A printed paper with the poem "Texas," by Edwin Brush. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

Letter addressed to Sir--Mr. Walter Hodges, Nocona, Texas from the Private Secretary for President Sandefer, Simmons College dated August 3, 1911. [T. N. Carswell was private secretary to J. D. Sandefer in 1911.] A reply letter, in the absence of President Sandefer, regarding the invitation issued to Sandefer by Hodges to speak. Assurance to Hodges that Sandefer will accept the invitation, if possible, stating, "Sandefer is never more at himself than when speaking—to the men who wore the gray".

A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS in the early 1920's. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A picture postcard with a rendered, aerial, isometric view of SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - ABILENE, TEXAS. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A printed list of names to be suggested for appointment to the Commission for the Hardin-Simmons Semi-Centennial Celebration.

A bank note with the following text: "Pay to Thomas Norwood Carswell, or bearer 1000 thanks - one thousand large thanks - upon receipt of 1 beautiful animal in perfect condition. Written and signed by Marie Katherine D. High. No 111110 - Exchange National Bank, Denton, Texas dated April 17, 1916." The note refers to a piano presented to the Faculty and Trustees of Simmons College by the 1915 Senior Class. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer of Hardin-Simmons University dated May 22, 1945. Ledbetter advises that Mr. J. C. Hunter has called a meeting of the Hardin-Simmons Board of Trustees May 28.

A card labeled "DELEGATES CREDENTIALS issued to Mr. T. N. Carswell, DELEGATE FROM Simmons College for the State Convention of the Young Mens Christian Association (Corsicana) February 21, 22, 23, 1913. Signed by A. J. Morgan, President, Y. M. C. A." This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.

A Christmas from 1913 addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Dr. and Mrs. Olsen and Little Tots. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A postcard with a photo of six men wearing Simmons College uniforms and posing on an outdoor basketball court. The reverse side is an unused postcard. This postcard was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A Christmas tag. "To Tommie From Prexy" [to T. N. Carswell from J. D. Sandefer]. The artwork on the tag features a squirrel and trees in snow. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

An admission ticket to the Praetorian Building Observatory (Dallas, Texas). This ticket was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A handwritten announcement regarding the Philatheas entertaining the Baracas at the home of Mrs. J. R. Monroe dated January 17, 1908. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A photograph of a baseball game taken from behind a backstop made of poultry netting. The Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) campus is in view in the distant background. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.

A photograph of a body of water, an island, house, orchard, farm buildings, church building and town. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A printed copy of the by-laws of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas).

A calling card with the name Pearl Ware in calligraphy. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A photograph of a carriage, stable and outbuildings, with a house visible in the distant background. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.

A photograph of three children standing on the running board of a motor car with the top up. The reverse side includes a manufacturing stamp that reads, "PRINTED AT THE GIBSON KODAK STORE - JACKSONVILLE, FLA." This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A Christmas tag for T. N. Carswell. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A photograph of the Dallas, Texas city skyline. Buildings in the background include The Dorsey Company Printer Office Supplies, Joseph Linz Building, Craddock & Smith Insurance, Mackay Telegraph-Cable Co. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.

A Delegate's Credential Card (No. 2116) issued to Mr. Thomas Norwood Carswell of Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) for the Seventh International Convention, Student Volunteer Movement at Kansas City, Missouri dated December 31, 1913 to January 4, 1914. This card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.

A delegate card issued to T. N. Carswell of Simmons Association for the State Convention of the Young Mens Christian Associations at Waxahachie dated February 20, 21 and 22, 1914. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).

A photograph of a dorm room in Cowden Hall at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas), showing an L. C. Smith & Brothers typewritter, a trophy/book shelf on a desk, and Texas A&M and Oklahoma pennants. This photograph was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College.