This autobiographical account of Dr. Donald Taylor Atkinson tells "the story of the life of a world-renowned doctor who overcame tremendous financial obstacles in order to gain an education" (vii). The author chronicles his family's history, his upbringing in Canada, as well as his journey towards becoming a surgeon in Texas.

Flyer promoting "Family Night at La Grave Field" with the Fort Worth Cats, a minor league baseball team from Fort Worth, Texas. The flyer is promoting a game between the Cats and a team in Houston, Texas. There is an illustration of a baseball player holding a bat.

Photograph of the staff of the Bish Mathis Typewriting School in Longview, Texas. Mathis opened the school in 1935 on Green Street, where it remained until 1937. He then moved the school to the Glover Crim Building. From left to right, the staff members pictured are: Top row: Bish Mathis, Don Khoury, John Ben Sheppard, unknown. Bottom row: unknown, Oscar Jones, Josh Moore.

Photographic postcard of the First National Bank, in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the postcard. The building was located at 213 E. Tyler, and it was "the tallest building in Longview, reaching a height of 145 feet."

Photograph of the storefront of Ablon Poultry & Eggs. Crates are stacked against the front wall. Two carts are situated to the right of the crates, behind which a car is parked.

Photograph of the Ablon Poultry & Egg Co. storefront. Crates are stacked within a mesh wire case. Cars are parked along the street.

Photograph of the Leon Margules Wholesale Produce storefront. Crates are stacked against the storefront's front wall. Small trucks are parked in front of the store.

Photograph of an alleyway. Crates are stacked against the back wall of a building. A car is parked behind them.

Photograph of the loading dock of Arthur Miller Produce. Parcels sit on the loading dock. In the distance is Burt's Cafe.

Photograph of the Arthur Miller Produce storefront. Bundles sit next to the building. Burt's Cafe can be seen in the distance.

Photograph of a cleaning crew sweeping street in front of a produce store. In the photograph, three men sweep the side of the street. A truck is parked next to them.

Photograph of the storefront for the Conner Produce Company. In the photograph, produce is displayed outside the storefront. Crates are stacked against the storefront. A truck is parked on the street.

Photograph of a dray line covering a section of a new 30 inch main. Handwritten note on reverse reads, "Drayline [sic] covering section of newly laid 30" main - near aerators at old White Rock filter plant."

Photograph of the Dallas Farmer's Market storefront. Boxes are stacked against the storefront's wall.

Photograph of the front of the Don Hotel in Dallas, Texas. A truck is parked against the sidewalk.

Photograph of the Don Hotel and other produce storefronts. Crates are stacked up against the front walls of the storefronts. In the photograph, a man carries a small barrel in the direction of a truck which is parked next to the sidewalk.

Photograph of the East Lawther entrance of White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas. In the photograph, a car is traveling from right to left. Trees are visible on each side of the road.

Photograph of the Fain Produce (The Tomato House) storefront. Boxes are stacked in front of the storefront. A streetlight is situated on the corner and cars are parked on the side of the road.

Photograph of storefronts for Fain Produce (The Tomato House) and the Leon Margules Produce storefront. A telephone booth is situated underneath the sign for Fain Produce. Cars are parked alongside the road.

Photograph of Fishers-White Rock Lake. In the photograph, a man sits in a boat. A boy sits on the dock. The two are engaged in conversation.

Photograph of the Goodman Produce loading dock. A truck is parked on the loading dock.

Photograph of the Gorman Bros. Wholesale Fruits & Vegetables loading dock. A truck is parked on the loading dock. Men are unpacking barrels from the truck and stacking them on the floor of the dock.

Photograph of the Grocery Market storefront. Fruit and vegetables are arranged on the wall of the storefront. A sign reads: "Pick-em Up 50 cents each."

Photograph of workers installing new water main at the White Rock filter station. Piles of rock and dirt are piled around the area. A note on the back of the photograph reads: "New 30" main installed between settling basin & pump stn at old White Rock filter plant 11/17/52."