Photograph of recruit class number 57 standing and posing together against a two-toned background. The top half of the background is light-colored and the bottom half is darker. All of the subjects wear the same uniform: short-sleeved collared button-ups tucked into matching belted slacks. The subjects are listed from left to right; Wesley Newman Mitchell, Anderson Ross Frank Jr., Robert Biniard Kimzey, Ray Harold Purdom, James Boyd Lavendar, and Albert Leonard Wasson.

Photograph of recruit class number 59 standing and posing together against a two-toned background. The top half of the background is light-colored and the bottom half is darker.

Photograph of recruit class number 56 standing and posing together in front of a two-toned background. The top half of the background is light-colored and the bottom half is darker. All of the subjects wear the same uniform: short-sleeved collared button-ups tucked into matching belted slacks.

Photograph of recruit class number 60 standing and posing together against a two-toned background. The top half of the background is light-colored and the bottom half is darker.

Rider issued by the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company regarding the policy of Donald Johnson, changing the coverage amount to $4200.

Student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.

Student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.

Portrait of the 6 Dallas Fire class members from April 1953 posing in front of a wall inside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing casual attire, light colored button down shirts, with light colored slacks, and a black belt.

Portrait of the 6 Dallas Fire class members from May 1953 to June 1953 posing in front of a wall inside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing casual attire, light colored button down shirts, with light colored slacks, a black belt, and black shoes.

Portrait of the 11 Dallas Fire class members from August 1953 to September 1953 posing in front of a wall inside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are suits, with white button down shirts, a tie, and black shoes.

Portrait of the 7 Dallas Fire class members from October 1953 posing in front of a large chalkboard on the wall inside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are suits, with white, button down shirts, a tie, and black shoes.

Photographs of tornado damage around Waco.

Student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.

Student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.

Portrait of the 12 Dallas Fire class members from November 1953 to December 1953 posing in front of a wall inside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing casual attire, button down shirts or sweaters, with slacks or jeans, and black shoes.

Photograph of recruit class number 58 standing and posing together in front of a two-toned background. The top half of the background is light-colored and the bottom half is darker.

Photograph of the freighter "Big Nerid" freighter on an excursion from Rockport to Bayside. A large group of people are gathered on deck, with many holding their hands up or their hats above their heads. A small, empty rowboat trails along behind the larger boat. An American flag flies on a pole attached to the rear of the boat.