Fall and Winter 1959 edition of the Buffalo Gap Messenger, with articles about the Ernie Wilson Museum of the Old West. There is handwritten text on the first page to Mr. Holdes from someone named Ernest.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dick West, Assistant Editor, Editorial Page, The Dallas Morning News, dated December 28, 1959. West expresses his appreciation for Carswell's kind letter of December 24 requesting he write again, even if he disagrees, and express his opinion.

A Christmas message from T. N. Carswell sent with flowers to The Charles Barnes home in Abilene, Texas. A short story written by Carswell about the "Barnes clan" starring Charlie and Katherine and their grandchildren Debby, Beverly, Kathy, Teressa and Patty. His story sets a scene representing the joy of grandchildren at Christmastime. The reverse side includes business letterhead of ABILENE Machine Company, Telephone OR2-3861, 1334-42 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, and bears a Fox River Bond watermark.

A thank-you note to T. N. Carswell from Geo. S. Anderson, dated December 28, 1959. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter received from Carswell.

A letter written to Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated Christmas 1959. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the service that Stevenson rendered to the people of Texas during his years of public service. Carswell remembers their "casual" acquaintance during the years he was Manager of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and the help from Stevenson with the extension of U. S. Highway 83 South to Brownsville.

A letter written to Dr. White, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 18, 1959. Carswell congratulates White on the good job he has done at Baylor comparing it to what President Sandefer did at Simmons.

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.

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

Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing a telegram sent by the latter regarding their regret in being unable to visit in Big Spring.

Letter from J. T. Ellis, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing an invitation to the latter and the members of the Board to join the Commissioner and the former for lunch at the Health Department the next time they happen to be in Austin.

Postcard from Vernon A. McGee to Truett Latimer inviting him to a presentation at the Health Department by the Mental Health Division.

Letter from Vernon A. McGee to Truett Latimer attaching a reprint from Business Week on the Psychiatric Institute at Houston.

Letter from J. David Cox to Truett Latimer discussing the possibility of a special session for the purpose of enacting a portion of the Hale-Aiken committee report. He also urges Mr. Latimer to support the new tax bill from the Governor's program in order to finance their educational needs. There are a couple of names written at the back of the letter.

Letter from William J. Wright to Truett Latimer discussing a recent tax law.

Letter from Taylor Elementary School Parent Teacher Association to Price Daniel urging him to focus his attention on public school teachers' salaries.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from "Jake" [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Breckenridge, Texas, dated December 28, 1959. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell stating that he has always felt like Carswell was 'kin' -"the same as Gib". He discusses his health issues and thanks Carswell again for his note.

Letter from Lloyd R. Madison to Truett Latimer discussing the new driver's insurance law. Mr. Madison is now against the law and asks that Mr. Latimer support Senator Grady Hazelwood at the rules change hearing.

Letter from J. E. Peavy to Truett Latimer discussing gratitude for sending a newspaper clipping previously as well as stating apologies for not being able to meet up in Austin, in hopes of seeing each other in the future.

A letter written to Dr. James, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 18, 1959. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the position James took on the Texarkana Hospital proposition otherwise Texas Baptist would have joined others asking for government financing for operations of their denomination. He notes the appointment of a special committee to define the Baptist position with reference to the separation of church and state and of his disappointment should there be any relaxation in the "age old Baptist position of complete separation of church and state", that it may be hard to adhere to the principle "in this day when there is such a widely held idea that it is the business of the government so to do".

A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated Christmas, 1959. Carswell requests that Shivers return to politics and lead a campaign to take the government out of the hands of organized interests and restore it to all the people. Carswell expresses his perception of the current government by quoting Roger Q. Mills: "I feel like a stranger in a banquet hall, deserted: Whose lights are fled, whose garlands are dead, And all but he departed."

Letter from J. Mac Bacon to Truett Latimer stating his objection to the new automobile insurance rate plan.

Letter from Texas House Legislative Budget Director Vernon A. McGee to C. Lincoln Williston asking for input from the Texas Medical Association on the state's mental health programs.

Letter from Vernon A. McGee to Truett Latimer inviting him to a meeting with the Committee on Tuberculosis and another meeting with the Committee on Mental Health.