Letter from Sally Thornhill to Cousin Mary Moore discussing family news, weather, and agricultural news. Her sister, Lu, has had fits and is suffering from paralysis. She has her on a lounge in her bedroom and her husband in the bed so she can care for both of them at once.

Letter from Birdie McGee to her Aunt Mollie [Mary] giving family news. Uncle Abe Franklin is very ill He wore himself down riding more than 20 miles in one day to go get a new horse and took sick. Talks of Uncle Tobe's death. From what they can tell, he starved himself to death after he lost all his money. Includes letter dated February 11, 1906 from Gallatin, Tennessee addressed to Aunt Molly, with no author listed. He talks of Uncle Tobe's funeral costs and the sale of a saddle.

Letter from W. J. McKinley and Claude White in which McKinley writes about the cost of shipping seed corn.

Letter from Birdie McGee saying that she hasn't gotten her garden in yet, so won't have vegetables for at least three months. Alice is getting glasses, Will gave notice at his job and is going to farming, Uncle Abe is getting better and other family news. She says Sallie Love has gone crazy again and now has become a Christian Scientist and is curing Bailey of consumption. He is nothing but a skeleton and hasn't been able to leave the house all winter.

Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White discussing his love of farming and how things are growing. He wishes Claude could come to the horse sale. He has the finest shepherd dog there ever was and will send Claude a pup if he wants. He is planning on visiting Claude and Linnet when the chickens are ready. He says, "I am no Methodist minister, but I have that capacity." There is an added note by Birdie McGee at the end saying Alice and Mr. Griffin got back and Mrs. Peyton died.

Letter from Fannie Hoffman that contains no salutation or names of original person addressed to. This letter contains family news and news that Viola is not doing well, but she is being well nursed by Ed and Cy Wallace. Cy is 16 and nearly as big as his father. Lizzie Wallace has eczema on her right hand and has to wear a kid glove at all times.

Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore in which she says that she has had little time to write as Mr. Thornhill and sister Melissa are unwell. Bertha now has an organ to play. She tells how she made rhubarb pudding. Sally gives an update on her garden, an invasion of locusts, and the crops. She also passes on the news of the activities and health of friends and family.

Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore that has pages missing. The only has pages present are 5 through 8. Sally says that Mattie Franklin married a Mr. Walker. She advises Mary to either rent out her farm or sell it. She said she heard that Linnet and Claude White are planning a trip to Tennessee and asks that they come and visit her. She said that there are "many old cronic [sic] cases through the country and many deaths."

Letter from J. L. Doggett, a lawyer, to Claude D. White in which Mr. White received the payment of $20.00 for settlement of a claim.

Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore in which she discusses the weather, crops and Lizzie and Lon going to Baylor University. Luara says that Sarah Wallace has died. She also share family news.

Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore in which she writes of "sister's" death and the impact it has had on her. Mr. Thornhill can not walk and is unwell. She asks if Mary has heard of the death of Sarah Wallace. She died at Gainsville, Texas. The health of family member, her garden, farm animals and canning are also detailed.

Notice regarding the death of A. R. Franklin, who died November 23, 1906. The funeral was held November 24th at the grave side, officiated by Rev. R. M. DuBose; he was buried at Gallatin Cemetery in Gallatin, Tennessee. The notice also includes the list of pall bearers.

Letter from Lillian Griffin to Mary Moore in which she tells her aunt about "hog killing," taking sausage over to Aunt Bettie on her "boy saddle" and the farm animals she helps care for. She also lists the presents she has received from relatives. Alice writes Lillian being at home until school starts in the spring; clothing; and that Mayme married Jo St. John. She updates Mary on the activities of family and friends.

Letter from "Johnson" to his brother, written on University of Texas at Austin letterhead. The writer discusses getting his friend a job, and references their previous correspondence, asking what the friend might want the writer to send. The envelope is addressed to Mr. B. M. Williams in El Paso, but a handwritten note on the back says: "Opened by mistake by B. M. Williams - 720 N. Florence." The postmarks on the envelope are from El Paso, TX and Austin, TX.

A photograph of Byrd Williams, Jr. standing outside a brick building. He is wearing a uniform with a light-colored shirt and tie, slacks with tall leather boots, and a hat.

Photograph of Byrd Williams, Jr. standing outside the family darkroom on Denton street in Gainesville, Texas, wearing a uniform.

Letter to Byrd Williams, Jr. from his mother discussing the incoming winter weather, holiday plans, and others visiting from out of town.

Letter from Byrd Williams, Jr. to his mother, Mary Alice Williams, discussing a ceremony at the University of Texas, a drawing of a Native American, and photos that his brother, Charles (Chas) has sold.

Photograph of a print of men who are returning from hunting with the frogs that they've caught. Among them is Dr. William Bruce, the President of NTSNC. All are wearing tall boots for wading and caps. Behind them is a fence and something with a large wheel. The print is bordered by tape.

Photograph of a print of a hunting party holding the frogs that they caught. They are all wearing high boots for wading and all but one are wearing caps. Among them is Dr. William Bruce, the President of NTSNC. Behind them is a fence and something with a large wheel. The print is bordered by tape.

Photograph of NTSNC President William Bruce leaning against a shelf that holds several books and a photograph of two women. There is also a hand-mold with the word "Mongol" written on it. In one hand Bruce is holding a thin notebook. He is wearing a suit and a pair of wire-framed glasses. Bruce is looking into the distance.

Photograph of a print of an aerial view of the NTSNC campus. Several buildings can be seen from above as well as all of the intersecting paths between them. The print is bordered by tape.

Photograph of NTSNC President William Bruce resting one of his feet on the running board of a motorcar. Someone is also sitting in the vehicle at the wheel. Behind the car is a building and a grassy area with scattered trees.

Photograph of print of a building under construction on the NTSNC campus. Scaffolding is built along the sides where brick is being laid. On the street in front of the building are two cars and a truck. The print is bordered by tape and the number 53 is written above it.