Newspaper clipping of a small collection of articles discussing news from around Texas. The items of interest include Dallas Public Library's collection of framed pictures; a television set stolen in Paris, Texas; the renaming of Air Freight, Inc., to Santa Fe Freight Co.; an army contract with Travos Inc. in Austin; and the Texas Medical Association's correction of claims by the California Medical Association that their President was the first woman to head a state medical society. On the back of the clipping are portions of comic strips.

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. J. A. Scofield discussing an erroneous news article reporting that Dr. Roberta F. Fenion, President-Elect of the California Medical Association, was the first woman physician picked to lead a state medical society. Mr. Williston assures Dr. Scofield he will bring the report to the attention of Robert L. Thomas, Executive Director of the California Medical Association. He also expresses appreciation that Dr. Scofield informed the newspaper that Dr. May Owen served as President of the Texas Medical Association from 1960-1961.

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Mr. Robert L. Thomas discussing Dr. Roberta F. Fenion's selection as President-Elect of the California Medical Association, Dr. May Owen's service as President of the Texas Medical Association, and Dr. Leslie S. Kent's service as President of the Oregon Medical Association in 1947-1948.

Newspaper clipping describing a tack supply shop (Shade Western) opening in Hollywood which is affiliated with the S. D. Myres Saddle Company in El Paso and is owned by Bill Myres. The back of the clipping has partial advertisements for real estate. An attached handwritten note that seems to be describing a change in the shop's hours from what is printed in the article.

Four newspaper clippings of articles about Dr. May Owen and the Texas Medical Association. The first article discusses Dr. Owen's receiving a distinguished service award. The second article discusses California's false claims that Dr. Roberta Fenlon was the first woman elected as president of a stat medical society. The third article features a photograph of Dr. Owen, newly elected to President of the TMA, with her predecessor, Dr. Franklin W. Yeager. The fourth article briefly discusses plans for the TMA District 1 annual meeting in Pecos, Texas.

Seven newspaper clippings of the same press release (with different titles) in seven different publications. The article concerns the Texas Medical Associations refutation of the California Medical Association's claim that their society President, Dr. Roberta Fenlon, was the first female head of a state medical society. The article lists the three previous female heads of state medical societies: Dr. Evelyn F. Frisbie (New Mexico Medical Society, 1915-16), Dr. Leslie S. Kent (Oregon Medical Association, 1947-48), and Dr. May Owen (Texas Medical association, 1960-61).

Photocopy of a letter from Melvin Belli (former attorney for Jack Ruby) to judge Joe Brown (who presided over Ruby's murder trial) warning the judge that Ruby needs psychiatric attention and asking Brown to consider using the court's authority to require an examination since Ruby's current defense attorneys will not do so. Belli also mentions that he has been given permission to file an amicus curiae brief for Ruby's appeal.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing two books he has been reading and thanking her for what she recently sent him.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing his mother's bonds in Lockhart.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife about carving and the climate.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing her using the name "Catherine Smith" instead of "Mrs. Merrill Smith" and life in his deployment.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing progress in his camp's construction and Sharon's temper.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife about the continuous rain and work left to do.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife about life on his deployment and the beach.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing the completion of the showers in his area and that he is still working hard in the camp's construction.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing construction going on in his area.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife updating her on the weather and life on deployment.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife informing her that he is no longer in Fiji and is now on a different island that he cannot disclose.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing his opinions about the year coming to an end.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife wishing happy holidays to her and their daughter Sharon.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing their daughter's upcoming birthday and the upcoming holiday.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing his recent trip inland.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife updating her on the weather, sharing what he did that day, and telling her about the show that he saw that day titled "The Sky's the Limit".

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife updating her on life on deployment and what he has been up to.