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[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of flood waters surrounding houses. The flooding spans the entire photograph.
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of a flooded neighborhood near downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Flooding resulted from a hurricane, and spans the entire photograph.
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of flood waters in Port Arthur, Texas. Flooding resulted from a hurricane, and spans the entire photograph.
[Aerial View of Flood Waters]
Photograph of an aerial view of a flooded neighborhood. Flooding resulted from a hurricane, and spans the entire photograph.
Baby Killdeer
Photograph of a baby Killdeer bird sitting in the hand of an unseen person.
'Bob White'
Photograph of a bobwhite bird sitting in the hand of an unseen person.
[Body of Rodolfo Fierro]
Photograph of Rodolpho Fierro's body after he drowned near Chihuahua. His body, from the shoulders down, is covered in a white sheet and wearing a hat. A group of men are standing or kneeling around the body. Text on the back of the photograph reads: "Rodolfo Fierro, number one killer and body guard of Pancho Villa. Fierro was the 'real bad man' of the Revolution. He was known as El Carnicero or The Butcher. After being thrown off his horse, he [drowned in] quicksand near Casas Grandes, Chihuahua on 13 October 1915. At the time of his death, Fierro was marching towards Sonora."
[Buffalo Bill]
Photograph of Wild Bill (W. F. Cody) and Colonel Charles Taylor. Wild Bill is standing with his horse next to an awning. Colonel Taylor and a man in uniform are standing under the awning and a woman wearing black is sitting behind them. A white building is visible in the background.
[Captain Lewis S. Morey and Friend #1]
Photograph of Captain Lewis S. Morey and a woman. The woman wears a white dress, a straw hat, and carries an umbrella. Morey, right, wears a uniform.
[Cattle Chute along a Hill]
Photograph of a cattle chute that passes along a wooded hill. The structure is comprised of wooden fencing at either end and a pair of brick walls near the center of the photo and in front of a small shack. Cattle can be seen shuffling along the chute and in a herd in the background.
[Children Sitting on a Truck]
Photograph of a group of five children sitting on a truck. One boy is holding a cup in one hand, and holding the steering wheel in the other. Four of the children are not wearing shoes; one child's feet are not visible.
[Dead On The Battlefield]
Photograph of dead Villistas at the battle of Celaya. In this image there are bodies piled together on the ground. Accompanying information states: "These dead Villistas are the result of the battle of Celaya in which Obregon defeated Francisco Villa and his Villistas. In this one battle Villa lost approximately 4000 men with another 6000 being taken prisoner. 120 of the imprisoned officers were executed shortly afterwords."
[Deer kill at Faries Ranch, Maverick County, Texas]
Photograph of killed deer hung on a pole that is propped between a cistern stand and a tree. Lying on the ground is other game, possibly wild hogs. In the background is fencing. The scene is at Faries Ranch, Maverick County, Texas.
Dipping Vat on Lambs Head Ranc[h]
Photograph of a group of cowboys leading cows through a wooden chute and into a brick dipping vat.
[Dormitory Room at Port Arthur College]
Photograph of a Port Arthur College dormitory room. In the foreground, there is a desk with two chairs. In the background, there is a dresser with an oval mirror attached the top and a bed to its right. Text below the photograph says "Port Arthur College Dorm Room." Port Arthur College was located on the south 1500 block of Procter Street.
[Eunice Maxine]
Photograph of Eunice Maxine as a baby. She is holding something in her hands.
[Flood Damage in Neighborhood]
Photograph of three uprooted trees laying in flood waters. In the background, there are several houses.
[Flooded Neighborhood]
Photograph of flood waters surrounding houses in a neighborhood. The water level reaches right below the first story windows, and resulted from a hurricane.
[Flooded Neighborhood]
Photograph of a man standing beside a broken tree in flood waters. The water level reaches his upper legs, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there are houses.
[Flooded Neighborhood]
Photograph of a flooded neighborhood resulting from a hurricane. In the background, there are vehicles in the street.
[Flooded Streets]
Photograph of two people wading in a flooded street. The water level reaches their upper legs, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there are several buildings.
[Flooded Streets]
Photograph of flood waters resulting from a hurricane. The water is surrounding several trees and buildings.
[Flooded Streets]
Photograph of a group of people standing in a flooded street. The water level reaches their upper legs, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there are utility poles and business buildings. On the back of the photograph, there is another photograph. This image features people wading in the flooded streets with their backs to the camera. Business buildings line the street; a sign in front of one business says "Home Trust Co."
[Flooded Streets at Federal Building]
Photograph of a group of people standing outside the Federal Building in the flooded street corner of Austin Avenue and Fifth Street. The water is mid-calf level, and a result of a hurricane. Many people took refuge in the building during the hurricane.
[Flooding at Administration Building]
Photograph of flood waters at the Administration Building. Flooding resulted from a hurricane. In the foreground, there are people gathered around a boat, and people in the boat. Behind them, there is a trolley car.
[Flooding at Jefferson Hotel]
Photograph of a group of people standing in a flooded street outside of Jefferson Hotel. Pieces of wood are floating in the water close to the group. The water reaches a level above their knees, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there is Jefferson Hotel and other buildings. Text at the bottom of the photograph says "Port Arthur Flood Aug. 16-17 1915. Photo by D & H. ©."
[Flooding at Pearce Theatre]
Photograph of a group of people standing in a flooded street outside of Pearce Theatre. A canoe is floating in front of the group. The water is at knee-level, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there is an arched doorway and a ticket booth. Text at the bottom of the photograph says "Pearce Theatre P. A. Flood Aug. 16-17, 1915. D & H Photo. ©."
[Flooding on Procter Street]
Photograph of flood waters at Procter Street. Groups of people are wading and floating in boats in the water. The water level reaches their knees, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there are business buildings. Handwritten text on the right side of the photograph says "Pt. Arthur, Flood, Aug. 18/15," and "1st ... Austin Ave."
[Flooding on Procter Street]
Photograph of flood waters outside of the Federal Building. Men and Women are standing in the water amongst debris. The water level reaches their knees, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, several people are standing on the steps of the Federal Building. Text on the bottom of the photograph says "Post Office a Refuge. Port Arthur Flood Aug 16-17-1915. D & H Photo ©."
[Flooding on Procter Street]
Photograph of flooding at Procter Street. A group of people are standing in the flood waters; the water level reaches their upper legs, and resulted from a hurricane. One man is standing on the base of a utility pole. Several business buildings surround the street. Text on the bottom of the photograph says "Proctor St. Port Arthur Flood Aug 16-17, 1915. D & H Photo. ©."
[General Felipe Angeles]
Copy negative of General Felipe Angeles posing for a camera.
[Hurricane Damage]
Photograph of damage caused by a hurricane. A building is partially collapsed. In the foreground, there is a truck and two men standing beside each other.
[Hurricane Damage]
Photograph of a flooded street caused by a hurricane. Groups of people are wading in the water and floating in boats; it reaches their upper legs. Business buildings surround the street.
[Hurricane Flooding]
Photograph of a group of people standing on top of a horse-drawn wagon in flood waters on Procter Street. The water reaches to the horses' torsos. In the background, there are people wading in the water and houses. Text at the bottom-left of the photograph says "Pt. Arthur, Tex. Aug. 18th, 1915. Procter St."
[Hurricane Scenes]
Photograph of four images of flood waters resulting from a hurricane. Two images are on the front side; both feature groups of people wading in the flood water. The water level reaches mid-calf, and there are buildings in the background of both images. Text on the bottom of each image says "1915 storm." On the back side of the photograph, one image features a group of people standing in the flood waters under an awning of a building. The water level is knee deep. In the background, there is a wagon with a child sitting in it in front of the building. The last image is upside down, and features flood waters surrounding several houses. On the bottom of both images text say "1915 storm."
[John W. Gates Plaza Hotel]
Photograph of the exterior of a building identified as John W. Gates Plaza Hotel at 500 Lakeshore Drive. Trees line the streets outside the hotel. There are tents set up on the block in front of the hotel. A road leads to a canal bridge to Pleasure Island. In the background, there is a view of the city.
[Linn Garage]
Photograph of a building identified as Linn Garage on 812 Procter Street. Several signs on the building say "Linn Garage." There is a garage door opening in the center of the building and a car parked to the right side of it. Accompanying material gives information about Lynn Garage.
[Men and Animal along a Cattle Chute]
Photograph of two men standing along a cattle chute that is currently occupied by an obscured animal. The chute is made of wooden fences that moves from the left off camera into a brick enclosure. One of the men stands on a dirt path outside of the wooden structure, while another stands on top of the brick wall.
[Men in Flooded Street]
Photograph of two men standing in a flooded street. The water level reaches their upper thighs. In the background, there are several buildings. A sign on the side of one building has legible text that says "Real Estate."
[Men on a Sidewalk with Catfish]
Photograph of men on a sidewalk near businesses. Two men in straw hats are holding a pole with three catfish of varying size.
[Men Riding in Boat in Flood Waters]
Photograph of a group of men in flood waters. Some of the men are sitting in a boat, and the other men are standing in the water around the boat. The water reaches their lower thighs, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there are several businesses.
[Mrs. Frank Trost]
Photograph of a woman identified as Mrs. Frank Trost.
[People Standing in Flood Waters]
Photograph of a group of people standing in flood waters. The water level reaches mid-calf, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there is a doorway to a building. Two men wearing uniforms and holding guns are standing beside the door.
[People Standing in Flooded Street]
Photograph of a group of people standing in a flooded street. The water level reaches their upper thighs, and resulted from a hurricane. In the background, there are houses, trees, and utility poles.
[People Standing in Flooded Street]
Photograph of a child, woman, and man standing in a flooded street. The water level is waist deep on the child, hip level on the woman, and reaches the bottom of the man's shirt. In the background, there are people riding on horse-drawn wagons and several houses.
[Port Arthur College Flooded]
Photograph of flood waters at Port Arthur College. A group of people are standing under the awning of a building; a circular sign on the top of the building says "1909." In the foreground, a man is standing in the water; it reaches his upper legs, and resulted from a hurricane.
[Procter Street Flooding]
Photograph of flooding on the corner of Shreveport Avenue and Procter Street, as a result of a hurricane. A group of four men are standing chest deep in the water; two men are smoking cigarettes. In the background, there are buildings, one says "[L]one [Star] B[a]kery on the side. Text handwritten on the right side of the photograph says "Pt. Arthur, Texas" and Procter St Shreveport Ave."
Rattlesnake on [the] defensive
Photograph of a rattlesnake, coiled.
[Sabine Pass After Hurricane]
Photograph of Sabine Pass in Port Arthur, Texas, after a hurricane. Large puddles of water fill the streets. In the foreground, several metal chairs are sitting in a puddle. In the background, there are people walking in the street in front of business buildings. A sign on one business says "Hardware." In the far background, the building is identified as a school built in 1914.
[Ships at Texas Company Docks]
Photograph of a group of ships docked at Texas Company Docks. The high tide levels on two of the ships are visible.
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