Photocopy of a memorial address for Dr. James E. Thompson, read by K.H. Aynesworth before the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. The address speaks of Dr. Thompson's ancestry and family, his time as a teacher, scientific work and writings, immigration to Texas and the state of surgery when he arrived, his time with the Texas State Medical Association, the Texas Medical College, his family life, and his honors and distinctions.

Memorial address for Dr. James E. Thompson, read by K.H. Aynesworth before the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. The address speaks of Dr. Thompson's ancestry and family, his time as a teacher, scientific work and writings, immigration to Texas and the state of surgery when he arrived, his time with the Texas State Medical Association, the Texas Medical College, his family life, and his honors and distinctions.

Postcard addressed to Mayme Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Harry Bahl in Galveston, Texas; the picture on the card is entitled "Down she goes" and is a "Souvenir of Galveston Beach" and shows a girl diving into a body of water while wearing a dress. The note on the back reads, in part: "Be good and careful."

Postcard to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas from Harry Bahl in Galveston, Texas with an illustration of "Fishing Boats on Wharf" at Galveston. The picture shows a large boat surrounded by other smaller boats in the bay. There is a note on the back of the card that says: "Wish you were here to enjoy the sight with us..."

Portrait of Charles Rhodes Brown dressed in a striped outfit and holding a small stick and hat while leaning on a table.

Interview with Dr. Dan Wallace Bacon, a physician from Kerrville, Texas, who also served as the city and Kerr County health officer. Dr. Bacon discusses his family history, as well as his education, medical career, brief stint in the Air Force, and general town life in Kerrville. While working at Peterson Hospital in Kerrville, he treated trauma victims from car accidents on Highway 27. In the Air Force, he briefly practiced psychiatry, served as a prison doctor, and finally switched to obstetrics and gynecology. He relates stories from his time as an obstetrician, as well as a general practitioner and family physician. He also discusses the history of minority communities in Kerrville, especially during integration, and the founding of the Kerrville Veteran's Hospital. Dr. Bacon's further remembrances, as well as a historical profile of the Kerrville VA Hospital, are included at the end of the interview transcript.

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.

Portrait of a baby wearing a white gown and sitting in a chair. A handwritten note on the back of the photos says "To her dear Aunt Julia."

Portrait of Rebecca Ashton Brown and Maggie Vedder posing on a rug and wearing large dresses. There are tint marks on their cheecks and a few highlights on their dresses.

Article reprinted from the Texas State Journal of Medicine, addressing the issues of overcrowding and lack of staff in hospitals, as well as nursing practices.

Minutes from the Spring 1951 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members and guests present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a treasurer's report.

Minutes from the Fall 1947 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a memorial for Albert O. Singleton and a treasurers report.

Minutes from the Fall 1958 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Galveston, Texas. Included is a list of members present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a secretary's report.

Interview with Irene and Bill Womack, a couple from two well-known Kerr County families, from Kerrville, Texas. The couple discusses their ancestors, the Reals and the Womacks. They also talk about the local people and places they remember growing up in Kerrville. The interview transcript includes photos of Mr. and Mrs. Womack and their family, on pages 31-36.

Portrait of Dr. Robert R. Moore wearing a suit and tie and round glasses. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Dr. Robert R. Moore - 1962, Honorary Member." Another handwritten note says "Dr. Robert M. Moore."

Portrait of the Gresham Family in Galveston, Texas; the names of the members are written on the back of the photograph.

Letter from George P. Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound telling him to correspond with Mrs. Murdock in order to acknowledge his presence at the upcoming reunion in St. Louis. Fuilay says that Murdock had told him that the "Texas & Pacific and Iron Mountain Railways will give our comrades free passage to St. Louis."

Series of ledgers documenting the membership records of the Galveston Lutheran Church in Galveston, Texas, including marriages, baptisms, funerals, confirmations, and various other information.

Series of ledgers documenting the minutes of the Galveston Lutheran Church in Galveston, Texas, including various reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, and committees. The first page contains a list of information contained in the church records.

Portrait of William Henry Beaumont wearing a dark suit and bow tie with a thick, dark beard.

Portrait of Dr. Truman G. Blocker, Jr. wearing a suit and tie.

Portrait of Dr. Truman G. Blocker, Jr. wearing a suit and tie. A handwritten note on the photo says "To Bob Sparkman - highest admiration and esteem - Truman G. Blocker, Jr."

Letter from Walter Gresham, Sr. to Miss Lorraine concerning the prospective marriage of her and Thomas Dew Gresham. Walter discusses his hope that they do go through with the marriage and tells her that she "will find [Thomas] ambitious, honorable, energetic and domestic in his tastes and habits." He repeatedly expresses his admiration for her and the future for her and his son.

Summary of the twelfth semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, and the literary program, as well as a secretary's report.