This German text is a contemporary history and description of the United States of America based on the author's first hand observations, written as a guide for German emigrants. According to the bookseller's note: "This book contains information about German travelers in the state of Texas. It includes discussions on the physical aspects of the land, natural products, Indians, the West, social life and customs throughout the state, as well as information about education, schools, and other stories."

Portrait of Christian and Louise Jentsch standing with a chair between them. Louise is wearing a white dress and hat with flowers on it, and Christian is wearing a suit and hat with a pocket watch. According to accompanying information, Christian and Louise are the children of William Jentsch. The photograph is matted. "H.D Klenke, New Braunfels, Texas" is printed at the bottom of the mat.

Portrait of a baby sitting in a wicker chair wearing a white gown. The photograph is matted, and the photographer's name and location are printed at the bottom.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes, New Braunfels League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Reyes and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of New Braunfels LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).

Photograph of the front of a light-colored, wood slatted Presbyterian church. On the right-hand side, there is a small entrance to the church that consists of three corner steps leading up to two open doorways. There are two closed and blinded windows at the front of the building, as well as a sign that reads "Iglesia Presbiteriana" above the first front window. The side of the church is visible on the right-hand side of the image; it is lined with windows. The building is elevated from the ground on short stilts and is surrounded by trees and bushes. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "New Braunfels, First (Mex.) Presby Ch".

Photograph of a car parallel parked on the street in front of a Presbyterian manse. There is a large tree situated in between the manse and the car. The manse is elevated from the ground on short stilts. There is a front door and a small porch leading up to it, as well as two front windows behind the tree and two visible at the side of the manse. More houses are visible behind the manse on the left-hand side of the image. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "New Braunfels, manse".

Photograph of the side of a Presbyterian manse. The building is situated in the middle of a grassy field, and trees and bushes are visible behind it. There are four large windows and one small window in between on the side of the manse. The manse is elevated from the ground on short stilts. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Manse, New Braunfels, side view".

Photograph of a group of people standing by Iglesia Presbiteriana in New Braunfels, Texas. The group consists of men, women, and children. The church behind them is white with wood siding. On the front of the church is sign reading "Iglesia Presbiteriana." Trees are on the left and right sides of foreground.

Photograph of an unfinished manse. The house is unpainted with natural wood siding and a green roof. The building is situated in the middle of an open field. A tree is planted on the left side of the structure.