The bulk of this collection consists of deeds, but there are also promissory notes, photographs, negatives, several land surveys, some estate papers, a land grant, and a plat map. The majority of the documents pertain to Nacogdoches County.

Although named for Henry L. Watson of Rusk County, Texas, the bulk of the collection pertains to Henry Watson of Panola County, Texas and consists of his Civil War letters to his parents and sister while serving in the Texas Cavalry. The collection also includes service records, a receipt for a gun, and a pension application. This is a collection of photocopied material.

Photos of 19th and 20th century Nacogdoches and Nacogdoches County. Taken from books, newspapers, originals and post cards. Fire Department minute books 1907-1973.

World War II booklet about the 5th Bomber Command during the move from Owi Airfield to the Island of Leyte.

The James Taylor Lacey Acknowledgement Books consists of three volumes of personal papers documenting Lacey’s work as a notary public in Rusk County, Texas, ranging from the years 1899 to 1939. The collection primarily contains records of notary acknowledgments relating to land transactions, deeds, powers of attorney, oil and gas leases, and vendor releases. This collection provides insight into the legal and administrative role Lacey filled in his daily life.

The collection contains papers, letters and medical diplomas belonging to Clarence P. Harris and his family.

History of the unit, original roster and reunion materials.

World War 1 letters, house ledger, and clothing associated with D. L. Hancock and Rosa Peterson.

The collection consists of one specialty made leather bound album. The title page is inscribed with “Dedicated to our Dear Commander 1st Ltn. Thomas E. Broughton in kind remembrance. Officers and guards of the 8599 Lab. Serv. Co.” Pins inside the album include a Kotwica and other Polish military pins.

Scrapbooks, post cards and photographs