Photograph of the early home of the Eichelberger family. In the image William A. Eichelberger and Hattie Eichelberger and their young boys are in a horse drawn carriage outside the home at 13th Street and Indiana Street in Waco. In the background the fenced in home is visible with a wooden swing in the front yard. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of McGregor in McLennan County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of McGregor in McLennan County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of McGregor in McLennan County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of McGregor in McLennan County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of McGregor in McLennan County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.

Photograph of John Sleeper, a middle-aged man with a bushy mustache, clad in a suit and bowtie. According to handwritten notes on the back, the photo was a gift "for Little Mary Sleeper from Uncle John." Additionally, John Sleeper was the brother of Jeremiah Sleeper, who was the father of the aforementioned Mary Sleeper. Both Jeremiah and John were the sons of Fabius Hoyt Sleeper.

Photograph of a group of women standing on a stage, with a note on the photo indicating that it was taken at an "Old Maid's Convention" in McGregor, Texas. Also attached is a clipping of a newspaper article about the Crain family's upcoming family reunion.

Patent for a touch regulating attachment for pianos. This invention regulates the touch of the instrument to effect the tension or stiffness of the keys. Illustration included.

Patent for an ice cream freezer. Illustration included.

Patent for a harness fastener. Illustration included.

Letter from Rev. John R. Nelson, written during the Texas Missionary Conference of 1904. A sketch of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church appears at the top of the letter.

Patent for improvements in line-lock attachments for type-writing machines in which “it prevent the printing of one letter over another by effecting a locking of the key-levers when the carriage of the machine reaches the end of the line.” (Lines 26-29) Illustration is included.

Patent for an attachment to provide type writing machines with back space. Illustration included.

Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. In the letter, Elmer talks about a type of kidney pills that might help Josephine feel better, as well as his visit with her father one night. Finally he wishes Josephine a "nice time in Belleville this week with love to all and kisses for you."

Two letters written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly, in Waco, Texas. The first letter discusses Josephine's father's sickness and that her mother is coming down to see him; Elmer and Harry Bahl had not told him that she was coming. The second letter is a response sent shortly after the first, and it states: "Papa is no better he is real sick Harry will write you this morning."

Patent for gate operating device. Illustration included.

Patent for cultivator. Illustrations included.

Patent for the collection of cotton, monitoring the amount of cotton lint being received, creating certain actions when those amounts are reached, including detailed instructions and illustrations.

Patent for an irrigating machine. Illustration included.

Portrait of Reverend Benjamin W. Roberts wearing a dark suit and posing in front of a light background. The photograph is signed on the front: "Truly yours B. W. Roberts."