Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County. It is a statue of a man standing beside a horse.

Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes monument plaque, located on the Runnels County Courthouse grounds. It says, "Charles H. Noyes (1896-1917). Charles H. Noyes, 21, died when his horse fell while rounding up cattle on the Noyes Ranch. His father and mother, Gus and Lula Noyes, erected monument in 1919 as a tribute to their son and all Texas cowboys. Pompeo Coppin of Chicago studied horses two years before sculpting statue."

Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view. The horse is fully visible, but only the top of the man's hat can be seen.

Photograph of a plaque at the rear of the Charles H. Noyes monument. It says, "Erected in memory of Chas. H. Noyes by his parents, Lula and Gus Noyes. Chas. H. Noyes. Born in Texas December 30, 1895. Died from an accidental fall with his horse at his father's ranch in Concho County, Texas, February 11, 1917. Gone from us but not forgotten. Never shall thy memory fade, sweetest thoughts shall ever linger around the spot where thou art laid. Is death an eternal sleep or shall we meet again?"

Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Ballinger originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Sante Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas Statesman, Veteran of the Mexican War. In the Civil War helped establish defenses of Galveston, served as Confederate receiver of enemy aliens' property, was sent to negotiate peace for Texas. Ballinger is County Seat, and farm-ranch center. INdustries include dairying, meat products, leather goods manufacturing. Has annual rodeo, livestock and quarterhorse shows. (1965)"

War Memorial, Runnels County. "In memory of those who gave their all" Lists names of those who have died at war.

War Memorial, Runnels County, located on the courthouse grounds.

Photograph of Runnels County Courthouse.

Photograph of Runnels County Courthouse.

"Runnels County Courthouse, constructed here 1888-89, after hotly-contested battle with Runnels City for County Seat. (County had been organized 1880.) Structures stands on one of the largest courthouse squares in Texas - 2 city blocks. Plot set aside prior to town lot sale by Sante Fe Railroad, June 29, 1886. In 1941, extensive remodeling modernized building. Two wings were added and old quarry (South of town on Colorado River) was opened to provide matching stone. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967."

Photograph of a monument with a bell. The plaque on the monument says, "Allison Bros. Ranch Bell - 1896 in memory of C. G. - E. C. - S. N. Allison." There are stone benches to the right and behind the monument.

Photograph of several men standing and sitting in front of the H.D. Pearce & Co. Book and News Depot. Below the store sign is another sign for the post office. Handwritten above the photograph is "In Runnels City 1885" and handwritten below the photograph is "[ ] of Runnels Co. 1st Business [ ] Hubert Pearce". Typed on the back of the photograph is, "The store of H.D. Pearce at Runnels City was one of the first businesses to be established in Runnels County. This picture was made in 1885, a year before the founding of Ballinger. Hubert Pearce, now of Dallas, then 15, is shown with the cross mark on his shirt in the picture. The man with the white beard is J.R. Nunn".

Copy photograph of two images. The top image shows the two buildings of the high school in Ballinger, Texas. Both buildings are made of stone, and a group of people stands outside the building in the foreground. The bottom image shows the First Baptist Church of Ballinger. Two men walk in front of the church. A hand-written note says, "First Baptist Church, Ballinger, Texas. Photo by Ballinger Photo Co."

Copy photograph of two images of postcards. In the top image, three churches in San Angelo are pictured. A Methodist, a Catholic and a Baptist church are shown. The three churches are adjacent to each other on the same street. Labels identify the denominations of each church. Text at bottom reads, "Three of San Angelo's churches." The bottom image shows the First Baptist Church in Ballinger, Texas, identified in the image by a hand-written note.

Copy negative of the Abilene to Ballinger powerline in a large field. At the bottom of the picture is written "1715, Abilene and Ballinger Line, July 26"

Copy negative of the Abilene to Ballinger powerline in a large field with a fence. At the bottom of the picture is written "#1716, Abilene and Ballinger Line, July 26"

Copy negative of the Abilene to Ballinger powerline in a large field. At the bottom of the picture is written "1712, Abilene and Ballinger Line, July 29"

Photograph of equipment used to in the processing of harvested crops in Runnels County, TX. The long, tube-like equipment is on wheels, placed in front of several large piles of grain.

Photograph of a truck unloading grain at a metal building. A man is walking in front of a pile of grain. A sign on the side of the building says "Swift's Feeds."

Photograph of boxcars on a train. They are parked near several machines used to offload grain and other crops from trucks, onto the train.

Photograph of a farmer driving a tractor and harvesting crops in Runnels County, TX. The farmer is shaded by an umbrella.

Photograph of John Deere farm equipment on a farm in Runnels County, TX. A large machine is shooting grain into a small container attached to the side. Many gears and belts can be seen on the side of the larger machine.

Photograph of a tractor harvesting crops in Runnels County, TX. A truck is next to the tractor is a section already harvested. Another man is standing next to the truck.

Photograph of the “Turkey Shoot” posse, showing the men posed with rifles and turkeys on the east side of the First National Bank in Rowena, Texas. According to the handwritten note on the back of the photo frame, Walter Schuhmann kneels third from the right.