAP and the radio broadcast industry, and he expresses to Carswell the appreciation of the Commission for the benefit of having his views.

A letter addressed to Comrades, from Robert L. Murray, ASCAP, Thirty Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N. Y., dated November 29, 1940. Murray advises that all ASCAP music is to be barred from radio beginning January 1, 1941 and requests they write the Federal Communications Commission, have their Posts pass resolutions and send copies to their Senators, Representatives and Governors.

A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Washinigton, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated December 16, 1940. Copy to Robert L. Murray. Carswell advises the Commission of the wishes of Parramore Post No. 57 regarding the controversy between the ASCAP and the National Broadcasting Company.

A letter written to Mr. T. H. Curry, Superintendent, Wylie Consolidated School, Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated October 30, 1940. Carswell accepts the invitation for the American Legion to assist with a school program.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from T. H. Curry, Superintendent, Wylie Consolidated School, Abilene, Texas, dated October 28, 1940. Curry invites the Legion to assist with a school program on November 12, 1940.