Interview with Louis Meade Burton and Patricia Ruth Scott Burton, a couple who were involved with the school system in Kerrville, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Burton discuss their family histories, their move move to the area, Pat's work with the Tivy school system, Louis's coaching career, and the flood of 1932. The interview includes photographs of the couple and their family, on pages 27-37.

Interview with Sibyl Bennett Sutherland, a teacher from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Sutherland talks about growing up in Center Point, her teaching career, and her father's book, "Kerr County Texas, 1856 to 1956." The interview includes excerpts from Sibyl's journal, documenting 43 years of her life.

Photograph of the view looking through the entrance of the Grand Canyon of St. Helena (also known as Santa Elena Canyon). There is a man standing on one of the boulders and you can really see how large the rocks are compared to the height of the man.

Photograph of a view looking down the Rio Grande through the Grand Canyon of St. Helena, also known as Santa Elena Canyon. This canyon is located near Johnson's Ranch in Brewster County, Texas.

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1965 to 1972. This volume includes maps of Alpine, Texas and the surrounding towns, documents from Sul Ross St. University, along with photographs from the school; there are an abundance of newspaper clippings included as well. Also included are documents from her candidacy prior to being elected the first woman city council member and Mayor of Alpine.

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1970 to 1971. This volume includes letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and maps of the Alpine, Texas area. Some of the correspondence comes from Sul Ross State University, some from Congress members, and various ones from members of local committees. There is a great deal of information concerning water issues such as flooding, and water wells.

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1971 to 1972. This volume includes mostly newspaper clippings discussing various issues and topics, and both typed and handwritten correspondence from W. E. Lockhart.

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1972 to 1973. This volume includes newspaper clippings concerning gas, road work, and an increase in utility rates; information cards, correspondence from W. E. Lockhart, and various resolutions from the Alpine City Council and various photographs are included as well.

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1973 to 1974. This volume includes newspaper clippings, various photographs, and correspondence from a number of political personnel. The colored photographs show aircraft, and people on horseback while the black and white photos show events in town.

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1974 to 1975. This volume includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and various correspondence from other political figures, W. E. Lockhart, and others. Most of the newspaper clippings deal with policy matters, or city council dealings.

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1975 to 1976 and from 1979 to 2006. This volume includes newspaper clippings detailing political developments and the passing of resolutions. Also included are correspondence from various individuals, including other political figures, and pieces of legislation; there are a few photographs at the end of the book showing the George W. Baines Memorial Park dedication, along with a program from the event. There is a long note created by Dorothy detailing events that she will remember from her time as council member and mayor.

Photograph looking outwards from the entrance to the Grand Canyon of St. Helena (also known as Santa Elena Canyon). There is also a man standing in the distance next to the water.

Photograph of a large rock cliff by Johnson's Ranch located near Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas.

Photograph of some of the boulders located in the Grand Canyon of St. Helena. This canyon is known as Santa Elena Canyon on the Rio Grande near Johnson's Ranch.

Photograph of a group of men leaving their vehicles for a wagon pulled by mules so that they can go up into the mountains.

Photograph of mountains near Johnson's Ranch in far West Texas. These mountains are very arid, there's not much vegetation around.

Photograph of Rim Rock as seen from Johnson's Ranch in far West Texas. There are many small bushes in the foreground with the large rock formation in the distant background.

Photograph of the last point that can be reached on foot in the Grand Canyon of St. Helena (also known as Santa Elena Canyon). From this point on the river stretches from one way of the canyon to the other.

Photograph of the scenery surrounding Johnson's Ranch near Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas. This scenery has mountains in the distance and in the foreground.

Photograph of two men in the mountains, one is sitting down by a skillet and the other one is standing up and carrying a small hatchet. Their dog is also seen walking around by some shrubs.

Photograph of various mountains located around Johnson's Ranch located near Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas. Most of the small shrubbery in the foreground is dry and dead, with sand and dirt filling the landscape.

Photograph of the small town of Terlingua in the Big Bend country in West Texas. Most of the buildings are made of stones and look run down, and the terrain is mostly dirt and rocks.