Genealogy book created for Bessie and Harry Brown. Included is an alphabetical index of names with corresponding page numbers to stories and information related to the different family groups.

Handwritten history of the Allen family, starting with their departure with William Penn from Deal, England in September 1682, to the marriage of Ben and Bell Allen in Coryell County, Texas, to the birth of their son, John Wylie Allen in Bell County, Texas in 1857.

Letter written to Mr. Sutton of A.M. Montieth Abstract Co. in Belton, Texas from A.H. Gans from Standard Printing & Stationery Co. in Waco, Texas, informing him of a change in personnel.

Letter written to Monteith Abstract Company in Belton, Texas from Hill Printing & Stationery Company in Waco, Texas, acknowledging the receipt of their order for 2 reams of paper and promising to complete the order quickly.

Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs from his wife, Ingrid, back home. Ingrid tells him that she has just finished "painting the upstairs bathroom" and that it was exhausting work. Finally she tells him: "Be sure you don't let your lecherous eyes linger on anybody keep if all for me."

Letter from Ingrid Griggs to her husband Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs regarding daily life back home, recently they had a picnic with a church group. She says that her and the kids are going to visit her sister as her husband is "working 96 hours a week."

Letter from Ingrid Griggs to her husband Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs regarding daily life back home and that she had to use a check to get a birthday present for James. Ingrid also notes that she has made $15 by mowing yards, and paid someone to take out a lot of trash cans.

Letter written to Monteith and Hall in Belton, Texas from Jones & Kendall, attorneys in Waco, Texas, concerning an issue of interest to be paid. The letter is written on letterhead for Jones, Kendall & Sleeper, Attorneys-At-Law.

Letter written to A.M. Montieth in Belton, Texas from Nash-Robinson & Co. in Waco, Texas, asking for remittance and giving a deadline and penalty if the deadline is not met.

Letter written to Mr. A.M. Monteith in Belton, Texas from Sanger Bros. in Waco, Texas, concerning an issue with a Mr. Castles and ongoing correspondence with him.

History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties in Texas, including geology, settlement, organization, courts, military, cities, schools, churches, and other categories for each county. Also included are biographical mentions of some of the pioneers and present prominent citizens, as well as full-page portraits of some of these people.

Newspaper clipping about distinguish United States leaders giving statements in regards to Sam Rayburn. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an article on Registrar quitting at Hardin-Baylor. On the back of the clipping are portions of articles, advertisements, and a one-paneled cartoon.

Obituary for Martha M. Allen, formerly Martha Scott. Included in the obituary is a brief overview of her life, surviving family members, and funeral arrangements.

Obituary for Miss Maggie Bigham, including a brief mention of surviving family members and the funeral service in Belton, Texas.

Obituary for Mrs. Allie Allen Brown, including a brief overview of her life and surviving family members, as well as the funeral in Brownsville.

Obituary for Mrs. J. W. Westbrook of San Angelo, Texas.

Interview with Martha R. Johnson, owner of the popular Raleigh House Restaurant, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Johnson discusses the origins and establishment of her restaurant, which was named after her husband, Raleigh White Johnson. She described the success of the restaurant and her experiences running it for 34 summers.

Interview with Thornton Secor, grandson of a prominent local doctor, from Kerrville, Texas. Thornton talks about how his grandfather ended up in the area and his various contributions to Kerrville, such as building the town's first hospital and establishing a tourist campsite. Thornton also briefly mentions the flood of 1932, and rainfall in the area.

Photograph of a group of soldiers posing together outside of McCloskey General Hospital in Temple, Texas. The soldiers are identified as (left to right): sitting: Cpl. Kenneth V. Bottolf of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 2/5 Arthur A. Reichel of Chicago, Illinois, Pfc. Mitchell W. Butler of Iron City, Tennessee, 2/5 Norman H. Kauffman of Texarkana, Texas, Pfc. Anthony J. Nadalin of Columbus, Ohio, Cpl. Reginald F. Rounsfull of Golf, Illinois, Cpl. Rohl A Couran of Texarkana, Texas, and 2/5 Carlos S. Olson of Hollywood, California; kneeling: 2/4 Joseph Bellay of Warren, Ohio, Sgt. Melvin W. Kelly of Phillipsburg, Michigan, Sgt. John Fabian of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, Sgt. Choy Y. Wong of San Francisco, California, Cpl. Herman Freedman of Brooklyn, New York, and 2/5 Harry G. Gozer of Indianapolis, Indiana; and standing: Pfc. Stanley E. Penk of Youngstown, Ohio, S/Sgt. Paul C. Van Greuningen of Norton, Kansas, Sgt. John Steinmetz of Poughkeepsie, New York, 2/5 John B. Henisk of Malden, Massachusetts, Cpl. Charles E. Vest of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Pvt. John A Holland of Philadelphia, Mississippi

Portrait of a baby wearing a white dress and sitting on a blanket. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Mrs. J.B. Gregery, Temple, Texas."

Portrait of a young girl sitting in a decorative wicker chair with a boy standing next to her.

Portrait of a baby sitting on a cushioned chair, with an young girl standing next to her, both of them wearing white dresses. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Kate & Irene, 18 mos., 3 1/2 yrs."

Portrait of Dr. G.V. Brindley of Temple, Texas, wearing a suit and tie.

Portrait of a family with three children of various ages standing around their parents, both sitting in chairs.