Three women up in a tree. From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney.

Three women sitting on a barn roof, c. 1903. From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney

Four women sit in a field, "Camp Meeting Aug 2 - 03". From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney

A group of men and women standing in a barn doorway. From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney.

A man and a woman sitting in a horse drawn buggy on a dirt street in a residential area of a city. From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney.

Ledger containing business transaction numbers, kept by Mrs. Dennis M. O'Connor. The name of the business entity is included at the top of each new entry.

Photograph of H. H. Delaney Family, including son J. J. Delaney. Outdoor portrait taken during the summer of 1903, likely in Tennessee. Family members are identified on back of photograph.

Postcard to A. F. Mumkels. The sender asks Mrs. Munkels if he's gotten his balance back yet. The front of the postcard features a photograph of St. Helena's Church in Boerne, Texas, a high-roofed, wood building with steps leading up to the front doors. There is another wooden building beyond the church (which is situated at the right side of the photo), in the background, along with a windmill. There is a wood post fence in the grassy yard to the left of the church.

Postcard from Marie M. L. to Eva Sumner, thanking her for sending a photograph at Easter time and informing her that their family is all well. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a grassy field bordering a shaded, wooded area. In the background to the left, beyond a fence, light- and dark-colored cows lay in a field next to a barn. Along the border between the two fields, a person sits on top of a horse, facing towards the woodland area on the right.

Postcard from Laura A. to Mr. Will L. Hinkle, discussing her return from a trip, Mr. Hinkle fulfilling an unnamed promise, and the weather in Boerne. The image on the front of the postcard is a view of the exterior of the Phillip Hotel, a two-story stone and wood house with two wings, and a wood and wire fence surrounding. There are long porches along the first and second stories, and windows along each floor. The back of an open buggy is visible at the left of the photo, with a dark-colored, short-furred dog standing to the front and right of it.

Ledger containing balance sheets by month of business accounts and cash on hand including expenses, sales, and improvements.

A group of well dressed men and women in a line somewhere in McKinney. From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney.

Two women standing in front of a thresher in a farm field. Their horse drawn buggy is in the background. From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney.

Two women in a horse drawn cart on a dirt road in the country.. From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney.

A women and a man in a tree, having a picnic, "Camp Meeting Aug 2 - 03". From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney

Four women and one man sit in the shade of a tree, having a picnic, "Camp Meeting Aug 2 - 03". From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney.

James P. Thomas, Sr. and Ms. Rosabelle Hines, "Camp Meeting Aug 2 - 03". James and his girlfriend Rosabelle sit on a rocky outcropping in a stream. James was a McKinney resident.

Two women standing by the side of the road, up against a fence. From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney.

Three women sitting by the side of the road, smoking cigars.

Three women peaking over a fence. From the collection of James P. Thomas, Sr., McKinney.

Registry documenting membership at First United Methodist Church in Dallas from 1903 to 1907. Marriage and infant baptism records are also included.

Photograph of Elizabeth "Bess" Kell (10yrs) and Joseph Kell (8yrs) posing for photographs. The photograph appears to have been taken in a studio.

Postcard of the First Baptist Church and Y.M.C.A., on the corner of Pearl and Forsythe streets, with three men and a carriage on Forsythe Street. In front of the First Baptist Church on the left side of the postcard is a signboard. In the foreground are street railroad tracks. This building was completed in 1903 and later was converted to the Tyrrell Library in 1925. Printed at the top of the postcard is "First Baptist Church and Y.M.C.A., Beaumont, Tex." Written on the bottom of the postcard is "65509." On the back of the postcard is printed the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Pub. by E. Szafir & Son Co., Beaumont, Tex."

A book of poetry about the people, history and scenery of Texas.