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[Jan LeCroy birthday cake]

Black and white photograph of Dr. Jan LeCroy, Chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District blowing out candles on his birthday cake. Pattie Powell is seated. Jerry Gilmore is standing. The lady holding the cake is unidentified as is the gentleman in the background.

Date: 1987

Partner: Dallas County Community College District

[Hanging from the Train to Colonia Chuichupa Photo]

Photograph of 4 people hanging out the side of a yellow train car while traveling from Casas Grandes to Chuichupa, Mexico. They are identified (left-to-right) as unknown, Nina Taylor, Katrina Whetten and Joey Gaspar de Alba, who is holding onto a handlebar on the side of the train. There are rocky mountains and vegetation visible in the background and on the right side of the image, near where the train is passing.

Date: Summer 1987

Creator: Whetten, Robert

Partner: El Paso Community College

[The Moon over Rancho Santa Sofia Photo]

Photograph of four people standing next to a truck parked on a dirt road at Rancho Santa Sofia, Mexico. The road and the desert are visible behind them, under a full moon. Left to Right: Unknown Female in front of truck, David Pratt leaning on truck, Chris Evans, Bert Whetten with head turned to the side). David Pratt and Bert Whetten are wearing white cowboy hats.

Date: Summer 1987

Creator: Whetten, Robert

Partner: El Paso Community College

[Riding the Train Up to Colonia Chuichupa Photo]

Photograph of three people hanging out the windows of a train heading for Colonia Chuichupa, Mexico, identified as (front to back) Cynthia Whetten, Bert Whetten, Nina Taylor. Another person's head is partially visible in the lower-right corner. A mountain and vegetation are visible along the left side of the image and in the background.

Date: Summer 1987

Creator: Whetten, Robert

Partner: El Paso Community College

[Roundup at Santa Sofia Photo]

Photograph of people sitting on a wooden and cement fence at a roundup at Rancho Santa Sofia, Mexico. Back row: Pres Gerald Pratt, Unknown, Unknown, Evans Brother, Chris Evans. Front Row: David Pratt, Aunt Vera Pratt, Bert Whetten. The head of one horse is visible on the left side and the left flank of a horse is visible on the right side.

Date: Summer 1987

Creator: Whetten, Robert

Partner: El Paso Community College

[Catholic Church Float in a Holiday Parade]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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[

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[League City Community in a Holiday Parade]

Photograph of the League City community crowded together and walking in the city's first annual Holiday Festival of Lights parade. The procession traveled down Farm to Market Road 518 and Hwy 3, eventually reaching Walter Hall Park. The crowd includes people of all ages wearing clothing appropriate for cold weather.

Date: December 11, 1987

Creator: Kiecke, Albert

Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[League City Holiday Festival of Lights Coordinators]

Photograph of two women descending a small wooden staircase at Walter Hall Park during the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The woman in front has one arm raised in a wave while the woman behind her is clapping her hands. The Walter Hall Park pavilion building is visible in the background.

Date: December 11, 1987

Creator: Kiecke, Albert

Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Majorettes in a Holiday Parade]

Photograph of a group of uniformed teenage majorettes walking through the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The group, known as the Bay Area Rosettes, is wearing uniforms of leotards, legwarmers, and white tennis shoes. Two girls not in uniform lead in front while carrying a fringed banner. 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

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