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Matt Turner and wife, Richardson, Texas

Description: Copy of a photograph, a man and a woman, head and chest visible. The formal portrait is a horizontal oval mounted on stock. The man has a beard and moustache, is wearing a suitcoat and vest, with shirt and tie. The woman is wearing a dark dress, with dark moire satin bow at the neck, a brooch on her left side, and an earring visible on her left ear.
Date: 1890/1910
Partner: Richardson Public Library

Finis Ewing Allen Family and Residence, Richardson, Texas

Description: Large, two-story wood clad residence with wrap-around roofed porch. The center section of the porch has a balcony porch on the 2nd floor. Two benches are visible on the porch; the foundation is skirted with brick; the porch steps are concrete. A small pied horse is standing in front of the porch. Four people are on the porch, a man standing, a boy standing, a man seated, and a woman standing partially behind him. Left to right: ALLEN, Robert Clint. Born Feb 1893. ALLEN, Cecil Butler. Born Sept… more
Date: 1909
Partner: Richardson Public Library

Newt Harris Barber Shop, Richardson, Texas

Description: Barbershop interior, left to right: Newt [Thomas Newton] Harris owner, Walter Parks, Jack Echols, Dock Echols. 1 sink, ceiling fan, several electric lights, 2 barber chairs. Flag bunting draped above mirror. Additional information: Left to right: Newt [Thomas Newton] Harris owner, Walter Parks, Jack Echols, Dock Echols - Dallas Morning News 8/22/1984. Thomas Newton Harris, 30 Oct 1870 - 29 Jun 1952.
Date: 1930/1935
Partner: Richardson Public Library

[Harris Children]

Description: Photograph of Pauline, George Jr., and Mitzie Harris on Easter 1934. The children are sitting on the steps of a house. George Jr. is wearing a suit. The girls are wearing dresses. The photograph was taken by George Harris, Sr.
Date: April 1934
Creator: George Harris, Sr.
Partner: Midwestern State University

[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

Sun Oil Company, Production Research & Development Lab, Richardson, Texas

Description: Aerial view. Sun Oil Company Production Research & Development Lab. Two one-story buildings, connected by a covered walkway. The larger building, in the foreground, is "E" shaped; the smaller is rectangular. Parking lot between with cars. Storage tank. Housing development visible in background, telephone/electrical poles, no trees or landscaping.
Date: July 1955
Partner: Richardson Public Library

[Do Not Lean on This Post]

Description: Black and white photograph of a post which has a message painted on it. The message says "Do Not Lean On This Post Or Bldg Will Collapse." Remodeling of El Centro College from the old Sanger Harris building to a college was quite an ordeal.
Date: 1964
Partner: Dallas County Community College District

[Registration Office]

Description: Black and white photograph of employee and student in the El Centro College Registrar and Admissions area. The employee is behind a counter and has on a white short sleeved blouse and scarf.
Date: 1965
Partner: Dallas County Community College District
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