A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 18, 1961. Anderson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and that his letter helped him. He writes of when he sees Carswell seating people at Church of how he looks in place and that he knows where Carswell will stand with any moral question.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lloyd Arnovich, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 22, 1961. Arnovich advises Carswell of their efforts to recruit a local doctor to perform an eye exam for Byrdie Carswell, of the enclosed receipts credited to Byrdie's account and that she continues to do well. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director. Typewritten on Big Spring State Hospital letterhead bearing GILBERT BOND watermark.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 18, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's support in his first Senate campaign and requests his continued support in his new campaign. He asks for Carswell's views on the issues and on the message he should get to the people of Texas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Leslie R. Bonner, Claims Representative, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated September 13, 1961. Advisement of a price increase due to increased costs for Byrdie Carswell Support, Maintenance and Treatment Account. Handwritten note by Carswell at bottom of page advises that on September 28, 1961 a check was mailed for October.

A copy of a will for Byrdie Pearl Carswell, dated July 17, 1961.

An embossed and printed thank-you-card with gold, glittered lettering. Inside is a note written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Gloria Carswell, dated June 12, 1961. Gloria expresses her appreciation for the gift of money for graduation. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included. The envelope is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked WAYCROSS, GA. JUN 12 1961. The reverse side includes a return address of 712 Magnolia Dr., Waycross, Ga.

A copy of a will for Thomas N. Carswell, dated July 19, 1961.

A letter written to Hon. Brooks Hays, Assistant Secretary of State, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, dated November 25, 1961. Carswell advises of his privilege to have heard both of the addresses given by Hays during his visit to Abilene and requests a copy of the poem, written by an Australian World War II pilot, that he used at the Hardin-Simmons University address.

A letter written to Dr. Preston E. Harrison, Big Spring State Hospital, from T. N. Carswell. Carswell advises Harrison of attached checks to cover his January, 1962 accounts for Mrs. Byrdie Carswell and requests advice from Harrison regarding some reading glasses for Byrdie suggesting an exam be given by a local optometrist. The reverse side shows the letter to be written on hte reverse side of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. letterhead.

A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, dated June 13, 1961. Carswell advises of an attached check for the renewal of subscriptions for himself and for Misses Susan and Marilyn Mead of Abilene, Texas.

A letter written to Judge Ewing Thomason, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 23, 1961. Carswell advises Thomason that he joins in the tribute paid to Thomason in Pecos for his public service and for him, now, as a Federal Judge.

A letter written to Brother "Dick" [Dr. P. D. O'Brien], Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 21, 1961. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the service he and Mrs. O'Brien rendered in witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature to her will requesting that he use the enclosed check for the enlargement plans of their Church.

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.

A letter written to Senator Blakley, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1961. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Blakley advising that he will do what he can to help get him elected to the U. S. Senate.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 10, 1961. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 6, 1961. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Building plans for the new addition are to be presented to the Board.

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".

A form letter addressed to Friends of State Senator David Ratliff, from Mack Eplen, Abilene, Texas, dated June 17, 1961. Request to supporters in Taylor County to send contributions to his brother, Tom K. Eplen, who is a member of the planning committee to fund the occasion of Senator David Ratliff who is to be designated as Governor-For-The-Day on Friday, June 30.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Tom K. Eplen, Abilene, Texas, dated January 6, 1961. Eplen expresses his appreciation for the Christmas letter from Carswell stating that he wishes he could measure up to Carswell's high regard.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Cecil G. Goff, Recording Secretary/Director of Statistical Services, Executive Board, Baptist General Convention of Texas dated November 22, 1961. Goff advises that Carswell has been elected for a three year term as trustee of Hendrick Memorial Hospital of Abilene.

A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of Gift Subscription order for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Susan and Marilyn Mead of Abilene, Texas.

A form letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of Gift Subscription order for Easter from T. N. Carswell to Misses Carol and Janice and Master Ronald Fogle of Abilene, Texas.