Copy negative of an artist's portrait of Clara Ann Hefner and Katie Syrena Hefner as toddlers sitting in chairs.

Copy negative of an artist's portrait of Clara Ann Hefner and Katie Syrena Hefner as toddlers sitting in chairs.

Blueline format of survey map of Howard County, Texas, showing land ownership, townships, creeks, rivers, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, and railroads. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil, "See fly leaf Bk 127 - connection with H & TC Bk I7." Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).

Blueline format of survey map of Palo Pinto County, Texas, showing names of surveys, numbered lots, rivers, towns, and roads. A diagram and scale information of a section is included in the upper-left corner of the map. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil to label specific tracts of land. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).

Cadastral map of the 812 acre Fort McKavett Reserve, showing property lines, ownership, and plat numbers. The map also includes roads, rivers, and Fort McKavett. Scale [ca. 1:17,000] (500 varas to the inch).

Blueline format of the second survey map of Tom Green County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, lakes, railroads, townships, and blocks of land. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil to label specific tracts of land. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).

Blueline format of survey map of Peter's Colony of North Texas and Young County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, and blocks of land. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map by the surveyor, Dennis Corwin, and other agents of the Texan Emigration and Land Company to certify the map's authenticity. No scale information included.

Cadastral map of Karnes County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, roads, rivers, and creeks. No scale indicated.

Blueline format of survey map of Shackelford County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, railroads and blocks of land. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil to label specific tracts of land. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).

Cadastral map of the 1648 acre Fort Concho Reserve, showing property lines, ownership, and plat numbers. The map also includes roads, rivers, mail stations, and Fort Concho. Scale [ca. 1:17,000] (500 varas to the inch).

Photograph of the first T&P station in Marshall, Texas. Written below the image is "T&P's (First) Marshall Station - Marshall, Texas - 1870's."

2 photographs of the T&P shops in Marshall, Texas. There is a train car pulled up beside the building. Written next to the top photo is "Shows architecture of building to good advantage." Below the bottom photo are written "T&P Shops at Marshall, Texas 1870-1880's with 'Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car' parked beside shop" and "Harrison County Historical Museum."

Copy photo of an illustration of a T&P Emigrant Sleeping Car from the 1870's. Written below the image are "Circa 1870's" and "T.&P."

4 photographs of the T&P roundhouse and shops in Marshall, Texas. In the bottom left photo a man is posing next to a wagon, and there is construction debris throughout the area. Written below the images are "T&P Roundhouse and shops at Marshall, Texas very early view 1870's" and "Harrison County Historical Museum."

Letter from Vica Watts, to her sister and brother-in-law, Effie and Kenner K. Rector discussing there mothers health. It's gotten better,. She can eat more, have a more clearer mind, but her right side isn't of use. The doctors want to do all they can. For some patients have become paralyzed completely, or some parts, and are depressed. A study is being conducted to understand the disease more.

Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her husband, Kenner K. Rector discussing how things are going back home. A lot of people have passed away and buried recently. Only one wedding occurred but quite silent some are sick, Calico skirts are in, and Effie would love one. She also wonders if her husband knows how to harvest strawberries.

Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner K. Rector discussing Kenner's handsome looks, as receiving his photo in the mail was a surprise. Vica also discusses her and others lives and a sickness is going about the town.

Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing paying off a possible debt that he owes. Mentioning how much to pull for payments, receiving his medication, for he's weak and unwell.