Drawing, map, ink of Ryon Farm and Pasture Co. lands 1897. On paper with black ink, the title reads "Lands in Fort-Bend Co-TEX"

Wall mirror, 2-part Empire-style. Spiral columns on the frame. Some damage on the upper-right corner of the frame.

Ribbon with button. White button reads "1803 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR 1903 THE STAR OF PROGRESS IN THE WEST" Purple ribbon reads "EL PASO 1903 ST. LOUIS. NATIONAL STOCK YARDS WORLD'S FAIR 1904 ST. LOUIS" Old Object Term: Commemorative pin

Ribbon with button. White button reads "1803 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR 1903 THE STAR OF PROGRESS IN THE WEST" Purple ribbon reads "EL PASO 1903 ST. LOUIS. NATIONAL STOCK YARDS WORLD'S FAIR 1904 ST. LOUIS" Old Object Term: Commemorative pin

Broadside stock certificate. Texas and German Emigration Company stock certificate, signed August 2, 1854.

Button and ribbon. Button "NATIONAL LIVE STOCK COMMISSION CO. CHICAGO - ST.LOUIS - KANSAS CITY - FORT WORTH." Ribbon "1904 - SOUVENIR - 1904 Texas Cattle Raiser's Convention FORT WORTH. TEX." Red, white, and blue ribbons Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock

Partial gold-colored ribbon in two fragments that says "Guest" across the top and "Third Annual Meeting National Live Stock" just below. The second piece has a partial illustration of a bull or cow, with the word "Association" written below. Additional pieces are missing from the center and bottom of the ribbon.

Commemorative ribbon for the Texas Live Stock Association with text on one side (blank on back). The words "Texas Live Stock Association" are written horizontally across the length of the ribbon, inside a decorative border; the left end says "GUEST" and the right end says "SAN ANTONIO FEB. 12 - 13."

"Pig" Stove with upright door. Decorative design over most of the surface, with the words "RAINBOW" above the door of the stove.

Child's toy engine, red and black with spoked wheels. Text reads "Empire Express."

A drawing from a magazine. The drawing has a caption that says "On the Trail" at the bottom. The drawing is of people on horses herding cattle.

A drawing from a magazine. The drawing has a caption that says "Branding" at the bottom. The drawing is of people branding cattle.

A drawing from a magazine. The drawing is of men on horseback herding cattle.

A drawing from a magazine. The drawing has a caption that says "In Camp. The Texas Cattle Trade" at the bottom. The drawing is of people camping out by a tent while the sun is setting.

Texas map, 1852. Titled "No. 13 Map of the State of Texas Engraved to Illustrate Mitchell's School and Family Geography."

1851 Map of Texas.

3 footed stove, 1847. The door is decorated with a floral pattern.

A drawing taken from a magazine. The drawing has a caption that says "Ho, for Texas!" at the bottom. The drawing is of horses and men. Some of the men are raising their hats in the air.

Postcard image of Thomas Walter Davis and two other men. The photograph is titled "3 of a Kind Beats Two Pair in Poker" and this title is written vertically on the left side of the postcard (blank area). Man in front is seated in the sand and is wearing a dark colored bathing suit. Man on left seated on driftwood is wearing a dark bathing suit and the man seated next to him is wearing a white shirt, suspenders, and a light colored felt hat. A seascape backdrop in background. Back of postcard in black print reads: "Taken at GALVESTON BEACH, Under MURDOCK'S BATH HOUSE L. TOBLER, PHOTOGRAPHER" and in ink " Mrs. Zillah Myers 603 Olive St, Texarkana, Tx-Ark. The postcard is postmarked in Booth, Texas with a date of August 25 (?) 1906.

This letter from the American Veteran Industries had the newspaper article with picture of Mr. And Mrs. A.P. George Accession # 2000.020.005a. The letter reads: "American Veteran Industries P. O. Box 834 Kansas City, Missouri. Attention: The American Veteran has selected YOUR Article! Your new item containing memories of the golden past has been preserved by the process of Permolasting to defy the elements of time, air and water. Your remittance of $1.00 or more if you wish would be greatly appreciated so that we may continue our work. If you desire we can obtain additional copies through the courtesy of the publishers. Your Favorite photographs, membership cards, social security cards, etc., can also be processed for a small fee if you will send them to us. Enclosed for your convenience is a prepaid remittance envelope. Thank you in advance for your reply. Sincerely yours, The American Veteran." A form below the letter request name and address information.

Envelope has the following penciled on front: " [return address] Box 96 Fulshear Tx [center] Pictures John Mayes (?) A. P. George Richmond, Texas [the following is printed on envelope front but was probably added after photos were discovered] Photos ca 1920s". The envelope has a red postage stamp embossed on envelope which is partially torn but reads: United States 2 cents. Envelope is torn along right edge (to retrieve contents). This envelope contained six photographs which are accessions 2000.026.001a-g.

Wedding invitation on off-white paper which reads: "Mr. & Mrs. J.H.P. Davis announce the marriage of their daughter Mary E. to Mr. Albert P. George. Wednesday, October the seventh, eighteen hundred and ninety six. Richmond, Texas. At Home after November the first, Richmond, Texas."

Manila envelope containing one photograph 2000.028.014b. The label on the envelope reads: "From R. W. Shirer 210 Westport Road Kansas City, Mo. Return Postage Guaranteed To Mr. C. M. Frost, 25th Floor Esperson Bldg., Houston 2, Texas." and is stamped "First Class Mail" to the top and left of the label. The envelope has a United States 10 cents Postage Stamp bearing the image of John Tyler 1841-1845 and is postmarked Kansas City Mo. Jul 29 6 PM 1955. Written in pencil across the front of envelope: "1/4 + 7/8 9/8" "9/16" On label and "C".

Gray thick paper with "Harry C. Webb" in black type. The card has a rusted outline of a paper clip[ in the top left corner.