Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Traveling exhibits shown in Abilene are described, as well as local artists and their work.

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 3, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "Philosophy in the 20th Century."

Bulletin describes the governance, faculty, course offerings, and campus life of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas.

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.).

Examines the research facilities at the Plum Island Animal Disease Laboratory and provides information regarding its location, the organization, and the types of research and service provided.

Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1956, including the owner name and address of each property, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number.

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

Scrapbook of materials documenting the activities and history of the Abilene Fine Arts Museum in Abilene, Texas during the 1950s. It includes newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, invitations, programs, booklets, letters, and exhibition information.

Annual report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service describing activities of the organization, expenditures and receipts, and a discussion of other relevant topics for the fiscal year.

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.

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.