Postcard at Halloween addressed to John Todd Willis, Jr., from Charles & Jimmy Kendrick, Waco, Texas.

Postcard to John Todd Willis, Jr. inviting him to the Rally Day celebration event in Waco, Texas.

Photograph of Galveston Beach in Galveston, Texas. In the image visitors can be seen in the water and along the beach. To the right side a pier is visible with a sign on it that reads "Sunset Coffee". In the foreground a rocky edge leads onto the beach.

Photograph of the Galvez Hotel in Galveston, Texas. In the foreground multiple automobiles are on the roadway outside the hotel. Galvez Hotel is visible in the background with a wooded area in front of the hotel entrance.

Photograph of Guy B. Harrison, Jr, captured in a wooded area of Cameron Park. He is pictured wearing a patterned tie, and dark colored suit with matching hat. His hands are by his sides curled into loose fists. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.

Letter from Wilhem Tietz to the Ernst Tietz Hotel, addressing his uncle, possibly the owner of the hotel. The letter is written in German and appears to be discussing the sickness or passing of an aunt in the family.

Photograph of a large group of people at the State Meeting of the W. H. and F. M. Society at the Shiloh A. M. E. Church in Galveston, including Mrs. M. A. Carr, Mrs. L. M. Sewell, L. M. Sanders, and Rev. W. D. Johnson. The people are sitting and standing in several rows in front of the side of the church with stained glass windows in the background. Written on the front of the photograph: "State Meeting of the W. H. and F. M. Society. Mrs. M. A. Carr. Pres. Mrs. L. M. Sewell, sec. at Shiloh A. M. E. Church, Galveston, Texas. Rev. L. M. Sanders Pastor, Rev. W. D. Johnson, Bishop."

Photograph of eight boys at YMCA camp. Names listed on the back are "Allen Early, Walter Lacy, David Burnham, Lynn Alexander, Mert Colgin, Billy Griffis, Roane Lacy".

Photograph of a woman wearing a graduation cap and gown and holding a rolled diploma in her hands, standing outside of a house covered with ivy. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Fannie Mary Stauts, Aug. 1926, Day of graduation from Baylor U. B.A. Degree."

Portrait of Hester Mae Beck (1924-2009), a young girl sitting on a small bench and playing with toys. She was the daughter of Roy Elmer Beck and Elizabeth L. Howell Beck. She was the wife of John Todd Willis, Jr.

Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell of First Presbyterian Church of Waco to John T. Willis, Sr. Rev. Dr. C. T. Caldwell thanks Willis for assuming an official position in Caldwell's church, and goes on to express his belief that God has a great plan for them.

Photo album compiled by Earnest Ruben McElreath. According to a handwritten note in the front of the album, it "presents pictures of friends, family, ex-sweeties, kinsman, pals, scenery, sports, football players, buddies, chums, and himself." Each page contains pictures as well as handwritten notes. Earnest Ruben McElreath was born Dec. 15, 1905 in Munday, Knox County, Texas and died Sept. 15, 1988 in Bexar County, Texas. He served as a major in the U. S. Army during World War II and is buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Some pictures were taken before Sept. 1, 1925. Book started Jan. 1, 1926-completed Oct. 14, 1926. Page 2: Mary and her dog Doodles, and a photo of Earnest Ruben McElreath. Page 3: Photos of Clorine Mc-, Mary, Connie of Dallas. Page 4: Photos of Mary H. & Mary, Beckie & Mary. Page 5: Photos of Dovie and Mary. Page 6: Photos of Constance, Mary, and Beckie. Page 7: Photos of Dovie & Stewart, Mary, Perry Lee. Page 8: Photos of Hazel “Bob” Fields, Mary, Myrtice Jones. Page 9: Photos of Rebbeca “Beckie” Harlan. Page 10: Photos of Dovie and Mary. Page 11: Photos of Earnest Ruben McElreath on the beach at …

A postcard from Loraine Buie to Johnie Louise Bruyere on December 23, 1926. The front of the card has a drawing of a holly branch with red berries, a red bow, and a lit red wax candle. It reads: "Christmas Wishes. A Happy Christmas and New Year/A heartfelt wish and most sincere." The note on the other side reads "I hope you will have a very happy Xmas and a happy New Year. Loraine Buie."

Postcard from Evol Gilmore to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 28, 1926. The front bears a drawing of a river and surrounding grass covered in snow. It reads: "I cannot say one thing that's new/So send the same old wish to you. Merry Christmas." The note on the back reads "Wishing you a happy Xmas and a bright New Year. Your friend, Evol Gilmore."

Photograph of the Sacred Heart Academy of Waco, Texas's class of 1926. The younger girls sit on the ground. Several of the older girls hold flags, and the girls in the middle of the first standing row hold a sign that says "Academy of Sacred Heart." Two girls in the back row hold a sign that says "Our Jubilee". They stand next to the school building, and trees and cars can be seen in the background.

Photograph of a toddler-aged Hester M. Beck, riding a goat-drawn carriage. She is holding the reins to the goat's harness. The Angora goat has horns and a long, fluffy coat.