Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.

Copy of transcript for an essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico," which describes the geography and agriculture of Texas, as well as explaining colonization procedures for readers interested in immigrating.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Louis Pesle introducing Dr. and Mrs. Howard Swann and Mr. Arthur Graham's kids as they're planning to take a trip to Europe.

Pamphlet describing a series of free lectures, including reading lists, to be held in the Library Lecture Hall at the Rosenberg Library in Galveston, Texas in February 1917. Topics of the lectures include Argentina and The Patagonian Pampas, Brazil, Chile and the Fuégian Archipelago, Ireland, Irish folk tales, town and city planning in Europe and America, and Greek influences on Western civilization.

Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner inquiring about Herb's condition and hoping to visit with him and Ruth at some point soon after the coronation/

Unsigned sworn statement by Henry McCan asserting that his brother -- James Joseph Ferdinand McCan -- has also gone by the names James J. McCan (for American citizenship) and J. Ferdinand McCan (for business and signing artworks) with a rough outline of the locations his brother has lived.

Unsigned sworn statement by Henry McCan asserting that his brother -- James Joseph Ferdinand McCan -- has also gone by the names James J. McCan (for American citizenship) and J. Ferdinand McCan (for business and signing artworks) with a rough outline of the locations his brother has lived.