35 years of service certificate in frame from Southwest Texas State University.

Inscribed: Retta Murphy September 25, 1923. Crossed out stamp from Southwest Texas State Normal School Library. Inserted in book also with Murphy's name on it is a stapled together packet of idioms in English and Spanish.

Inscribed in green ink: G.B. Marsh. Inscribed in pencil: Retta Murphy. Text in Spanish language with a foreword in English.

Inscribed: Retta Murphy. Crossed out: Mary U. Cox / 1904 San Antonio St. Two copies in general collection (G1845 .D6 ).

Note with envelope from a Marion Strahan

Small oval ceramic dish with purple and pink flowers and green leaves, has scalloped edges with gold. Broken and repaired.

Includes diplomas from Mexia High School, Texas Presbyterian College for Girls, Concord Female College, doctorate and masters from University of Texas. Also includes certificates for National Social Science Honor Society Pi Gamma Mu, Kappa Delta Pi Fraternity membership, teaching certificates from University of Texas, Austin and State Department, as well as a scholarship award. Some of these items are on vellum or sheepskin.

Letter from University President Lee H. Smith thanking her for attending an event on campus.

Program for dinner, lists speakers and musical performances as well as retirees.

Bound copy of Ph.D. dissertation signed by advisors for the University of Texas.

Pamphlet about the history of the Southwest Texas State Teaching College, 1901-1951.

Green bound financial ledger.

Red and black bound financial ledger.

Red and black bound financial ledger, loose sheet with overlooked expenses for house repairs on tax-return.

Red and black bound financial ledger.

Inscribed in blue ink: Mary A. Stewart's book

Invitation for University's 75th anniversary with historical image of Old Main on front.

Letters about Murphy recommending her for various jobs and universities.

Handwritten list of classes and time spent on each subject.

Scraps and fragments.