Postcard showing the Brazos River flood on Elm Street in East Waco. Buildings and power lines can be seen above the water.

Postcard of the First Presbyterian Church at 812 Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas, sent by Minnie Sleeper to Mr. E. G. Oates updating him on her plants.

Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell of First Presbyterian Church of Waco to John T. Willis, Sr. Rev. Dr. C. T. Caldwell thanks Willis for assuming an official position in Caldwell's church, and goes on to express his belief that God has a great plan for them.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 7, 1944, hoping that he'll be back soon to go fishing. He also says that it's been cold, but it hasn't been raining. He also mentions that he had a letter from Robert Evans, Jr. and that they'll probably visit again soon.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 7, 1943. He tells them he's fine, and asks them to phone the mother of a man in his company to say hello from her son.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis Sr. on October 7, 1943. He asks about whom his father has been spending time with, and talks about how the war has effected Texas A&M University.

Passenger's Check for the Union Passenger Depot, from Galveston to Houston. It reads: "To identify accommodations purchased. The amount charged is The Pullman Company's rate and a surcharge of 50% of that amount required by and collected as agent for the Railroad Company, as shown on the ticket."

Passenger's Check for the Union Passenger Depot, from Galveston to Houston. It reads: "To identify accommodations purchased. The amount charged is The Pullman Company's rate and a surcharge of 50% of that amount required by and collected as agent for the Railroad Company, as shown on the ticket."

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 7, 1944, explaining that they didn't spend their Rest Camp resting because they were in Rome and went to see all the sights instead. He apologizes for not being able to take many pictures because it was cloudy, but promises to send the ones he bought instead and to send a longer letter later detailing his adventures.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on August 7, 1943. He confirms that he has received the camera and rolls of film they sent to him, and asks again for a crystal radio set and cookies.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on October 7, 1943. He complains about the wind, and asks about the weather in Waco. He has not yet received a package they sent him, and he asks about an ottoman they bought recently.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Clara Evans Willis, on May 7, 1944. He tells her to get the very best care during and after her operation, and to ask his father to write him every day to tell him how his mother is.

Postcard of a colorized photograph of several rows of cotton bales and men with horses and carriages in a cotton yard in Waco; there are factories and other buildings featuring advertisements and some trees in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Waco, Texas. Cotton Yard." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.

Postcard of a color image of Temple from above featuring a neighborhood with several rows of houses on the left and a two-story red and white house on the right side; there are several trees in the foreground and on the left side of the street and more houses in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Bird's-Eye View, Temple, Texas." There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.

Postcard of the young ladies boarding hall at Baylor University. Handwritten text is on the front underneath the picture by Walter C. Francis. The postcard is addressed to Miss Katharene Cavitt from Wheellock, Texas.

Postcard image of I. Siegal seated in front of a winter background, wearing a dark-colored suit and holding a hat in his lap. Handwritten text below the image says "Waco, Tex. Januarie [sic] 7th 1911." and additional text addressed to Mr. M. Weidenfeld of New York City says, "Best regards to all. Your friend, I. Siegal."

Postcard image of the St. Agnes Academy at South End in Houston, Texas. The academy building is pictured with rows of windows across the multi floors. Steps leading up to four tall columns are pictured in the front entrance. Greenery is visible growing along the front entrance porch area. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. P. Kirkpatrick of Denison, Texas.

Postcard of the Coronal Institute in San Marcos, Texas, with dozens of individuals posing outside of the building. The photograph has been taken from the end of a path linking the building to the street. The yard in front of the building is full of vegetation and small trees. Text on the front of the card reads: "Hello, Miss Annie! Guess who this is?" The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 7, 1943. A friend is sending him film, and he received a package of oats from home. He also says he will be able to send post cards home since the censorship ban on them has been lifted.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the package he received from her, and responding too as many of the questions she asked in the letters she sent him. He explains promotions in the army, the weather, and the status of the war.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his discharge interview and the high probability that he will be sent home. He talks about his past few days of playing baseball and his luck on missing kitchen duties.

Group portrait of 52 people posing outside a building, identified by text in the lower-right corner as "Employee Group, Waco Twine Mill." They are posing in three rows, with the group in front seated on the ground, the middle row seated on a bench or chairs, and the back row standing along the wall of the building. The wall behind them is made of brick, with climbing vines, and there are several large, multi-paned windows interspersed along the wall.

Postcard of Waco Central High School, a large, two-story brick building with three rows of windows, with a row of trees in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Waco, Texas. High School." There is a handwritten note on the front of the postcard: "Mrs. R. B. H. Our new address is 1418 S. 7th St. Waco. Think you would write. Don't seem like the same old town without you." There is also a handwritten note on the back of the postcard.

Postcard addressed to Katharine Bahl, "Mrs. J. P. Bahl", of Waco, Texas, from Harry Bahl in San Antonio. Harry states he is having a "good time" and anticipates he will be home soon. The front of the post card depicts a large pagoda at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio. At left, people walk past footpaths lined with ferns onto stairs that lead to the leftmost wing of the pagoda. Along the bottom of the picture is a lower section of the park, below the pagoda, which contains more pathways, stone walls holding garden planters, and an arched stone bridge over a calm pond lined with bushes and flowers.