Proceedings of the 17th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. Includes the event program, meeting minutes for the April 4, 1981 SWFAS Executive Committee, and the SWFAS by-laws.

Portrait of Cecil Cooke Caldwell as a 16-year-old, wearing a suit, polka-dot tie, and hat and sitting on a wooden chair.

Postcard from Marie M. L. to Eva Sumner, thanking her for sending a photograph at Easter time and informing her that their family is all well. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a grassy field bordering a shaded, wooded area. In the background to the left, beyond a fence, light- and dark-colored cows lay in a field next to a barn. Along the border between the two fields, a person sits on top of a horse, facing towards the woodland area on the right.

Postcard from G. O. Schull to Henry H. Himebaugh in San Diego, California. The image on the front of the postcard shows a mill next to railroad tracks, and printed text on the photo identifies the subject as the McFaddin, Kyle & Weiss Rice Mill in Beaumont, Texas. The handwritten message on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Uncle Henry" and says, "I was glad to hear from you. I ought to have answered sooner. It is true we are drifting that way but we are so scattered I don't know whether we could all get there together or not. I have always thought I would like to live in California on account of the climate. I don't think we will remain here much longer but I can't say just where we will go. This leaves us well. I hope it will find you the same."

Official orders of Colonel Backstrom, commander of Fifth Marine Regiment, for the transfer of fifty-two Marines from Nicaragua to Marine Corps Base San Diego via the USS Cuyama on 25 May 1929.

Portrait of Mamie Emmons Caldwell wearing a long, dark dress with a lace collar.

Pamphlet describing the need for members of the United Methodist Church to spread the message and influence of the church throughout society, with images of worship at places in California and Tennessee.

Photograph of Camp Pendleton, California Headquarters, 1st Marine Division. Sgt Polo Castillo holds a Marine flag on parade grounds for a change of command.

School photograph of Chris Cover (Cynthia Cover Cummings sister) in grade 7th, age 13.

Photograph of Cynthia Cover Cummings, Chris Cover (sister), and Richard Cover, Jr. (brother) posing in their pajamas. Cynthia is holding a giraffe statue and a zodiac wheel. Chris and Richard are posing with a small knight in armor next to a fireplace. A family crest is visible above the fireplace.

Photograph of Cynthia Cover Cummings (standing), Chris Cover (sister), and Richard Jr. (brother) eating in the kitchen.

Photograph of Herbert Herman Fiedler standing in front of a double wooden wagon in desert of Death Valley, California, with his arms crossed. The wagon shown has the following words printed on it: "From Death Valley use 20 Mule Team Borax Soap and Soap Powder."

Document listing the descendants of Claus P. Engdahl and Wilhemina Erikson Engdahl and John J. Johnson and Nina Norman Johnson. Each family member has their address and phone number included if known or is marked deceased. The children of Edward Reginald and Catherine Caroline Engdahl are listed first, then their siblings's children.

Postcard of scenes from Catalina Island in California.

Photograph of Richard Cover, Jr. and Chris Cover sitting on a large tortoise, while surrounded by sheep, goats, and a pool of water. The zoo is possible the San Diego Zoo.

Photograph of Chris Cover and Richard Cover, Jr. playing dress-up in their backyard. Chris is holding Raggedy Anne dolls.

Photograph of Roger Hinesh (hanging from a pole, circled) dancing with Elvis Presley for the filming of Jailhouse Rock.

Photograph of Richard Cover, Jr holding a dollhouse and Chris cover doing a backbend in the living room. A Christmas tree is visible in the background. The children (Cynthia Cummings siblings) are surrounded by ballons and dolls.

Portrait of Cecil Cooke Caldwell, a young man wearing a suit and tie and sitting on a wooden chair. A handwritten note on the back of the photo indicates that the photo was taken when he was 12 years old.

Portrait of Fred Cooke Caldwell wearing a suit, with white hair and a white mustache. A handwritten note below the photo says "F. Cooke Caldwell as Hon. Mason Morgan in 'The Fire Patrol.'"

Postcard of a bird's eye view of Hotel del Coronado, a white and brown sprawling structure on the coast of California with a full parking lot, four tennis courts, and a private pool. The edges of the postcard describe itself as "Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California."

Postcard of an aerial view of the small coastal town of Avalon, at the base of a green rolling hill. Many small boats and two large ships are docked in the harbor. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Avalon and Bay, Residence of P. K. Wrigley in Foreground, Catalina Island, California."

Postcard of a brightly colored town on the coast of an island, described as "Avalon and Bay, Residence of P. K. Wrigley in Foreground, Catalina Island, California." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Carl Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of a grand ballroom with soft white, red, and golden hues. The flooring is smooth gold and brown, the tables are covered with white cloth and blue chairs. Two chandeliers glow golden and white.