Photograph of the dedication plaque on a copy of the Statue of Liberty in Midland, Texas. It reads: "With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States. The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty. 40th anniversary crusade to strengthen the arm of liberty 1950."

Photograph of a historical plaque in Midland, Texas. It reads: "The Midland Man. Oldest human remains in New World. Found 1953 on ranch near here by pipeline welder Keith Glasscock. Fossilized skull, rib and hands bones had been exposed by weather conditions. Tests indicated these were bones of a woman who lived as long ago as 9000 - 9500 B.C.; nearby were bones of extinct species of horse, camel, mammoth, pecxcary, wolf, sloth; with weapons, tools and signs of ancient campfires. Drs. Fred Wendorf and Alex D. Krieger, archaeologists; Claude C. Albritton, geologist; T.D. Stewart, physician and anthropologist, made studies of the discovery. (1966)."

Photograph of the Lawrence Home in Midland, Texas. The white stone building has a porch overhanging.

Photograph of the Lawrence Home in Midland, Texas.

Photograph of the Lawrence Home in Midland, Texas. The paneled walls form the one story house.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying P-51s, a hurricane and bad weather, and a friend's divorce. Written on Neil House (Columbus, Ohio) stationary.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling to Long Beach, food, landing in El Paso with a major crosswind and nearly colliding with another plane, staying the night in El Paso, and flying on to Midland.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. B. Preston, Post Commander by H. A. Palmer, Post Adjutant, Midland, Texas, dated August 9, 1941. Preston acknowledges the announcement by Carswell that the Post has Abilene's hat in the ring for the 1942 Departmental Convention assuring Carswell that he is "rootin' for you all the way".

Letter from Hulon Brown to Truett Latimer discussing a group gathering they are both attending in Odessa.

Photograph of the Midland County Courthouse. A large tree obscures the view of the front of the building.

Photograph of the Midland County Courthouse. A large tree obscures the view of the building.

Photograph of a cornerstone of the Midland County courthouse. The cornerstone reads: "Midland County M. R. Hill, County Judge. Commissions S. R. Preston ~ L. M. Estes, D. L. Hutt ~ H. E. Roberts. Chas. L. Klapproth, District Judge. A. C. Francis, Sheriff. A. D. 1930."

Photograph of a cornerstone at the Midland County courthouse. It reads: "Voelcker & Dixon Incorporated Architects. Wichita Falls, Texas. J. O. Everett Co. Genl. Contractor. Dallas, Texas."

Photograph of a cornerstone at the Midland County courthouse. It reads: "Courthouse remodeled and expanded. Jail floor addition. Dedicated September 9, 1974."

Photograph of a cornerstone at the Midland County courthouse. It reads: "Midland County, Texas. Judge Barbara G. Culver. Durward Wright ~ John Thomas, Charles Welch ~ Winfree Brown, Commissioners. Rosenelle Cherry, Clerk. Ed Darnell, Sheriff."

Photograph of a historical marker in Midland, Texas. It reads: "Midland County (created and organized, March 1885). First known as the junction of many trails and site of the last Comanche raid into Texas. In 1881 the Texas and Pacific Railroad was built; equi-distant between El Paso and Fort Worth, this became known as Midland. First settler was a sheepman in 1882. Cattlemen came with Herefords in 1888. Water wells and windmills lured small farmers. Became headquarters for 1928 Permian Basin oil discovery. In 1945 its first well came in. The "Midland Man", oldest skeletal remain in North America (18,500 B.C.(, was found in 1954. (1967)"

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Patent for a pocket pencil holder. Illustration included.