Newspaper clipping containing several letters to the editor published in a Waco newspaper, starting with a poem from " Portfolio of a Deceased Confederate Soldier " and commentary providing insight on the soldier's life, family, property, and death. Other letters and articles discuss horse thieves that were shot, the Election Law that had recently been passed on the front, with text on the back describing recent events and anecdotes and bounties, with advertisements.

Paper containing an expense account for Dr. Alexander Archer Beville kept by Dr. H. Black for visits and other services. The first column lists the month, the second the day of the month, the third the what was bought, and fourth how much it cost.

Diary belonging to Dr. Alexander Archer Beville for the year 1870. It has a black leather cover, and the opening flap is embossed with the words "Diary 1870" in gold. A sewing needle has been sewn to the inside of the diary. The first few pages have already been filled in with a calendar, interest table, stamp duties, a table for time differences, the phases of the moon, and a list of important battles. Beville used the diary to record expenses, special events, and dental appointments.

Receipt from Willis & Willis physicians and surgeons for the medical services of a man whose name is illegible. The medical practice was owned by Dr. James Madison Willis and his son, Dr. Joe Selman Willis.

Portrait of Julia Hensley (1837-1915], an older woman wearing a dark dress with a white collar.

Portrait of William Henry Beaumont wearing a dark suit and bow tie with a thick, dark beard.

Photograph of the Waco Suspension bridge taken from a commercial street packed with storefronts. Several horse-drawn vehicles are lined up for access to the bridge, which required a small toll for passage. A man stands in the center of the road in the foreground.

Photograph of a young Dolly Richards posing for a portrait. She wears her hair down and in large ringlets.

Photograph of Olga A. Wolff Faudi posing for a portrait in a plaid, high-necked dress. She also wear's a heart-shaped brooch at the neck and flowers on the left side of her chest.

Letter written to John W. Park from West & Prather, Attorneys-At-Law, concerning a legal matter between them.

Letters written by Lizzie Evans to her brother and mother, updating them on her life and recent events and asking for them to write more often.

Letter written to Mr. Featherstone from E.J. Gurley, providing information about a recent legal case.

Receipt from Peterson & Hoehn Wholesale Grocers certifying that $120.00 was received from S. J. Forsgard.

Portrait of Kathrian Kopp, a small child wearing a dress, sweater, and pearl necklace, sitting on bench posing in front of a neutral background.

Engraved certificate the size of a bank note with images and text on the front that says: "The City of Waco, State of Texas, Will pay to bearer One Dollar." There are black-and-white images on the front including a man carrying a spear on horseback (lower-left corner), a brick suspension bridge over a river with a city behind (center), and a train engine pulling a coal car (lower-right). The back of the certificate has a decorative design in blue ink surrounding the text "Receivable for all Advalorem Tax. Due the City of Waco." The recorder's signature at the bottom left corner is signed by James H. Torbett. The mayor's signature at the bottom right corner is signed by John C. West.