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

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."

Postcard of a red and white church with two spires. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. W. P. H. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of will Rogers' Ranch House in Santa Monica Mountains, Near Beverly Hills, California. It is a two story building with an open patio, yellow rocking chairs, and potted flowers. The scene is described as "Ranch House of Will Rogers in Santa Monica Mountains Near Los Angeles, California. The lovely new ranch house of Will Roger overlooking the Pacific keeps Mr. Rogers and his family in touch with the open air life they love so." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of rows of trees with red peppers hanging from the branches, described as "Euclid Avenue, Upland, California Euclid Avenue, several miles in length, planted, solid pepper trees is the connecting link between Upland on the Foothill Boulevard and Ontario on the Valley Boulevard, California." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."

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 seven story building with gold accents and several cars parked in front, described as "Hotel San Carlos, Monterey, California." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co., Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of a two story complex with orange roofs and colorful bushes lining the block, described as "Hotel La Ribera, Carmel-By-The-Sea, California." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of a multistory complex near the beach described as "Hotel Sir Francis Drake, San Francisco's Newest and Most Modern Downtown Hotel." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of scenes from Catalina Island in California.

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.'"

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

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 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.

Postcard of a two story stone building with trees and hedges beside the concrete steps.

Postcard of a large body of water lined with tall trees. "Benbow on the Redwood Hwy" is written in white near the edge of the photo.

Postcard of a one story abode with red tiled roofing, a flowering garden with a fountain in the foreground. The top of the picture describes it as "Fountain and patio, historic abode, Santa Barbara, California." The back of the postcard adds, "Among the interesting landmarks of Santa Barbara are the historic adobes. The Carrillo adobe is the birth-place of the first American white child in California."

Postcard of a cruise ship sailing on the open sea on the front of the postcard, and on the back it is written, "SS Lurline - Matson Lines Luxury Liner. One of the smartest, most beautifully appointed vessels afloat. Completely air conditioned. Spacious and distinctively designed public rooms and staterooms. The finest in sea-travel luxury. Frequent sailings between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. Length 632 feet - Speed 22 knots - Gross Tonnage 18,655 - Accommodates 761 passengers, all in First Class."

Postcard of a cruise ship sailing on the open sea on the front of the postcard, and on the back it is written, "SS Lurline - Matson Lines Luxury Liner. One of the smartest, most beautifully appointed vessels afloat. Completely air conditioned. Spacious and distinctively designed public rooms and staterooms. The finest in sea-travel luxury. Frequent sailings between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. Length 632 feet - Speed 22 knots - Gross Tonnage 18,655 - Accommodates 761 passengers, all in First Class."

Postcard of a cruise ship sailing on the open sea on the front of the postcard, and on the back it is written, "SS Lurline - Matson Lines Luxury Liner. One of the smartest, most beautifully appointed vessels afloat. Completely air conditioned. Spacious and distinctively designed public rooms and staterooms. The finest in sea-travel luxury. Frequent sailings between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. Length 632 feet - Speed 22 knots - Gross Tonnage 18,655 - Accommodates 761 passengers, all in First Class."

Postcard of rows of set tables covered in white tablecloth lit by golden chandeliers strung from the wooden domed ceiling. The walls are covered in red and black patterned wallpaper, the curtains around the window are gold. At the edges, the postcard describes itself as "Crown Room, Main Dining Room, Hotel del Coronado."

Postcard of a walled off yard connecting to a large estate with red tiled roofing. Next to the complex is an asphalt road with three cars parked at the side. The top of the picture describes the picture as " "El Paseo de la Guerra", Santa Barbara, California." The back of the postcard adds, "A rare reminder of old Spanish residency in California. Built by Captain Jose De la Guerra, who served for many years as commandant of Santa Barbara. Distinguished people were entertained here and this household was famous for its hospitality. Descendants of the original owners still reside in the east wing, and adjacent is a charming Spanish street of shops."