Purchase order for a street clock written to Sutherland Jewelry.

Article about jewelers in Port Arthur, Texas, including Sutherlin Jewelers.

News clipping announcing an auction at Sutherlin Jewelers. It includes a small article on Edgar B. Sutherlin's retirement, and lays out all items that are for sale.

Issue of the Good Business periodical, which includes an article about Edgar B. Sutherlin's jewelry store and his kindness to visiting seamen. A separate article has been pasted into the back of the periodical, announcing the retirement of Mr. Sutherlin due to his health.

Copy of the article entitled "'Meester' Sutherland: Seaman's Samaritan" explaining how Edgar B. Sutherlin exchanged foreign money for American dollars for foreign seaman in Port Arthur.

Advertisement announcing that Edgar B. Sutherlin is retiring, and that Southerlin Jewelers is closing. It reads: "Believe it or not... it's true - Two old men are going out of Business, John says, he will continue with his watchwork. "After 41 years in Port Arthur, I have been advised by the Doctors to rest, as I have had three strokes." Everything must be sold at 50% and All Music and Luggage at 25% and Less. Watches and Diamonds at Half Price! Even the fixtures are for sale as arranged ... Everything must go by March 31st, as I must give possession of this room by that date. E. B. Sutherlin. Southerlin Jewelers, 520 Procter. Dial 5-5221."

Postcard requesting information from the Social Security Board, filled out by Edgar Brown Sutherlin.

Veterans Administration card belonging to Edgar B. Sutherlin. Instructions on the back read: "Always have this card with you. The C-No. (Claim NO.) shown on this card has been assigned to your application for benefits, and identifies you and your VA records. Notify this office at once, if your name is incorrectly shown. IMPORTANT: Always include your NAME and C-No., when you write or contact the VA. It helps us give better service."

Letter from Craig C. Watkins of the Veterans Administration to Edgar B. Sutherlin, on July 2, 1958, acknowledging receipt of Sutherlin's application for compensation or pension, and informing him that it has been referred to the Veterans Benefit Office.