This autobiographical account of Dr. Henry Franklin Hoyt chronicles his family's history, his upbringing on a small farm in Minnesota, his work as a surgeon in New Mexico, Chicago, California, Texas and the Philippines, along with many other miscellaneous adventures.

Photograph of the "Rembert Theatre [in] Longview, [Texas]," as noted in handwriting on back of postcard. There is a large group of children standing in front of the theater, and a few men in the background. There is a car on the left side of the photograph, and some of the children are holding books.

Photograph of the Rembert Theater at nighttime, in Longview, Texas. There are several signs for the movie, "the Desert Song" around the outside of the theater, including a sign on the front door that reads, "100% talking [and] singing," a sign on the top of the building and a large poster for the movie on the right side of the theater. On the opposite side, there is a poster that reads, "Charity Chase, Thin Twins."

Photograph of a promotional stop sign for the movie, "the Desert Song" on Fredonia Street in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The stop sign reads: "STOP, SEE, HEAR THE DESERT SONG." There are parked and moving cars behind the sign, and there are several brick buildings in the background. One building, on the left side of the photograph, has a sign that reads: "CRAIN'S CORNER DRUG STORE" and "Coca Cola."

Photograph of the outside of the Rembert Theatre in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. There are signs painted on the two pillars in front of the building promoting movies, and a sign on top of the building that reads, "TODAY, JOHN BULES." The Rembert Theatre was located at 204 Cotton Street in downtown Longview.

Photograph of many cars driving on Tyler and Fredonia Streets, advertising movies for Rembert Theatre, in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. There are buildings lining the streets, including the original railroad depot.

Photograph of the, "Cedar Creek main sewer line entering the Trinity River," as notes a handwritten note on reverse.

Photograph of the outside of Rembert Theater, in Longview, Texas. There are several advertisements for the movie, "the Virginian," including a large cut-out of a man and a woman kissing, a display with photographs of the actors, and a large banner at the top of the theater that reads: "The VIRGINIAN, HE TOOK NOTHIN' FROM NOBODY."

Photograph of a woman wearing a graduation dress and hat; she is identified as Noma Harris. She is standing in front of a bush and amongst trees. Harris was born February 13, 1910, and died January 1987.

Photograph of the First National Bank building. It is a large brick building on the corner of a block. There are power lines in front of the building and a fire escape on the left side. There is a sign on the sidewalk to the left of the doors that says "Central Contracting Company General Contractors and Engineers Dallas, Tex., Houston, Tex.-Shreveport, LA."

Photograph of the F. A. Windhausen Groceries and Feed store. The brick building is at the corner of a block. There are large windows in front on either side of the door and an awning above. There is a sign for flour painted on the brick at the corner as well as a large sign in German.

Photograph of an Giddings bank building in Brenham. It is a large building on the corner of a city block. There is a bicycle leaning against the curb in front of the building, and there is a clothing store to the right. One window says W. W. Searcy Attorney, and another window says D. C. Williams Real Estate Insurance.

Photograph of a parade float at Maifest. Two women and two men are sitting in a car. The car is decorated to look like a peacock. Text at the bottom of the image says "May 9, 1929" and "27."

Photograph of a parade float at Maifest. Children are posing on a top tier of the float and on lowers steps. A boy and girl wearing crowns are sitting under a canopy on the top tier. The float is decorated with a large butterfly sculpture at the front, and vines on the sides. Text at the bottom of the image says "May 10, 1929" and "47."

Photograph of a parade float at Maifest. Two girls and two boys are sitting in a large basket decorated with flowers. A large butterfly sculpture is in front of the basket. The bottom of the float is decorated with moss. In the background, there is another parade float. Text at the bottom of the image says "May 10, 1929" and "38."

Photograph of a parade at Maifest. A crowd is gathered around floats passing by. They are standing by a row of businesses. Text at the bottom of the image says "May 9, 1929" and "22."

Photograph of a parade float at Maifest. A man is sitting in front of a steering wheel in the center of the float. A boy wearing a chef uniform is standing to the left of the man. An oven is set up behind the man; a star-shaped sign above it says "G. Hermann Furniture Co.[,] Gas Ranges." The float is decorated with paper stars and fringe. Text at the bottom of the image says "May 9, 1929."

Photograph of a parade float at Maifest. Two women and two men are sitting in the float. It is decorated with flower vines. In the background, there is a man standing in a yard. Text at the bottom of the image says "May 9, 1929" and "21."

Photograph of a crowd at Maifest. The crowd is gathered on a road with a line of cars driving through. In the background, there are buildings. In the foreground, there are lines of flags hanging above the crowd. Text at the bottom-right of the image says "May 9, 1929" and "15."

Photograph of a man and woman standing outside a wooden house. There is snow on the ground and rooftop. Trees surround the home. Text on the bottom-right side of the image says "Christmas 1929."

Photograph of the three top citywide girls' volleyball teams including the champions from Exall Park (front row), the runners-up from Winnetka (middle row), and the third-place team from Trinity Play Park (back row). In the image, the girls are seated in three rows outside a brick building and looking to the right of the photograph. On the back of the photograph, there are notes and identifications, though some of the information has been cut off by a missing section of the photograph.

Portrait of a reunion of babies born at the Rengers Hospital. Mothers, children, and doctors are gathered in a garden. At the bottom right corner is written "Reunion Hospital Babies Accompanied by Mothers at Rengers Hospital July 8, 1929." According to accompanying information, the people in the photograph are (left to right) D. A. Paulas, Dr. Paul Renger, Dr. Kahn, and Dr. Boethel. Other people identified are Mrs. Emily Renger, Mrs. Kahn and Joe Max, Mrs. Robbie J. Timm and daughter Aileen, Mrs. Hilda (Boethel) Smajstrla and daughter Charlene, Mrs. George Bucek and son George Jr., Mrs. Ervin Bucek and son Charles, and Mrs. Julius Bucek and daughter Margaret Agnes.