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[The Wilson B. Keene after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: The ruined hull of the Wilson B. Keene sits leaning at a dock in the harbor after the explosions. On its right, a two-story warehouse building on the docks has been badly damaged.
Date: April 16, 1947
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[The Wilson B. Keene after the explosions of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: The Wilson B. Keene cargo ship lists heavily to the right in the port. Heavy explosion and fire damage is visible to the ship. On shore to the right rear of the ship is a large pile of rubble. The water near the ship is covered with floating wooden debris. A large piece of twisted metal, apparently from a ship's hull, sticks up near the shoreline on the bottom of the picture, and a power pole has fallen over into the water. Two men are looking at the power pole. Metal debris is visible on … more
Date: April 16, 1947
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Wm. Blackshear and Ted Evans at the Va. Theo. Seminary]

Description: Photo of William Blackshear (in knickers) and Ted Evans at Va. Theological Seminary. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: unknown
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Woman in a Cap and Gown]

Description: Photograph of a young woman in a cap and gown. Inscribed on the photo is, "Love, Edna Ruth"
Date: unknown
Partner: Killeen City Library System

[A woman with books at Capital Archives]

Description: A woman looking through a stack of books at Capital Archives. One of the books is entitled "In Our Image." The woman is wearing a dark suit.
Date: 1945~
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Wood's Drug Store

Description: Copy negative of the storefronts for Wood's Drug Store and a partially-visible neighboring business. Several men are standing or seated on the bench in front of the drug store and automobiles are parked in a line in front of the store; there is also a Coca-Cola sign above the drug store.
Date: unknown
Partner: Killeen City Library System

[Worth Wicher]

Description: (back of another picture of him) Worth Wicher - 1207 Panola St. - Tarboro, N.C. - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: unknown
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Worth Wicher]

Description: (back of photo) Worth Wicher - 1207 Panola St. - Tarboro, N.C. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: unknown
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[A wounded survivor of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: People stand on the sidewalk across the street from the Lucus Cafe, a liquor store and a dime store. A woman with bandages on her face and arm and bloodstained clothing looks at the camera. A flag flies at half mast near the cafe. Signs on the storefronts read: "5-10 store", "Clark's liquor store" and "Lucus Cafe." On the reverse side of the photograph is written "Irving Peterman" in cursive. The picture was taken from City Hall which was located on the SW corner of 6th Street and 6th Aven… more
Date: April 16, 1947
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

Yaiselya Solis

Description: Photograph of young girl. Photograph of Yaiselya Solis, a young girl of Van Horn,TX
Date: unknown
Partner: Clark Hotel Museum
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