Photograph of the 1943 Birdville football team posing together wearing their Letterman jackets. The first two rows sit on a bench while the third row behind them stands.

Photograph of Abilene Police Chief Bernice Lee "Hattie" Buster; she is wearing a dress and glasses and appears to be lighting a candle on a cake that is partially visible. The cake is sitting in a box and has flowers and a large decorative police badge on it.

Photograph of Abilene Police Chief Robert "Bob" L. Buster; he is wearing a suit with a striped tie, a light-colored hat with a black band around it, and glasses.

Daily newspaper from Weatherford, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Photograph of a soldier in uniform holding a rifle in front of a wooden structure at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas.

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Recommendation letter from C. G. Moody to discussing Ernest Marion's work ethic and veracity, affirming Marion for his position.

Letter from H. W. Underwood recommending Helen Corbitt for a position in the Navy based on her work in the Women's Reserve and at the Home Economics Tea House at the University of Texas.

Letter from J. E. Tribble to Ernest Marion informing Marion that he has passed all examinations and has all needed qualifications for Aviation Cadet training, and his birth certificate and letters of recommendation are being returned.

Recommendation letter from Julius Goodman endorsing Ernest Marion's character and ambition.

Letter from M. D. Landin to M. D. Landin in a prisoner of war camp in Moulmein, Burma. The letter discusses number and nationality of prisoners, as well as the living and working conditions. It is said the commander tries to treat prisoners kindly, and discusses the pay rate (based on rank and work done). Handwritten text on the back of the postcard: "I am feeling fine and hope you are the same. Goodby. M. D. Landin."

Recommendation letter from Roy Beuly and G. L. Griffin (who are the chief and assistant chief of the Sinton Volunteer Fire Department, respectively) discussing the merit of Ernest Marion.

Photograph of two soldiers in uniform holding rifles on their shoulders standing in front of a wooden structure at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas.

List of brakemen employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1943. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of brakemen employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1943.. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of clerks employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1943. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of conductors employed in the 7th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1943. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of conductors employed in the 7th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1943. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1943. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.