This book is a biography of Ben Thompson, "Including a detailed and authentic statement of his birth, history and adventures by one who has known him since a child" (from the title page). The original of this item includes an insert from The Steck Company giving a brief overview of the history of the book (number of copies published, prices, etc.).

Genealogical Records of Ellis County, Texas contain various lists of records (births, deaths, marriages, etc.) taken from family Bibles, cemetery and church records, wills, and other relevant sources. Index starts on page 219.

Supplement updating the list of Texas land grants and patents as of 1956, outlining information documenting acreages, grantees and patentees, patent dates, abstract numbers, and other relevant data, organized by county.

General directory for Dallas, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses.

Catalog describes the history, governance, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas.

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.

Fall/Spring performances program book from the 1955-1956 school year at the North Texas State College School of Music.

Catalog for North Texas State College includes information about class offerings as well as general information about the school (academic calendar, list of officers and faculty, admissions and degree requirements, financial information, etc.).

Travis County Commissioners Court minutes from February 1956 to December 1958, documenting proceedings of county administrative court. Business transacted includes classification and expenditure of county funds, approval of claims, levy of taxes, care of paupers, construction and maintenance of public buildings and roads, management of other county works, calling of bids and letting of contracts, designation of election precincts, appointments of election judges, calling of elections, and approval of bonds of county officials. Arranged chronologically by date of proceeding.

Travis County Commissioners Court minutes from May 1956 to January 1994, documenting proceedings of county administrative court. Business transacted includes classification and expenditure of county funds, approval of claims, levy of taxes, care of paupers, construction and maintenance of public buildings and roads, management of other county works, calling of bids and letting of contracts, designation of election precincts, appointments of election judges, calling of elections, and approval of bonds of county officials. Arranged chronologically by date of proceeding.

Catalog of courses offered by the Lamar State College of Technology for the year 1956-1957, as well as general information about the university, programs, and policies.