Postcard of of the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in Beaumont, California, with thirteen men and boys posed for the photographer. At least five of them are holding bicycles. Other men can be seen in the background. A train with steam and tracks are visible on the right side of the postcard. The depot is prominent on the left side of the postcard with a sign that reads "To San Francisco 562 7/10 M., B[ea]umont, [Elevation 2556 Feet, To New Orleans 1925 4/10 M" showing the mileage from Beaumont, California, to other prominent cities. There is also a sign on the right side of the building that reads, "...Express." In the far background are mountains. Written on the bottom of the postcard is "S.P. Depot Beaumont." It should be noted that Beaumont, California, and Beaumont, Texas, are sometimes mistaken for one another. Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "How are you I am fine Come where oranges grow, Hudson Hall" The card is addressed to Miss Lula Wheeler Melrose, Tex.

Postcard from L. H. Wood to George Pendexter with a note on the back that reads: "I send you this card to see if you have forgotten [sic] me of the L. A. F. D." The photograph on the reverse side shows a steamer engine parked in the middle of a large crowd of people.

Blue diamond-shaped pin with gold text around the outside with the name "American National Live Stock Association" and in the center: "Los Angeles 1909."

Bulletin issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture compiling selected articles from the Agricultural Experiment Stations. This bulletin contains articles on: Inoculation and Lime for Alfalfa, Citrus Culture in Southern Texas, Pruning Rotundifolia Grapes, Native Hays or Arid Region, Bermuda Grass, Short v. Long Feeding of Beef Cattle, Contagious Abortion of Cattle, Preventing Losses at Lambing time, Winter Lambs for the Pacific Coast Market, Feeding Work Horses, Colony Houses for Poultry, Food of the Crow Blackbird, and Flour for Baking Powder Biscuits.

Postcard from L. H. Woods to George Pendexter with a photograph of a large horse-drawn fire wagon with a water cannon mounted on a large tower; Woods says this is "water tower no.1" traveling down Aliso St. This wagon is being pulled by three horses and has at least three firemen riding on it as it rolls down the street.

Postcard from L. H. Woods to George Pendexter with a photograph of two fire engines working on a fire in Los Angeles, California. Woods notes on the back that these are "Engines three and four working on hose tower," the photo shows the two engines shooting water up into the sky as they fight the fire. There are plenty of spectators and firemen alike standing on the ground watching.

Postcard with a photograph of five firefighters posing on an auto-hose fire truck in Hollywood, California; one man is seated in the driver's seat and the other four are standing on the running boards. Additionally, a dog is seated in a basket at the upper-right of the truck. According to the back of the photo this truck is a part of the greater Los Angeles Fire Department and it is equipped with a fire hose, ladders, and a large spotlight mounted in front of the driver's seat.

Postcard with a photograph of one of the fire trucks belonging to the Long Beach Fire Department in Long Beach, California; the inscription on the engine reads: "Long Beach F. D." This truck carries ladders and a water hose as well as an alarm bell attached near the driver's seat; also there are five firemen standing around the truck, two are in the driver's seat while the other thee are standing on the ground in front.

Postcard with a photograph of a horse-drawn wagon belonging to the Los Angeles Fire Department in Los Angeles, California. This long wagon is being pulled out of the garage at the local fire station, it is loaded down with ladders on the back and a fireman is sitting in the driver's seat steering the horses.

Postcard from L. H. Woods to George Pendexter with two photographs on the reverse side of two house fires. Woods notes the fire on the left is at "8th and Hope St." with Engine 10 working on it, and the fire on the right is at "16th and Hill St." The photo on the left shows a horse-drawn fire wagon with a steamer engine on the back and a number of firemen working with it, the photo on the right is a view looking over a backyard fence to a house with smoke billowing out from the walls.

Patent for a cultivator with spring teeth that are stronger than ordinary cultivator teeth.

Postcard of a L.A. Fire Department Badge, with a head shot photograph of a fire fighter in its center. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I don't suppose you will recognize who I am? We have had three fires since 8:48 (sent 17) last night + 2 'o clock (sent 18) today. I hope you are well [...]"

Photograph of the beach at the end of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, taken from Point Lobos, with the Great Highway and both Dutch windmills in view.

Report of the Committee on Public Lands detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 519 to amend an act approved June 11, 1906 entitled "An act to provide for the entry of agricultural lands within forest reserves".

Report of the Committee on Public Lands detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed House resolution 11778 to extend certain counties of California the act for the entry of agricultural lands within forest reserves.

Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 4856 authoring the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to lease San Clemente Island, California. It includes correspondence from the Department of Commerce on the proposed legislation.

Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 5983 authorizing certain life-saving apparatus to be placed at the Farallone Islands off the coast of California. It includes correspondence from the General Superintendent of the Life-Saving Service in support of the proposed legislation.

Report of the Committee on Military Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6189 granting a right of way to the Southern Pacific Railroad Company across the Fort Mason Military Reservation in California. It includes an endorsement by the War Department on the proposed legislation.

A 5 x 7 photograph print showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 41, 4-4-0 (Schenectady), on a passenger train, Oakland, CA, 1908. Originally renumbered as 289 in 1898 and as 41 in 1900. Scrapped in Topeka KS, 1922.

Report of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 3093 to provide for the enlargement of the present site or the purchase of a new site for the building of a subtreasury.

Report of the Committee on the Library detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed House joint resolution 101 authorizing the Secretary of War to secure a suitable design for a statue of the late Commodore John D. Sloat at Monterey, California.

Report of the Committee on Immigration detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed House bill 16515 to provide a steel ferryboat and cutter for the immigration service at San Francisco, California.

Report of the Committee on Public Lands detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed House resolution bill 15725 to relinquish, release, and confirm title of certain lands in California to the Western Power Company.

Photograph of the El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park.