Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to A. M. Hilliard discussing the informality of the request for permission dates for consolidation of the eleventh and twelfth districts. It is mentioned that the consolidation has been discussed the management of the company, but no formal permission has been given. The consolidation was not approved by the General Committee of the Firemen's Organization until the last meeting in Dallas during spring of 1917.

Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to G. H. Ramey discussing a lodge (Lodge No. 572) that no longer desires to consolidate the eleventh and twelfth seniority districts. It is stated that the lodge does not have the authority to reverse an action taken by a referendum vote, but also calls for a vote to be retaken within said lodge. The letter also suggests the preparation of a petition if the recipient wants the concerns of the lodge to be taken into consideration.

Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to G. H. Ramey (c.c. to R. O. Calloway) acknowledging receipt of a letter from July 6, and reminding Ramey that the referendum vote taken by the twelfth seniority district was unanimous to not consolidate the eleventh and twelfth districts. The chairman states that the matter has been passed on to the General Grievance Committee.

Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to W. S. Carter discussing the referendum vote taken by firemen in the eleventh and twelfth seniority district to unanimously consolidate the districts. These districts are to be consolidated in the new schedule in which a new seniority list will be made with respect to each individual's seniority in their respective districts prior to consolidation. The Districts will appear as District No. 11 in the new schedule.

Letter from W. S. Carter to M. O. Laisure confirming receipt of a letter regarding consolidation of the eleventh and twelfth seniority districts. The letter also discusses schedule regulations that are to change when consolidation takes place.

Letter from A. M. Hilliard to M. O. Laisure thanking Laisure for information.

Letter from M. O. Laisure and M. W. Curry to W. S. Carter discussing the referendum vote taken by firemen in the eleventh and twelfth seniority district to unanimously consolidate the districts. These districts are to be consolidated in the new schedule in which a new seniority list will be made with respect to each individual's seniority in their respective districts prior to consolidation. The Districts will appear as District No. 11 in the new schedule.

Letter from L. S. Lawrence to M. O. Laisure confirming that Lawrence has no place on his district where good drinking water is not provided.

Letter from L. S. Lawrence to M. O. Laisure discussing an enclosed consolidated seniority list, with the exception of three or four men from Lawrence's district. Lawrence also mentions he is going on vacation for two or three weeks and will leave matters in the hands of Brother Callaway.

Letter from F. P. Loughridge to J. D. Smith discussing a J. C. Shope and a letter that was sent and not returned or issued a response. Smith questions why he should be held on the list.

Postcard of the Brazos River with various vegetation and rock formations along the river bed. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Brazos River. Near Camp MacArthur in Waco Texas. © F. Mann 10-11-17."

Postcard of a dirt road lined with tents on both sides and a group of five soldiers in uniform and hats on the right and two soldiers standing on the left; there are other soldiers, houses, and telephone poles in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "No. 1. A Company Street. Camp MacArthur, Waco Texas. © F. Mann. 10/20/17."

Postcard of a dirt road at Camp MacArthur with a row of barracks on the right and a grouping of tents on the left and rows of telephone poles on both sides. A man is standing in front of a barrack on the right, another man is riding a tractor down the dirt road, and there is a small group of men on the left side and some trees in the background. Written on the front of the postcard is the text: "125-126. U. S. Inf'try Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas. F. Mann. © 10-11-17."

Postcard of several groups of men standing in a large field with barracks, trees, and other buildings in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Sec. F. Camp Mac Arthur. Waco Texas. © F Mann 10-11-17." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.

List of firemen employed in the Smithville District of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company South Texas Division as of October 1917. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

Consolidated list of firemen employed in the 11th & 12th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of 1917. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

Letter from G. H. Ramey to M. O. Laisure acknowledging the receipt of a letter from July 2nd, and mentions that the referendum vote of the twelfth district against consolidation of the eleventh and twelfth district is enclosed.

Letter from G. H. Ramey to M. O. Laisure discussing the need for notification to hold an application of the proposed consolidation of the eleventh and twelfth seniority districts, as it was rejected by a unanimous vote.

Postcard of several tents with cots underneath them and a message written with small rocks that reads "Headquarters 2nd Co. B. [...] with desert plants in the foreground.

Photograph of Abilene Fire Department's Betty L. Towsen-Haley sitting in a rocking chair and wearing a long-sleeve, floor-length dress with an updo hairstyle; she is looking down at a small stack of papers she is holding in her left hand and holding a pair of glasses in her right hand.

Postcard of a mess hall at Camp MacArthur with two long rows of benches and tables set with dishes and napkins; garlands and branches are hanging from the rafters in the ceiling and there are two American flags displayed on the wall on the left side and one hanging from the rafters (center). A handwritten note on the front of the postcard reads "19 XMAS. 17. G: M."

Photograph of Catherine, a woman wearing a light-colored dress and a bow in her hair, holding Cumbie, a baby wearing a light-colored gown, on her lap; behind them a chair and a piano are visible in the background.

Photograph of Catherine wearing a light-colored dress and a bow in her hair sitting on the carpet holding Cumbie, a baby wearing a light-colored gown, in her lap; behind them a chair and a piano are visible in the background.

Photograph of Catherine wearing a dark dress and coat standing outside in a field holding her baby Cumbie, who is wearing a light-colored coat and hat; behind them two horses are visible in the pasture in the background.