Document created by Sheriff Levi Perryman with the Comptroller which notes debits and credits in Montague County.

Photograph of a young woman identified as Bertha Jernigan that was printed on a card. Bertha is standing beside a chair that is covered with a piece of fabric. She is wearing a corset dress, that has a collar going up to her throat.

Biographical view of Texas and its history including narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history and information about important point in history including: the pioneer days of Texas, Texas' transition from a Mexican state to being part of the United States, and the wars in which Texas citizens took part.

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a record of the criminal cases that were handled at the county court. The entries list information including names and number of court cases, dates, and what occurred that day in relation to the case.

Photograph of men standing on and around the first train to roll through Gainesville, Texas. Several of the men are posing on the ground, standing around the engine; others are standing on the first car behind the engine.

Photograph of men standing on and around the first train to roll through Gainesville, Texas. Several of the men are posing on the ground, standing around the engine; others are standing on the first car behind the engine.

Photograph of a graduating class standing in front of the First Baptist Church with pastor J. C. Robinson. All the students are wearing graduation gowns and smiling for their picture.

Photograph of four individuals standing shoulder to shoulder and posing together for their group picture that was taken at a party. The man on the left is wearing a button-up polo shirt and has his arm around the woman to his left. The two women are wearing white sweaters, their hair are curled at the bangs and they are wearing deep red lipstick. The man on the right is also wearing a white button-up polo and dark-rimmed glasses.

A history of pioneers in Texas and their confrontations with local American Indians.

Photograph of Byrd Williams, Sr.'s dry goods/hardware store on the south side of the square in Gainesville, Texas.

Photograph of Byrd Williams, Sr.'s dry goods/hardware store on the south side of the square in Gainesville, Texas.

Document allowing R.A. Williamson to act on behalf of J.M. Watts at the Democratic Senatorial Convention to be held on July 8, 1880 in Whitney, Texas.

Letter to W.A. "Bud" Morris directing him to deliver to J.F. Dickinson the goods personally by levy in the case of Eubank & Company.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda and William Dodd, Mary Ann Moore's parents. Matilda begins the letter and writes for three pages. William writes a short letter on the fourth and final page of the document. Matilda begins her letter by informing Mary Ann "Sis" and Charles that she has received their letter and was pleased to read that they were all well. She details that the family is all well,that Charlie, Alice and the baby visited them on Saturday and Sunday, and that Birdie is beginning to walk. Alice plans on taking her to get he picture taken. Matilda mentions that the weather has been very cold and the ground has frozen, making it hard for those who have not finished sowing wheat. The discussion then moves to a new neighbor who has purchased Mrs. Ireland's place and is planning to ask family friends to live with him. Dodd details to "Sis" that they went to see "the old place" and notes that there are three families living there. She furthers the discussion by writing about Jim's plans to build a "fine" home in the coming year and then notes …

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by William and Matilda Moore and Bettie Franklin. The letter is damaged and is unintelligible in many places. Bettie Franklin writes to "Sis" and Charles on the first page of the document,left side.She updates "Sis" and Charles on Abe and her family and details that the weather has been cold and snowy. She mentions that Alica has had her picture taken, but it was cloudy the day it was taken so the image is dark. Bettie notes that Dinkie also plans on taking the baby to get her picture taken. She informs the Moore's of current news about the community and about friends of the family.Matilda's letter begins on the first page as well, but on the right side. She updates the Moore's on current news on family, friends, and on the community. She closes her letter by saying that she will send her one of Alice's pictures. William's note is on the bottom of the fourth page. He details news about the weather and about family friends. The letter is dated December 19, 1880.

Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux, Comptroller to Levi Perryman, Sheriff and Collector of Montague County discussing letter of the 21st from Deputy W.A. Morris about the deed of lands sold to the state for 1877 taxes. He has received the deed and thinks everything is in order.

Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux, comptroller for State of Texas to W.A. "Bud" Morris discussing discrepancies in balances owed and receipts recorded from 1876 to 1879.

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a letter written by W. Dodd and Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Moore and Charles B. Moore. Matilda Dodd's letter is on the first, second, and fourth page of the document. W. Dodd's letter is on the third page. Matilda Dodd informs them that she has read their letter to Dinkie which was dated the 25th of October. She notes that the family and children are all well and that the weather has been rainy for the past three days, but last night it has cleared up and turned cool. She includes news about a barbeque that was to be held at the fair ground. The dinner was rained out, but two politicians, Hawkins and Wright, gave their addresses to those who attended despite the weather. Matilda Dodd details that some of their family were to attend that dinner, but did not because of the weather. She discusses news about family and friends and about a trip he recently took to visit family. William Dodd's letter begins and he details the weather and its affect on the crops. The subject turns to politics and he mentions that the …

Letter from W.O. Davis, Lindsay, Davis & Garnett Attorney's at Law to Misters Stephens and Matlock concerning case being handled in Cooke County rather than Montague County. The letter tells the sheriff the author will "see him out" if there is any trouble over it.

This is a postal card from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Mary Ann Moore's father, William Dodd. A piece of the postal card was torn off which makes the beginning of the message impossible to decipher. The remaining part of the message details that the family is well and that Mary's mother sends some things for her by mail.

Photograph of seventeen (17) little girls, three (3) girls are seated to a piano each in the foreground, five (5) girls are seated at the grand piano on stage, two (2) girls are standing by music stands and the teacher is on the right side of the room.

Photograph of newlyweds cutting their cake and smiling for their picture to be taken. The groom, a United States Navy personnel is holding his wives hand as they go to cut slices.

Photograph of a Nursing class including Bobbie Malley. All of the women are standing on a stadium or podium and posing for their group class portrait in their nursing uniforms.

Photograph of a horse auction in Alamo plaza, San Antonio, Texas. Men and horses are standing in groups at various points around the area; some men are sitting at tables, as others congregate in a covered structure in the background. Handwritten on back: "Alamo Plaza Photographer. Horses for sale in San Antonio." This photo is damaged and the top portion of the image is missing.