The museum maintains a library of military history publications consisting of over 10,000 books and periodicals. The collection is growing every day With donations from the public and issues from the Department of the Army and Air Force, the collection is growing every day.
The library is normally open three days a week and is available for in-house research.
Archival papers include the official card file on those who entered the service in Texas for World War I.
Papers belonging to individuals on a "by collection" basis are also maintained. An extensive Field and Technical Manual library is also maintained.
There are over 300 historical flags, colors and guidons stored, and in some cases, awaiting restoration. These items belonged to units of the State Military Forces. Many are on exhibit but there are still a large number awaiting restoration or an appropriate exhibit.
Six hundred maps, 250 collections and over 7,000 photographs are cataloged.
Photograph: Bob Gates