Paper documenting information on early settlers, relations with Native Americans, Schools, Churches, and local businesses that were built in Round Rock in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Paper documenting the history of the Palm Valley Lutheran Church from 1836 to 1963, including information on membership, pastors, building programs, the cemetery, school, and notable events. A personal description of the family history of the author and his relation to the church can be seen on the last page.

Two papers combined into one for a university class that together discuss the history of both the Round Rock Cemetery and Slave Cemetery, as well as their layouts, evolution since the 19th century, and the specific graves of Sam Bass, Vander Barbette, and Virginia Masterson. Excerpts from an interview with Joe Lee Johnson, whose father had been a slave, are also included.

Certificate presented by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to Margaret Holt, certifying her as a member in good standing with the organization.

Booklet that includes a brief history of Round Rock up to at least 1990, followed by a walking guide of 25 historic buildings, events, cemeteries, and other points of interest from downtown Round Rock to west of Interstate Highway 35. This is followed by a map guiding visitors to four points of interest that cannot be reached by walking. An index to historic markers in and near Round Rock is included on page 24.

Transcript of an interview with Edna Blair Davis, born Ellen Jane Blair in 1895. She is a long-time resident of the Central Texas region, from Round Rock, Texas. The interview covers her family life, businesses run by her family, her education, and relations of hers throughout the Austin area.

Transcript of an interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, residents of Round Rock, Texas. The interview covers historical details about people buried in Bratton Cemetery, slaves, road building prison chain gangs, and families that owned land in Round Rock in the early 20th century.

Black and white aerial photograph of Round Rock, Texas, taken facing south by southwest. US Highway 79 can be seen in the foreground running left to right (west to east) an intersecting with Mays Avenue, which runs from the lower right to the southern horizon in the distance. Downtown Round Rock can be seen in the left center of the photo, and a water tower can be seen in its midst. A note can be seen written on the back reads, "Picture made about 1950" along with Noel Grisham's signature in different colored ink and another scratched out note.

Transcript of an interview with Norman Dedear, an 82 year old man from Round Rock, Texas, whose ancestors arrived in in Texas in 1850. The interview covers Dedear's childhood and education, his career endeavors, and descriptions of the Round Rock area at different point in his life.

Transcript of an interview with Ernest Anderson, Xenia Voigt, and Mrs. D. B. Greg, all from Round Rock, Texas. There are several spots in the transcript where the speaker is unknown, and there are handwritten notes on the pages made by an unknown person. The interview is an oral history meeting that covers things like education, farming, travel, business, and courtship from the interviewees' lives.

Letter from Noel Grisham to Mrs. Katherine Turner Carter describing the Stage Coach Stop, which was built in Round Rock, Texas, in 1848 and a popular stopping point for passengers until the railroad was built nearby in 1876. A picture is mentioned but is no longer enclosed.

Report documenting the Round Rock area's geography, flora, Native American history, European exploration, role in stagecoach and cattle businesses, how the town received its name, and the general settlement of Round Rock. Each section contains its own bibliography, a map appears on page 7, and on page 17 is a list of pioneers copied from the 1965 centennial celebration book.

Transcript of an interview with Joe Lee Johnson, a 94 year old descendant of enslaved African Americans from the area of Round Rock, Texas. The interview covers Johnson's family history in the area and the names of other families descended from slaves, and centers around who is buried in the Round Rock slave cemetery.

Paper documenting the history of Round Rock, Texas, for a university level histroy class, including coverage of geography, flora, Native American History, European exploration, businesses, educational and religious development, the Sam Bass shootout, and general settlement up until 1879. A bibliography begins on page 41. Notes can be seen from the writer's professor, Dr. Pool, throughout the paper, including at the top of the title page.

Paper documenting the history of the "Round Rock", or "Old Rock", located in Brushy Creek and from which the town of Round Rock, Texas took its name in 1854. The report includes descriptions of the Texas landscape and unique geography of the area.

A military form filled out by John Loving to have part of his pay as a member of the 20th Bomb Wing sent to his parents, Hattie M. Loving and Sam E. Loving. The back page lists Sam P. Loving as an immediate family member serving in the military at the same time, and thee form is signed by 2nd Lieutenant Richard L. Moore.

Report containing excerpts from the Round Rock masonic Lodge Number 227's records concerning Greenwood Masonic Institute, a school that started in 1866, and whether or not the Round Rock Institute succeeded the Greenwood Institute.

Booklet compiled for Round Rock's centennial celebration on July 10, 1965 that includes a history of Round Rock, as well as groupings of photographs covering education, religion, the library, and past and present local businesses and banks. A list of Round Rock pioneers can be seen on pages 11-12 and a map of the city can be seen adorning the cover.

Map showing the usage of Round Rock's land in 1987 broken down into the following categories: single family, duplex, multi-family, commercial, industrial, government, schools, churches and cemeteries, recreational, and vacant. On the back is a community profile covering: geography, transportation, government, growth, climate, character, demographics, population building permits,employment, occupation, income, community facilities, park facilities, an ;and use.

Booklet providing a history of the Round Rock Institute and information on boarding, examinations, certificates, and classes offered. A business directory is also included. Notes and underlining can be seen on the pages by Noel Grisham, who arranged and made copies of the material in 1963.

Postcard with a photo of the headstone of infamous outlaw, Sam Bass, seen featured on the front. Text on the back of the postcard describes the outlaw's crimes and death, as well as the slow destruction of the headstone and community efforts to replace it.

Pamphlet published on the 100th anniversary of the death of Sam Bass that provides a biographical sketch of the man, a description of Round Rock, Texas, information on his grave site, and the ballad and legend that came from hos death.

Paper documenting the history of Round Rock's fire department, including information on equipment, mascots, the Girl Pumper Team, and Robert G. Griffith, a long time educator and resident of Round Rock who served as mayor. Footnotes and a bibliography appear on pages 26 and 27.

Postcard featuring a pencil drawing of Nelson's Hardware Store, a historic two-story building built 1900 in Round Rock, Texas. The artist's signature can be seen on the bottom right edge of the drawing, and a typed description about the history of the building can be seen on the back..