Photograph of a combine used for harvesting seed from a combination planting of winter oats and hairy vetch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Combination planting of winter oats and hairy vetch being harvested for seed with combine."

Volume of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including religious anecdotes, stories about Native American dances, stories about petroleum and oil fields, folk songs, legends, customs and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 205.

Photograph of Alfred Austin farm showing a pure bred herd of Jersey dairy cattle with black-faced sheep grazing on posture composed of rye grass, hop clover, lespedeza, white clover, and Landino clover carrying 2 ½ animal units per acre at present. This pasture averages over 1 animal throughout the season. Mr. Austin has 21 head of Jersey cows with 22 heifers and 95 head of sheep including lambs. AR-D25-69.

Photograph of Ten acre field of alfalfa planted following 2 years of sweet clover, where lime was applied. Sweat clover and alfalfa received application of 48% superphosphate at a rate of 150 pounds per acre. Alfalfa seeded in the fall of 1942 after a field of sweat clover was turned under in the summer of 1942. This method of seeding alfalfa following the sweet clover helps insure complete inoculation of alfalfa. Part of the field seeded to common variety of alfalfa & the rest to the Grimm variety. Recently a small check area has received an application of boron at a rate of 20 pounds per acre. Elbert Graham, farm owner and one of the district supervisors, is standing in the foreground of the picture. AR-D25-70.

Photograph of a volunteer crop of crimson clover which has reproduced itself by volunteer seeding for a period of 5 consecutive years. This winter's legume crop has served as soil conserving and building the [?] winter legume. Disking has been about the only cultivation given this 12 acre red apple and peach orchard in the background where the crimson clover has volunteered red with the seeding made in the fall of 1943. Dewey Vaughn, farm operator, is shown examining some of the heads of crimson clover which the farm owner expects to harvest for the seed. The seed yield has been estimated at 300 pounds per acre or more for that part grown without small grain. AR-D25-71.

Invoice for items sold to H. Kempner by American Florist Supply Co., including a pound of Poison grains for $0.70, shipped to J. Bertig.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing buying ink for her pen, being "weathered-in" at Jackson Army Air Field (en route from Dallas to Memphis), trouble getting a hotel room in Jackson, changes to the base, possible routes to her destination, a possible officer's commission, and other WASPs marrying. Written on Robert E. Lee Hotel (Jackson) stationary.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing the addresses Kempner wants each Preserved fig case to go to.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner discussing paving roads, local news, and a plane crash in Arkansas.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston thanking for the birthday gift and discussing about mother Bertig's health condition, Harris's Army selection.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer discussing about mother Bertig's health condition and Harris's Army selection

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Peter Henderson & Co. requesting an order of several different Rock Garden plants to be sent to Joseph R. Bertig.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz sending condolences about the passing of Gatz's sister.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to William W. Sealy thanking Sealy for the donation to the Galveston Orphan's Home. Kempner goes on to discuss personal details about his life as well as Mary Jean.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Miss Knight discussing Cecile B Kempner's recent robbery and thanking for Wallace's invoices.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jeane B. Kempner informing that Dr. Dillman will catheterize her and mentions that his mother had an increasing temperature through out.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joe R. Bertig discussing bills needed for a claim in a recent robbery. Also mentioned a phone conversation about storms and high waters.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig informing that he will receive the April issue of the Texas Bankers Record. He also mentions that he received his personal letter regarding the stock purchase.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig sending poison grain regarding the Joseph's Mice infestation. He also mentions that Jeane and himself are going to Plantersville.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jos. R. Bertig discussing a recent robbery.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing what to do with his rock garden.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig explaining changes in Jeane Kempner's travel schedule.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig gratitude in regards to Truman's letters.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing business with cotton seed.