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- [Bill of sale for the slave "Joe" to William Murrell by D.S. Wade, May 15, 1854]
- Bill of sale for the slave "Joe" to William Murrell by D.S. Wade, May 15, 1854 for $835.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, October 15, 1878]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing ladies he has called on, harvesting crops, and making plans for Christmas.
- [Lien for purchase of land by L.H. Stuckey to George Burkhart, March 15, 1881]
- Note with Vendor's Lien for purchase of 140 10/11 acres from George Burkhart by L.H. Stuckey, for land located in the Charles D. Ball survey in Montague County.
- [M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January - May 1896]
- Sales ledger kept by Martin O'Connor documenting shipments, merchandise sold to customers, bills receivable, and other account balance information.
- The Elm Grove Dairy farm
- Pamphlet printed by the owner of the dairy when he was trying to sell it. Notes the improvements on the dairy, price per various acreage, buildings, and terms of sale.
- [Portrait of Cecil Cooke Caldwell]
- 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 of Two Bears Tipping Their Caps to Each Other]
- Postcard of two bears sitting and dressed formally raising their green caps towards each other. The edge, though damaged, reads "Greetings from Beaumont, Texas." The back of the postcard adds, "Hello Mamie, Sure do wish I could see you today. Write me down with love Su Mora." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
- [Mrs. D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1908-December 1912]
- Ledger containing business transaction numbers, kept by Mrs. Dennis M. O'Connor. The month and year are written at the top of each new entry.
- [Postcard of Dove Nest, Mrs. Hemans' Home]
- Postcard of a white house with flora growing up the walls. The scene is described as "Dove Nest, near Ambleside. Mrs Heman's Home." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
- [Postcard of Ferry Boat "Ontario"]
- Postcard of a white ship with two steam columns in a body of water. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
- [Postcard of Methodist Church in Huntsville]
- Postcard of a photograph of a church with arched doorways and a steeple, described as "Methodist Church, Huntsville, Texas. Erected 1888." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Certainly enjoyed my visit to Beaumont, and oh how I did hate to leave. Reached home from there Monday. Best wishes to all my friends, Love Sarah." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Woman Wearing Sailor Shirt]
- Postcard of a sketch of a woman wearing a sailor shirt with anchors embroidered on the collar. On the back, the letter reads, "The mystery is still unsolved. "Who is Jack" H. H. 10-12-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
- [Postcard of Wooden Shack Over Water]
- Postcard of a small wooden shack built half on the water, half on the shore. On the back, the message reads, "Haven't guessed him yet. H. H. 10-15-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
- [Postcard of Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and Convent in Beaumont]
- Postcard of a red brick building near a white church, both with gray roofs. On the back, a newspaper clipping reading "For Twenty Years," pasted on the postcard with the words "I search in vain to ask this simple question again Who's Him? 11-15-11." written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Letter from R. R. Wallace to 2nd Brigade Commander, 15 October 1928]
- Brief letter to Second Brigade Commander from R. R. Wallace, 5th Marine Regiment Commander, confirming that he had forwarded two dispatches.
- [Postcard of Map of Mountain Trails]
- Postcard of a map of trails between a small town and multiple mountain peaks. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
- [Postcard of Patrick's Creek Tavern Photograph]
- Postcard of a wooden cabin with a car parked in front and a gas station to the left. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Carl Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard to Harry Redeffer, January 15, 1937]
- Postcard to Harry Redeffer. The sender writes that she's able to stay another 3 weeks and discusses the state of the weather. The front of the postcard features a perspective view photograph of Main Street, Boerne, Texas. On either side of the street are trees and shopfronts. Electrical poles line the left side as well. The name of the street is printed at the bottom of the postcard.
- [The First Bull Fight in Casas Grandes]
- Group portrait of nine women posing together in front of building with wood siding. Seven unidentified women standing in a line are dressed in long Spanish dresses including mantillas (traditional veils) and they are holding small bouquets; two are also holding open fans. Madelyn Hatch and Vera Pratt kneeling in front of them, wearing cowboy hats and western wear.
- [Pre-Bull fight Parade]
- Photograph of Madelyn Hatch (left), Valentin Valenzuela, and Vera Pratt (right) on horseback. They are setting up before handing the flags to women leading the parade as flagbearers. Fences are visible behind them.
- Highland Heights Highlights, Volume 18, Number 4, December 15, 1960
- Issue of the Highland Heights Highlights, a program for the Highland Heights Christian Church. It includes "With Mother This Christmas," a eulogy of Edgar Brown Sutherlin by Theodore McElroy, Sr.
- [Postcard of Hodges Gardens in Fall]
- Postcard of rows of red, yellow, and white flowers lining a stone banked stream. On the back, the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana The exotic colors of fall attract many visitors to Louisiana's Garden in the Forest."
- [Postcard of Hodges Gardens Stream]
- Postcard of a stream winding towards the lake with scattered trees and yellow flowers along the side. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana A carpet of colorful pansies is an attraction every spring at Hodges Gardens, a year-round chain of flowers in the pine hills of Western Louisiana. Azaleas, tulips, dogwood in delicate pink and white, and masses of wild azalea and fragrant yellow jasmine form a brilliant spring show."
- A/D Converter Board No. 1 Assembly [Analog]
- Technical drawing showing the layout of A/D converter board no. 1 (analog) assembly including labeled scale drawings, revisions, explanatory notes. Scale 1:0.5 inches.
- [Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1977]
- Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 1977 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
- [Letter from Rudene Graham to Yvonne Sutherlin, July 15, 1985]
- Letter from Rudene Graham to Yvonne Sutherlin, on July 15, 1985, discussing the research they have both been doing into their ancestors. Graham asks Sutherlin about a book she had heard of concerning the Sutherlin family.