Photograph of a bridge over a river in Port Arthur, Texas. Trees and buildings are visible on both sides of the river.

Photograph of John Walter Carr and his wife Harriet on their 23rd wedding anniversary. They're wearing white formal wear and are standing in front of vegetation. The reverse side of the photo contains a brief Christmas note from John Carr. The photo is contained inside of a hand-painted frame depicting a butterfly and flowers.

Postcard of a brown haired woman wearing a brown and cream colored dress looking inside an open locket. The scene is described as "The Old Miniature." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Do I know you? I think I should, judging from the number of times Jim has spoken to me of you. We spent yesterday in Calvert - am very sorry I could not make Beaumont a short visit this summer. Clem." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFaddin, 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of a drawn puppy sitting on its hindquarters with a short message reading, "I wish I had a sweetheart." The letter on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas. 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Postcard of a man piloting an early, crude airplane on the ground. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."

Patent for Valve Operating Mechanism that includes "new and useful improvements" (lines 5-6), and "has for its primary object to provide a simple and efficient means for operating a valve at a distance" (lines 10-12).

Patent for transplanters that allows fro greater ease in the removal of plants from hot beds, using an attached blade to easily cut through extended roots and provide enough accompanying soil for the plant.

Patent for Mandrel

Patent for a telephone system that can be used for long distance calls.

Patent for an oil cup for lubricating journal boxes. Illustrations included.

Patent for an improved pump valve designed for a pump for pumping oil from oil wells "which will not be affected by the fluid or gas pressure in the bore" (lines 17-18).

Patent for fishing gear belt/straps that can be worn by fisherman to support fishing pole that it "may be temporarily held in fishing position with the hands free" (lines 11-12). Includes illustration of device in use.

Patent for a durable yet inexpensive "demountable rim for vehicle wheels" (lines 12-13), with a sectional design for ease of attachment and removal.