Photograph of boys lined up in a field about to start a race, with a man pointing a pistol in the air behind them. Names are written on the back of the photo: Alfred Bittley, J. A. Martinez, and George Underwood.

Photograph of members of the 2nd Medical Regiment standing next to a hospital building. In the middle of the photo is a stage with Santa Claus and a Christmas tree on it.

Photo album compiled by Earnest Ruben McElreath. According to a handwritten note in the front of the album, it "presents pictures of friends, family, ex-sweeties, kinsman, pals, scenery, sports, football players, buddies, chums, and himself." Each page contains pictures as well as handwritten notes. Earnest Ruben McElreath was born Dec. 15, 1905 in Munday, Knox County, Texas and died Sept. 15, 1988 in Bexar County, Texas. He served as a major in the U. S. Army during World War II and is buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Some pictures were taken before Sept. 1, 1925. Book started Jan. 1, 1926-completed Oct. 14, 1926. Page 2: Mary and her dog Doodles, and a photo of Earnest Ruben McElreath. Page 3: Photos of Clorine Mc-, Mary, Connie of Dallas. Page 4: Photos of Mary H. & Mary, Beckie & Mary. Page 5: Photos of Dovie and Mary. Page 6: Photos of Constance, Mary, and Beckie. Page 7: Photos of Dovie & Stewart, Mary, Perry Lee. Page 8: Photos of Hazel “Bob” Fields, Mary, Myrtice Jones. Page 9: Photos of Rebbeca “Beckie” Harlan. Page 10: Photos of Dovie and Mary. Page 11: Photos of Earnest Ruben McElreath on the beach at …

Photograph of a garden with paths and bridges over ponds. A handwritten note on the back of the photo states that it is the Japanese Gardens in San Antonio, Texas.

Photograph of a woman sitting on top of a parade float covered in flowers. A handwritten note on the back of the photo indicates that it was taken during the "Battle of the Flowers" parade in San Antonio, Texas.

Photograph of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, with a few people standing around it.

Postcard of a large garden with paths and ponds, with an ornate building above one of the ponds. A note on the postcard names the place as Sunken Garden in San Antonio, Texas.

Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper leaning against a table in Brackenridge Park in San Antonio. The supports for the table are replicas of the Alamo.

Photograph of an unknown baby captured lying down on patterned fabric. The young baby is pictured wearing light colored clothing that has dark colored trim on the collar.

Photograph of an unknown man riding on his lawnmower. In the background large trees and trimmed bushes are seen. Grave markers in the cemetery are seen in the background. The man is pictured wearing a dark colored hat, with a light colored shirt and dark colored pants.

Postcard image of Central Christian Church in San Antonio, Texas. The tan colored church is built with stained glass windows on the front side where white columns are also visible. The church steeples are colored green as well as the church domed center. Handwritten text on the back addresses Miss Ruth Cooper of Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of an unknown woman. She is pictured wearing a a light color dress with lace detailing and a veil that has flowers near the crown. A light color rosary is wrapped around one of her hands.

Photograph of two unknown children, one boy and one girl. The young girl is pictured wearing a light color long sleeve shirt with a dark color pleated skirt. In her hands she is holding a long light color lasso. The young boy is pictured wearing all dark color clothing with the shirt having a light color collar.

Postcard image of the Gibbs Building in San Antonio, Texas. In this image the Gibbs Building is from a corner view with automobiles in the street of the front entrance. To the left this is more buildings with 3 being on the small side and one large. On the side of the Gibbs Building striped awnings are visible.

Photograph of an unknown young woman captured standing up. She is positioned in front of the background image of inside a home. She is wearing a long sleeved dark colored dress. One arm is visible resting behind her back with the other arm on a wooden banister.

Postcard image of the side and front of a hospital ward in San Antonio, Texas, taken from a street corner. There trees and bushes lining the front of the building, around the entrance, and to the right of the building, there is a tree with no leaves with a bench under the tree.

Photograph of an unknown woman captured from the chest up. She is pictured wearing dark colored clothing with button accents. Around her neck is a light colored ascot.

Photograph of Robert Merz positioned from the waist up. He is photographed in front of a light colored background while wearing a dark coat and suit vest with a patterned bow tie on his collar. Handwritten text on the back reads "Robert Merz will be 21 yrs in Aug. 1899" and as well "Robert Merz, August 31, 1878, Gillespie Co, Tex. Jan 17, 1964, Gillespie Co, Tex. He operated the old Fredericksburg Hospital".

Photograph of an unknown woman captured from the chest up. She is positioned with her body and face turned to the left. Within the image she is wearing dark colored clothing that shows a light colored collar. Both earrings and matching necklace are visible on her body.

Photograph of an unknown man captured from the chest up. He is pictured wearing a light colored shirt and tie with a dark colored jacket buttoned up over them.

Postcard image of Romanesque style Post Office in San Antonio, Texas. The large post office is gray in color with rounded windows. Carriages are visible on the street outside of the post office.

Photograph of an unknown girl captured standing up on the occasion of her First Communion. She is pictured in an all light colored, long sleeved dress with lace detailing. On her head is a light colored veil with flowers. In one hand she is holding a small missal prayer book as a well as a rosary. In the other hand she is holding a close light color parasol.

Photograph of an unknown man and woman. The man is positioned sitting down in a wicker chair while the woman is positioned standing up to the right of him. He is pictured wearing dark colored clothing and she is pictured wearing light colored clothing.

Photograph of an unknown female child captured sitting down. She is positioned sitting down on the arm of wicker chair while holding opened light colored parasol. The young girl is wearing a long sleeve and light colored dress with dark boots.