Rescuing Texas History, 2006 - 164 Matching Results

Search Results

Results: 1 - 50 next
1935-36 Van Horn Basketball Team, District Champs
Photograph of coaches and basketball team. Photograph of the Van Horn Basketball Team, 1935-36. District Champions. Front Row-Bob Hurt, Roy Johnson, D.L. Moore, James Mayfield; Second Row-Horace Oiver (Superintendent), Baylus Wagnon, Bart Knight, Dutch Walters, Ben Medley, Raymond Wheat (Assistant Coach), Back-Jimmy Terrell (coach)
[An aerial view of American Oil storage tanks in Texas City in 1934]
An aerial view of two large round black storage tanks of American Oil in Texas City in 1934. In the foreground are other refinery structures. Behind the large storage tanks can be seen some one-story buildings. Further back can be seen some homes and other structures. On the horizon can be seen other structures and the water tower. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil :"2-12-34". Taped to the back of the photograph is a label that reads: "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company September 15, 1971."
[An aerial view of construction in Texas City in 1934]
An aerial view of several construction sites in Texas City. At the bottom left, the foundation of a large building is in place and several men are walking within the building perimeters. At the bottom right the concrete walls and internal supports of another building have been built. About mid-picture the first floor of a large industrial building has been completed. A line of automobiles are parked along a wide dirt road between the construction sites. These sites appear to be refinery buildings and lines of pipelines, and power poles, surrounded by security fencing can be seen. In the background are scattered houses. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written :"1-13-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is a label reading "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971"
Aerial View of Flood
Aerial photograph of the 1938 flood. Looking Northeast from Congress Avenue, south of the Colorado River. Palm School in center background.
[An aerial view of the American Oil storage tank farm in Texas City in 1935]
An aerial photograph of the white and black storage tanks in the American Oil Tank farm in Texas City. Some other refinery buildings can be seen about mid-photograph, behind the storage tanks. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil "1935." Taped to the back of the photograph is a label reading "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company September 15, 1971."
[American Oil Company Refinery in Texas City in 1934]
A view of the American Oil Refinery in Texas City in 1934. In the foreground, a man holds the reins to three mules in tandem, pulling something. A four wheeled car with metal drums and a flatbed truck can be seen behind the man. The refinery buildings, smokestacks and tanks and piping structures can be clearly seen in the picture. A row of railroad cars sit in front of the pipeline structure. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written "10-19-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971."
[American Oil Company workers in 1934]
A group photograph of American Oil workers in 1934. A group of 28 men in light coats or jackets, some wearing shirts and ties, some wearing outdoor work clothes, have gathered for a group photograph. The photograph is taken on a dirt clearing in front of a wooden building. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written "2-14-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971."
Anderson Orchard SE 10-33-4
Young citrus trees with a paved road and telephone lines along the left side.
Asian Men and Women Meeting at the Capitol
Photograph of unidentified Asian men and women sitting around a table in a room at the capital. There are other people standing and sitting on the other side of a bar behind them.
[Athletic Team 1937]
Photograph of eleven young men, eight dressed in athletic costumes. Photograph of athletic team of Van Horn, TX including front row-Bobby Hurt, Roy Johnson, D.C. Moore, James Mayfield, and back row-Horace Oliver, Baylas Wagnow, Barton Knight, Jimmy Terrell, Unidentified, Ben Medley, Raymond Wheat.
[Bellevue H.S. School Faculty]
Bellevue H.S. faculty. Photo taken in 1936: Bellevue, Texas.
Bellevue High School Typing Class
Bellevue typing class in 1931. W.A. Greer is the teacher.
[Bellevue Hotel]
Bellevue Hotel: Lillis Gill standing in front. Photo taken in 1939: Bellevue, Texas.
[Bellevue HS Class]
Bellevue HS Class. Photo taken in 1932: Bellevue, Texas.
[Bellevue HS Faculty]
Bellevue HS faculty: Nolen, Roberts, Lela Wetsel Mitchell, Edna Orton, Frances Farr, Savage, Virginia Gaines, W.A. Bot Greer. Photo taken in 1937: Bellevue, Texas.
[Bellevue HS Faculty]
Bellevue HS faculty: Virginia Gaines, Unk, Martha White, Frances Farr, Myrtle Early, CA Jolly Lucy Childress, Mr. Miller, Elvira Gilliland, W.A. (Bot) Greer. Photo taken in 1935: Bellevue, Texas.
[Bellevue HS Football Team]
High school football team. Photo taken in 1936: Bellevue, Texas.
[Bellevue Public School Faculty]
Bellevue Public School Faculty: Edna Orton, Mary Harbison, Frances Farr, Myrtle Early, Ermie Parr, W.S. Greer, William Miller, C.A. Jolly. Photo taken during 1931-32 school year: Bellevue, Texas.
Buffalo Springs First and Second Grade
First and second grade students of the Buffalo Springs School. List attached to the photo, "Mrs. Iva Selvage, Back Row (4 boys) ?, Gerald Bragg, Doyle Jones, Kenneth Times, Second Row (3 girls, 3 boys) Leota Cox, Betty Fuller, Velma Jean Alexander, Dean Scarber, Johnny Wayne Peden, Royce Times, Front Row (8 girls) Mary Jannett Brock, ?, Winnie Fay Cowley, Neomia Robertson, Wanda Edwards.
[Burning Building]
Burning Building. Photo taken in 1932: Clay County, Texas.
[Byers Public School]
Students at Byers Public School pose for picture. Photo circa 1930: Byers, Texas.
[Carmichael Common School]
Carmichael School. Photo circa 1930. Carmichael, Texas.
[Carmichael Common School]
Students posing for group photo. Photo taken 1936: Carmichael, Texas.
[Carmichael Common School]
Students posing for group photo. Photo circa 1935: Carmichael, Texas.
Centennial Pioneers Dance at Culberson County Courthouse, 1936
Photograph of large group of dancers in ballroom. Photograph of large group of dancers standing in ballroom of the Culberson County Courthouse, at the 1936 Centennial Pioneers Dance.
[Central Drug Store]
Central Drug Store: E.C. Cater, Tom Weldon, _ Heath, and Carl Green. Photo circa 1930: Henrietta, Texas.
[Charlie Common School]
Charlie school building. Photo circa 1930: Charlie, Texas.
[Charlie Common School]
Students of Charlie Public School. Photo circa 1930: Charlie, Texas.
Clay County Agent's Office
County Agent's Office with (l to r) Edwina Holman, Peggy Tate, Dorsey Eaton, Maurine Carpenter, Essie Mae Coody, Captain M.S. Duncan, and Ralph Garrett seated around a table on January 33, 1938.
Close-Up of Workers
Close-up of two unidentified workers clearing debris from the New London School explosion.
[Col. Hugh B. Moore in his office]
Col. Hugh B. Moore, dressed in a dark suit vest and bowtie but without the jacket, sits at a desk in an office. A large stack of papers sits in the foreground on the desk top at Col. Moore's left. At the far left of the picture in the middle of the desk is an old "candlestick" or upright telephone. A stack of magazines/journals sits on the edge of the desk to Col. Moore's right. Behind the magazines, next to a rolltop desk are large rolled documents, possibly blueprints or surveying documents. Behind Col. Moore, on top of a rolltop desk is a radio and above that there is a framed print hanging on the wall.
[Country Club]
Country Club. Photo circa 1938: Henrietta, Texas..
[County Officials]
County Officials: Jesse Shaw, Bill Cornutt, Judge Williams, R.E. Dishman, _obenchain, George Alexander, Jim Boyd. Photo circa 1930: Henrietta, Texas.
Dan Oster Store
Two women with their children standing in front of Dan Oster's Store next to a gas pump in Hurnville, TX. A horse and carriage are in the background.
[Dean-Dale Consolidated School]
Student body and faculty. Photo circa 1932-33: Dean, Texas.
Donward, D.S. Jr. "Big Boy", and Maxine Elmore
Donward Elmore, D.S. Jr. "Big Boy"Elmore, Maxine Elmore
Dr. H.B. Jones Office
Dr. H.B. Jones standing next to his examining table in his office.
[Early Combine]
Early Combine. Photo taken in 1939: Clay County, Texas.
Exterior of M. A. Toole Grocery
Group of unidentified men stand outside of the M. A. Toole Grocery store at night.
Exterior of Wreckage
Exterior view of the wreckage of the New London School after an explosion. Three unidentified men are standing with their backs to the camera.
Exterior View of New London School After an Explosion
Exterior view of the New London School after an explosion. Trucks are parked next to the building for use in removing the debris.
[Filling Station ]
Photo of Arnold's Garage Filling Station. Circa 1930: Henrietta, Texas.
[First Baptist Church]
First Baptist Church. Photo circa 1930: Henrietta, Texas.
Four Van Horn children c.1937
Photograph of four children, from Van Horn, TX, including Gloria Wright, Wayne Hurt, Joann Walker, and an unidentified boy.
[Friendship School]
Friendship School. Photo taken in 1933: Friendship, Texas.
Furd Halsell
Furd Halsell, of Clay County's Halsell Community, in a carriage with two unidentified men.
[Gas Station]
Man standing outside of gas station. Picture circa 1930's: Clay County, Texas.
[Goat Cart]
Goat Cart: Mae and Lynette Jarvis. Photo circa 1930: Henrietta, Texas.
Governor O'Daniel at Camp Bullis
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel stands with the troops in a grassy field at Camp Bullis as they salute.
Governor O'Daniel at Camp Bullis
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel inspects the troops in a grassy field at Camp Bullis.
Back to Top of Screen