Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Undersea treasures like this unusual basket sponge are popular trophies for divers in the clear waters of the Mexican Caribbean near Cozumel."

Stalled on the grade to Carneros --- Coahuila and Zacatecas Railroad's southbound freight headed by Engine No. 261, a Consolidation type 2-8-0, leased from the National Railways of Mexico, is over taken by a second freight, double-headed by Coahuila and Zacatecas' Engines Nos. 12 and 3, both Consolidation types. Then the mixed train arrives, headed by Coahuila and Zacatecas' Engine No. 11, also a Consolidation type. It pushed as well. Eventually these trains arrived at Carneros station which is the highest point on this narrow gauge railroad, elevation 6,873 feet. Carneros is located 25 miles south of Saltillo.

Monterrey's Union station in the "Glory Days of Steam" January 1920. In this era, it was one of the finest railroad passenger depots in Mexico. This station had ten stub-end tracks. There were sixteen through passenger trains daily, inbound and outbound. In addition, there were trains originating at Monterrey, such as those to Matamoros, Nuevo Laredo, Realta, Saltillo and Tampico. The track in the foreground was a portion of Monterrey's electric street railway system. The paralleling track in the background was the main line of the National Railways of Mexico coming into Monterrey from Tampico.

Coahuila and Zacatecas Railroad train No. 11, westbound, headed by a type 2-6-0 locomotive, at Avalos on January 1, 1961. This runs in a 3 foot narrow gauge railroad.

Photograph of Lawrence Alden Tarver posing with his hands behind his back in front of a tree trunk. He is wearing a striped, long-sleeved shirt and dark-colored pants. Lawns with plants and other trees are visible in the background, as well as a building in the left side of the image. Handwritten text on the back of the photo says: "Lawrence Alden Tarver January 1969, Front yard in Mexico City."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Proudly displaying the morning's catch are Virgil Ward, three time world and national fresh water fishing champion, and movie and television actor Hugh O'Brian."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Movie and television actor Hugh O'Brian and Virgil Ward, three time worked and national fresh water fishing champion, prepare their equipment prior to bass fishing expedition at Lake Obregon, Mexico."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Selecting the most likely spot and the best rod and reel combination is an important part of successful fishing."

Photograph of a courtyard between buildings in Matamoros, Mexico. The photo includes a metal-covered walkway with pillars written with names and a stone well in the center of the backyard.

Photograph of members of the band and others at a venue, tentatively identified as Campeche, Yucatan, Mexico. Several band members can be seen in the background with instruments, and two men can be seen standing at front. One appears to be speaking into a microphone which is draped with a banner for radio station RCN, Campeche. The other man, in glasses, is tentatively identified as Leon Breeden.

Double-exposure photograph of members of the band performing onstage. The layered exposures show one man playing a saxophone, superimposed over another playing a slide trombone.

Photograph of a game of dominoes played during the trip, using an equipment crate as a table. The crate is clearly marked NTSU, and American Embassy.

Photograph of a performance in Mexico. In foreground can be seen a man playing a slide trombone, and a man in a plaid jacket conducting, tentatively identified as Leon Breeden. A few other members of the band can are partly visible in the background.

Photograph of an urban area, taken from a hill or a tall building, during the tour. Many buildings can be seen in foreground, and in the background are hills and mountains.

Photograph of a performance in Mexico. The band can be seen onstage, dressed in dark suits, with one standing out front giving a trumpet solo. To right onstage is man in plaid coat, tentatively identified as Leon Breeden.

Photograph of a performance during the tour. Onstage is Carol Lurie singing. Other members of the band can be seen in the background.

Photograph of the ground from the window of the plane. The view, which includes part of the window and a tip of the wing, is looking down on mountainous terrain, with a small concentration of buildings near lower center.

Photograph of a presentation at a performance during the tour. Members of the band can be seen at an outdoor venue, seated at their music stands holding instruments while an older man stands at a microphone speaking and holding what appears to be a record. Behind him stand two other men, the one at back tentatively identified as Leon Breeden. Based on banner on microphone, this may be at Puebla, Mexico. Above can be seen an audience standing at the railings of the balcony of an upper floor. This is one of a series of photographs taken during the One O’Clock Lab Band’s tour to Mexico, January 26 to February 21, 1967. The United States Department of State sponsored the tour, and the band traveled as representatives of the United States. Directed by Leon Breeden, the 20 member band and their guests vocalist Carol Lurie and pianist-organist Linda De Leon, toured for 26 days, giving 19 scheduled concerts and two impromptu shows at venues throughout Mexico.

Photograph of part of a fortress, tentatively identified as Fuerte San Miguel in Campeche, Yucatan, Mexico. part of the ramparts, dry moat, and crenelations can be seen.

Photograph of members of the band at a performance venue. Visible is one man seated at a piano, and one seated behind a music stand.

Photograph of a performance in Mexico. Several members of the band can be seen onstage, dressed in dark suits. Some members are seated, while the flute player stands at front to play.

Photograph of three people outdoors, possibly waiting at a small rural airstrip. A young man and woman walk by, another man sits on a chain strung as a fence. Luggage can be seen on a cart in the background.

Photograph of the preparations for a performance during the tour. Several members of the band can be seen seated onstage, viewed from behind, looking into the auditorium.

Photograph of a performance in Mexico. The band can be seen playing, dressed in dark suits.