Katy's "The Bluebonnet" train no. 7, southbound, powered by Diesel Units, has departed from Texas' capital city, Austin, and approaches the bridge spanning the Colorado River on November 11, 1954.

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.

A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated September 3, 1954. McMichael refers to the request of a pre-parole investigation advising that a health report of Subject 95040 OP has been attached. Postscript by McMichael advises that a detainer filed against this subject by the Sheriff of Grayson County, Texas has been withdrawn making subject eligible for regular parole release on November 3, 1954. Attached is a letter written to Mr. R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor, Ohio Penitentiary from Richard H. Brooks, M. D., Medical Director, James Hospital dated August 26, 1954. Brooks advises McMichael that the medical records of Inmate No. 95040 have been reviewed and has retained the "No Occupational Restrictions" classification given shortly after arrival at the penitentiary.

Letter from J. Margaret Sutton to Isaac Herbert Kempner, Robert Lee Kempner, and Harris Leon Kempner discussing the season tickets for the Kempner's as well as tickets set aside for the Sales Department.

Letter from W. A. Stroman to Truett Latimer discussing an upcoming football game and inquiring about hiring an associate of Truett's. A note, "-answered 9-27-54", is handwritten at the bottom in blue ink.

Letter from Ben Niedecken, Jr. to Truett Latimer requesting information to help his wife find secretarial work in the state offices. "Answered 9-15-54" is written at the bottom of the page.

Letter from Wick Fowler to Truett Latimer discussing The State Journal newspaper and offering him a subscription.

Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering for a proposed design for the Austin Motel.

Biweekly student newspaper from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas that includes news and information of interest to the college community along with advertising.

A letter written to Judge Few Brewster, Austin, Texas, from Harley Sadler, dated September 8, 1954. Copy to Mr. Tommie Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Endorsement by Harley Sadler of T. N. Carswell for an appointment to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

A form letter addressed to the father of a parolee in Abilene, Texas, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Maizie Toungate, Acting Chief), Parole Division, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated September 7, 1954. Copy to Taylor County Parole Board. The letter advises of a request for the investigation of a parole program for Subject OP 95040 advising the father of Subject to complete the form as instructed, take it to Mr. T. N. Carswell and to discuss his plans with him. Stamped and dated September 9, 1954 by TNC [T. N. Carswell].

Letter from John Ben Shepperd to Truett Latimer discussing the possible courses of action the Texas State Government may wish to take regarding the Supreme Court's decision on segregation in public schools and soliciting Latimer's advice on the matter.

Biweekly student newspaper from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas that includes news and information of interest to the college community along with advertising.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Lyndon B. Johnson thanking him for passing a bill through the Senate.

Letter from Jimmy Phillips to I. H. Kempner discussing their last meeting for lunch and praising Kempner for his job at the Medical College.

Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. R. L. Phinney discussing the belated delivery of Information Returns related to the Gift Tax returns of D. W. Kempner and wife Jeane B. Kempner.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan discussing his refusal to contribute financially to the Hillel Foundation at Austin.

Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner thanking him for his kind message he sent following Shivers' renomination. He expresses how much he values Kempner's friendship and support.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers requesting that Shivers phone someone at the White House to discuss a more thorough examination of a proposed bill "for the relief of the Trust Association of H. Kempner" to avoid a veto.

Letter from Governor Alan Shivers to D. W. Kempner thanking for the contribution throughout the campaign and on August 28th.