A handwritten essay titled "What is Americanism?" written by Mrs. Frank Burney, President, Baptist Woman's Missionary Union, Atlanta, Georgia. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. The reverse side of envelope includes handwritten address for Mrs. Frank Burney, Waynesboro, Ga.

A letter written to "Brother" [T. N. Carswell] from A. N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated December 8, 1942. A. N. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from T. N. Carswell. He describes the excessive rain and advises that he "expressed" the pecans as requested. He expresses his wish that the T. N. Carswells could spend Christmas in Homerville and writes of family news explaining that Ashley will have to sign up for Uncle Sam as he will be eighteen years old. He advises that he was glad to have heard from Eula [Eula Clark].

A letter written to "My Dear Brother" [T. N. Carswell] from A. N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated October 6, 1957. A. N. Carswell expresses his appreciation for all T. N. Carswell did regarding their Social Security and expresses how much they all enjoyed his visit.

A letter written to "Norwood" [T. N. Carswell], Abilene, Tex from Allen N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated June 28, Saturday p. m. Allen Carswell explains that he is writing to let T. N. Carswell know how he is getting along. He advises that he is at home alone day and night and is "very sad and lonely all the time day and night. I sometimes I will commit suicide and forget all my trouble"; he writes that Maree and Virgel have forgotten they ever had a father, that he will not ever forget loosing the one that is already gone on to Heaven.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Allen N. Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated October 7, 1948. Allen Carswell expresses his sympathy for the condition that Eula is in, noting that she has not ever listened to him nor to any of the family and that her son had better try and do something for his mother to take care of her. He dissertates on his family, after marrying, as "having had lots of sickness" and about how much money he has always spent on them. Allen advises, in a postscript, that he is sending fifty dollars to Eula.

A railway receipt from the Railway Express Agency Office, Ithaca, N. Y., Miss Peggy Ann Carswell. Forwarding Office - Homerville, Ga., A. N. Carswell, dated December 8, 1942. One bag of pecans.

A railway receipt from the Railway Express Agency Office, Clifton Forge, Va., Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Whiting. Forwarding Office - Homerville, Ga., A. N. Carswell, dated December 8, 1942. One bag of pecans.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from A. N. [Allen N. Carswell], Homerville, Georgia, dated May 17, 1945. A. N. Carswell advises that they received a cable from Ashley saying he was well and should see them soon.

A letter written to "Uncle Norwood" [T. N. Carswell] from Ashley [Ashley Carswell], dated Wednesday night. Ashley expresses his appreciation for his Uncle's wedding gift. He explains that his wife, Martha, was away for three weeks, that he waited for her return to open some gifts and that is why the thank you letter is late. He advises of his new business and that it is doing very well and thanks him, again, and his wife and Peggy for such a wonderful gift, "a whole set of silver".

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 photocopy of the envelope and letter from Maree to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated Wednesday a. m. Addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Homerville, GA, April 22, 1970.

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and proceeds to describe her financial life while living with her husband, that she paid his debts and is left with nothing. She advises that Winn now lives and owns a business in Denton, Texas thus making it necessary to retain a good divorce lawyer in Dallas, Texas and requests Carswell's help in doing finding a lawyer.

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree, dated Wednesday a. m. Maree acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that she gave it to her lawyer. She discusses the status of her divorce and her hope to get alimony from Winn without it being necessary to hire a lawyer in Texas.

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Maree. Maree asks if all is well noting that Carswell usually answers her letters immediately. She advises that she had her hearing for alimony and is waiting for the papers to be served to Winn.

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses their appreciation to Carswell and his family for the cheese they sent for Christmas noting Carswell knows how much Ashley loves cheese. She describes the baby as just like Ashley and explains how thrilled they are about their new house and that they are trying to get settled before Ashley is called back into the Air Corps but says she tries not to think about that.

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses her appreciation to Carswell, Virginia and Peggy for the wedding gift to her and Ashley.

A printed thank you card depicting a beach, pier, light house, "fishery." Inside is a note written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha [Martha Carswell]. Martha expresses her appreciation for the gift subscription he sent to Chip and Martha and their appreciation for it, describes their Christmas vacation and her hope that he will visit soon.

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha Virginia Carswell, Homerville, Georgia, dated August 8, 1944. Martha Carswell advises that she has decided to go into the U. S. Nursing Corps and asks if he thinks it a wise thing to do. She advises that her mother wants for her to do so but that her father does not and that he has always treated her mother, herself and all of the children "terrible". Two postscripts address her guilt regarding her hatred.

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Martha V. Carswell & SIS [Vella Carswell], Homerville, Georgia, dated January 29, 1949. Martha and Vella advise Carswell about the folks at home. Ashley, at 24 years of age, is having financial difficulties and his wife Martha is five months along and has been advised by Dr. Schanze to stay in bed. They advise that Homerville is changing; paving roads and cutting down trees about which Papa is pitching a fit. Martha advises that Mama wrote the letter and she typed it. She has a nice job down in the Ordinary's Office.

A letter written to "Miss Emma Patterson" (Mrs. J. F. Daugharty), Fargo, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated January 20, 1956. Carswell expresses his sympathy to Daugharty on the death of her husband and reminisces about the past and how he knew her. Attached is a newspaper article printed by the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia, with an obituary titled "J. F. Daugharty Dies At Age 83".

A letter written to Allen N. Carswell from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated August 29, 1959. T. N. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the Trust Agreement and discusses certain points in the Trust suggesting that Allen have a good lawyer draw up a will.

LeA lter written to Allen N. Carswell from his brother Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated September 5, 1957. T. N. Carswell requests that Allen Carswell destroy this letter after reading whether or not he sees fit to use the suggestion in whole or in part. T. N. expresses his enjoyment of their last visit confiding that he felt they were more like brothers than ever before. He offers options for Allen regarding the land handed down to Allen from their mother.

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 written to Mrs. Elna Peagler Davis from Norwood [T. N. Carswell], dated August 14, 1969. Carswell expresses his sympathy to Davis on the death of her mother. Handwritten notation includes Davis Brothers Florists, Waycross, Georgia.