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The Old Spiller House

Copy print of the front and side of a house, including part of the yard, labeled at the bottom as ""1887 The Old Spiller House Lipscomb." An unidentified man and dog are standing on the front porch and there is an automobile parked in the left side of the image. A handwritten note along the left edge of the original photo says "Cedar Trees" and printed across the top of the copy print is, "OCT 72".

Date: 1972-10~

Partner: Wolf Creek Heritage Museum

[Presentation to Glynn Lowther]

Photograph of the presentation to Glynn Lowther, Building Committee Chairman for the First Christian Church. Left to right: C.E. Perry, Charter Member; Elbert M. Reeder, elder and Chairman of the Board during construction of the sanctuary; Glynn Lowther; the Reverent John H. Hughes, Minister; and Mrs. John McDonald, Charter Member.

Date: October 8, 1955

Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography

Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

[First Christian Church Groundbreaking Ceremony 1955]

Photograph of the First Christian Church groundbreaking ceremony. Aerial view of the church members standing shoulder-to-shoulder, outlining the shape of the new worship structure.

Date: October 9, 1955

Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography

Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

[First Christian Church Groundbreaking Ceremony 1955]

Photograph of the First Christian Church groundbreaking ceremony. Seven persons, using gilded spades, are turning the soil in front of the platform, which stood on the site of the proposed chancel. Participating - left to right: Patsy Smith, representing the Children's Division of the church school; Mrs. John H. McDonald and C.E. Perry, two charter members of the fifty-three year old congregation; John M. Hughes, Minister; E.M. Reeder, Chairman of the Board; W. Glynn Lowther, Chairman of the … more

Date: October 9, 1955

Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography

Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

[First Christian Church Groundbreaking Ceremony 1955]

Photograph of the First Christian Church groundbreaking ceremony. The future members of the church are standing in the lot where the church is to be built. They are lined along the perimeter of where the church will stand.

Date: October 9, 1955

Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography

Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

[First Christian Church Groundbreaking Ceremony]

Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony for the First Christian Church. Members of the Children's Division, under the supervision of Mrs. Shirley Trahan, Superintendent, (in photo helping child at podium) brought small bricks to the platform, symbolizing the part the children played in the growth of the church. John M. Hughes, Minister, is standing behind the podium.

Date: October 9, 1955

Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography

Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

[Chuck Wagon Youth Dinner]

Photograph of the Chuck Wagon Youth Dinner at the First Christian Church. A large number of men, women, teenagers, and children are spread out on a yard in a residential area. Some people are standing but most are sitting on the grass.

Date: October 25, 1953

Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

Portrait of singer Lydia Mendoza

Portrait of singer Lydia Mendoza with her guitar. Autograph on photo: "Cariñosamente Lydia Mendoza 1-19-48"

Date: October 20, 1945

Partner: Rose Marine Theatre

Portrait of singer Victor M. Cuevas

Portrait of Victor M. Cuavas sitting on a pile of logs. Autograph on photo: "Dedico este recuerdo cariñosamente a Marie-- Victor M. Cuevas 23 - Dec 51"

Date: October 20, 1945

Partner: Rose Marine Theatre

[Old Settlers' Parade 1947]

Photograph of the Old Settlers parade held in Childress, Texas in 1947. The parade is being led by two men on horseback. Behind them are two more men on horseback holding flags followed by a line of cars and floats. The parade is traveling south on a busy street named "Commerce". Spectators line the street as the parade passes by. Some young boys are watching from the rooftop of a nearby restaurant.

Date: October 13, 1947

Creator: Webb Studio

Partner: Childress County Heritage Museum

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Finley - Portrait

Photographic portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Finley.

Date: October 26, 1957

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Cuneo's Quality Baking Company

Exterior view of Cuneo's Bakery at 4225 Guadalupe. Founded 1925 by Mr. and Mrs. V.A. Cuneo. Cuneo's The Original Rum Cake. For Freshness For Flavor -- Breads, Rolls, Cakes.

Date: October 27, 1956

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Stallion Drive-Inn Restaurant

Night view of Stallion Drive-Inn Restaurant and parking lot. The Stallion was located at 5534 Dallas Highway, close to the southwest corner of Lamar and FM2222.

Date: October 4, 1950

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

University Baptist Church

Exterior of The University Baptist Church. Photo take from across Guadalupe Street.

Date: October 29, 1946

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

University Baptist Church

The sanctuary viewed from the balcony.

Date: October 29, 1946

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Hogg Auditorium

Exterior of Hogg Auditorium

Date: October 13, 1948

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Internal Revenue Service

Group shot of IRS agents

Date: October 27, 1965

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Student Groups / Athletes

Group of Student "Guides" pose outside of Anderson High School

Date: October 10, 1960

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Student Groups / Athletes

Anderson High School men's basketball player shoots a jump shot

Date: October 10, 1960

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Student Groups / Athletes

Physical Education female class at Anderson High School performs sit-ups

Date: October 10, 1960

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Student Groups / Athletes

Anderson High School student athlete poses in football uniform in center position

Date: October 10, 1960

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Student Groups / Athletes

New Homemakers of America students meet at Anderson High School with banner overhead

Date: October 10, 1960

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Student Groups / Athletes

Young female students observing a kettle in a cooking class at Anderson High School

Date: October 10, 1960

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Student Groups / Athletes

Female student examining a dress on mannequin display while friends watch, Crown Tailors, 406 E 6th St.

Date: October 10, 1960

Creator: Douglass, Neal

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

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