Letter from Alfred R. Black to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning about a file he should have which will confirm the understanding that he got on November 30th. That letter states that Fiduciary Counsel agrees to provide him with their financial planning service for one year at a price of $7,500.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James discussing fig gift packages.

A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane from T. N. Carswell, dated November 6, 1961. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Sarah Anna. He advises that he has enclosed a check, to let it be a Christmas Present, and that her use and enjoyment of it will be her Christmas present to him. Carswell advises of a suggestion made by Dr. Reiff, that Simmons provide a marker for her grave and the corner stone taken from Anna Hall be placed in the new Student Union building.

A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 15, 1961. Carswell advises Crane regarding the corner stone taken from Anna Hall when the building was demolished and replaced by the new Students Union Building, and he reports on contents found in a time capsule. He reminds Crane of the vote taken by the Trustees to give the corner stone to her but advises her that Mr. Caldwell suggested the stone be preserved here by placing it in an interior wall of the new building now going up. Carswell advises that they all want to do what will be most pleasing to her.

Letter from Tsung O. Cheng to Harris Leon Kempner letting him know that they just moved to Flushing and also provided his new address. He then mention about the food problem in China and was hoping Kempner would contribute for such a case.

Letter from George G. Kirstein to Harris L. Kempner discussing Kempner's gift to "The Nation Associates" and thanking him for his support.

Letter from Edwin E. Middleton to Bob Eckhardt opposing House Bill 575, the bill that would regulate the sale and carry of firearms. He talks about the outcomes of gun restrictions in some communities and highlights some of the bill's unenforceable laws.

Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr. stating the American Civil Liberties Union will refer Stanford an attorney if he needs one in the future.

Confirmation of Dividend Investment in common stocks of Tri-Continental Corporation addressed to Cecile Kempner.

Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Rowland Watts discussing the recent Texas newspaper articles that mention Stanford as a prominent communist.

Letter from Rowland Watts to John W. Stanford, Jr. asking if anything has developed and stating that Watts will approach some lawyers in San Antonio on Stanford's behalf should he need an attorney for defense.

Letter from Bill Senter to Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to House Bill 19.

Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union discussing the recent series of articles published in the Dallas Morning News about communists in Texas and naming John W. Stanford as a member of the communist party. Stanford anticipates being charged as communism is illegal in Texas and asks if the American Civil Liberties Union would recommend an attorney.

Letter from Bruce E. Puckett to Truett Latimer informing him that he is now the Area Vice-Chairman of the Oil Information Committee for the Texas Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association. He offers Mr. Latimer his help with any information he needs about the oil industry.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane advises Carswell as to what she had planned to do with the Corner Stone in order to represent her Father's family but that she is willing for the stone to be placed back at Hardin-Simmons. She advises that in Yankton, South Dakota there is a James M. Lloyd - President of the American State Bank who will advise about the expense. Carswell made note that he replied on June 2, 1961.

A letter written to Tommy from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane acknowledges her receipt of the gracious, thoughtful and wise letter from Carswell. Crane advises of an enclosed letter regarding city requirements for the stone to be used as a grave marker. She expresses her relief that Carswell is taking over the details regarding the stone and requests that he write to her any new ideas. Crane expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the gift which was enclosed in his letter and advises of having enjoyed several things with it wishing he were there to enjoy them also. She asks after Mrs. Carswell and for him to remember her to all friends of Abilene and Hardin-Simmons. In a postscript Crane advises that "it is so hot it is difficult to write".

Scrapbook documenting the life and travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1961 and 1965, including photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, tickets, maps, illustrations, and various other documents. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.