A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Wright, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 24, 1949. Notification by Wright of a meeting which has been called by Mr. W. W. Haynes for all the workers of the Major Gifts Program and an advisement that J. Howard Williams and Mr. A. D. Foreman, Sr. are to speak.

A letter addressed to The Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from F. W. Maher, General Passenger Agent, United Fruit Company, New Orleans 4, LA, dated June 24, 1949. Maher confirms that, between now and September 1st, if Carswell is unable to give them any business they will feel it necessary to cancel his agency agreement.

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

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

A Western Union telegram sent to Dr. Jesse Northcut First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated June 24, 1949. McKenzie requests of Northcut to send telegrams immediately to his representatives in Austin urging that they "kill" the Vicks Senate amendment to House Bill 84. McKenzie asks Northcut to encourage others to send telegrams. The reverse side includes answer written by TNC [T. N. Carswell] dated June 27, 1949; "To require L. B. [Liquor Board] to face license in court with evidence before cancellation of license. Seems but fair - hence ranks encouraged Tippen to favor."

A letter written to Horace J. Blackwell, Dallas, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated July 24, 1949. Carswell appeals "as a friend in need of aid" requesting Blackwell's help to find employment for Peggy in Dallas without her knowing that he has asked for help.