Letter from "Lew" at Stewart Studios in Bay City, Texas to Byrd Williams of Fort Worth, requesting that Williams share tips about his customer service practices in his photography career, from which Lew intends to write an article.

Photograph of a cook working in the kitchen at Ernie's Big Burger Cafe. He is wearing a white short-sleeve button-up shirt with a white apron and a soda jerk hat. He is working over the stove in the kitchen, which is behind the counter of the restaurant. To the left of the stove is a cabinet that has trays on top of it for toppings. The counter is on the right side of the image and there is a tea dispenser and a rack of chip bags, among other things, on the countertop. A man is sitting at the counter and flipping through a menu.

Photograph of a woman identified as Ernie's wife working as a waitress at Ernie's Big Burger Cafe in Fort Worth. She is standing behind a counter that has a tea dispenser and a display of Mrs. Grubbs chips on it. There are also two cooks working at the stove that is behind the counter.

Photograph of the view from a multi-pane interior window of The Byrd Williams photography studio in Westcliff. Several framed images are displayed in the window. "Byrd Williams Photographer" and "Custom Framing" is painted on the window's exterior. Through the window, a parked automobile is visible, as well as the row of neighborhood houses across the street.

Photograph of individuals by a food vendor in San Antonio, Texas. A food truck is situated on the left. Boxes labeled "Fair Maid Good Bread" are stacked on its counter and littered on the ground around it. Two young boys sit next to each other in front of the food truck on one of the boxes. Another boy, wearing a long-sleeved, striped shirt, stands in front of them with his hands on his hips. Trash is littered all over the ground. An automobile is partially visible in the background.

Photograph of a children's play at Westcliff Elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas. Six young boys in black-face makeup sit in a row of metal chairs at the back of a stage. A boy in an Uncle Sam costume sits in the center chair. Two more boys in black-face makeup stand in front of them, facing the right. A large line drawing of a paddle wheel boat hangs on the curtain behind them. Dark, velvet curtains hang on either side of the small wooden stage. A Texas flag stands on the right.

Portrait of Byrd Williams Junior sitting in a rocking chair, smoking a cigarette. He is looking directly at the camera with a serious look on his face. He is wearing a striped, long-sleeve shirt with light-colored pants. There is a window behind him with a fabric awning on the opposite side.

Photograph of Charles Williams sitting in a patterned chair and looking out the window in Byrd Williams III's photography studio in Fort Worth, Texas. He sits backwards in the chair, resting his elbows on the cushioned chair's back. A chair standing in the foreground partially obstructs him. Two framed photographs are on display in the windowsill. A large, decorative frame hangs behind him.

Photograph of two ballet partners posing together for their portrait to be taken. The danseur is holding up the ballerina as she lifts her right leg in the air.

Photograph of an unidentified male ballet dancer (danseur) posing in a performative croisé position for his portrait.

Receipt from Byrd Williams Photo, located at the Westcliff Center in Fort Worth, Texas, written out to Dr. Kenneth Thurmand for a grand total of $57.00

Photograph of a young boy holding a pole and posing for his portrait to be taken. The portrait was taken at the studio Westcliff Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Business card for the Byrd Photo Service for Byrd Williams. Located at 3862 S. Pecan St. Fort Worth, Texas.

Photograph of a burlesque dancer, dressed in a black body suit and fishnet leggings and matching high-heels. The dancer has her right knee resting against the chair as she poses for her portrait.

Photograph of an unidentified male ballet dancer (danseur) posing in the arabesque position for his portrait.

Portrait of an unidentified woman, gazing away from the camera and wearing a black lacy lined dress. On the back of the photograph is a purple water-mark with the Byrd Williams Photo name.

Photograph of Doris Stiles Williams, wife of Byrd Williams III, the photographer. Doris is seated for her portrait, in a beautiful collared dress shirt, white gloves with a pearl bracelet and an umbrella laying across her lap. Doris has a fishnet mesh hat that drapes across her face as she remains poised. Handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "Our 1st sitting. Doris William."

Photograph of Doris and Sarah talking on a couch. Doris is on the left and has short, dark hair. She sits with her knees on the couch and her back to the camera. Sarah sits across from her, wearing large glasses and a white blouse tucked into dark pants. She holds up a cigarette in one hand. A table lamp sits on a piece of furniture behind her.

Photograph of Doris and Sarah talking on a couch. Doris is on the left and has short, dark hair. She sits with her knees on the couch and her back to the camera. Sarah sits across from her, wearing large glasses and a white blouse tucked into dark pants. She holds up a cigarette in one hand. A table lamp sits on a piece of furniture behind her.

Photograph of Doris and Sarah talking on a couch. Doris is on the left and has short, dark hair. She sits with her knees on the couch and her back to the camera. Sarah sits across from her, wearing large glasses and a white blouse tucked into dark pants. She holds up a cigarette in one hand. A table lamp sits on a piece of furniture behind her.

Photograph of Susie Morgan, wife of Ernie Morgan, working at their hamburger stand in Fort Worth. She is wearing a uniform with an apron and has her left arm propped on a drink dispenser. Kitchen fixtures appear to be visible behind her.

Photograph of construction of the Westcliff shopping center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Photograph of Tim and Byrd Williams IV playing in a kiddie pool. The pool is very shallow and filled to the brim, with a hose hanging over the side in the water. Tim is sitting on the left and is looking off towards the right of the image. Byrd has his head tilted to the left and has his hands placed on Tim's arm.

Photograph of a cart at the Texas & Pacific station at night.