A Texas Parole Arrival Notice (Prison Number 138,390), dated March 22, 1957. Arrival notices were sent to a probation/parole officer, notifying them of an new parolee for them to supervise.

A commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill, Ft. Worth, Texas, Arlington Heights High School, dated May 28, 1957. Congratulatory note from T. N. Carswell - "Congratulations. May the happy ending you've earned and now enjoy be but a mild preview of a far happier beginning for you as yet you strive and seek to serve throughout the unfolding years of your life".

A group of eleven items pertaining to Hill Top Café, Abilene, Texas, including cost inventories; furnishings inventories; and general expense inventory, dated June 15-130, 1957; employees; assets list dated July 24 through December 14.

A short statement introducing Wright Morrow of Houston as a possible candidate for the U. S. Senate seat vacated by Governor Price Daniel. Attached statement includes a statement by Wright Morrow, marked for release on January 24, 1957. Morrow discusses the history of his possible candidacy and advises that he prefers to withhold any final announcement until the legislative situation clears up or until he can study all the factors involved.

S letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane explains that each year she sends a message to Grace with greetings for Carswell and any of the other Abilene friends who are still there. She advises that now she is sending the note to Carswell and asking that he give her Christmas love to Grace and all the Sandefers. She requests that he or Grace send the dates on her Grandmother's grave, tell her Abilene news and then offers the season's greetings. Notes written by Carswell; Grand Mother - Died September 24, 1894; Grand Dad - Died December 17, 1905; Answered December 17, 1957; Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80th St., NYC. Printed stationery including "Hollyhocks" by John Edwards. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record. Envelope addressed For Mr. T. N. Carswell c/o Compere, Abilene, Texas postmarked New York, December 1, 1957. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80 Street, New York City.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Thomas E. Roberts, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 30, 1957. Notification by Roberts of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. He advises of an attached copy of a document listing the names of the Trustees. Dinner will be served.

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 T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated April 11, 1957. Lloyd explains why his choice to take a trip back to Abilene rather than going abroad was the right choice. He gives his take, 40 years later, of their friendship early on noting the similarity of their lives regarding both of their wives' borderline insanity. He advises that he enclosed a cheque and requests that Carswell send flowers to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, dated December 6, 1957. Lloyd describes his Christmas adventures with his children and grandchildren and requests that Carswell send a Poinsettia to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen for him. He then reminisces about the last Christmas Carswell and he had together shooting Roman Candles at each other, "you and Gib against Jake and me" (Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Gib [Sandefer, Gilbert Bryan]).

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David Lawrence, Editor, U. S. News & World Report, Washington 7, D. C., dated December 19, 1957. Reply from Lawrence expressing his appreciation for the comments made by Carswell on the editorials. The reverse side includes handwritten calculations.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 13, 1957. Notification by Collier of a Board meeting 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 April 17, 1957. The letter contains a notification by Collier of the cancellation of a Board meeting. The reverse side includes notes handwritten by T. N. Carswell regarding Kirk Palrick—350.00; phone OR 33741.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated September 17, 1957. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a Board meeting which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served. He advises to come early in order to see the cobalt installation.

A letter written to Mrs. Mildred Nicholson, Office of the Democratic Executive Committee, Dallas, Texas from Edward J. Drake, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 12, 1957. Copy to Miss Peggy Carswell, Dallas, Texas and to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Drake advises Nicholson to place the name of Miss Peggy Carswell in the file as "one to be notified for all Conservative efforts" in their precinct and county Conservative projects. In a handwritten postscript Drake thanks Carswell for writing.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio, dated January 31, 1957. Klopfenstein expresses his appreciation for the willingness of Carswell to assist in the supervision of Subject 95040 in the case that Subject is not returned to the Ohio Penitentiary.

A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas, from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Montgomery, Alabama, dated October 11, 1957. Stephens advises Ross that Florida has tentatively agreed to supervise Subject 59,311 and Texas can close their files. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 OCT 16 AM 8: 15 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.

A letter addressed to a parolee in Lakeland, Florida from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (Montgomery, Alabama), dated May 29, 1957. The Alabama Board advises that the request was made to the Florida authorities to investigate a transfer from Texas. Stephens advises regarding a reply from Florida and gives instructions for Subject No.59,311 to report. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 JUN - 4 AM 3:11 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie Whitehead, San Antonio, Texas, dated May 10, 1957. Whitehead requests help from Carswell, via his contacts, in obtaining passage home for her daughter, Mary Ann.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, from the North Carolina Board of Paroles, Raleigh, North Carolina (M. R. Peterson, Investigator), dated May 27, 1957. Referring to Subject N. C. Prison 60841-2, Peterson advises Carswell that the case will not be considered again until December 8, 1957.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Eugene Woods, Wimberley, Texas, dated October 31, 1957. Woods expresses her appreciation for the surprise from Carswell and his remembering them and that they enjoyed the candy and his visit. She expresses appreciation which was also sent from Madge [Madge Czichos] and her family.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated February 22, 1957. Latimer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the Pool bill and Senate Bill 154 and for the confidence and support Carswell has given to him during the years he has been a member of the Legislature.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated January 29, 1957. Latimer advises Carswell that he is sending to him a copy of Senate Bill 154 pertaining to adult probation and parole and confirms that he is in agreement with him on the issues concerning government employees and unions, on an election by voters of the next Texas Senator, and on segregation by local choice.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), dated November 19, 1957. Blackburn advises Carswell of the receipt of a letter of authorization for Subject No. 17095 to report bi-annually.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), dated October 21, 1957. Blackburn advises of the Board having closed a subject's files on March 31, 1952. She requests any further information that Carswell might have on this Subject.