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Men and Women by Car

Description: Copy negative of two pictures of a group of people standing in front of a car in a dirt lot with another car on the right, surrounded by other partially visible pictures. The first picture is of Nancy Boles Buchanan, William Andrew Buchanan, Charlotte Buchanan Teague, Zennie White Buchanan, Robert Lee Buchanan, Mary Buchanan Springer, and others. The second picture is of Charlotte Buchanan Teague, Lucy White, Mary Buchanan Springer, Irene Teague Britain, Mary Boyd Buchanan, Naomi Buchanan Brazi… more
Date: unknown

Men in Garden; Men and Women in Garden

Description: Copy negative of two pictures. The first is of George Alexander, Robert Lee, and William Andrew Buchanan standing together in a garden wearing ties. There are bushes in front and a tree and building behind them. The second picture is the same except Mary Buchanan Springer and Charlotte Buchanan Teague are also standing with the brothers. The names of the people are written at the bottom of the pictures, and a date is at the top.
Date: unknown

[Paper Advocating Building a Railroad From Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas]

Description: Paper proposing a new railroad from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas, discussing the projected revenue of a new line and the best places to locate depots. The paper also extolls the virtues of the country between Cross Plains and Abilene, stating it's likely to become more populated and need more freight capabilities due to the fertile farm land in the region. There are some corrections to the text and handwritten notes on the first and last pages.
Date: unknown

People Outside; Women on Rock

Description: Copy negative of two pictures. The first is of Menvil Mae and Bertha Leo Buchanan walking away in a snowy field with a fence and a house in the background. The second is of Artie Day, Vida Teague, Millie Teague, Ethel Iola Buchanan, and young Menvil Mae Buchanan sitting on a rock with a parasol. The names of those pictured are written at the top of the pictures.
Date: unknown

Portrait of Man

Description: Copy negative of a full length portrait of B. F. Mayes in a suit standing with a rusting style chair, on a textured rug, and with a background made to look like the outdoors. "W. Fischer's, Extra Finish, Photo Car." is printed at the bottom of the picture.
Date: unknown

Statement: Abilene Railroad and Terminal Company

Description: Document proposing a standard gauge railroad between Abilene and Cross Plains, Texas and the construction of new terminals along the proposed line. The documents include information about the proposed profits, the survey of the route, possible issues with construction, and the merits of a new railroad line in the area. The document is divided in to three parts: "Statement," "Terminals," and "Exhibits."
Date: 1910~
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