Letter from Orville Bullington to I. H. Kempner expressing his appreciation for Kempner's interest and initiative regarding the construction of buildings for the medical branch of the university. He details the financial constraints faced by the university, noting that funds for new buildings must come from current funds or leases, as the state's constitution prohibits using the general fund for this purpose. Bullington expresses optimism that the citizens of Galveston will support Kempner's proposals for enhancing the medical branch facilities.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Nyron Foster informing that he is replacing the order with Mammoth Hale Peaches to be shipped.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to the editor of Tin Types from John J. Herrera, criticizing the publication's article "La Caliente Tortillas." Herrera points out the discriminatory nature of the article and provides some background on the history of the corn tortilla and details how Mexican culture has influenced America and the world.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Westinghouse Manufacturing & Electrical Co. discussing Kempner's wife receiving two checks from the company and asking for one check to be remitted for a sum of 100 shares.

Handwritten letter to Cecile from her father about a dinner he attended, hosted by the Daughters of Artillery Club, another dinner he attended in celebration of "O'mama's" 81st birthday. He mentions that Hal Mourning plans on visiting and discusses the war.

Letter to Cecile from her father about Harris' and Ruth's survival, other family matter, news about strikes, finances, and economics.

Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes news and information about local labor unions along with advertising.