Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to his son [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth]. He copies a letter of praise sent home by newcomers to Castroville. He discusses the purchase of 4000 acres in Castroville and Louis' demand to the Association for the 320 acres promised him. Several letters in French are included in the text. Also, he writes about Castro's sale of 40,000 acres that came as a surprise to him and his hopes that the colony will fare better than Albert anticipated. Signed "Your faithful father Huth" in Neufreystaedt and dated July 9, 1847.

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to his sons, [Ferdinand] Louis and Albert Huth. Contains a transcribed copy of a letter from D'Hanis & Co. dated July 15, 1847 from Antwerp. He inquires about Louis' legal action involving Castro and hopes that Albert will be able to live in harmony with Castro, despite Castro's inconsiderate actions. Signed Father Huth and dated July 24, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.

Letter to Cecile from her father about Aunt Jeane travelling to New York, US relations with Korea, Germany, Austria, Japan, Russia, Russia's actions, politics, economics, possible travel, and other personal matters.

Pamphlet explaining the regulations regarding installments made by shareholders and their entitlement to shares of the society's assets.

Letter from Oscar Johnston to Thos. L. James discussing his experience with hiring displaced families from Europe.

History of the Echtle family including family tree listings for each of the surviving (2nd-generation) children, notes about the Echtle family reunions, and a narrative reflecting on the family's history in the U.S., which celebrated a 100th anniversary in 1982.

History of the Balzen family in Texas including narratives and family charts for the various branches of the family, and anecdotes about family members, with reproductions of the family brand, maps, and other supplementary materials. The text includes a number of handwritten corrections and additions.

Letter from A. Zülow & Co. to the H. Kempner firm providing some information on how members of the Kempner family can pay on credit while traveling in West Germany.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing Daniel's visit to Germany, Daniel's former letter about Heller, and the tragic loss of Nirby Newburger.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing the sales of various products, and a deal the Harris is making with Mattioli and Ghedini.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner and the rest of the Kempner family discussing his meetings with cotton companies in Europe and his travels afterwards. He also mentions him to keep writing the letters.

Letter from Tom Connally to John J. McCloy, US High Commissioner (equivalent to ambassador) of Germany, introducing him to Daniel W. Kempner and asking he extend Mr. Kempner any possible courtesies.

Letter from Kurt Brenner of the Brenners Park-Hotel in Baden-Baden to Daniel W. Kempner discussing dates for room reservations for an upcoming stay at the hotel.

Letter from Insel-Hotel to H. Kempner discussing hotel reservations and plans for arrival at the Insel-Hotel.

Letter from Insel Hotel to H. Kempner discussing hotel arrangements for H. Kempner's stay at Insel-Hotel.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the largest post war effort to ease tensions in Europe began.

Letter from Friz and Rosa Waldmann to I. H. Kempner asking Kempner about signing a new affidavit for the Waldmann's and updating Kempner about the marriages and careers of their daughters.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing how the method of obtaining visas has changed over the years. Kempner also discusses the possibilities, mainly negative, of the family staying where they are and what might occur if they do travel to America.

Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner discussing Erich Goldberger's visa application being rejected due to Goldberger having family living in enemy controlled areas but explaining that it can be changed if Goldberger writes to the Consulate and declares he has no close relatives living in Germany.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about despite cold and rainy weather, a large was on hand for the opening day of Fiesta San Antonio Mexican American bands which provided the music and menus featuring tacos, enchiladas and chili con carne at the festival which opened in Germany.

Video footage from the Resource Center LGBT Collection. Tour movie for the Turtle Creek Chorale, 1995.