A program from the Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center with correspondence from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell. The program is "Showplace of the Nation" for the week beginning Thursday, April 24, 1958. Four shows are listed: Music Hall Grand Organ; Music Hall Symphony Orchestra; "Espana"; "Marjorie Morningstar" starring Gene Kelly and Natalie Wood. The back page of the program includes advertising: Announing . . . No Time For Sergeants. Andy Griffith "Starring in the stage roll that rocketed him to fame!" Magazine slick. Handwritten inside the program is correspondence to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Sarah Anna. Crane reminisces regarding her father liking "this sort of show". Crane expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the update agreeing with Carswell regarding having fond memories of Hardin-Simmons and requests that if he sees Grace or Grady Andrews to please remember her to them.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Kathryn Pritchett, Dallas, Texas. Pritchett expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the Christmas present to their little girls and for being such a wonderful friend to her parents. She describes the real happiness that Peggy now has with her own little boy and offers her best wishes.

A list of recipients of Christmas Packs including the message, "Compliments and Good Wishes of T. N. Carswell": J. B. Dalton Family, A. J. Fradeck Family, C. W. Barnes Family, Elmer Griffith Family, Lewis Carter Family, Bertha Wigfall, Leonard Stevenson Family.

A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company from T. N. Carswell, dated November 19, 1958. Carswell places an order for Ideals gift subscriptions advising that he attached a check to cover the cost.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated February 26, 1958. Whitehead advises that she was afraid her telephone calls had bothered Carswell and assures him that she is not critical of him but was trying to understand their tax returns noting the "good deal of money" it might involve for which she should start making arrangements.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from George S. Anderson, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, dated January 7, 1958. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated December 23rd advising Carswell that it made him feel very humble, that it helped him and that "if we had more Tommie Carswells, the world would be a better world".

A letter written to Mrs. Whitehead from T. N. Carswell, dated March 2, 1958. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of her letter regarding her question on the amount of the tax shown on the return advising the question proved to be well founded. He apologizes for his mistake and encourages her appraisal of his work as needed, expresses his appreciation for the spirit of her letter and advises that it "but deepens an opinion I've long had of you". In a postscript to Whitehead, Carswell advises that he is working on her 1957 return and that he will forward a rough draft.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Don Wooten, H. O. Wooten Grocer Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 3, 1958. Wooten expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell, that it added appreciably to the Christmas spirit and advises that he sent a copy of Carswell's note to his Mother.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from The Pritchards. Mrs. Pritchard writes that Dr. Pritchard expresses his appreciation for the beautiful tie. She notes that Carswell is always so thoughtful of him and that Dr. Pritchard "surely does" appreciate Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from John L. Sutton, Superintendent of Passenger Service, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, dated December 15, 1958. Sutton replies to Carswell expressing his appreciation for his thoughtfulness in writing and advises that Miss Janis MacKool was quite pleased to learn of Carswell's reactions to her efforts. Attachment includes a personal check on The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene dated November 20, 1958 instructing to pay to the order of Delta Air Lines from Carswell Agency By T. N. Carswell.

A letter addressed to Public Relations, Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 20, 1958. Carswell expresses his appreciation for help in catching a flight advising that Miss McKool was the friendly and charming messenger doing this especial service. He requests they use the check to purchase candy or a rose for McKool noting that long ago, someone said "sell a loaf and buy a rose, for the soul too must be fed".

A letter addressed to The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission, City of Abilene, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 20, 1958. Carswell advises of an ordinance having passed while he was away from the City, the closing of Cedar Street between Ambler Avenue and Vogle and the resulting depreciation of his property value.

A form letter addressed to "Fellow Texan," from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated May 14, 1958. Blakley acknowledges that he is not an experienced politician and having been appointed to the Senate on January 15, 1957 by Governor Shivers but that he feels the need to serve to preserve our system of government which is based on the separation of powers and the sovereignty of the States. He advises of the devotion that is required from all who believe in contitutional government and requests suggestions regarding his candidacy for the United States Senate.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated April 21, 1958. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter of confidence and support and for his contribution to the campaign. "You may be sure that I was not unmindful of the encouragment given me in Abilene when I reached my decision to make this campaign."

A letter written to Senator Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas 2, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 17, 1958. Carswell congratulates Blakley on his decision to enter public service and gives to him his encouragement and a check for a campaign contribution.

A letter written to Senator William A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 23, 1958. Carswell replies to Blakley's letter of May 14 with suggestions regarding his campaign strategy. "In my analysis of your candidacy you are not running for an office, you are challenging the people of Texas to a rededication and adherance to that principle of government that has contributed most to our greatness."

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 16, 1958. Burleson advises of his nomination of Thomas Dale Butler, Jr. to take the admission exam for the United States Air Force Academy noting that Carswell's recommendation of Butler carried much weight. The reverse side includes handwritten calculations and inked stamp date Jan. 31 1958.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription from "Grand Daddy" to William Peacock III, Houston 6, Texas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription from "Uncle Norwood" to Miss Martha & Messrs. Chip & Curtis Carswell, Homerville, Georgia.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Confirmation of a Gift Subscription from "Grand Dad" to Miss Susan Stoker, Abilene, Texas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ideals Publishing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin. Form letter welcoming a new subscriber and offering gift subscriptions for friends and family.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, from H. M. Randall, Director, State Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon (by Robert E. Jones, Deputy Director), dated December 9, 1958. The letter acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell containing the application from Subject OSP 22,624 for the termination of his obilgation to the state of Oregon. Advisement that they will submit the request to the Board December 29th.

A letter of appeal addressed to the Oregon State Board of Parole, Salem, Oregon, from a parolee in Abilene, Texas, dated November 29, 1958. An Appeal for Clemency made by Subject OSP 22,624. Stamped and marked "approved" by T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board.

A letter written to the Chairman of the Oregon Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Vountary Parole Board, dated December 5, 1958. Report and recommendation for executive clemency for Subject OSP 22,624. Carswell refers to the attached letter of Subject's own appeal for executive clemency stating his approval of the request both in his "official capacity and personally".