Photograph of the T. and P. "Cannon Ball" train collision in Jefferson, Texas. One of the trains lies on on its side along the tracks on the left. The front of the other train on the right is visibly damaged, though remains upright. Four men and two children stand center along the tracks. Several people stand examining the damage off to the right. A small fence separates the bushy hill of the railroad tracks from a grassy section in front. Text on the bottom of the photograph reads, "Parker, Photo. Jefferson, Tex. T. and P. "Cannon Ball" Collision June 4th 1903."

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. Seven men stand beside it along the tracks. Just behind the train is a tall building with a prominent bay window. Typed text below the image says, "Part of Texas Short Line Ry Force--June8 1909," with the names of the seven men pictured as follows: "1 R.H.Chaney Sec Foreman. 2 Ben Lowthorp Car repairer. 3 F. E. Whittemore, Agent. 4 Jeff Gammon Fireman. 5 Jeff Sparks Brakeman. 6 Bob Springer Engineer. 7 EA Farmer Brakeman." Handwritten text below the image says, "Southwest Collection."

Photograph of a head on collision between two T&P trains. Written on the photo is "Collision of T. and P. 'Cannon Balls.' #5 and #6. Jefferson, Tex. June 4th 1903." Written underneath the image are "#270 & #314 T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 Jefferson, Texas - Jun 4th 1903" and "Avery Von Blon."

Photograph of a group of people posing for a picture in front of a collision of T&P Cannon Balls #5 and #6 in Jefferson, Texas. Large trees are visible in the background. Printed on the image is "Collision of T. and P. "Cannon Balls" #5 and #6. Jefferson, Tex. June 4th 1903. Parker Photo." Below the image is written "Ruth E. Frank."

Copy photo of a small group of people posing in front of a head on train collision. In the bottom right corner of the image is printed "Texas & Pacific Topics." Below the image are written "#270 & #314 Jefferson, Texas Jun 4th 1903" and "R. H. Carlson."

Photograph of wreckage from a collision between T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 in Jefferson, Texas. Beneath the image are written "#270 & #314 T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 Jefferson Texas - Jun 4th 1903" and "Avery Von Blon."

Photograph of T&P trains #270 and #314 in a collision in Jefferson, Texas. Written below the image are "#270 & #314 T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 Jefferson, Texas - Jun 4th 1903" and "Avery Von Blon."

Photograph of a collision between T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 in Jefferson, Texas. A few people are visible near the train wreckage. On the image are printed "Parker Photo" and "T. and P. 'Cannon Ball' Collision June 4th 1903." Beneath the image are written "#270 & #314 T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 Jefferson Texas - Jun 4th 1903" and "Avery Von Blon."