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[At a memorial service for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: A group of people gather at the Texas City High School stadium for a memorial service for victims of the 1947 disaster. A small group of speakers stands in the middle, between the crowd standing on the field and a group of choir members standing on the bleachers. At the bottom of the picture is printed "Texas City Disaster, April 16, 1947." On the back of the photograph is written: "Memorial - April 19, 1947 at H.S. Stadium 10th Street."
Date: April 19, 1947
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Bob Phinney and Miss Lane]

Description: Bob Phinney and Miss Lane holding pieces of paper. There is a frame that has pictures of military personnel behind them. Bob Phinney is wearing a light colored suit and Miss Lane is wearing a dark dress and hat.
Date: July 19, 1948
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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