This scene depicts Southern Pacific's Grand Central Station in Houston as it appeared in the last days , the "end of the age of steam". The Southern Pacific's "Sunbeam" train No. 13 northbound headed by Engine No. 650 - a streamlined Pacific type 4-6-2 locomotive - departs from the terminal on its run to Dallas at 4:45 PM on August 9, 1953.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, John Ben Shepperd, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Duty of Criminal District Attorney of Harris County generally in civil matters and to represent Harris County Flood Control District.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, John Ben Shepperd, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: 1. Authority of a county detention home to continue as custodian of dependent and neglected children after such children reach the age of sixteen years. 2. Authority of one other than the District Attorney of Harris County to sign and file a petition to have a child declared a delinquent child.

Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish to Thomas L. James discussing the Sam F. Bashara and Johnny Mitchell leases in Fort Bend County. The details surrounding the leases are described and the conditions of their expiration.

Letter from E. A. Craft to I. H. Kempner discussing inspections for a facility and maintenance.

Invoice for items sold to Pauly Pkg. by Sugarland Industries, including yrls. that costed $3,083.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing Senate Bill 301 and requested corrections to make to the bill.

Letter from Ben White to Thos. L. James discussing insurance policies.

Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish discussing a conference with Mr. Eckhardt for gaining approval and concurrence in the proposed stipulations for a law suit.

Letter from Thos. L. James to H. Malcolm Lovett discussing a water agreement with the American Canal Company.

Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner discussing an update on an IRS ruling.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing the formation of an agreement with Mr. Corman applying to an Aldine property.

Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to Joe Corman discussing the finalization of an agreement for a 10% interest in the profits of the Aldine property.

Letter from Thomas L. James to C. M. Malone discussing the payment for a year's subscription to Texas Friends of Conservation, Inc.

Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner discussing the status of the Sugarland Industries application for ruling on their proposed spin-off.

Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner discussing Imperial Sugar Company's memberships in the Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Houston, and Sugar Land.

Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing freight rate costs.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to John Ben Shepperd, Texas Attorney General, dated March 9, 1953. Herrera recommends that LULAC endorse Frank M. Pinedo of Austin for a position within the Attorney General's office.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to John Ben Shepperd, Texas Attorney General, dated March 9, 1953. Herrera recommends that LULAC endorse Frank M. Pinedo of Austin for a position within the Attorney General's office.

Letter with envelope from Andrew S. A. Espinosa, Jr., Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of LULAC Council in Fort Worth, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated October 9, 1953. Espinosa, Jr. discusses the Fort Worth LULAC Council possibly hosting the Regional LULAC Convention. Espinosa, Jr. also extends an invitation to attend an upcoming meeting in Fort Worth.

Letter from George I. Sánchez, Director of the American Council of Spanish-Speaking People, to John J. Herrera, dated June 9,1953. Sánchez writes of his support for John J. Herrera's re-election as LULAC National President but also expresses concerns about LULAC's effectiveness on a state and national scale.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company enclosing a check covering a premium due.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a farm-to-market road east of Sugar Land and a letter Kempner wrote to E. H. Thornton, Jr., in February.