Warranty deed from Zebulon Jenkins and his wife, to J. E. M. Yates for "all our undivided one half interest in a to the following described lot, tract or parcel of land" in Grapevine, Texas. According to the description, the purchase is a piece of land in a three acre lot had been "conveyed to E. R. Boardman by E. N. Hudgins and wife," and is the same lot "conveyed by E. R. Boardman and wife G. E. Bushong, J. L. Morehead, Z. T. Wall, J. E. M. Yates and Zeb Jenkins." The statement on the back of the document states that both members of the selling party appeared before the notary public on their on behalf.

Photograph of an altar inside of a church. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "First English Lutheran Church, Waco, Christmas 1916."

Photograph of a large tree under an arch surrounded with a white rail, with four wreaths lining the rail of the altar. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Torreson Tree, First English Lutheran Church."

Photograph of the altar of First English Lutheran Church in Waco, taken at Christmastime, with some pews visible in the foreground.

Photograph of soldiers on horses riding in a long line on a trail. A soldier in the front line is holding a flag. The soldier at the end of the line looks back to wait. The line of soldiers curves on the trail.

Photograph of camp setup with rows of soldiers, horses, and tents near a river; a mountain range is in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Camp at Ruidosa Tex. D troop in first row in the picture. Mts. are across the river in Mexico."

Photograph of a soldier standing guard outside of gated arch structure. The soldier is holding a gun. The arch structure is made of rocks which some rocks are on the ground where a fence is attached to structure. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MEXICAN BORDER 1916-17"

Photograph of soldiers out the guard houses at Camp Scurry. There is a wired fenced that surrounds the guarded houses. There are various objects outside the fenced area. There are several soldiers gathered around talking and others are watching. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "No. 511 The Guard House Camp Scurry"

Poll tax receipt prepared for J. M. Back stating that he paid $1.25 for the tax and that he is 57 years old, from Plano, and that he is white.

Photograph of the 1916 Murphy High School football team; the players are arranged in three rows: one row seated on the ground, another kneeling behind them, and the third row standing in the back.

Manuscript for botany students describing 98 families of plants in Texas including 341 genera and 774 species. The book is organized into four parts: 1// Key to the Families, pages 1-100; 2// [Mustard] Family -- Flax Family, pages 101-150 and Flax Family -- Evening Primrose Family (Guara), pages 151-200; 3// Potato Family -- Madder Family (Galium), pages 251-300 and Evening Primrose Family (Guara) -- Solanaceae Pers. Potato Family, pages 201-250; 4// Honey Suckle Family -- Composite XVI. (Leptilon), pages 301-350 (First Part) and Composite XVI. (Leptilon) -- End, pages 351-383 (Second Part) with General Index of Latin Names, pages L1-L7, English Index, Including Popular Plant Names, pages E1-E6, and Glossary, pages G1-G11.

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Summary of the second semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed and important people present, including the secretary's report.

Summary of the third semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, and the literary program.

Presidential address given by James E. Thompson to the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. In the speech, Thompson discusses the formation of the society, as well as its future and objectives.

Booklet for the Queen's Ball, a celebration of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen of the Year at the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco. Included in the booklet is a portrait of Her Majesty Queen of the Year, a list of members of the royal court, a program of dances and songs, a list of duchesses for Texas, and committee members.

Postcard the Amsterdam Fire Department aboard a horse-drawn fire engine in a snowy park.

Portrait of a naval officer from 1916 to 1918. This officer has five different medals pinned to his chest. He also has very ornate epaulets on each shoulder pad.

Photograph of Matilda Alice Sweeney sitting at the sea wall in Galveston, Texas; Matilda is wearing a long dress and a large hat.

Photograph of people doing various activities on the bank of river. There are couple of people sitting, a couple are bending over, and two are walking. There is only one person clothed and the rest are unclothed. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: MX. BRDR 1916/7."

Photograph of soldiers on horses lined up for drill in the Rio Grande area. There is brush around them and a mountain range in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Lined up for drill- Chinati Mts. back of camp."

Photograph of people by the shore doing various activities. There is a man carrying luggage and going to the boat. There are people still in the boat. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: " MX. BRDR 1917/7."

Photograph of two soldiers posing in front of a tent. One of the soldiers is on his side holding a liquor bottle in each hand, while the second is sitting on top of him and holding another bottle to the first man's mouth, implying forcing him to drink. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MX.BRDR 1916/7."

Photograph of soldier standing by a row of tents which is in a grassy area. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "MX. brdr 1916/7."