[Bivins Residence]

Description

Photograph identified as the family home of Maurice H. Bivins, located at 25 Covington Dr. in Longview, Texas. The home was called Surrey Place. The "Friendly Trek" group is standing in front of the house in full costume, as noted on the back of the photograph.

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 27 cm.

Creation Information

Claxton Studio 1939.

Context

This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2010 and was provided by the Longview Public Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 587 times, with 7 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Longview Public Library

The Longview Public Library serves the residents of Longview and Gregg County. The library offers access to books and computers as well as free computer classes. They also host various events for the community, including the popular "Haunted Library" Halloween event.

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Description

Photograph identified as the family home of Maurice H. Bivins, located at 25 Covington Dr. in Longview, Texas. The home was called Surrey Place. The "Friendly Trek" group is standing in front of the house in full costume, as noted on the back of the photograph.

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 27 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2010

Rescuing Texas History, 2010 is comprised of photographs, postcards, maps, letters, yearbooks, and other materials that reflect on bygone eras of Texas history.

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  • 1939

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Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • April 10, 2014, 1:41 p.m.

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  • Oct. 20, 2021, 12:47 p.m.

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Yesterday: 1
Past 30 days: 7
Total Uses: 587

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  • 32.481597, -94.737116

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Claxton Studio. [Bivins Residence], photograph, 1939; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth403379/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Longview Public Library.

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