Report providing information about the ongoing city planning for Dallas, Texas that started with the Kessler Plan in 1911. This report includes tables and charts showing Dallas' population history and expected growth up until approximately 1970; the report looks at factors that could effect the distribution of population, where the future growth may occur, etc.

Report providing information about the ongoing city planning for Dallas, Texas that started with the Kessler Plan in 1911. It is presented in two parts: the character of the city (background information on the history, geography, economy, employment, zoning, etc.) and the scope of the city plan, which has specific details for a plan to improve land use, water supplies, transportation, recreational facilities, and other aspects of city administration.

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and James F. Cherry meeting in the Pacific during WWII. Admiral Nimitz was a Kerrville native and former Tivy school student, James F. Cherry was from San Antonio but attended Schreiner Institute before joining the U. S. Navy and serving in WWII. Text on back of photograph addressed to Harriet Garrett; "To Harriet Garrett from Chester W. Nimitz (to Hattie from Chester) (in the Pacific). Courtesy of James Cherry (Sept. 1, 1943)"

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 125.

The Old Settlers Association minutes 1943-1963, includes minutes, accounts, and correspondence.

Pamphlet issued by the Texas State Guard 27th Battalion in Fort Worth describing the purpose of the organization with details about the drills and training schedule for the Battalion. There is also a letter from the commander encouraging people to consider joining.

Photograph of 10-year-old Pauline "Polly" Harris standing in the front yard of her home. She is wearing a dress with a jacket on top.

Photograph of 12-year-old Mitzie Harris in the front yard of her home. She is wearing a dress and a cardigan on top.

Photograph taken from an elevated vantage point of an ancient Roman theatre at Cuicul in modern day Djémila, Algeria.

Photograph of Daniel A. Garcia (center) with brothers Jacob (right) and Tony (left). The brothers are playing with a large bicycle. The photograph was taken in front of their house on Flood Street in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Photograph of Mitzie and Pauline "Polly" Harris leaning against their family automobile.

Photograph of Irene and Lannis Denton Cheatheam, Sr. embracing on the front lawn of a house.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore and his army buddies gathered outside of an outhouse made of wooden planks. A couple of the men are holding a roll of toilet paper. On the exterior of the outside is text that reads, "SETTERS" with an arrow pointing to the entrance.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore and his army buddies gathered in front of a small tent at a base camp. They are all wearing infantry uniforms. Joseph is the third man kneeling on first row. The shadow of an unidentified man is visible in the shot.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore sitting in front of the Abilene Post Office while he gets a shoe shine from two young boys whose backs are turned to the camera. Joseph is in his U.S. Army Lieutenant uniform.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore standing in front of the U.S.O. building in his U.S. Army Lieutenant uniform.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore wearing his military uniform, complete with a wool jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. There are several pins on the lapel of his jacket and on his wrist he is wearing a watch. He is standing in front of leafy shrubs with his arms are crossed in front of his torso. According to accompanying information, Joseph was commissioned a lieutenant in January 1943 and served as a heavy weapons officer in the 43rd Infantry Division in New Guinea as well as in the Philippines.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore wearing his military uniform, complete with a garrison cap, a wool jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. There are several pins on the lapel of his jacket and on his wrist he is wearing a watch. He is standing in front of a window with his arms are crossed in front of his torso. According to accompanying information, Joseph was commissioned a lieutenant in January 1943 and served as a heavy weapons officer in the 43rd Infantry Division in New Guinea as well as in the Philippines.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore and two of his army buddies with a bunch of bananas they picked near their camp.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore and two of his army buddies with a bunch of bananas they picked near their camp. Joseph is on the left, knelt near the ground holding a huge bunch of bananas in front of him. His friend standing in the center is using two bananas to make bunny ears behind Joseph's head.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore and two of his army buddies with fruit they picked near their camp. Joseph is on the left, knelt near the ground holding a huge bunch of bananas in front of him. His friend in the center is posing with two pairs of bananas on either of his shoulders.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore and two of his army buddies with fruit they picked near their camp. Joseph is on the left, knelt near the ground holding a huge bunch of bananas in front of him. His friend in the center is posing with two pairs of bananas on either of his shoulders.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore and his army buddies in the 43rd Infantry Division posing for a picture in a tropical setting, as palm trees are visibly abundant behind them. Accompanying information states that Joseph is second from the left on the back row.

Photograph of Joseph Kilgore and his army buddies in the 43rd Infantry Division posing for a picture in a tropical setting, as palm trees are visibly abundant behind them. Each man is holding a canteen in one hand and a cigar in their other hand. According to accompanying information, Joseph is on the back row, second from the left; the man on the far right of the first row is known as Captain Ballard.