Envelope addressed to H. S. Moore in McKinney, Texas. The envelope was postmarked in Gallatin, Tennessee on October 3, 1885.

She is thankful that Mr. Moore trust them to send Linnet to spend the terms with them. She says that they will treat Linnet like a daughter. She says the cost would only be $50. She enjoyed going to Colorado in the summer and would like to go again. She talks about the weather and that farmers are almost done gathering cotton. She is concerned about the Texas problem with renters. She hopes they are revived by the time the letter gets there.

Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway which discusses the letter he has received from his wife and a possible visit from her. He reassures her of their relationship and he sends love to his children in the letter's closing. The letter was written while Redway was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia. It is dated October 3, 1864.

Receipt for clothing; one pair trousers, one pair shoes, and one blouse issued to Albert Karnbach. The document includes two copies of same form.

Letter to Claude White and family in which the author discusses the weather, crops, and tells the story of a wagon being driven through a wire fence and the damage that caused. The author mentions a trial that is coming up. Also discussed are the activities of neighbors, friends, and family.

Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White in which Mr. Berry says he ran into John Cox who told him that Claude owes him money for a mare. Mr. Berry is said that he is "sorry that the trade turned out as it did." He offers to pay Cox for Claude and send him the receipt. He also updates him on the rain and availability of water. A deposit slip for the Melissa State Bank is also included.

Twelve year old Pedro Nuñez Rivera came from California with his parents and brothers to visit the Texas State Fair. The Texas State Fair, the largest of its type in the United States, runs during the month of October in Dallas, Texas.

A brief article and captions to the four photographs of the Texas State Fair. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.

Photograph of Mariano Silva, one of the many Hispanics that benefit from working as a ride operator during the Texas State Fair. The Texas State Fair, the largest of its type in the United States, runs during the month of October in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Abelino Lopez who has come to the Texas State Fair for more than twenty years with his family. The Texas State Fair, the largest of its type in the United States, runs during the month of October in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Abelino Lopez (right) who has come to the Texas State Fair for more than twenty years with his family. The Texas State Fair, the largest of its type in the United States, runs during the month of October in Dallas, Texas.

Sound recording of James V. Mink being interviewed by Bernard Galm about the history of the Oral History Association at Powell Library at UCLA in Los Angeles, California.

Video of a presentation by researcher and former police sniper Brian Edwards discussing specific parts of the JFK assassination investigation related to the ballistics and logistics of assassination at Dealey Plaza.

The intriguing narrative of Rebecca Barham's library career as she shares her insights with interviewer Sara Wilson. From the origins of her library journey to the motivating factors that guided her career choices, Rebecca discusses the twists and turns that shaped her professional trajectory.

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.