A closing ceremonies stanzaed poem for the 2004 Lone Star Ride by Valerie Holloway and performed at the closing ceremonies on September 26th. The poem expresses gratitude for the volunteers and other riders, funny details of the ride experience, and emphasizes the universal importance of the fight against AIDS and the idea of while the ride is for the year, the fight for a cure is long from over.

A closing ceremonies stanzaed poem for the 2003 Lone Star Ride by Valerie Holloway and performed at the closing ceremonies on September 28th. The poem expresses gratitude for the volunteers and other riders, funny details of the ride experience, and emphasizes the universal importance of the fight against AIDS and the idea of while the ride is for the year, the fight for a cure is long from over.

The eulogy for Robert "Bob" Brandon the III written by event manager Janie Bush. Janie goes on to talk about their friendship and his contribution to Lone Star Ride. She shares testaments from other crew members and finishes with an account about what she placed in his casket and a quote by Maya Angelou about people choosing to make a difference.

A collection of haiku poetry from the participants of the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts 2000 Summer Institute. The poems were in response to Claude Debussy's "Footprints in the Snow".

Poem called "Happy Holidays" written on notebook paper, about North Texas State Teachers College playing in the Salad Bowl, 1947.

A handwritten poem, possibly written by Bill Nelson, addressing a man and warning him about the negative complications of ambiguity and fear.

A poem from a father's perspective, praying that his son have a bright future.

A poem by Charles Moore about soldiering during the Mexican-American War.

This is a poem from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The poem's subject is Bill Weaver who does not practice religion. The poet used the verses to discuss the gravity of sin on the human soul and how repentance would be a blessing for those who do not believe. It is undated and the poet is unidentified.

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an undated poem. The author is unidentified, but the handwriting appears to belong to Charles B. Moore. In this poem, the poet details his deep-seated affection for living in the prairie lands of Texas, but realizes he has given up much of his ties to family and friends because of his home in the country. He describes what he and his family would see as they traveled the prairie together; all the flora and fauna of the Texas pastureland.

A poem about a dog named Wonder who had an insatiable appetite and was killed for stealing food. The poem has twelve stanzas, each consisting of six lines.

An envelope containing handwritten notes as well as a short poem by C. B. Moore. The envelope contains a label reading, "Moore jan01 Chambersville Tex".

A love poem from a mockingbird to his wife. Watermark on paper: "Erasable; Plover Bond; 25% Cotton Fiber; USA"

The author is on the Texas frontier alone, without his wife?, he enjoys the landscape and his neighbors. He speaks of the things he sees on a horse ride: herds of cattle, horses, eating steak and enjoying the rising moon and coming home.

The poem mentions stabbing or shooting someone's wife, the husband feeling justified in his actions. The husband is charged with the crime and says the he did it, but he did not exaggerate it. On the other side, it talks of a legend and how it affects the people there. He talks of spurs. On October 12, a tree fell down and they tried to move it. He mentions a year ago on the 12th he was going through Memphis.

The author's health has returned. He mentions how fair the girls are, the members of church and how they hate each other. Brother Will was blaming Sister Sober because he didn't like her. On the flip side, he says that he has been there for a month, and he ate some bad wheat and then he got a fever. Afterwards he got better because his landlord took care of him. But he owes the doctor eight dollars. The author mentions hunting for deer to make new clothes: pants, a vest, and a coat. And with these clothes he will be able to handle any cold weather in Texas. He then goes to Paris and wants to meet up with Henry Moore and John. On the other side he mentions that he has gained weight and looks like a bear. His friend Browning's brother got a fever.

A poem about a "Kit Carson's Wife" who takes her horse and goes for a wild ride after her husband is killed.

Poem about matrimony, congratulating a new bride and her husband.

Poem of how Sal is dead and therefore people don't have to worry anymore.

Poem written on a scrap of paper about a cat catching a rat.

Poem of how Sal is dead and therefore people don't have to worry anymore.

Poem from the C. B. Moore Collection. The poem is about a cat. The writer describes their companion and how they feel when coming home to their feline friend.

This document is a poem from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The poem describes life's fleeting moments. The poem's author is unidentified and the document is undated.

This document is a poem from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The poem details racism. The author is unidentified and the document is undated.