Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about continued dry weather which his reaching almost drought proportions in some parts Texas.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about the balance sheet prepared by Phillips, Sheffield, Hopson & Lewis for her files and the previous amount due by Texas Cotton Industries. Also, mentions how appreciative of Dan to help in these TCI transactions and sends his kindest regards.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Lyda Kempner discussing about the different farmland properties and their irrigation sources, net worth, and their respective usage in West Texas centered around Pecos, Texas.

Photograph of two UNIDENTIFIED men standing in a class III rangeland. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Class III range land. Blue grama grass is very low state of vigor. Invaders are numerous including muhly grass, fluff grass, three-awn, and perennial broomweed. Erosion, moderate to severe indicating that permanent damage is occurring. Recovery on this type of range will be slow, although much change toward the more desirable species can be expected when the use of range is based upon preserving the grama grasses.”

Photograph of a hand of an UNIDENTIFED person showing off a Class I Range Land producing excellent forage. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Class I Range Land producing maximum forage. Range has been under continuous use and can increase in grazing without damage to range. Range is pure stand of blue grama grass this is in a vigorous condition producing large amount of forage. Only traces of undesirable species such as muhly grass, three-awn, and fluff grass. No erosion."

Photograph of a hand of an UNIDENTIFED person showing off a Class IV Range Land. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Class IV Range Land. Blue grama technically all gone. Most of space vegetation is […], principally 6-week grama, false buffalo and […], although still remains traces of blue grama […] and burro grass with scattering of Sphaeralcea angustifolia. Severe erosion. Marfa Silty Clay Loam."

Photograph of a close-up view of Class II rangeland. The back of the photograph proclaims, “This picture shows Class II Range Land. Close-up view. Grass on this range is not as thick as that on the Class I range, indicating low vigor. A few undesirable species are coming in principally muhly grass, three-awn and perennial broomweed. Rapid recovery will be expected under safe use for permanent damage has not occurred. Slight sheet erosion. (Range is principally blue grama.)"

Photograph of a close-up view of class III rangeland on W. B. Mitchells Sons Ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Class III Range Land. Blue grama grass in very low state of vigor. Invaders are numerous including muhly grass, fluff grass, three-awn, and perennial broomweed. Erosion, moderate to severe indicating that permanent damage is occurring. Recovery on this type of range will be slow, although much change toward the more desirable species can be expected when the use of range is based upon preserving the grama grasses."

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Sara K. Weston informing about enclosing balance sheet and discussing about reduce in indebtedness of Texas Cotton Industries.

Photograph of a fence line contrast. The pasture on the left has been heavily grazed with sheep. No rains have occurred in 1953. The result is that the range is almost bare. The pasture on the right has not been used as heavily and some clover still remains.

Photograph of class IV Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control. Blue grama practically all gone. Most of the sparse vegetation is annual, principally 6-week grama, false buffalo and goat hand, although still remains traces of blue grama, tobosa and burro grass with a scattering of Sphaeralcea angustifolia. Severe erosion. Maria Silty Clay Loam. TX-40, 445.

Letter from H. E. Tips to R. I. Mehan confirming the valuations for corporations previously mentioned are reliable and can be used to prepare tax returns. Tips updates Mehan on crops that are growing and states a valuation of $100,000 is sufficient for La Junta Farms.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. Jeff Wood remitting a copy of the 1940 capital stock tax return. Kempner provides instructions on where the copies are to be sent after completion.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.