Photograph of a float coming down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. A red pick-up truck pulling a float that features a giant effigy of a Texan is visible in the distance. Parade spectators are gathered on either side of the two-way street.

Photograph of a red pick-up truck hauling a float featuring a giant effigy of a Texan in a cowboy hat, a shirt, and jeans. The float is coasting down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. An oversize birthday cake with the text, "Happy Birthday Texas," is on the float just in front of the Texan. Two versions of the Texas flag--an actual flag and a flag made from little pieces of paper--are major components of the float.

Photograph of a float featuring a giant effigy of a Texan in a cowboy hat, a shirt, and jeans. The float is coasting down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. An oversize birthday cake with the text, "Happy Birthday Texas," is just in front of the Texan. Two versions of the Texas flag--an actual flag and a flag made from little pieces of paper--are also major components of the float.

Photograph of the League City Fire Department's float moving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The back of the float features League City's emblem, a circular icon with an image of a live oak at its center. The visible portion of the front of the float features an oversize birthday cake with a sizable candle in the top to match. A young boy is standing near the back of the float.

Photograph of the League City Fire Department's float moving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The float is being pulled by a red pick-up truck. The back of the float features League City's emblem, a circular icon with an image of a live oak at its center. The visible portion of the front of the float features an oversize birthday cake with a sizable candle in the top to match. A crowd of spectators are visible in the background standing on the side of the road.

Photograph of a float carrying senior citizens in antebellum costumes. A sign on the side of the float reads, "Aging with Grace, Happy Birthday 150th." The float is part of League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade; its theme celebrates the Texas' sesquicentennial birthday. Individuals wearing Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog costumes are standing at the top of the float.

Photograph of a light brown convertible carrying passengers affiliated with the League City Garden Club; the convertible is coasting down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. A small sign featuring an image of the League Park gazebo is posted on the driver-side door.

Photograph of a parade float featuring the sponsors of League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest, coasting down Kansas Street. A blue pick-up truck is hauling the makeshift trailer-turned-float, which holds a group of passengers. A sign positioned above the trailer hitch has the text, "Welcome Class of 1986" and the Clear Creek High School emblem on it. Below that text are the names of some sponsors. Colorful bunting is festooned between the truck and the trailer.

Photograph of a group of people on horseback riding down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The riders in front bear flags; one in honor of the Texas sesquicentennial birthday and the other at Texas flag.

Photograph of a horse-drawn wagon traveling down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest. The wagon is carrying passengers underneath its uncovered frame. A banner posted on the side of the wagon reads, "Webster Celebrates." Individuals riding horseback follow close behind.

Copy print of a photograph taken during a flag raising ceremony at the Texas Santa Fe Railroad depot in Cleburne, Texas. The depot is a large, two-story brick building and the uniformed soldiers and others preparing to raise the flag are standing on a balcony platform at one end of the building. A crowd of people and automobiles are completely filling the street in front and to the side of the building. Additional historical information is printed on the back.

Report discussing floods and sediments near Corpus Christi Bay, Texas, based on data gathered between 1927 and summer 1956. It includes specific measurements and analyses, broken into sections under three phase headings: (1) Floods of North Beach: Record, Causes, Types and Probability, (2) Sedimentation and Maintenance, and (3) Area Flood Protection by Strengthening Barrier Islands.

Postcard to Mrs. G. F. Southwick. The postcard features a photograph of a long, two-story building with porches on both stories and a stone wall with an open gate in front of the building. The roof of the building is gabled and the porch on the second story is enclosed by a screen. There are a few small trees within the yard, and beyond the fence is a road. There are handwritten notes around the border of the photograph, and the back is blank except for a name and address.

Postcard from Laura A. to Mr. Will L. Hinkle, discussing her return from a trip, Mr. Hinkle fulfilling an unnamed promise, and the weather in Boerne. The image on the front of the postcard is a view of the exterior of the Phillip Hotel, a two-story stone and wood house with two wings, and a wood and wire fence surrounding. There are long porches along the first and second stories, and windows along each floor. The back of an open buggy is visible at the left of the photo, with a dark-colored, short-furred dog standing to the front and right of it.

Ledger containing accounting information kept by Joseph O'Connor for a general "Jobbing Business" including merchandise sold by customer, expenses, and other financial documentation.

"The Street and Avenue Guide consists of two sections. The first section comprises the numbered streets in numerical order. The second section comprises the streets by name in alphabetical order."

Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.

Document detailing the history of Edgar and Edith Sutherlin's involvement in the First Christian Church in Port Arthur, Texas.

Postcard of a woman looking to the side, her short hair curled and held by a headband, with ribbons and roses sewn onto her dress. On the back, a short missive reads, "Still guessing who's Jack. H. H. 10-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."

Postcard of a woman wearing a wide brim hat with a large ribbon tied in a bow on the left side. A newspaper clipping reads " "A hairpin has been many a man's ruin." " The writer adds, "I saw Jack with a hairpin, do you suppose he's ???? H. H. 12-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."

Postcard of a seven story building with gold accents and several cars parked in front, described as "Hotel San Carlos, Monterey, California." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co., Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of a four story brick building with white accents, described as "Y. M. C. A. Building, Beaumont, Texas." A picture of a watch is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the message "Me find Jack H. H. 11-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."

Postcard of stationary with gold emblems indicating the school and school's location. The letter on the front of the stationary reads, "Dear Mamie. I arrived here today at two o'clock, been having a fine time. I have not gone out to the school but will sometime tonight. Send your roommate my very best love. I will order you piller today or something neat soon. (Write soon.) With love, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie Louise McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington D. C. 1906 Fla. Drive."