Portrait of Lyman Denny wearing a dark suit and bow tie posing in front of a neutral background. There is decorative golden border on the frame and a handwritten note that reads: "Lyman Denny."

Letter from the Texas Department of Education to Joshua Calhoun Howell on April 10, 1889. The letter renews Howell's teaching certification. Included are the envelope the letter came in and a paper detailing rules for conducting the examination of candidates for teacher's certificates.

Funeral notice for Thomas L. Willis, which reads: "Funeral Notice. The friends and acquaintances of the late DR. T. L. WILLIS are requested to attend his funeral from the family residence at 4 o'clock this evening, interrment [sic] at Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Chalk at the grave. Denton, Texas, Monday, April 1, 1889."

Photograph of nine-year-old Maude Canion Kitchens. She's wearing a striped dress and a hat, sitting on a swing.

Photograph of an unidentified man with slicked-back hair and a plaid suit and vest. He wears a dark tie with a small charm at the top.

Photograph of Olin W. Gaston (1886–1950), depicted as a child. He wears a dark-colored dress and sits on a stool or chair, next to a stone pillar with a potted plant. He is surrounded by straw and is in front of a painted background.

Portrait of Wirt A. Paddock, a young man wearing a suit and polka dot tie. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Wirt A. Paddock, January 1889. Knox College, Class of '89. Fort Worth, Texas. Property of Alpha Xi of Beta Theta Pi."

Photograph of Harold and Walter on June 3, 1888. The younger child sits at right on a large armchair, which is covered in a blanket. The older child, stands on a cushioned platform at left in a dark-colored dress, resting against the chair's armrest.

Photograph of Dr. Frank Fanning, magnetic healer, wearing an overcoat - the very beginning of a patterned necktie and tie tack can be seen. In his left hand he holds a hat, and in his right hand he holds a cane. Embossed below the photograph, on the mat, reads, "Dr. F. Fanning, Magnetic Healer." A handwritten note on the back reads, "With compliments of Frank Fanning, San Antonio, Tex. Feb. 14, 1888."

Photograph of Maude Canion Kitchens at the age of eight years old. She's wearing a dress with a sash and a hat, standing next to an upholstered chair.

Photograph of M. H. Rhoads from the State University in Austin, Texas. He wears a dark-colored coat with a Masonic pin on his lapel. He sports a mustache, which obscures a cleft lip on his left.

Portrait of an unknown man with a dark beard and mustache wearing a dark suit.

Portrait of Edith Adelle Winton at 5 months old. According to a note written on the back of the photo, she and her family are buried at the First Street Cemetery of Waco, Texas.

Photograph of Lucy Jane Zachary Evans (1855-1935), Myrtle Jane Evans (1887-1899), and Walter Philmore Evans (1882-1970) posing for a portrait. Photo from the Walter P. Evans photos of Lorena, Texas.

Photograph of J. H. Sears, aged 20 years old. He wears a light-colored military uniform and holds a hat with the words "B S" written within a golden wreath pasted upon the hat's fabric.

Photograph of two women posing together for a portrait. They lean their heads on one another. Though damage to the photograph has obscured the names of the subjects written on the back, the last name McCaleb is visible.

Receipt from R.Y. Bandy, manufacturer and jobber in saddles, harness and bridles, for the sale of goods to M.M. Hornsby.

Photograph of seven-year-old Maude Canion Kitchens. She's holding a handkerchief in one hand and is sitting on a chaise.

Photograph of an invitation to the wedding of Sallie Ann Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis. A note in the top left corner reads "To Ma & Pa." The invitation reads: "Mr. & Mrs. R. H. Parker Request your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Sallie, to Thos. M. Willis, Wednesday Evening, June 16th, at 8:30 o'clock. First Presbyterian Church. Reception at 9 o'clock. At home. Abilene, Texas. 1886."

Photograph of Sallie Parker Willis and Thomas Middlebrook Willis. She stands behind a balustrade, wearing a polka dot dress and holding her hat in her left hand. He sits on the balustrade, and holds a bowler hat in his hand. The photograph has been ripped, and the bottom right corner is missing. There are several handwritten notes on the back.

Photograph of Sallie Parker Willis and Thomas Middlebrook Willis. She stands behind a balustrade, wearing a polka dot dress and holding her hat in her left hand. He sits on the balustrade, and holds a bowler hat in his hand.

Illustrated pictorial map of Corsicana, Texas with a key at the bottom listing what each point represents on the map. According to the map, the major railroad runs right through the center of the town.

Portrait of John Philip Hessdoerfer (1859 - 1936) in a dark suit from the chest and up.

Photograph of six-year-old Maude Canion Kitchens circa 1886. She wearing a dress with a lace collar and standing next to a chair.