Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Oklahoma Cityans in New Orleans Saturday to see the Sugar bowl game between Oklahoma 's Sooners and North Carolina's Tar Heels.."

Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #900 in New Orleans, Louisiana. There is a tower behind the engine, and a man on top of the train is holding some sort of arm connecting the train to the tower. Text below the image says "New Orleans, La. Nov 13 1949" and "R. H. Carlson."

A letter addressed to The Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from F. W. Maher, General Passenger Agent, United Fruit Company, New Orleans 4, LA, dated June 24, 1949. Maher confirms that, between now and September 1st, if Carswell is unable to give them any business they will feel it necessary to cancel his agency agreement.

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2" and text "T.P.-M.P.T.R.R. OF N.O." are visible on the car. Additional tracks lay in front. A water tower and buildings can be seen in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "New Orleans, LA. Dec. 14th 1949."

Photograph of a train engine and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. The number "2" and letters "T.P.-M.P.T.R.R. OF N.O." are visible on the car. Buildings can be seen in the distant right background. Handwritten text below the image says, "New Orleans, LA. July 19th 1949 (Annunciation Street Station)."

Letter to Cecile from her father about a Mardi Gras celebration, Herb and Mary, and taxes.

Letter to Cecile form her father about a convention he attended, General Eisenhower coming for a luncheon, a dinner for the Board of Regents op the University of Texas, and Cecile's travel in the south.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco with a check for $300.00 enclosed to cover the deposit for his and the Thornes' cabins. Mr. Kempner also requests reservations for his car to accompany him on the same voyages.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco stating the cabins reserved for him are not acceptable as they are on A Deck, not the Main Deck, not on the south side of the ship, and do not have a tub bath. He asks that they hold the accommodations for him until better ones can be found and notes that one of the banks in New York has informed him that they could secure almost any accommodations for him on either the Ile de France or the Queen Mary.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering news highlights from 1949-1950. This year in review presents excerpts from news stories covered in Texas and across the United States, including airplane crashes, human interest stories, politicians, "Texas Personalities," sports, and the Korean War.

Letter from Jean E. Vesco to Mr. H. Kempner correcting an error in a previous letter and discussing changes in reservation dates.

Letter from Jean E. Vesco to Daniel Webster Kempner enclosing receipt D 1286, covering $100 deposit on his automobile. He requests him to forward the receipt to them once remitted in full.

Letter from C. A. Heller to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the shipping of asphalt and conversations about using the Port of Galveston for asphalt shipments.

Photograph of a long, multi-story brick building on a New Orleans street. Vendors selling artwork are set up under the building's awning. Across the street, three automobiles are parked outside the wrought-iron fence of a public park. A small blue automobile drives down the street perpendicular to the building.

Photograph of a multi-story brick building in New Orleans, taken from a park. Cars are parked on both sides of the street in front of the building. A man sits on the ground by the gate of a black wrought-iron fence that borders the park. Large trees grow in the park on either side of the gate.

Photograph of the view down an alley in New Orleans. Tall multi-story buildings stand on either side of the paved alley. An automobile is parked along the building on the left. A tall tree and a brick building is visible at the end of the alley.

Telegram sent by D. W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco discussing his letter and a return check.

Letter from Richard McCarthy, Jr., to Thomas L. James discussing what steps and advice is needed to procure displaced families for farming.

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner discussing about the excellent earnings of the companies from their statements and conveying his travel plans regarding Mardi Gras festival.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a series of news stories from the year 1949, and a clip from the puppetry show, "See Saw Zoo".

Business card for Jack B. Manning from Texas Automatic Sprinkler Co. in multiple cities.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Consulate of Switzerland requesting him to the letter of 24th of February where he requested for information on visa for Switzerland.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mayor H. Y. Cartwright discussing actions taken by New Orleans on the issuance of revenue bonds and requesting that the mayor phone him when possible.