This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seella, her two children, and Polly, a dialogue about their helper who was discharged over a year ago and how they are getting along without him, an update on the bountiful crops and how good rain has made it possible for people to get out of debt, a discussion about "Aunt" Sally Smith and Uncle Abner's family, a dialogue about Sottie Knaff's daughter, details about the Goodrich family, an aside about the town of Jerseyville, a dialogue about Mrs. O. P. Powell's children, a discussion about Wilson Cross and Ida Barr Cross, details about Fannie and her love for entertaining, updates on family, a dialogue about Barr's California trip and the places they stopped at along the …

Postcard of a river with several people in white dresses and bonnets standing along the shore, and more standing on a raft in the river. A printed note on the front of the postcard identifies it as "Blue Hole" in Denton, Texas. The handwritten note on the back of the postcard, sent from Roanoke, Texas and addressed to Miss Amy A. Allen in Manhattan, Kansas, says, "I had Jessie's letter sealed when yours came with the money order. Many thanks for the same. Baby isn't feeling well today but nothing serious I guess. Marian is not very strong yet. Hoping to see you soon."

Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to W. S. Carter discussing prior meetings and arrangements of the consolidation of the 11th and 12th seniority districts through the Joint Protective Board. The author also asks if he has the authority to consolidate these districts based on votes of the district members.

Letter from Kate S. Puckett(?) to the postmaster of Splendora, Texas, asking to be informed if any oil is found in the area. Envelope is included.

A photograph print showing the Missouri Pacific (MoPac) 5515, 4-4-2, on a passenger train, Wichita, KS.

A photograph print showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 1497, 4-4-2 (BLW, class 1480), on a passenger train, Wichita, KS.

A photograph print showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3459, 4-6-4 (BLW, class 3450), on passenger train "the Ranger", Wichita, KS.

A photograph print showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 4060, 4-8-2, Kansas City, KS.

A photograph print showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1245, 2-8-0, Kansas City, KS.

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3463, 4-6-4, (BLW) class 3460, on passenger train No. 24, Topeka, KS.

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 3464, 4-6-4 (BLW), class 3460, pulling Train No. 23, taking on water, Topeka, KS.

A photograph print showing Chicago Great Western (CGW) 865, 2-10-4 (BLW), Leavenworth, KS.

A photograph print showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 60, 0-8-0 switcher (Lima), Parsons. KS.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "It wasn't necessary to take a vote when the nominations committee selected the 1940-1941 officers for the Mid-Continent section, production division of the A. P. I., at its Wichita, Kan., meeting."

A photograph print showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 978, 2-10-2, Kansas City, KS.

A photograph print showing Santa Fe 4105, 2-8-4, Kansas City, KS.

A photograph print showing Santa Fe 3777, 4-8-4 (BLW), class 3776, Topeka, KS.

A photograph print showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 5050, 4-8-4, Kansas City, KS. [coaling tower in background]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent letters, money, flying, and a "ground loop." Typed on Hotel Lassen (Wichita) stationary.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent orders for ferrying aircraft, different types of aircraft, and not being able to get a check ride. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita) stationary.

A photograph negative showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3171, 2-8-2, Argentine, KS.

A photograph negative showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3907, 2-10-2, Argentine, KS.

A photograph negative showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1058, 2-6-2, Argentine, KS.

A photograph negative showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 4114, 2-8-4, Argentine, KS. [see also 2008.008.2186-7]