Patent for a new and improved coupling for railroad cars. This design "consists in a shaft journaled at its lower end in the ordinary draw-bar and at its upper end in a bracket . . . and in the combination therewith of a brace . . . adapted to support the lower end of said shaft, a hook placed between the brace and the draw-bar, and a spring surrounding the shaft and arranged to hold the shaft and hook normally . . . It also further consists in . . . the hook, . . . a spring-actuated uncoupling-rod extending through a bracket . . . and a retaining-latch. . . adapted to hold the said rod in a retracted position" (lines 22-37).

Letter from George Andre to Homer L. Bruce discussing payment to the Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd for their law firms assistance in the lawsuit to recover overpaid income tax in 1947 and 1948.

Imperial Sugar Company cash balance report featuring sections for cash on deposit, withdrawals, and balance on deposit.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Robert Markle Armstrong discussing a purchase of stock in the Imperial Sugar Company.

Letter from Ken L. Laird to All Brokers - List #1 discussing a report from Herman Lurie about the number of tons of sugar being shipped around the world.

Randle described growing up in rural Texas, segregation, integration, and the challenges of growing up working class and black, as well as the ways in which he overcame the odds to become a prominent and educated official in the region.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the purchase of groceries.

Letter from W. H. Louviere to H. E. Butt discussing Imperial Sugar Company contributions.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre discussing the daily cash position for the Imperial Sugar Company.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing Sugarland Industries' account statements.

Sugarland Industries balance sheet featuring sections for banks, cash on deposit, balance on deposit, withdrawals, and total withdrawals.

Letter from C. H. Jenkins to Kelly, Looney, McLean & Littleton discussing concerns with the past due account owned by Christensen Frozen Foods Company.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul discussing the Sugar Bill.

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing a letter from Hale Schaleben.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kemnper to Hugh L. Williams discussing sugar legislation.

Letter from R. M. Armstrong to H. L. Kempner discussing Coke's opinion on the pricing of raw sugar.

Letter from John R. Wood to Thos. L. James discussing Wood's interest in being interviewed for a job as a farm manager for the Kempners.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting information regarding V. A. Bonham's interest in a service station at Plantersville, Texas.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing reaching out to the Texas Research Foundation concerning soybeans.

Inter-office letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a recent visit to King Ranch and that they contact Robert J. Kleberg, Jr., before revisiting in the fall to get a better tour.