Photograph of three African-American boys swimming along 3rd street during 1899 flood. The view of the photograph is from Railroad Street looking toward Bayou Bridge.

Photograph of Richmond taken from the top of the courthouse during the 1899 flood. This view is looking northeast along Railroad Street toward bridges. Businesses shown left to right are: Austin's Exchange Saloon, Brady Bros. Bakery and Grocery, Baker & Hirsch Dry Goods, I. Ditch Dry Goods, Lone Star Market. "NORTHEAST VIEW OF RICHMOND, TEX. JULY 7, 1899" printed in white across bottom of image. Image dimensions: 19.8 cm w x 12.3 cm h. Image is mounted on a tan cardboard matte. Image is lifting from substrate and tearing at top right corner. Matte has significant damage to all ages. Evidence of old tape repairs on back of photo.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing cotton acreage control and how regulations will increase.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing payment for a Cooper residence. Insurance details are mentioned.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing the floor polisher needed for pick up after some confusion.

Dora Olivo is a Democratic former member of the Texas House of Representatives. In her interview, she described her education, early work, and her career as a teacher, lawyer, elected representative, and full time activist.

Letter from C. H. Jenkins to I. H. Kempner discussing a past due account for the Imperial Sugar Company.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James discussing the Lake Village Subdivision.

Letter from J. M. Schrum to L. H. Bailey discussing sale of cattle.

Photograph of a view looking down the South Pacific Railroad Bridge during the flood of 1899. The water in this photo has almost spilled over the actual railroad and bridge.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting prices for tires and tubes listed in an attached form, along with a 2 ton and two 1 ton trucks for Plantersville.

Invoice for items sold to "Dixon" by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company, including nine yearling calves.

Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing an enclosed invoice for Paris Green.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing having two milk cows held at Sugar Land while he is away on travel.

Photograph of the Brazos River taken during the flood of 1899. The Standpipe can be seen in the right background. Trees seen on left bank (top). Written on photo: River and Stand Pipe July 7, 1899. No. ? Photo is mounted on a cardboard substrate (white with circular pattern around print) and written in gold is at bottom of cardboard:: Lorenz Art Gallery Extra Finish (in drawing of a paint palette and brushes) Richmond, Texas. Photograph is faded.

Photograph of the Brazos River during the flood of 1899. Text at bottom of photo reads: "River & Stand Pipe July 7 1899 No9". The stand pipe is located to the right center of the photograph. Rooftops of several white wooden buildings are to the right of the stand pipe. There are trees on the left bank and in the distance. The photograph is mounted on a tan cardboard substrate.

Photograph of Richmond city taken from the top of a building during the flood of 1899. Bottom of photograph reads: "North East View of Richmond Tex July 7 1899". A typed note that was paper clipped to the photograph (at one time) reads: "North View from Kochan's Shop". The railroad track extends from the left bottom corner of the photo to right center. There are several people walking along the railroad tracks. There is a man on horseback to the right of the railroad tracks near a wooden business building. The railroad bridge can be seen near right center. The Brazos River Bridge can be seen near far left center. Businesses visible in the photograph are: "Brady Bros. Baker and Grocery, F. L. Barnes (?) Restaurant, I Ditch Dray Goods, Baker and Hirsch, Lone Star Market, and Austin's (?) Saloon." There is a white picket fence with trees enclosed in bottom right corner of photograph. The photograph is mounted on a tan cardboard substrate. Written on the back of the photograph in pencil: "1899".

Photograph of the Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge during the flood of 1899. There is a man wearing dark pants, white shirt, suspenders, and hat walking across the bridge (approaching camera). There is a note written on the back of the photo in blue ink saying: "Southern Pacific Bridge - Flood 1899". The photo is mounted on a tan cardboard card.

Photograph of the Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge during the flood of 1899; the railroad track extends from the foreground and leads to the bridge in the background. There are people standing on the railroad tracks near the bridge and there are telephone poles on the left. The city of Richmond with one tall building in particular can be seen in the distance. Written at bottom of photo: "S. P. R. R. Bridge July 7, 1899 No. (?)". The photograph is mounted on a tan cardboard card.

Letter from Ken L. Laird to brokers discussing updates and information concerning the Imperial Sugar Company.

Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing the appointment of members to the Beach Erosion Committee. The minutes also discuss ongoing projects and campaigns in the city. H. Kempner discusses a motion for a publicity committee.

Letter from Thos. L. James to C. A. Coburn and C. L. Jones discussing an attached letter concerning a disease.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing Harris's fourth of July gathering and the illness that is currently spreading in his home but explaining that Ruth Kempner has mostly recovered. Harris also explains the current rate of hay bale sales in Sugarland.