Postcard of First Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, with people walking on the sidewalks around it. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Hjalmar Haddorf in North Platte, Nebraska and says, "This is not colored, but I am sending it because you sent a view of the 1st Bapt. Ch. of Omaha, which is very pretty. Edena May Carroll. San Marcos, Texas."

Letter written to Monteith Abstract Company in Belton, Texas from Hill Printing & Stationery Company in Waco, Texas, acknowledging the receipt of their order for 2 reams of paper and promising to complete the order quickly.

Photograph album compiled by 1st Sgt. Oliver Taft Hazelton while he was stationed near the Mexican border containing images of the Texas National Guard activities there. Handwritten text at the start of the album says: "Photographic Views of scenes at and near Mexican Border on Rio Grande River - Ft. Ringgold, Texas during May-Sept. 1916."

Text for three poems typed on Dallas Artillery Company letterhead, written by Sgt. Oliver Taft Hazelton during his service on the Mexican border (1914-1916). The poems relate to Hazelton's experiences during that time and include two titled poems and a song "to the tune of Steam Boat Bill."

Warranty deed from Zebulon Jenkins and his wife, to J. E. M. Yates for "all our undivided one half interest in a to the following described lot, tract or parcel of land" in Grapevine, Texas. According to the description, the purchase is a piece of land in a three acre lot had been "conveyed to E. R. Boardman by E. N. Hudgins and wife," and is the same lot "conveyed by E. R. Boardman and wife G. E. Bushong, J. L. Morehead, Z. T. Wall, J. E. M. Yates and Zeb Jenkins." The statement on the back of the document states that both members of the selling party appeared before the notary public on their on behalf.

Manuscript for botany students describing 98 families of plants in Texas including 341 genera and 774 species. The book is organized into four parts: 1// Key to the Families, pages 1-100; 2// [Mustard] Family -- Flax Family, pages 101-150 and Flax Family -- Evening Primrose Family (Guara), pages 151-200; 3// Potato Family -- Madder Family (Galium), pages 251-300 and Evening Primrose Family (Guara) -- Solanaceae Pers. Potato Family, pages 201-250; 4// Honey Suckle Family -- Composite XVI. (Leptilon), pages 301-350 (First Part) and Composite XVI. (Leptilon) -- End, pages 351-383 (Second Part) with General Index of Latin Names, pages L1-L7, English Index, Including Popular Plant Names, pages E1-E6, and Glossary, pages G1-G11.

Photograph of four soldiers, two of them are holding flags by horses. The one flag is an United States flag and the other flag is a Regiment flag. There are four horses, one of the horses is eating grass. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "No. 4604...cavalry...Regimental color bearers; neath the Red White and Blue.." "Swafford...photo...copyright..."

Presidential address given by James E. Thompson to the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. In the speech, Thompson discusses the formation of the society, as well as its future and objectives.

Summary of the second semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed and important people present, including the secretary's report.

Summary of the third semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, and the literary program.

Booklet for the Queen's Ball, a celebration of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen of the Year at the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco. Included in the booklet is a portrait of Her Majesty Queen of the Year, a list of members of the royal court, a program of dances and songs, a list of duchesses for Texas, and committee members.

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Photograph of soldiers doing various activities on the bank of the river. There are some soldiers that are swimming, drying off, and others standing. There is one soldier holding a gun and watching. There are some soldiers that are dressed and other soldiers unclothed. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: " No.5804...U.S. Soldiers swimming in the Rio Grande... Swafford...photo...copyright..."

Photograph of a deer close to a building and a dog is laying close to the building. There is an individual piece of wood by the deer and buildings in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: " MX brdr. 1916/7."

Photograph of line of bread placed on a long wooden bench with a machine directly behind. There are only a few loaves of bread that is laying down most loaves upright. There are two long wooden benches the one bench partially shown. A building and men are in the background. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "No.5023... Army Bread" "Swafford photo Copyright..."

Photograph of a military camp with tremendous amounts of rain. There is a soldier heading into a tent. There is a lot of water by the tents and on the ground. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Wet camp. nr. Mex brdr. 1916/7."

Photograph of an old Christian Mission made of bricks with a cross and bell on top. Various objects are around the building a mountain range is in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph displaying a note: A note from Joe M Daniel wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The picture may bring back memories that are pleasant.

Photograph of building with a fence and trees surrounding it. The building is one story and made of bricks. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Probably somewhere in Mex. nr. brdr. 1916/7."

Photograph of camp setup with rows of soldiers, horses, and tents near a river; a mountain range is in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Camp at Ruidosa Tex. D troop in first row in the picture. Mts. are across the river in Mexico."

Photograph of a large tree under an arch surrounded with a white rail, with four wreaths lining the rail of the altar. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Torreson Tree, First English Lutheran Church."

Photograph of an altar inside of a church. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "First English Lutheran Church, Waco, Christmas 1916."

Photograph of the altar of First English Lutheran Church in Waco, taken at Christmastime, with some pews visible in the foreground.

Photograph of a hut made of sticks and brush in the Rio Grande River area. Various objects are in and around this hut and a slope of a hill is in the background.

Photograph of Matilda Alice Sweeney sitting at the sea wall in Galveston, Texas; Matilda is wearing a long dress and a large hat.