Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton refuting criticisms of the University of Texas Medical School and discusses efforts to engage the Texas Legislature for its support. He emphasizes the school's funding and quality, includes advocacy materials for distribution, and encourages action to influence legislative support.

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry about the carnival she is sponsoring and her delegate from New York.

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.

A letter from W. M. Lester to Carl B. Compton regarding watercolor paintings.