Little Dolly Dolliver and Her Christmas Presents page from McCall's Magazine, December 1909. Back of page features article "Phoebe in Florida."

Letter from B. M. Williams Sr., using a letterhead B. M. Williams Hardware - to his son, Byrd Williams Jr., December 19, 1906. The letter is in regards to a check that Byrd Sr. is sending to his son, worth $50.00 to be used on a new suit and trunk.

Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Letter from Mary Alice Williams to her son, Byrd Williams, Jr., discussing his upcoming Christmas present, his bible reading study, and his brother, Charles.

Marriage certificate for TJ Morrow and Flossie E Willingham. Certificate is not signed nor witnessed. Document contains the family's genealogy, including subsequent children and grandchildren.

Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White. Gibson is trying to buy Claude's shares of the Melissa State Bank. He would like to purchase it before January 1st.

Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. He comments that Birdie will be living in her grandfather's house that is being redone. He would like to have them come visit him. He plans to stay where he is because otherwise he couldn't bring Birdie with him. He talks about farm land selling and the nice profit people are making. He thinks there are good opportunities in Washington and Oregon. He would like them to come visit for Christmas.

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She says that she is not going to write as often, not because she doesn't think of them. She asks about the weather. She talks about killing hogs and making lard. She is trying to move into her new house, but the contractors haven't finished yet. She wishes they could spend Christmas with them. She gives news on everyone. Mr. Thornhill died of a locked jaw. She receives news from Minnie and Sallie. She has a picture she wants to send them. She talks about her future neighbors. She mentions the next time she writes will be in her new home. She asks that they write to her and tell her how they are doing.

Letter fragment written by Birdie McGee in which she reports that Henry was thrown from his pony; the health of family members; and the weather.

Receipt for the payment of a premium due to the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. The receipt was issued on December 1, 1902 on the life of Claude D. White.

Receipt for state and county taxes paid in Collin County by Mrs. Mary Moore on December 24, 1902.

Receipt for state and county taxes which were paid by C. D. White in 1902.

Receipt for taxes paid by Mary Moore in Collin County Texas on December 11, 1903.

Receipt for life insurance for Claude D. White with the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. The document is dated December 14, 1907.

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Frances Franklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Thornton Brooke, to Mr. John Bailey Hill. The wedding was to be held on Wednesday, December 18, 1901, at 8:30pm, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in McKinney, Texas.

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Mr. John E. Burrage, Jr., to Miss Mary Wilson. The wedding was to be held on Wednesday, December 23, 1903 in McKinney, Texas. After December 30, the newlywed couple would take up residence in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Letter from the United States Civil Service Commission to Claude D. White regarding Mr. White's scores for the examination he recently took. It is signed by Charles Hendricks, Secretary of the Ninth Civil Service District. He has scores for spelling, arithmetic, letter-writing, penmanship, and copying from plain copy. A large piece of the paper has been torn away. There is an envelope addressed to Claude D. White at 3227 Pratt St. in Omaha, Nebraska. The return address is for the United States Civil Service Commission, Ninth U.S. Civil Service District, Old Custom House, St. Louis, Missouri. It is postmarked St. Louis, December 16, 1908, and there are handwritten notes in pencil on the back.

Envelope addressed to Claude D. White in Melissa, Texas. It was sent by the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, Dallas, Texas in 1902.

Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Claude White of Chambersville, Texas. Mrs. White was Linnet Moore, Charles B. Moore's daughter. The envelope has a 1903 post mark from McKinney, Texas.

Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore in which he discusses how his letter to her could have arrived late and thanks her for her letter. He looks forward to facing the future with her.

Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore in which he tell her how much he enjoys her letters and wishes to see her. He says that if he had a fortune he would continue to try to earn more with his own effort.