Photograph of thirteen children posed as praying in the chancel of the First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Texas, probably as part of the centennial pageant held in recognition of the church's 100th anniversary in 1950. Organ pipes are visible behind the children, and two microphones on stands are in front. On the floor between the two microphones is a model of a small church and what appears to be the head of a dark-haired woman painted on paper.

Photograph of Marion Sims McCutchan, Jr., in costume as Rev. Staples for the First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Texas, centennial pageant performance. He wears a false beard and moustache and a bowler hat. A label with the following inscription is attached on the back: "1st Presbyterian Centennial 1950, M. S. McCutchan dressed as Rev. Staples - 1st minister."

Photograph of T&P train #711 all busted up in Marshall, Texas. Written below the image are "[sic] Marshall Texas 1950-51 - engine #711" and "Ed Robinson."

Photograph of T&P train #1505 on tracks in Marshall, Texas. Written below the image are "Marshall, Texas 1950 - east freight" and "R. S. Plummer."

Photograph of T&P train #1505 pulling freight in Marshall, Texas. Written underneath the image are "T&P #1505 with eastbound freight at Marshall, Texas 1950" and "R. S. Plummer Photo."

Photograph of a performance in the chancel of the First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Texas, reenacting early years in the church's history as part of its centennial pageant. The performers are in 19th century costumes. Organ pipes are in the background and two microphones on stands are in front.

Photograph of a Marshall Fire Department fire engine at the Harrison County Courthouse in Marshall, Texas. There are two men standing near the front of the truck, a firefighter and a man wearing a suit, and a firefighter is at the open door at the side of the engine.

Photograph of a Marshall Fire Department fire engine with hoses attached to the side. There are several men wearing firefighter's uniforms on and around the engine, and storefronts are visible in the background. The text "Marsh[..] Fire De[..]" is visible on the side of the fire engine, and a partial sign, "[..] Furniture Co." is visible on a storefront in the background.

Photograph of Sims McCutchan, Jr. and his wife Johnnie seated at a school fair booth, perhaps playing bingo. The structure of the temporary booth and stools are clearly visible. The photograph was taken in the evening. Mrs. McCutchan's purse sits on the counter next to her. Bare light bulbs provide light. Inscription on back: "1950, Sam Houston Elementary School May Fete, Marshall, Texas."

Copy photo of a float for the 1903 Marshall, Texas Labor Day parade built by the T&P shop there. The float is designed to look like a Texas & Pacific train car. The float is full of people, and a young man and boy are posing in front of it. Some onlookers can be seen on the right side of the image. Text on the image says "Among Our Souvenirs." Written below the photo are "[sic] Float which T&P shop employes - at Marshall built for the 1903 Labor Day parade in that city, pulled by two hefty mules. Standing in front are Lee Burnett, L a coach builder, who acted as 'Conductor' that day, and Rom Murff, the official 'Porter' a young painter at that time." and "T&P Topics, Jun 1950, pg 19."

Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #809 in Marshall, Texas. There are buildings behind the train. Text below the image says "Marshall, Texas Aug. 1950" and "H.K.Vollrath."

Photograph of train #806 in Marshall, Texas. Text below the image says "Marshall, Texas Aug. 1950" and "H.K.Vollrath."

Photograph of train engine #643 and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "643" is visible on the front of the engine, with "Texas & Pacific" on the side. Another train sits on the tracks just in front of it. Additional tracks lay to the right. Handwritten text below the image says, "Marshall, Texas Aug 1950."

Photograph of train engine #644 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "644" is visible on the side. A man stands down alongside the train on the left. Additional tracks lay in front, grass between them. A fence runs down the side of the train in the background right. Handwritten text below the image says, "Marshall, Texas Aug 1950."

Photograph of T&P train #809 in Marshall, Texas. There are buildings visible behind the train. The text below the image says "Marshall, Texas Aug 28th 1950" and "Paul W. Prescott."

Photograph of train #806 in Marshall, Texas in front of some buildings. The text below the image says "Marshall, Texas Aug 28th 1950" and "Paul W. Prescott."

Photograph of T&P train #806 in Marshall, Texas. The text underneath says "Marshall, Texas Aug 29th 1950" and "Charles E. Winters."

Photograph of Texas and Pacific train #806 in Marshall, Texas. Text below the image says "[sic] Marshall Texas Aug 29 1950."

Photograph of train #806. There are buildings in the background. Text below the image says "Marshall, Texas Aug 29 1950" and "R.H.Carlson."

Photograph of T&P train #808 in Marshall, Texas. Text below the image says "Marshall, Texas Nov 20 1951" and "R. H. Carlson."

Photograph of T&P train #809 in Marshall, Texas. Written below the image are "Marshall, Texas Nov 20 1951" and "R. H. Carlson."

Photo-postcard of the northeast corner of the Harrison County Courthouse square in Marshall, Texas, ca. 1952. Recknagel Drug Store is in the left foreground and the trees next to the courthouse are on the right. The courthouse is not visible. Hotel Marshall is visible, as well as Home Furniture Co. and Kariel Clo. Co. on the east side of the square, and electric fans are visible in a few of their second floor windows. The street and most of the parking spaces are empty. A street light is on the corner as well as a telephone pole and wires. At the bottom of the image is the title "Scene on North Square - Marshall, Texas." The code 6-J-16 is on the lower right. The postmark on the back is Wascom, Texas, Dec 12, 1952. The card is addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Fleming, Woodbine, Maryland. The format, quality, and number code are almost identical to another card in this collection with the publisher's name W. M. Cline Co., Chattanooga, printed on it, and this card was probably produced by the same company.

Photograph of train cars down the tracks from a crane. A man can be seen walking down near the crane. Written below the image are "Jonesville, Texas Mar. 5th 1953" and "H. K. Vollrath."

Photograph of a train wreck in Jonesville, Texas. A small group of men can be seen inspecting the wreckage. Written below the image are "Jonesville, Texas Mar. 5th 1953" and "H. K. Vollrath."