A handwritten invitation addressed to the Junior Class dated March 13, 1914 to attend an "oyster" meal. 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 addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned, from Geo. L. Paxton, President, Board of Trustees of Simmons College, dated February 26, 1919. This certifies that the bearer, Mr. T. N. Carswell, was for many years Bursar of Simmons College—the Trustees of Simmons College are anxious for his return. Certified to be a true copy by J. G. Roberts, Lieut. (P. C.) U. S. N.

A letter addressed to Miss Byrdie P. Townley, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas, from Henry L. Southwick, President, Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, dated March 24, 1919. Southwick advises that he has enclosed a recommendation and gives his permission for her to use his name as reference, but also discusses the reasons Townley should stay a second year at Simmons for the good of her career. An enclosure includes a letter of recommendation written by Henry L. Southwick, President, Emerson College of Oratory, Boston for Miss Byrdie P. Townley dated March 24, 1919.

A letter addressed to the Commanding Officer Concerned, from J. D. Sandefer, President, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas, dated February 25, 1919. This certifies that the bearer, Mr. T. N. Carswell, was for some years Bursar of Simmons College—the college authorities are anxious for his return. Certified to be a true copy by J. G. Roberts, Lieut. (P. C.) U. S. N.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, President Senior Class, Simmons College from Morris Sheppard, United States Senate, dated May 22, 1915. The letter is typewritten on U.S. Senate letterhead. Sheppard accepts an invitation from Simmons College to attend their Alumni Banquet. 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 addressed to Commanding Officer, from T. N. Carswell, Ensign (P. C.) USNRF, Naval Training Camp, Pelham Bay Park, New York, N.Y., dated March 31, 1919. A request to be released to inactive duty.

A letter written to Judge Thomas L. Blanton, M. C., Washington, D. C., New Rochelle, New York [from T. N. Carswell], dated March 31, 1919. Acknowledgement by Carswell of the receipt of the reply by Blanton. Carswell advises that he enclosed a copy of his request for release from active duty.

A letter of recommendation written by Henry L. Southwick, President, Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, for Miss Byrdie P. Townley, dated March 24, 1919.

A postcard from the War Department Local Board for Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, addressed to Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, Feb. 19, 1918. The reverse side includes form letter from the Local Board for Taylor County stamp dated February 18, 1918 informing Carswell of his qualification for military service, Class 1.

An envelope addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Yard Craft Supply Office, Naval Training Station, Mare Island, California. Return address from Governor's Office, Austin, Texas, postmarked AUSTIN, TEX. CAPITOL STA., AUG 23 1918.

A photograph of twelve students wearing Simmons College (Abilene, Texas) Class of 1915 letter jackets. This photo can also be viewed on page 40 of the 1915 Bronco, the yearbook of Simmons College, and is entitled "The Dignified Ones". In random order, the students are identified as follows: Sandefer, Mary Louise; Goode, Lula J.; McGregor, Wavie; Holmes, Ruth; Johnson, Audrey; Weakley, Forrest Banks; Carswell, Thomas Norwood; Brown, Harvey Carroll; Triplett, Granville Bayless; Carson, Frank Thomas; Thomas, George Washington; Clayton, J. Milton. This photo was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell.