Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Mathis House, in Rockport, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.

Interview with Simon Michael, an artist, who shares his experiences as an artist and art teacher in the Coastal Bend area of South Texas from 1948 to 1972. He also discusses his early art training, Fulton School of Fine Arts, his move from Fulton to Rockport, Texas, the Simon Michael School of Fine Arts, art exhibitions, art and local architectural styles, art students, techniques for teaching art, the philosophy of art, and the contribution of art to the community of Rockport.

Interview with Simon Michael, an artist from Rockport, Texas. Michael discusses his initial interest in fine art and painting, travels, service in World War Two, work as a portrait artist in Austin, his establishment of the Fulton School of Arts, the school's reception, its growth, local artists, local architecture, the subjects he teaches, and his students.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Patent for a triple valve for fluid-pressure brakes in trains that prevents accidental triggering of the emergency brakes.

Patent for chair back.

Patent for "the design [of] a sash or window-frame fastener" (lines 28-30).