Copy negative of a log and stone ranch house in Tajique, New Mexico with a small group of people on the porch and trees around it.

Blue line print of survey map of Mills County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, towns and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:228,571] (6000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).

Blue line print of survey map of Wharton County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).

Blue line print of survey map of Bee County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, and towns. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).

Blue line print of survey map of Morris County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:190,476] (5000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).

Group photograph of a 1906 expression class posed in four rows in front of a brick building at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Note on the back of the frame identifies a number of individuals in the photo.

Photograph of the Old Main building at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Two female students can be seen walking on the dirt sidewalk leading up to the building. The writing on the back includes information about the photographer and owner.

Photograph of students studying at three tables in the Simmons College library, circa 1906. The walls of the room are lined with tall bookcases, and the student tables are cluttered with papers and various materials. Two men, one with a typewriter set up in front of him, sit at a smaller table. One of these men has been identified as J. Manley Morgan, the librarian. Typed note on the back of the photograph reads, “Library located about the site of the new chemistry laboratory, Science Hall 1906(?) -- In front: J. Manley Morgan, Librarian. January, 1951.”

Photograph of several art students working on independent projects in the Art Room at Simmons College, circa 1906. The walls of the room are heavily decorated with framed drawings, pennants, and masks.

Catalogue describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.

Photograph of a group of women standing on the front steps of Anna Hall at Simmons College. The typed note in the bottom margin describes the women as the “Girls of Anna Hall.”

Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan reminding Bryan to obtain King and another man named W. J. train passes to Austin for legislative business.

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan explaining that his late response is due to being away in Kentucky for two weeks.

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan discussing political strategies hinging on teamwork between William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan.

Letter from T.L. Foster to William John Bryan discussing an enclosed post card requesting they both appear before the Board of Equalization in San Augustine county over the matter of valuation of Bryan's property.

Letter from Tom White to Honorable W. J. Bryan telling him to expect a package in the mail which was made by his wife.

Description of how fences are to be moved on the land purchased by C. E. Jones from Mary E. Sayles. The document is signed by C. E. Jones and by John Sayles on behalf of Mary E. Sayles.

Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles discussing a warranty deed on the timber in Hardin County. Hemming warrants the title to the extent of his interest.

Letter to Texas Central Railroad Company stating the contractors for their company are building across the land of the writer's mother without her permission. The writer reiterates the damages that will be caused by trespassing and warns the Company to stop work or face court.

Receipt for property taxes for Taylor County, paid by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1905. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.

Letter from L. C. Hinckley to Henry Sayles discussing taxes paid on land he owns.

Letter to Texas Central Railroad Company stating the company is building a road bed across land belonging to the writer's mother without her approval. The writer informs the Company that work is to cease immediately or the matter will be taken to court.

Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Nap Foster and Annie B. Foster discussing purchasing three lots in Abilene, Texas from the Nap and Annie Foster.

Proposal for a new railroad from Comanche, Texas to Temple, Texas. The documents included contain information on the cost of construction, route, possibilities for extensions, projected revenue, and Texas laws pertaining to railroads.