Texas and Pacific's " Sunshine Special" train No. 2, eastbound, headed by Engine No. 909, a 900 class Mountain type 4-8-2 locomotive, rolls through Texas countryside near Forney on a summer day in 1929. The Texas and Pacific Railway had five locomotives of the 900 class which were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1928 and these went into service in 1929. They were Numbers 905, 906, 907, 908, and 909.

Booklet containing information about the history of the Texas Interurban Railway and historical sketches of several Texas cities on the route: Dallas, Mesquite, Forney, and Terrell.

Patent for reinforcing the hinge of an antiskid device. Long studs on heavy foot plates on tires are used to brace the hinges not allowing them to wear down by dragging on the road surface.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International, dated January 19, 1924. Perry expresses his appreciation for the support of the Abilene Club and promotes his idea for sub-dividing Texas into four Districts creating four District Governors in order to reduce the burden on one District Governor thus enabling Lionism in Texas to grow and serve.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International dated April 19, 1924. Perry expresses his devotion to Lionism with respect to politics.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International, dated April 22, 1924. Perry comments regarding the letter from Carswell to Lion Higgins assuring of his highest admiration for Carswell's present position and courage.

Photograph of the Cuellar brothers hoeing cotton in a field located in Kaufman, Texas. Everyone is wearing long-sleeve, button-up shirts with large hats. From left to right: Manuel, Willie Jack, Amos (standing), Mack, Alfred, Frank, and Gilbert.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patent for blocks or followers for baling presses that has an improved press block to facilitate the handling of the bagging that the bale is wrapped in so the bale can be held tightly.

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:62500

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:125000

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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