An envelope that is torn and stained has a postal stamp on the front stating that it was sent from Gallatin, Tennessee. On the back is a message dated June 13, 1878. The note talks about a visit from Dudley and the children, letters received this week, and the weather.

Sheet music for "By What Lost Campfire," for mezzo soprano. The poem is written by Arthur Sampley and the music is by George Minter. The lyrics are "By what lost camp fire/ what lone height did deserts streching [sic] far, what/ comrades faces framed in light guide western star./ Up slopes I shall not/ climb again down trails the grasses hide, past/ camps where sleeping friends have lain too late to/ ride. to one dark peak a-/ gainst the sky on which the faint trail ends./ guide star and camp fire till I spy those fire lit friends."

Letter from Julia [Vernon] to Linnet White and family discussing Linnet's upcoming visit and her and Ruth's recent illness. She also mentions that she attended Neal Marks' funeral. There is an envelope addressed to Mrs. C. D. White in Fort Worth, Texas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas June 25, 1917.

Letter from Maria [Mey] to Linnet White regarding daily events in her life. She writes about the bad weather they have been experiencing, a time when Linnet's daughter and husband were passing through the area, their children in school, and other miscellaneous events.

Letter to Mary Moore, Linnet White, and family from Sally Thornhill about her visit to other parts of Tennessee, her friends, and new developments in her area such as a new road.

Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Dodd Moore discussing events since receiving Mary's letter in May, the hot, dry weather in June, troubles with farming, family news, and health issues. Sally includes a note to Linnet Moore instructing her to tell Ruth something for her. It includes an envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore in Fort Worth, Texas.

In this letter, Sally details that she has been ill for three weeks, notes that their vegetable garden is late, and that farmer's all around them are busy with their crops. She mentions the family who have visited her as of late and that Tom Jackson has married, but has not come home with his wife because she is ill. She gives an update on Cy and Viola Wallace, Birdie McKinley, and Mary Gillespie and her sons. She moves on to news on their Texas kin and notes that there was a homecoming in Chattanooga, TN for all that could attend. She details the news from all the kin who have visited, notes that John Thornhill stayed with them for 15 days, and they visited all their kin in the area. John said that everyone fed him so well that he gained about 10 lbs during his visit. Thornhill states that the had pictures made during John's visit and will send one to Linnet and Mary Ann as soon as she gets more prints. She closes the letter by noting that it may be time for her and Mary Ann to ready themselves for another world. She details that though …

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an envelope addressed to Mrs. C. D. White (Linnet Moore White) and the sender's name is unintelligible. Linnet Moore White is living in Kansas City, MO when the envelope was addressed.

Receipt from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The receipt is for a month's rent at E. A. Lowry's property, 3333 Montgall. The rental agreement was between Claude D. White and Lowry. It is dated June 25, 1912.

Envelope for Mr. Claude White.

Letter to Claude D. White. He says that Claude must be too busy to write, but it should get easier for him. He asks questions about collectors, a grocery, about Mother W., how Hermes is doing? He thinks they will have a good business this month, but the rain might make them close their doors. He expects the board of directors to write him, if not he will write Claude. He sends his regards to Claude's wife and baby.

Envelope for Mary Moore.

Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore and Family. She was proud that Mary is writing again and hopes that she will have good health. She was glad to get news from Linnet. Sister Melissa and Mr. Thornhill died. Sister Appling was sick all winter. She sent Linnet's letter to Sue Thornhill, since they don't visit anymore. She mentions the other people who have poor health. She wants to go visit some friends, but can' go by herself. She hasn't left the house in a while. She mentions the weather. She talks about Bertha's family and how they are doing. She has somewhat gotten over her eczema. She talks about Bertha's vegetables that are ready now and her chickens. She helped out Lu Jackson since she was sick. She mentions the fruit that is ripe. Claude Thornhill should be visiting them. They haven't seen Tom Jackson in a while. She sends a picture of Billy and Bertha and would tell C. B. if he were still alive about grandsons and granddaughters.

Letter from Claude D. White to the United States Health and Accident Insurance Company in Saginaw, Michigan. The letter outlines the terms of the sale of a piece of White's property to R. H. Landeryou.

Letter to Mrs. (Linnet) White. He was glad to hear from her. He talks about the weather and farming. He mentions that he has a hard time using his arms. He talks about a letter from Claude.

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She doesn't think they received her last letter. She comments that they have had so much rain and all of the vegetables they have had. Mattie's beau died. She mentions everyone's health and how fast Henry and Lillian are growing. She talks about her chickens. She asks if they plan to come visit in the summer, because she really wants to see them. She comments on the weather and asks if they think about moving to St. Louis. She liked their pictures and asks about Claude's father. She asks for a long letter.

Receipt for taxes paid in the county of Douglas for the city and school district of Omaha, Nebraska in 1909.

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Mary Clara Compton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Compton, to Mr. Harvey Edwin Crawford. The wedding was to take place on Thursday, June 10, 1909 in Nashville, Tennessee. There are two copies of this item included.

Letter from Alta Berry to Claude and Linnet White in which she discusses her health and farming. She says that Claude is in trouble with his crops as he has been "drinking a great deal lately." He was arrested after causing a disturbance at a supper in Melissa, Texas. She also updates Linnet on the activities and health of friends and family.

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Lena Gibson to Dr. C. C. York. The wedding was to be held on Thursday, June 7, 1917, at 7:30pm, at the home of J. E. Gibson in Melissa, Texas.

Letter to Mary Moore from Laura Jernigan. She feels bad for not writing, but has been unable to because she was unwell. She spent some time with Jim and Belle. Jackson is trying to sell his farm. She wants to leave McKinney and is inviting Mary to go with her. She talks about the other people that are going to leave. She mentions the weather.

Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore in which she discusses the weather, crops and Lizzie and Lon going to Baylor University. Luara says that Sarah Wallace has died. She also share family news.

Letter from J. L. Doggett, a lawyer, to Claude D. White in which Mr. White received the payment of $20.00 for settlement of a claim.

Letter He was glad to receive her letter, but wished it was longer. He hasn't talked to her father, but he will come visit and they can do it together. He doesn't have any news from McKinney.