Letter from Irene Biffle Williams to her husband Byrd Williams, Jr., discussing the need for money to pay for their sons, B. M. (Byrd, III) and John to have their tonsils taken out, as well as for John's circumcision. The letter also delves into their marital troubles as Byrd spends too much time away while working and gambling.

Letter from Johnathan Biffle to his son-in-law, Byrd Williams, Jr., regarding the relationship between Byrd Williams, Jr. and Irene Biffle Williams.

Letter from Irene Williams to her husband, complaining that he has not been writing to her and updating him on family and local news. She also enclosed clippings of four newspaper articles on various topics related to El Paso, Texas. The envelope is addressed to Mr. B. M. Williams in Long Beach, California.

Photograph of Byrd III and John Williams, standing on a rocky shore, looking at the ocean. They stand next to one another with their backs to the camera.

Photograph of a young Byrd Williams III dressed in a pirate costume. He is wearing a polka dot bandanna with a white short sleeve button up shirt, short, and tall boots. He has a toy pistol and sword tucked into his belt and has his arms crossed across his chest as he scowls at the camera. He is standing in an empty lot in front of a wooden pole. Behind him, one-story house are visible.

Photograph of Byrd Williams III dressed like a pirate. He is wearing a button up shirt that has the sleeves rolled up to his elbow with shorts, lace-up boots, and a polka dot bandanna. He is sitting on on a box on the ground that is covered with a blanket. This blanket is also draped over his right arm and his left arm is raised to hold the hilt of a toy sword. He is sitting in an empty lot and behind him houses are visible.

Photograph of Byrd Williams Jr. standing on a rocky beach in a suit. He stands with his hands behind his back and looking at the camera. The ocean tide can be seen rolling in, behind him. He wears a mid-tone suit, light-colored shirt, dark tie, and a hat.

Photograph of Charles and Byrd Williams, III, playing with their dog, Brownie.

Photograph of Charles Williams sitting with his mother, Irene Biffle Williams on a bench outside.

Photograph of Charles Williams and two other boys standing in front of a house. Charles holds something in his hands and looks at the camera. The boy next to him is partially obscured by the camera frame and holds a stake. The unknown little boy stands and looks at the camera.

Photograph of Irene Williams walking on the beach with her children, Charles, Byrd III, and John Williams, along with Brownie the dog.

Photograph of Charles Williams as a young boy sitting amongst plants. He looks at the camera and slightly smiles. An exterior wall can be seen behind him.

Photograph of Charles Robert Williams as a young boy standing outdoors. He wears a collared long-sleeve shirt, shorts, tall socks, and booties. He looks slightly downwards with his mouth slightly open.

Photograph of Charles Williams standing on a beach. He wears a coat and looks at the camera. The ocean can be seen in the background.

Photograph of Irene, Byrd III, Charles, and John posing in the bushes next to a house. All four of them are looking at the camera. Some of the bushes appear to be blooming.

Photograph of Irene, Byrd III, Charles, and John posing in the bushes next to a house. All four of them are looking at the camera. Some of the bushes appear to be blooming.

Photograph of John, Charles, and Byrd Williams, III cooking over a campfire, while mother Irene Biffle Williams watches over them.

Photograph of John, Irene, Charles, and Byrd Williams, III, sitting on the steps of a porch. Byrd has his arms wrapped around Charles who is laughing. Irene squints and looks at the camera. John is smiling at the camera.

Photograph of Irene Williams sitting on the ground and holding her son Charles, who is crying. Charles is wearing a light colored shirt with a peter pan collar and black tights. Irene is wearing a white patterned dress. Neither of them are looking at the camera, and they are both turned to the right side of the image. The area around them is covered in various types of plants and there is a wall behind them.

Photograph of John and Byrd Williams III, standing on a rocky shore, looking out at the ocean.

Photograph of John and Byrd Williams III standing on a rocky beach.

Photograph of John and Byrd Williams III standing on a fallen tree branch while their younger brother Charles looks on. All of the boys are standing with their backs to the camera so their faces are obscured. Byrd and John are wearing coveralls and their heads are not in the shot. Charles is wearing a white long sleeve shirt and is standing on the ground.

Photograph of John Williams, Byrd Williams, III, Irene Biffle Williams, and Charles Williams sitting on a porch with toy gardening tools.

Photograph of Byrd III, Irene, John, and Charles Williams on a camping trip. Byrd kneels next to Irene and looks directly at the camera. Irene can be seen cooking food in a skillet over a campfire. In the background, John pretends to choke Charles while they both look at the camera.