Graduation announcement for the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur Academy of the Sacred Heart class of 1929.

Postcard of lock and dam no. 8 on the Brazos River near Waco, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Mr. William Pinney from New York.

Postcard image of the Imperial Hotel-Bath House in Marlin, Texas. Also noted are the Majestic Hotel-Bath House and Torbett Sanatorium. In the background is the Imperial Hotel. The Hot Wells Pavilion is located on a grassy area with flowers and trees around it. Handwritten text on the back is addressed to Mrs. M. P. Feris of Kennedale, Texas.

A postcard addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere. The front has a drawing of two girls, one sitting on a sled and the other pulling her. They wear heavy winter clothing, and the ground is covered in snow. There are houses, fences, and bare trees in the background. It reads: "Christmas Greetings. I hope Santa Claus/Before he goes back/Will stop at your house/And empty his pack."

A postcard from her grandmother to Johnie Louise Bruyere on December 22, 1928. The front has a drawing of a window seat, with a Christmas wreath and stocking hung on the window. It is snowing outside. The front reads: "Happy, Happy/all day through/Merry Christmas!" The note on the back reads: "This is wishing you and each one of Merry X-mas and a happy new-year loveingly [sic] Grand Ma Ma."

A postcard from Louisa Messimer to Johnie Louise Bruyere on December 22, 1928. The front of the card has a drawing of a holly branch with red berries and two red birds sitting on it. It reads: "Christmas Wishes. Never was Christmas Day more glad/Than the one I wish for you;/Never were wishes more sincere/From a heart more fond and true." The note on the other side reads "Dear sweetie, I hope old Santa's good to you this year and - hoping you a happy X Mas."

Receipt from McLendon Hardware Company in Waco, Texas, for the sale of goods to Rush Gardner & Bartlett Company in Marlin, Texas.

Postcard from H. Lora in Houston, Texas to Leta Ball in Waco, Texas,. Lora writes about positive experiences with the "folks" and passes on regards to Leta. The front of the postcard depicts an open gated entrance into Courtlandt Place, an upscale suburban neighborhood with stone walls along the sides of the neighborhood and gas lamps atop the walls' pillars. Large two-story suburban homes are visible along the paved boulevard. The caption reads "Entrance to Courtland [sic], exclusive residential district, Houston, Texas."

Postcard at Easter addressed to John Todd Willis, Jr., Waco, Texas, from Rosbarrie "Bitsy" Settegast and her brothers, Marion & Warren Settegast in Houston.

Photograph of members of the 1928 West Junior High School Football Team standing outside of a building. The team members are identified as (left to right): back row: James Milner, unknown, Reg Campbell, Albert Long, unknown, unknown, James Dickson, and Jack Clark; middle row: Mr. McDaniels (Coach), unknown, Horace Bruyer, unknown, unknown, Butts, Greenberg, Joe Cornett, Clyde Brown, and M.W. Colgin; and front row: Lewellyn, unknown, Audrey McGuffin, Day Emery, unknown, Bud Grimland, and John D. Reynolds.

Photograph of William Redrick Fogle standing in a yard and wearing a suit and bow tie. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "William Redrick Fogle, Born 12/6/1851, 76 yr. of age. Father of Margaret L.B. Stauts." Margaret L. Fogle Stauts was the wife of Joseph Charles Stauts, a Waco photographer.

Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper in front of a gazebo looking at the ground. Text on the back reads: "Band Stand at Taft [Daddy] 1927...Taft, Texas...Daniel F Draper estate."

Portrait of a steel military ship in the ocean with a small boat beside it. The text on the back reads: "Houston Ship Channel"

Postcard from Evol Gilmore to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 28, 1926. The front bears a drawing of a river and surrounding grass covered in snow. It reads: "I cannot say one thing that's new/So send the same old wish to you. Merry Christmas." The note on the back reads "Wishing you a happy Xmas and a bright New Year. Your friend, Evol Gilmore."

A postcard from Loraine Buie to Johnie Louise Bruyere on December 23, 1926. The front of the card has a drawing of a holly branch with red berries, a red bow, and a lit red wax candle. It reads: "Christmas Wishes. A Happy Christmas and New Year/A heartfelt wish and most sincere." The note on the other side reads "I hope you will have a very happy Xmas and a happy New Year. Loraine Buie."

Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell of First Presbyterian Church of Waco to John T. Willis, Sr. Rev. Dr. C. T. Caldwell thanks Willis for assuming an official position in Caldwell's church, and goes on to express his belief that God has a great plan for them.

Photograph of a large group of people at the State Meeting of the W. H. and F. M. Society at the Shiloh A. M. E. Church in Galveston, including Mrs. M. A. Carr, Mrs. L. M. Sewell, L. M. Sanders, and Rev. W. D. Johnson. The people are sitting and standing in several rows in front of the side of the church with stained glass windows in the background. Written on the front of the photograph: "State Meeting of the W. H. and F. M. Society. Mrs. M. A. Carr. Pres. Mrs. L. M. Sewell, sec. at Shiloh A. M. E. Church, Galveston, Texas. Rev. L. M. Sanders Pastor, Rev. W. D. Johnson, Bishop."

Photograph of a woman wearing a graduation cap and gown and holding a rolled diploma in her hands, standing outside of a house covered with ivy. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Fannie Mary Stauts, Aug. 1926, Day of graduation from Baylor U. B.A. Degree."

Photograph of Guy B. Harrison, Jr, captured in a wooded area of Cameron Park. He is pictured wearing a patterned tie, and dark colored suit with matching hat. His hands are by his sides curled into loose fists. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.

Photo album compiled by Earnest Ruben McElreath. According to a handwritten note in the front of the album, it "presents pictures of friends, family, ex-sweeties, kinsman, pals, scenery, sports, football players, buddies, chums, and himself." Each page contains pictures as well as handwritten notes. Earnest Ruben McElreath was born Dec. 15, 1905 in Munday, Knox County, Texas and died Sept. 15, 1988 in Bexar County, Texas. He served as a major in the U. S. Army during World War II and is buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Some pictures were taken before Sept. 1, 1925. Book started Jan. 1, 1926-completed Oct. 14, 1926. Page 2: Mary and her dog Doodles, and a photo of Earnest Ruben McElreath. Page 3: Photos of Clorine Mc-, Mary, Connie of Dallas. Page 4: Photos of Mary H. & Mary, Beckie & Mary. Page 5: Photos of Dovie and Mary. Page 6: Photos of Constance, Mary, and Beckie. Page 7: Photos of Dovie & Stewart, Mary, Perry Lee. Page 8: Photos of Hazel “Bob” Fields, Mary, Myrtice Jones. Page 9: Photos of Rebbeca “Beckie” Harlan. Page 10: Photos of Dovie and Mary. Page 11: Photos of Earnest Ruben McElreath on the beach at …

Photograph of eight boys at YMCA camp. Names listed on the back are "Allen Early, Walter Lacy, David Burnham, Lynn Alexander, Mert Colgin, Billy Griffis, Roane Lacy".

Photograph of the Galvez Hotel in Galveston, Texas. In the foreground multiple automobiles are on the roadway outside the hotel. Galvez Hotel is visible in the background with a wooded area in front of the hotel entrance.

Portrait of Hester Mae Beck (1924-2009), a young girl sitting on a small bench and playing with toys. She was the daughter of Roy Elmer Beck and Elizabeth L. Howell Beck. She was the wife of John Todd Willis, Jr.

Postcard to John Todd Willis, Jr. inviting him to the Rally Day celebration event in Waco, Texas.