Photograph of a cowhand on horseback roping a calf in a grassy range with another calf next to it and trees and a fence in the background.

Photograph of three men branding a calf in front of a barn. There is a horse on the left holding the rope. There is a handwritten note on the front of the photograph: Washakie - three yr old colt at work in corrals."

Photograph of a large crowd standing on the courthouse lawn in the street for the grand re-opening of Russell's Department Store, a two-story building with a sign that reads "H. M. Russell & Sons Co." People are facing a round drum on S. Elm Street where they were holding a drawing. There are several automobiles parked amidst the crowd and on a building on the opposite street corner with signs that read "Grant Vogue Shop. Hosier, Lingerie, Dresses" and "Modena Wilson [...]."

Photograph of a large crowd of people on the Denton square during the grand re-opening of Russell's Department Store, two-story building (on the right) with a sign that reads "H. M. Russell" and an awning that reads "A Denton Institution." Most of the people are facing toward the left where several other businesses can be seen, including one with several advertisements on the side of it.

Photograph of a sign posted on ranch fence: "Lasater Ranch. Member Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Incorporated. Posted. 1892 L 1940."

Photograph of Hereford cows and calves closely-grouped in grassy pasture. There is a man, a small house, trees, and two cars in the background.

Photograph of four men around a tied calf. One man is on a horse holding the rope. There are cattle and a hill in the background.

Photograph of Sam Graves holding hat and cane, standing in front of a house with a garden and a tree in the background.

Postcard of "Tex" McDaniel riding his pet steer, Barker, on a range. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Greetings to the world from 'Texas' McDanieland his pet steer Barker. 1300 lbs 8.ox shoes. 267 days Texas to N.Y.C. Age 7 years. 'This is no bull.' Boots presented by V. Scarding 1307 Congress. Houston, Texas. Established 1890. Silver Mounted Saddle presented by A. Stelzig Saddlery. Houston, Texas. Tex McDaniel and his Longhorn Steer, 'Barker.' H. T. Ranch, Barker, Texas. E. H. Marks - Ranch Owner. 36,000 Acres in Pastures."

Menu for children at Joske's of Houston. This menu includes sections such as luncheons, animal rolls, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages. The menu also includes a poem about a gingham dog and a calico cat, with illustrations of both animals on the front and back cover.

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of clerks employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of conductors employed in the 7th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of telegraphers employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of brakemen employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of firemen employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of switchmen employed in the Smithville Yard, South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of train porters employed in the 7th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

Letter from R. C. Coate to H. W. Davidson discussing errors in Coate's firemen record that relate to the date of his seniority.

List of firemen employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

Letter from F. P. Loughridge to H. W. Davidson as a list of published firemen by seniority.

Photograph of Fulshear, TX, the view is to the south from the observation post on top of the Mayes Store.

Photograph of a group of students standing outside and leaning on a wire fence. Behind the students there is a set of bleachers and a tree and on the back of the photograph "APR 1940" and "R 5 8" is printed.

Photograph of three Eanes Rock Schoolhouse students in the trunk of a car. The boy on the right has on a brown bowler hat and seems to be looking at a woman who is only partially in the frame of the picture and on the back of the photograph "R70" is printed.