Photograph of the control tower and a hangar building at the Austin Municipal Airport. Several people are visible inside the tower and two cars are parked outside. A plane flies low in the background. The location is now Brown Aerial Service.

Photograph of E. 8th St. looking east from Sabine St. after paving. Cars and businesses, including East Produce, line the sides of the street.

Photograph of a group of African American women seated in a reading room at the Negro War Recreation Council Building and bus depot, located in the former city market building at 702-14 East Avenue (now I-35). The group is seated in a "U" shape, facing a woman seated at a the head table. Books, a four-drawer card file, magazines, and a radio line the back wall. On the wall there is a war bond poster which reads: "Don't let that shadow touch them, Buy WAR BONDS", where the "shadow" is in the shape of a swastika and three children cower in its wake. There is a wall-mounted electric fan to the right of the war bond poster, and a fur coat hangs on a coat hook on the left window wall. A hand-made poster on a window at the back reads: "ATTENTION, Have you written a Letter home to-day? Writing facilities may be obtained at the information desk. Books and Magazines are available in the office for SERVICE MEN."

Photograph of the interior of the Negro War Recreation Council Building, located at 702-14 East Avenue (now I-35) in the former city market building, showing a group of African Americans, including 3 women and 3 soldiers in uniform. Four of the women and men are seated in couples at a table, while the remaining soldier is sitting on the table as the woman stands in front of it. All of the women are nicely dressed; one has a fur collar and hat, and one has flowers in her hair. The building, which also served as a bus depot, has several wooden benches, roughly constructed of lumber. Several of the windows to the rear of the photograph are decoratively painted with stars, patriotic shields and the letter "V". Three single glass globe pendant light fixtures are visible hanging from the open vaulted ceiling. The market building was originally constructed as a 1935 Public Works Administration (PWA) project, which opened in June 1935.

Photograph of the Negro War Recreation Council Headquarters building, a concrete frame building located at 702-14 East Avenue (now I-35) in the former city market, repurposed as a bus depot and recreation building for African American soldiers. The windows are 6/6 configuration, many of which are decoratively painted with stars, patriotic shields and the letter "V". The 5-panel double wooden entrance doors, at the center of the photograph, each have painted or decal flags on the second horizontal panel from the top. The sign above the doors reads: "HEADQUARTERS, SUB-BUS STATION, NEGRO WAR RECREATION COUNCIL". To the left of the doors sits a 1930s-era sedan, and to the left of that is a ground-mounted sign that reads: "SUB-BUS STATION for COLORED SOLDIERS". There is a large flag pole, without a flag, visible to the rear of photograph. A wooden bench sits in front of the right building bay. There are several suitcases on the bench, and an overcoat appears to be draped over some of them. The market building was originally constructed as a 1935 Public Works Administration (PWA) project, which opened in June 1935.

Pamphlet discussing the history and purpose of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), future plans for the Association, and advocating for new members, signed by current members of the TSHA.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Orville Bullington expressing his admiration for the latter's recent actions.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady requesting that the latter stop making trips to do interviews.

Letter from John Lee Smith to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the possible relocation of the Medical School in Galveston to the main campus in Austin and requesting that the latter suggest refusing the resignation of regents to the governor.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to C. D. Leake attaching a paper " The State Observer " published in Austin which he thought he might be interested in.

A letter from W. M. Lester to Carl B. Compton regarding watercolor paintings.

Photograph of the exterior of the Varsity Theatre in Austin, Texas. The marquee advertises Cary Grant and Ethel Barrymore in "None but the Lonely Heart."

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Thomas C. Green discussing an award given to Colonel Green and wishing for him and the other soldiers safe return.

Letter from Roy Miller to I. H. Kempner discussing Judge Mansfield's battle with the ballots and discussing Miller taking a trip with Mrs. Miller to Austin and Washington but informing Kempner that he is free to reach out if needed.

Letter from Roy Miller to Walter F. Woodul discussing Miller's belief that Judge Mansfield's campaign opponent will drop out of the election due to a lack of voters and Miller informing Woodul that he would like to meet up with him and others and discussing potential meet up areas.

Letter from H. Bailey Carroll to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner being nominated and selected for a membership with the Texas State Historical Association and discussing including Kempner's father, Harris Kempner, in the Handbook of Texas.

Letter from H. Bailey Carroll to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner being nominated and selected for membership with the Texas State Historical Association and discussing the organization's magazine, The Quarterly, and their annual meetings.

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry giving her permission to provide toys for children and informing her that there is a thrift shop in New Orleans.

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry informing her that Miss Lengfeld is travelling to New Orleans and then to Texas. She also writes about the establishments of three more units in Texas.

Monthly progress report filled out by the Austin chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.

Monthly progress report filled out by the Austin chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.

Monthly progress report filled out by the Austin chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.

Monthly progress report filled out by the Austin chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.

Monthly progress report filled out by the Austin chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.