Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to John and Sophia Wilson, on August 24, 1927. She writes about her daughters, one of whom is entering college soon, and a boy who helps her husband at his shop.

Document detailing the history of Edgar and Edith Sutherlin's involvement in the First Christian Church in Port Arthur, Texas.

Purchase order for a street clock written to Sutherland Jewelry.

Newspaper clipping announcing of the funeral of Edgar Brown Sutherlin, including address, officiator, pallbearers, and place of burial.

Letter from Yvonne Sutherlin to the Texas Secretary of State, on June 11, 2000, enclosing photocopies of share certificates taken out by E. B. Sutherlin, and asking for information on The Se-Cola Bottling Company.

Genealogy charts for members of the Sutherlin family, including Edgar Brown Sutherlin, Ruby Maurine Sutherlin McElroy, Clyda Waneta Sutherlin Bowman, James Edgar Sutherlin, James Franklin Sutherlin, Clyda N. Sutherlin, and John Harvey Sutherlin. The charts include information concerning births, military service, marriages, and deaths.

Newspaper clipping advertising a forced sale at Sutherlin Jewelers due to renovations. It lists the items up for sale, and the other services offered.

Handwritten Christmas song lyrics on Sutherlin stationery. Musical notes are written on the back of the page.

Advertisement announcing that Edgar B. Sutherlin is retiring, and that Southerlin Jewelers is closing. It reads: "Believe it or not... it's true - Two old men are going out of Business, John says, he will continue with his watchwork. "After 41 years in Port Arthur, I have been advised by the Doctors to rest, as I have had three strokes." Everything must be sold at 50% and All Music and Luggage at 25% and Less. Watches and Diamonds at Half Price! Even the fixtures are for sale as arranged ... Everything must go by March 31st, as I must give possession of this room by that date. E. B. Sutherlin. Southerlin Jewelers, 520 Procter. Dial 5-5221."

Letter from Self Winding Clock Company to Edgar B. Sutherlin, on February 6, 1922, telling him how he can improve the illumination of the dials on the street clock he bought from them.

Issue of the Highland Heights Highlights, a program for the Highland Heights Christian Church. It includes "With Mother This Christmas," a eulogy of Edgar Brown Sutherlin by Theodore McElroy, Sr.

Issue of the Good Business periodical, which includes an article about Edgar B. Sutherlin's jewelry store and his kindness to visiting seamen. A separate article has been pasted into the back of the periodical, announcing the retirement of Mr. Sutherlin due to his health.

Letter from Rudene Graham to Yvonne Sutherlin, on July 15, 1985, discussing the research they have both been doing into their ancestors. Graham asks Sutherlin about a book she had heard of concerning the Sutherlin family.

Handwritten note from April 17, 1937. It reads: "April 17, 1937. E. B. Suthelin requested permit to move large street clock from 436 to 424 Procter Street -. Permission denied."

Letter from Robert L. Schaadt to Yvonne Sutherlin, on January 2, 1986, thanking her for her donation of her mother-in-law's diary. He expresses his delight at reading it, and asks if Sutherlin would like to donate anything else to the Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center.

Postcard requesting information from the Social Security Board, filled out by Edgar Brown Sutherlin.

Envelope from E. B. Sutherlin's jewelry store. It reads: "Name -- Address -- Phone -- No. -- Charge $ --. E. B. Sutherlin, Jeweler and Watchmaker. Musical Instruments -- Sheet Music and Luggage. 520 Procter Street. Phone 5-5221. Port Arthur, Texas, U. S. A. Instructions."

Handwritten notes laying out important Sutherlin family dates to be filed with the First Christian Church history.

Driver's license for Edith Wilson Sutherlin, from the 1940s.

Envelope for E. B. Sutherlin's jewelry store, with notes written by him. The envelope reads: "Name: Mrs. O. R. Williams, 719 - Procter St. No.: 6-8-27. Charges $--. E. B. Sutherlin, Jewelry & Watchmaker, 436 Procter St., Port Arthur, Texas. Instructions: don't string too tight."

Document certifying that E. B. Sutherlin owns two shares of The Se-Cola Bottling Company.

Newspaper clipping concerning the drilling of an oil well near Port Arthur, Texas. As a stockholder, Edgar B. Sutherlin speaks about the production of the well.

Newspaper clipping concerning the moving of Edgar B. Sutherlin's jeweler's store to larger quarters, as well as the street clock Sutherlin had installed at his place of business.

Newspaper clipping concerning a street clock built by the Sutherlin Jewelers company, owned and operated by Edgar B. Sutherlin and his brother.