Photograph of Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas and the large group of tents lined up in rows on the left side; on the right side there is an open field possibly used for training and parading. The title of the photograph reads: "Home Again! Our Victory Greetings"

Portrait of two women posing together wearing pearl necklaces and lace dresses.

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

Photograph of the barracks at Fort Crockett, Texas. These barracks are situated around the large pasture in the center of the picture.

Photograph of Children Day Parade at Galveston. The parade is made up of girls with baby carriages. Crowds of adults are on the sidewalks on either side of the parade route. The ocean is visible in the background.

Photograph of a car race at Galveston Beach. Two cars are visible behind the spectators. The inscription on the back reads "L. Disbrow in his 290 HB 'JIC' attempts to lower record for beach comer."

Photograph of a Children's Day Parade at Galveston. The parade is made up of girls with baby carriages. Adults are on the sidewalk and the ocean is visible in the background.

Photograph of a woman in Galveston, Texas. The woman is wearing a spotted dress and a bonnet. She stands on the beach, and the bottom of a pier or platform is partially visible behind her.

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.

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.

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.

Interview with Trixie Lucille Dixon Sample, registered nurse from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Sample recounts stories from her 30 years working as a nurse at the Veteran's Hospital - including how she met her husband and the problems she encountered with the hospital's policy against married nurses.

Summary of the fourth semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, bills and resolutions, and the literary program.

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."

Minutes from the forty-first semi-annual 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.

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.

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.

Summary of the third semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, and the literary program.

Summary of the twenty-third 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.

Portrait of Dr. R.M. Moore wearing a suit and tie and round glasses. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Dr. R.M. Moore, Medical School, Galveston, Tex."

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.