Winding through the rugged countryside near Washita Canyon in Oklahoma, the Santa Fe's "Texas Chief" powered by four diesel units and a consist of eleven cars, rolls southward towards Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, and Galveston, Texas, circa 1956.

Santa Fe's No. 1, with two diesel units heading "The Ranger" train No. 6, northbound, with a consist of ten cars, in Big Canyon near Dougherty, Oklahoma, close to the Arbuckle mountain range. The image has been attributed to photographer Preston George.

Color postcard with an image of a church. The text above the image is, "20486 - First N.E. Church, OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla."

Color postcard with an image of Main Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Above the image is the text, "Main St., looking West, OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla." and handwritten is, "Earl [ ] with Mr. [ ] Sunday and we will come to make you a visit [ ] we will [ ] here sat at 0-30 P.M. May /[ ]/07." The correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Poppa, Mamma, and Aunto: I will only write a line and tell you that we are all well and that we will [ ] you all else we know about the 1st either sat sunday or monday. Yous R.L.D." The postcard is addressed to Mr. A. Bassano, 527 S. 18th St., Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on May 29, 1907.

Photograph of Walt Speyer sitting outside of his sod home, also known as a "dugout". The home is on the right side of the photograph and on the left side are two dark horses. Walt Speyer is dressed in pants, a light-colored shirt, and a hat. Written on the photograph at the top is, "Pioneer Days in Beaver County". Underlined is, "Walt Speyers". Written on the door to his house is, "1903", and written across the bottom is, "Daddy as a bachelor".

Photograph of a large group of people walking away from the camera. They are outside on grass and there are many trees. The women wear white blouses with skirts, some wear hats, the men wear trousers and shirts with hats. There are children running. In the lower left hand corner of the frame there is writing that reads, "I am in front of Bessie Huff. Picnic on Simms Place 1908". Across the bottom it reads, "Mr. and Mrs. Huff" and "Grace Bayer".

Photograph of group of men and boys standing in front and to the side of Montgomery - Hardware Co. and steam traction engine. The steam engine is ready to move the building to Follett, Texas from Ivanhoe, Oklahoma.

Photograph of a white building with sliding doors. One man is standing in the doorway, wearing a jacket, overalls and hat, and two men in hats are squatting in front of the doors. Next to the building is a Model-T Ford with one man in a suit, tie, and hat standing next to it, and one man, one woman, and five children in the car. All the people in the photograph are African-American. On the far left side of the frame is a small white building.

Photograph of seven buildings in South Ivanhoe, Oklahoma. A small building on the far left side of the frame has a person standing in the doorway. Next to that is a one-story building with a sign on the front that reads, "Ivanhoe State BANK, Guarantee Fund Bank". Next to the bank are two two-story buildings, one with an awning. There are three small buildings on the right side of the frame. In the foreground is a field of dirt and weeds.

Color postcard depicting a view of Church St. in Paris, Texas. Homes with large front porches line the street. Correspondence on the back reads, " My dear Little Precious, 'Aunto' went to the circus yesterday and sure did wish for her baby to be there. did you go to it up there and how did you like it. Your Aunto who loves you. Rosa B." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill. 206 East 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. The postmark is from Paris, Texas on Oct 26, 1907.

monochromatic reproductionof a painting on a postcard showing Robinson Street, looking north from Grand Avenue in Oklahoma City, Okla. The correspondence reads, "Hello Pap: I am having a fine time, wish I could stay a month but will be home Wed. Lovingly, Rose". It is addressed to Mr. Alf. bassano, 527 So. 18th Street, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Aug 25, 1907.

Monochromatic postcard with picture of a three-story building with striped awnings. Printed text reads,"South Wall Street, Paris, Texas" Correspondence on the card reads, "Dear 'Little Rosa' Your Auntie is looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to seeing you and Mud Sat. night. Wish 'daddy' was coming too. My transportation bus came so I'll be in ? if nothing happens. Hattie is coming with me, and will beat you -all ? a few hours, if we are not late. Bye Bye Your aunt Auntie rosa"" Sent to Mr.A. Bassano in Paris, Texas. Postmarked Oct 15, 1907 in Oklahoma City.

Color postcard with picture of a four-story building with red and white striped awnings and classical architectural elements. Printed text reads,"India Temple, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma." Correspondence on the card reads, "Dear Papa-her is some better this morning but was real sick all yesterday and last night. The Dr. says that it's nothing alarming but it will be a day or two. her talk about her poppa and auntie all day and last night. Alice" On the front is written"her has malarial and the Dr. says her will not be much sick so don't worry. I'll let you know every day." Sent to Mr.A. Bassano in Paris, Texas. Postmarked Oct 15, 1907 in Oklahoma City.

Photograph of church or school building and other white buildings, dirt road throughout with horses and groups of people. Labeled through center of photo is "Looking west at sunset, Beaver-Co., Okla." The S's are backwards.

Photograph of a sod schoolhouse. Labeled on bottom of photo is "A SOD SCHOOL HOUSE OF BEAVER-Co. OKLA."

Color postcard depicting an aerial view of Delmar Park in Oklahoma City. There are rides such as the ferris wheel, there is a theatre and a horse race track, and a trolley in the foreground. The correspondence on the back reads, " I hope you will pardon me, but I just happened to think that I failed to give you the add. of the boarding house I spoke of, it is George Boon, 29 E 4th St. OC - Hopinh you will be successful. I remain sincerely, G. C. Taylor". It is addressed to Mrs. E. A Dill, 527 S 18th St, Paris, Texas. It is post marked Oklahoma, Okla, July 15, 1908.

Color postcard depicting the Oklahoma City court house. Correspondence reads, "Dear friend, we received your postal. glad to hear from you. hope you are all well. we have the house full and are kept busy We intended to write you about Mrs. Erler loosing her sister. did not get time. Is it not sad. let us hear from you. Ida Reed". It is addressed to Mrs. Earl Dill, Paris, Texas, No. 527 S. 18th St. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla on Jul 3, 1908.

Color postcard depicting the Threadgill Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is a red brick building with four stories and awnings on the windows. Handwritten on the front of the card, "Sat. Aug 17/07, Her missed her missed her fever again so I hope her is getting alright. Mud" It is addressed to Mr. A. Bassano, 527 S. 18th St., Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Aug 17,1907.

Monochromatic postcard with pictures of two buildings in Oklahoma City. On the left is the Baltimore Building, a five-story building with Seaver Drugs on its first floor. On the right is the Lee Building, another five story brick building. Printed on the card, "Greetings from Oklahoma City, Okla." Handwritten on the front, July 13th/ 07, Dear Pap- Jack came all right - & seems to be perfectly well but I was surprised to see him so soon. not a line from any of you yet. He is not so well has an eye tooth nearly through. will write you tomorrow. Alice" It is addressed to Mr. A. Bassano, 527 S. Mill St, Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on July 13, 1907.

Monochromatic postcard depicting the Hotel Threadgill in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is a four-story building made of brick with striped awnings. Handwritten on the front of the postcard, "My Dear Pap- Rose got here all O.K. at 8.15 last night. her was awful glad to see her 'Anto' & seems to think that there might to be someone else with her. I am sick over Bru not being able to stay longer. but half loaf is better than none. her is well & hope she will stay that way. lots of love to you all - Lovingly Alice." It is addressed to Mr. A. Bassano, 527 S. Mill St., Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Aug 23, 1907.

Color postcard depicting the Lee Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is a five-story red brick building with striped awnings on some of the windows. There are carts and pedestrians in the streets near the building. A sign on the street level reads, "Democratic Headquarters." Handwritten on the front is the date, "July 8th/07" Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear folks - we arrived all O.K. & all feel pretty good today. hope Jack is improving, had as very pleasant trip, will write tomorrow. do you all miss us Lovingly, Alice & her." It is addressed to Mr. A. Bassano, 527 S. Mill St., Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla on Jul 9, 1907.

Color postcard picturing the Colcord Residence in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The mansion is red brick with a large porch across the front with a balcony above it. There are large columns at the front entrance. A green lawn with small trees surrounds the house. Correspondence on the back reads, "You do not deserve even a post card but since it's my day to write you I will write. I am sorry we tired you so with our long stay that near two weeks has passed and not a line from you. Are all fairly well. her is better and seems like her self. She wants to see Aunto and Poppa and Mamma. her say so. Alice." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, 527 S. 18th St., Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla on Jul 20, 1907.

Photograph of three buildings in South Ivanhoe, OK. On the left side of the frame is a white wooden building with "Montgomery - Hardware" painted on the front. The middle building has a front porch with small pillars. The building on the right side of the frame has "General Merchandise S.F. Cross" painted on the front of it. The foreground is a wide dirt road.

Postcard with an image of a woman standing near a kayak. Below the image is the text, "Summerjoys" and handwritten is, "Hello My-Little Precious, Auto. 4/29/07." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Apr 29, 1907.