Letter from Armistead Albert Aldrich to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing Mr. Bryan of an encounter he had with his neighbor, Mrs. Gainey who reminded him of the time they joined the Twenty Seventh Legislature. Mr. Aldrich also reminds Mr. Bryan of the time they spent together and informs him that he looks forward to meeting soon.

An issue of the BAPTIST STANDARD (Dallas, Texas) from August 9, 1945. The first page of fifteen includes: SOME DANGEROUS TRENDS by T. C. GARDNER ; Alto Frio Encampment by G. S. Hopkins ; T. N. Carswell Joins Staff Of United Texas Drys ; Why Southern Baptists Do Not Affiliate With the Federal Council of Churches by F. M. McCONNELL. Page six includes: "This Is No Place For A Man Like You" by Millard A. Jenkens. Page eleven includes: UNITED TEXAS DRYS - Our Field Workers.

Letter from C. R. Breedlove to Senator W. J. Bryan inquiring about a copy of the poem "Noodle Greek" from him and sending regards to Mr. Bryan's family.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat Bullock, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated January 22, 1945. Bullock advises Carswell that his opinions concerning the "University fuss" are the same as his and then discloses his opinion regarding the dismissal of the president of the University of Texas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat Bullock, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 20, 1945. Bullock advises that he agrees on all four points mentioned in Carswell's letter dated March 14 and that he has never voted against redistricting. He, too, is for the "open shop", agrees that Texas has too many District Courts and thinks "that a Constitutional Convention should be called to repeal our out-moded and patched-up Constitution".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from W. A. Bynum, Owner-Manager, The Bynum Teachers Agency, Abilene, Texas, dated December 25, 1945. Bynum offers his congratulations on Carswell's appointment with United [Texas] Drys.

Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan apologizing for not writing back and informing Mr. Bryan of his wife's reaction to the letter he sent. He also suggests that Mr. Bryan host a barbecue at his ranch to reunite the ex-members of the Legislature.

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1945 to 1946 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for this year was "Art Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." The Art Unit and Forum officers and program is listed. Museum information includes proposed exhibits.

Letter from A. S. E. Carr to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the newspaper clipping from the Abilene Reporter-News on behalf of Senator Connally which was sent by Mr. Bryan .

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from A. N. [Allen N. Carswell], Homerville, Georgia, dated May 17, 1945. A. N. Carswell advises that they received a cable from Ashley saying he was well and should see them soon.

A letter written to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell], dated Wednesday. Chats about taking a class with Rupe, that Rupe joined the American Legion and then discusses, at length, her need for a job. There is a possibility for her to substitute teach but when he comes home he can help her. She notes that Kathryn Barnes works for her dad explaining that she runs into the store almost every day for a coke and while there teases Mr. Barnes about paying Kathryn to go out and get cokes. She advises that Mom and she got the Christmas tree and that it will be up when he gets home.

A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell], Austin, Texas from Peg [Peggy Carswell], Abilene, Texas, dated Tuesday. Peggy announces that she is home once again and that it was nice to hear his voice on the telephone knowing he was not too far away. She advises that she wants to tell him about her new boyfriend.

A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell]. Peggy expresses her disappointment that she missed seeing Carswell while in Austin. She discusses her future and the opportunities she found while in Austin some of which are listed as follows; Clare Tree Major - Productions; having spoken with Miss Lois McColloch at the U.S.O. on 5th and Congress; the Red Cross. She advises that she is thinking of taking the teaching job to tide her over and requests that Carswell talk with Miss McColloch to better understand the U.S.O. opportunity.

A letter written to Daddy [T. N. Carswell] from Peggy [Peggy Carswell], Abilene, Texas, dated December 7, 1945. Peggy describes her skills in her typing and short hand class and about wanting to apply for a job at K R B C citing that "Frances Evens from Simmons did" but to only work in the afternoon after class. She conveys the need to earn her own money but notes that Mother seems to think no lady does such a thing. She advises that she can work in the afternoons and study at night since she has no social life due to there "being a shortage of man-power" and brags of having received a letter from Dorane, a friend from college, who spoke of old friends treating her name "as that of a god" because she was the first woman stage manager.

An application for leave for Thomas N. Carswell dated January 16, 1945. State Selective Serv. Hdqrs. Austin. The reverse side includes a blank form: CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICIAN OR PRACTITIONER.

A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District and Taylor County Drys, dated June 7, 1945. Carswell endorses the suggestion by Secretary McKinzie which encourages pastors to observe Father's Day as a "Field Day for Righteousness" and to consider including United Texas Drys in the church budget.

A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District and Taylor County Drys, dated June 7, 1945. Carswell endorses the suggestion by Secretary McKinzie which encourages pastors to observe Father's Day as a "Field Day for Righteousness" and to consider including United Texas Drys in the church budget.

A form letter addressed to the Chairman and Members of the Taylor County Drys in Convention, from the Committee on Resolutions: C. R. Pennington, Thomas E Hayden, R. B. Wylie, Sec., Mrs. Andrew Urban, Sr., E. P. Mead, T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County & 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated June 17, 1945. The letter reports on the increasing use of beverage alcohol, and a proposal on how to counter that use.

A letter written to Mr. R. N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas) from T. N. Carswell dated April 5, 1945. Carswell addresses Richardson as "Governor" and advises of the attached suggested organization/committee plan for the Million Dollar Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University then congratulates Richardson on his election as the university's president. The attachment includes a suggested organization plan, titled "A Million Dollar Enlargement and Improvement Campaign for Hardin-Simmons University; one of several proposed additions to the campus is a Museum and Archives Building."

A letter written to Brigadier General J. Watt Page, State Director, Selective Service, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS dated January 8, 1945. Carswell advises Page regarding a copy of a report of Veterans Assistance that was given to Major Fellbaum on November 29. He advises that the prime purpose of the report is to awaken interest in every Local Board of the added new duties regarding war veterans. He adds a Season's Greeting, confides he has received a report of his nephew as MIA over Germany, and advises of the change in his work hours due to his recuperation time away from his job due to dental work. There is a handwritten note to Col. [L. C. Taylor] from Carswell, at the top left of page. Carswell explains that this is a copy of the letter he sent to General Page. A handwritten reply from Lt. Col. Taylor, at the top right of page, expresses his appreciation for Carswell's effort, his hope that Carswell's effort secures the desired results, and an advisement that Lt. Col. Wakefield thinks well of Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. Frank Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises Jones of a letter that he will receive and urges him to serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee.

A letter written to Mr. George Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises him of the request that was issued to Frank Jones to accept and serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee and requests that George encourage Frank to accept and serve.

An outline of seven "actions" suggested for the United Texas Drys campaign direction as handwritten by T. N. Carswell.

A Notification of Personnel Action Report for Thomas N. Carswell, from the Selective Service System State Headquarters for Texas, dated April 21, 1945 (effective date: April 22, 1945). The reverse side includes instructions by the Selective Service System pertaining to new appointees, employees and War Service appointments.