A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from G. E. Williams, Director, Baptist Student Union of the University of Texas dated November 15, 1948. Williams advises Carswell of his enthusiasm and concern regarding the proposed Planning Commission and offers to work further on such a commission when in Abilene for homecoming.

A letter written to President Herbert Hoover, New York City, New York from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. dated September 15, 1949. An invitation issued by Sandefer and his mother to Hoover to attend as a friend of J. D. Sandefer and be to placed on the program of the dedication of the Sandefer Memorial Building at Hardin-Simmons University.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 15, 1949. Sandefer makes a request that Carswell give some thought to the wording for a plaque to be placed in his Dad's building [Sandefer Memorial Library]. He advises Carswell that he will be in Colorado for a week as the guest of Gene Holman and would appreciate having something from Carswell when he returns. He advises that Dr. Hill of Nashville has accepted their invitation to make the main address. The reverse side of the letter includes notes regarding S. K. McCulloch; phone number 2-0735, address 1101 No. 18th.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital from Edwin E. Middleton, M. D., Secretary of Staff, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 15, 1941. Middleton extends an invitation to Carswell to attend the final staff meeting which will include a turkey dinner and be followed by a joint meeting of the Board of Trustees and the staff.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas dated March 15, 1945. Jenkens expresses how good it was to see Carswell around and advises regarding a letter he had written to McKenzie [Walter H. McKenzie] regarding keeping Carswell on the Board in the fight against liquor. Jenkens handwrites a postscript advising Carswell of his having spoken with McKenzie and that McKenzie is "powerful glad" Carswell will still be on his board.

An itinerary for T. N. Carswell for work in District 20-A from March 15, 1944 through May 12, 1944. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor. The third page includes a supplement for Thomas N. Carswell for Special work from May 21, 1944 through June 1, 1944. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division.

A letter addressed to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board, Van Horn, Texas, from John R. Banister, Colonel, Q. M. C., Deputy State Director of Selective Service dated March 15, 1944. Banister requests information from the chairman regarding the previous occupation of a registrant, whether or not a deferment request was made and, if so, on what grounds.

A letter addressed to the Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas, from John J. O'Reilly, Colonel, Medical Corps State Medical Officer, dated December 15, 1944. O'Reilly provides instructions for transmitting DSS Forms 221.

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in Tarrant County dated 1944-45, 12-15 through 12-24. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division.

A document containing an evaluation and assessment of an inmate from the Guidance Center, Northern Branch, San Quentin Prison, dated October 15, 1948. 6 pages.

A postcard addressed to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Throckmorton, Texas (January 15, 1941). The reverse side includes correspondence to Bro. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas from Elmer D. Holt, Throckmorton, Texas. Holt announces a meeting of the Dry Forces of their County to be held at the First Presbyterian Church and requests of Riddle that a team be sent to assist in the beginning of the work.

A form letter from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated March 15, 1941. The letter advises of his receipt of a letter from Jeff Davis regarding H. B. 373 as voted out of committee and a request for support.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from, James W. Middleton, First Baptist Church, San Angelo, Texas, dated July 15, 1942. Middleton assures Carswell that he and the pastor of the First Christian Church want to have a campaign under Carswell's leadership but advises that some preachers will not take a stand. In a postscript Middleton advises of a sermon the deacons are publishing to build sentiment against this "terrible business".

A letter written to Dr. Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, from Millard A. Jenkens, dated March 15, 1945. Jenkens advises McKenzie as to why Carswell should continue to serve on the executive committee summing up the reasons with the statement, "To him, more than any other man, is due the working up of the interest in Texas resulting in getting the bill passed to put the Doctors and Drug Stores out of the liquor business."

A memo addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. F. Simpson, Captain, F. D. Personnel Officer, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, dated April 15, 1946. Advisement of Refund of Retirement Deductions.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. K. Morrow, President, Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kansas, dated December 15, 1941. E. K. Morrow defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Franklin L. Burdette, Director of the Citizenship Course, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, dated December 15, 1941. Burdette conveys for President Daniel S. Robinson his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the request for a definition of Americanism and advises of Robinson's request for Burdette to define it, therefore, the reason for the enclosed statement "Basic Ideals of Constitutional Democracy" as distributed by the National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship. He advises of a full-year course in American Government and Citizenship required of all sophomores attending Butler University.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Harlan J. Bushfield, Governor, State of South Dakota, dated December 15, 1941. Harlan J. Bushfield defines Americanism.

A document containing the Address of The Honorable Francis Biddle, Attorney General of the United States, on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The address was delivered at the Dedication Ceremonies of the Thomas Jefferson Room, Library of Congress Annex on December 15, 1941.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated May 15, 1941. Landrum expresses his appreciation for the "kindly" note from Carswell.

A letter written to Commander J. J. McConnell, District Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated April 15, 1941. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of having met Major B. L. Maloney and the others making up the escort of Mrs. Barkeley.

A letter written to F. H. LaGuardia, U.S. Director Civilian Defense, Washington, D.C., from T. N. Carswell, Commander, Parramore Post 57, American Legion, dated July 15, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to Mayor LaGuardia to visit Abilene when his duties call him to Texas citing Texas will have to contribute effectively to Civilian Defense work because its location will require it.

A letter addressed to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated August 15, 1941. Connally expresses his appreciation for his letter and the copy of the telegram Carswell sent to the President. He advises Carswell of his own support of the bill to extend the service of selectees and his disapproval of the propaganda being sent out under Senator Wheeler's sponsorship.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Hilton Hotel El Paso, Texas from Peg, Ithaca, NY, dated 1944 MAY 15 am 1-20. Peggy Carswell requests that Carswell send money for sorority initiation fees and advises that Mother is safely off the train and will stay over in St. Louis if tired.