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[The Butler Building]

Description: Photograph of the Butler Building, a historic two-story League City building located on Second Street which was then known as King's Trail. A few horses and horse-drawn wagons are parked just outside the building. Three men are standing in the open doorway of the building; the man on the far right is John P. Atkinson, according to accompanying information.
Date: December 29, 1909
Location: 29.511499 -95.091446
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[The Butler Building]

Description: Photograph of the Butler Building, a historic two-story League City building located on Second Street which was then known as King's Trail. Two horses, one of them tethered to a wagon, are standing just outside the building. Several men are standing in a line near the building entrance; one of the men is John P. Atkinson, according to accompanying information.
Date: December 29, 1909
Creator: Schlueter, F. J.
Location: 29.511499 -95.091446
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Harris Family]

Description: Photograph of the Harris family on the steps of their home on Christmas Day. Front row: Pauline, George Jr., Mitzie. Back row: Tillie, George Sr., Ada Mae Harris. The family is dressed up for the holiday.
Date: December 25, 1934
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Pauline Harris and Doll]

Description: Photograph of Pauline Harris holding the doll she received that Christmas morning. She is rubbing her eyes and standing on the front steps of her home. She is wearing white shoes, a dress, and a crochet hat.
Date: December 25, 1934
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Toddler-Aged Cousins]

Description: Photograph of Theodore Kilgore, aka Teddy, helping his younger cousin Jeanette into a car that is parked on a neighborhood street. Teddy is in an outfit that resembles a uniform while Jeanette is wearing a child's bodysuit. The back of the photograph states, "Ted and his cousin, one year younger. (Ardone, my sister's child)."
Date: December 4, 1943
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Jewel Young, Cheryl, Cherokee Bill & son]

Description: Photograph of Jewel Young, Cheryl Young, Cherokee Bill and son sitting on a couch. There is a picture and a shelf on the wall next to a draped window. Bill is shown wearing a suit and hat with a child on his knee.
Date: December 1960
Creator: Edwards, Charles
Partner: Other

[Lillie Abercrombie with two toddlers on lawn]

Description: Lillie Abercrombie kneeling on lawn behind two seated toddlers dressed in blue overcoats beside brick sidewalk. Two story house with double columns in background.
Date: December 1, 1960
Partner: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

[Fun at the Ranch Photo]

Description: Photograph of Curtis Whetten, as a child (around age 3 or 4), sitting on a brown horse named Josco. They are standing in a barren desert area and mountains are visible in the far background.
Date: December 13, 1979
Creator: Whetten, Larayne
Partner: El Paso Community College

[Catholic Church Float in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of a float featuring a large replica of St. Mary Mission Catholic Church, an old church in League City, complete with a bell tower and faux stained-glass windows. Just above the windows is the text, "MISSION." The float is in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights, which is proceeding down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 and ultimately stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Children Marching in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of children marching in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. They are moving along as a large crowd down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park for the festivities. A majority of the children are dressed similarly in blue jeans and either red or white jackets, t-shirts, or sweaters. Accompanying the children are a few adults also dressed in blue jeans.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Civic Vehicles in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of League City civic vehicles cruising as part of the parade procession in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. A green Jeep leads in front with several fire trucks following close behind. A man in a green jacket is visible standing up in the Jeep. The procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Dalmatians Riding in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of a full-grown Dalmatian and a couple of Dalmatian puppies riding atop a fire truck in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. Riding along with the Dalmatians are two firemen, who are partially visible. The side of the fire truck is the only part of the truck in view.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Drill Team in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of a drill team walking in League City's first annual Holiday Festival of Lights parade. The drill team, comprised of young girls, is clad in uniforms of skirted leotards and cowboy hats. Each girl is holding a pair of red and white pom-poms. A couple of girls in front are holding a banner that reads, "LCD Highrollers." The back end of a red truck is visible cruising just in front of the drill team. The procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, culminating a… more
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Drill Team in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of a drill team in uniform, walking in the parade for the first annual League City Festival of Lights. Their uniforms are mostly black with white gloves and white boots. A couple of adult sponsors are walking in stride with the group, who are being led by much younger representatives of the team. The young girls in front are holding a banner that is illegible. The drill team proceeds down Farm to Market 518 and Highway 3 and will eventually stop in Walter Hall Park.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Fire Trucks in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of a few fire trucks lined up on Farm to Market Road 518 in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The firetrucks are being driven by firemen, two of whom are partially visible riding in the truck leading in front. The procession is traveling down FM 518, then Highway 3, and ultimately stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Float in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of a Southwestern-themed float in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights parade. The float decor includes a cactus stringed in Christmas lights, leafy garland, and a red banner that reads, "Ross Elementary." Amongst the float passengers are two individuals dressed as a cowboy and one individual dressed as Santa Claus. The parade procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 until culminating in Walter Hall Park.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Float in a Holiday Parade[

Description: Photograph of a Christmas tree-themed float in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. Surrounding the Christmas tree sitting at the center of the float are several individuals in costumes resembling gift boxes. Other people riding the float are not costumed but are wearing Santa hats. The parade procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Holiday Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a float themed around Santa Claus' workshop in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. Individuals wearing costumes are standing on the float, playing the parts of Santa Claus and his elves. An illegible sign is posted on the side of the float. The parade procession is heading down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually ending at Walter Hall Park.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Holiday Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a pick-up truck hauling the Galveston County Beach Park float, which features a scaled replica of the Walter Hall Park pavilion. The replica is decorated in Christmas lights and red bows. A small group of people are riding the area between the truck cab and the float. The parade procession is moving down Farm to Market Road 517 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park, the location of the actual pavilion building.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Holiday Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a float in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The float features an overhead canopy and is covered in a fabric reminiscent of snow. A large group of school-age girls are passengers. Christmas lights adorn the faux snow and the vertical supports beneath the canopy. The only part of the vehicle towing the float is one massive back wheel. As the procession moves down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, the parade will eventually stop at Walter … more
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Holiday Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of the Veterans of Foreign Wars float in the parade for the first annual League City Festival of Lights. The float is a makeshift wooden stable that holds a large group of passengers. Holiday decorations adorn the float from top to bottom. The U.S. flag and the Texas flag hover above the float, as well as two navy blue flags with the Veterans of Foreign Wars emblem. One of the VFW flags is posted on the side of the float.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Holiday Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a float in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. It is covered in green paper, tinsel, and Christmas lights. A small group of passengers are sitting on school desks set atop the float. As the parade procession moves down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, it will eventually stop at Walter Hall park to culminate the festivities.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Horse-Drawn Wagon in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of a horse-drawn wagon in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The wagon's frame is uncovered and exposed. Two women, one of whom is waving to parade spectators, are riding the wagon while a man steers the horses. The parade procession is moving down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 until eventually culminating in Walter Hall Park.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Horse-Drawn Wagon in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of a middle-aged couple and some children riding a horse-drawn wagon in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The man on the left is holding the reins to steer the horses, which are only partially visible. The procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 and will eventually culminate in Walter Hall Park.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library
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