Aerial photograph of the Petroleum Building (center) and the Western Life Building (left) as viewed from the southwest. The Petroleum Building has Gothic-styled spires along the front edges of the building, textured relief features between windows, and a large "SHELL" sign on the roof. The Western Life Building is made of smooth concrete, with a large sign reading "PETROLEUM LIFE" along the southeast corner of the building. Cars are parked along Texas Avenue, adjacent to the buildings.

Letter from William N. Tindell to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing an upcoming Federal Power Commission meeting in Midland, Texas, and developments regarding natural gas prices involving the Commission and the West Central Texas Oil and Gas Association.

Financial documents mailed to R. I. Mehan, including Texas Cotton Industries' depreciation schedule for the year ended January 31, 1961 and three tax forms for the United States National Company.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Bill Hightower of Midland, Texas, prepares to take his clubs out for a practice round at Twin Hills."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "CLIMBING skyward is this 300-foot microwave tower at Magnolia Pipe Line Co.'s Midland, Texas, pump station."