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- [Four Members of a Band Playing on Stage]
- Photograph of four members of a band standing on stage, entertaining at the inauguration of Governor of Texas Beauford Jester. Two men are holding guitars and two men are holding fiddles.
- [Beauford Jester and His Wife at His Inauguration]
- Photograph of Beauford Jester walking at his inauguration party. He is dressed in a dark-colored suit, and his wife is next to him in a dark-colored dress. There are people sanding on either side of them, making a path for them to walk through.
- [Band Playing Square Dance]
- Photograph of members of a western swing/hillbilly band standing on a stage, playing during a square dance. One is holding a fiddle, one is holding an upright bass, two are holding guitars, and a woman is standing at the microphone.
- [Eight Children Square Dancing in a Gymnasium]
- Photograph of eight children square dancing in the middle of a gymnasium floor. There are four boys wearing matching western outfits and four girls in matching plaid dresses..
- [Inaugural Festivities for Governor Jester]
- Photograph of a large group of people wearing formal clothing standing on a stage at the inauguration of the Governor of Texas, Beauford Jester. There is a large bow hanging on the wall above them.
- [Couple at a Microphone at a Square Dance]
- Photograph of a man and a woman standing at a microphone, with a band in the background. The man is wearing a western suit, and the woman is wearing a dark-colored hat and dress.
- [Beauford Jester with the Texas Square Dance Association]
- Photograph of Governor Beauford Jester posing in an office with a man and a woman from the Texas Square Dance Association. They are holding a Les Gotcher square dance album.
- [Portrait of Mildred Leslie in Her Wedding Dress]
- Photograph of Mildred Leslie standing in front of a ceiling to floor mirror in her wedding dress. Her back is turned to the camera, and her face is reflected in the mirror.
- [Large Crowd of People Square Dancing]
- Photograph of people square dancing inside a gymnasium. At the front of the room is a stage with a band on it, and there are about 100 people in western wear on the floor dancing.
- [Catcher Sitting in Position in Baseball Field]
- Photograph of a baseball catcher sitting in position in a field at St. Edward's University. There are other boys sitting on steps, and a boy walking across the field in the background.
- [Man with an Engraving Machine]
- Photograph of a man standing at an engraving machine at Wallace Engraving Company, located at 406 San Antonio Street. The man is wearing a light-colored shirt and dark-colored pants. There is a bookcase in the background with various items on it.
- [Woman Singing on a Stage With a Band]
- Photograph of a woman standing at a microphone on a stage with a band. One man is holing a violin, and two men are holding guitars in the background. The men are wearing dark-colored western clothing, and the woman is wearing a dark-colored paisley skirt and white blouse. There is another man and another woman in the background.
- [Four Couples Square Dancing on a Porch]
- Photograph of four couples square dancing on a porch. There are four men, dressed in western wear, and four women, wearing long dresses with ruffles.
- [Six Couples on a Dance Floor]
- Photograph of six couples of dance partners square dancing on a gym floor. There is a basketball hoop hanging in the background, and other people are sitting on the sidelines.
- [Four Members of a Band on a Stage]
- Photograph of four member of a and playing instruments on a stage. One is playing a tenor saxophone, one is playing the drums, one is playing a trumpet, and the other is playing piano. There is a big star on the wall behind them.
- [Woman Sitting in a Convertible]
- Photograph of a woman sitting in the driver's seat of a convertible in front of the west mall at University of Texas. The University of Texas clock tower is in the background.
- [Arthur Murray Dance Studio Sign]
- Photograph of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio sign protruding from the building. There are people walking on the street underneath the sign, and a line of cars parked on the street to the left.
- [Batter Standing in Position on Baseball Field]
- Photograph of a batter wearing a baseball uniform, standing in position in a field with a bat over his left shoulder. In the background, several men are seated on steps outside entrances to the fieldhouse, a large, white building with wooden siding.
- [Two Couples Square Dancing]
- Photograph of two couples square dancing in the middle of a dance floor. There are two men and two women, and they are wearing western clothing. The man in the foreground has a large ribbon affixed to his shirt. There are other couples dancing in the background.
- [People Square Dancing]
- Photograph of a room of approximately 100 people square dancing in a ballroom at the inauguration of the Governor of Texas, Beauford Jester.
- [Entrance to Memorial Park Cemetery]
- Photograph of entrance to Memorial Park Cemetery, showing Sexton's residence and office.
- Stephen F. Austin Hotel
- Looking east from W. 7th at intersection of 7th and Congress. Photo taken after the extension to the Stephen F. Austin Hotel.
- [Adolph Boeh Golfing]
- Photograph of Adolph Boeh swinging a golf club on the golf course. There is a woman watching in the background.
- Margaret Simpson, Mascot of the 47th Texas Legislature
- Photograph of Margaret Simpson, mascot of the 47th Texas Legislature, standing on a table and flanked by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Simpson. Marvin Simpson, a Democrat from Tarrant County, served in The Texas Legislature from 1941-1947.
- Margaret Simpson, Mascot of the 47th Texas Legislature
- Photograph of Margaret Simpson, dressed in a white coat. She was the mascot of the 47th Texas Legislature.
- [Child with Toys]
- Photograph of a child sitting on the floor surrounded by toys. He is siting on a rug in front of a couch. The photographer wrote the name "McDonald Jr." on the sleeve of the negative.
- J. Frank Norris speaking to The Texas Legislature
- Photograph of Norris standing at podium speaking. Norris was a constroversial fundamentalist Baptist preacher.
- J. Frank Norris speaking to The Texas Legislature
- Photograph of Norris, hat in hand, standing surrounded by a group of men.
- J. Frank Norris Speaking to The Texas Legislature
- Photograph of J. Frank Norris approaching the podium to speak to members of The Texas Legislature. Norris was a controversial fundamentalist Baptist preacher who convinced the legislature to abolish racetrack gambling.
- Del Valle Air Base
- Photograph of man in uniform seated at a desk. Del Valle Air Base later became Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- Del Valle Air Base
- Photograph of a soldier carrying a tray of dishes in the mess hall. Del Valle Air Base later became Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- Del Valle Air Base
- Photograph of soldier seated at a typewriter. Del Valle Air Base later became Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- Judge Moore being sworn in Supreme Court
- Photograph of 2 men, one being sworn in
- Judge Moore being sworn in Supreme Court
- Photograph of 2 men standing to the side
- Judge Moore being sworn in Supreme Court
- Photograph of 1 man being sworn in
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photograph of houses destroyed by the explosions. Black smoke and fire are visible in the background.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Distant view of fire and smoke cloud.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photograph of men standing near McGar Motor Company watching the fire from a distance.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photograph of The American Legion Hall, Texas City Post #89. Building shows roof damage from the explosions. Smoke is rising in the background. Note the double exposure towards the bottom of the image.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Black smoke and fire as seen from the air.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Aerial view of the fire.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photo of damage on ground with fire and smoke visible in the background. Animal grazes in foreground.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photo taken near McGar Motor Company. Thick black smoke is rising in the background.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photograph of houses damaged by the explosions.
- Confederate Reunion
- Photograph of man speaking a podium. Audience is seated in background.
- Confederate Reunion
- Photograph of two elderly men at podium. Others are seated on benches in background.
- Confederate Reunion
- Photograph of four elderly men raising a flag.
- Capitol Laundry and Dry Cleaning
- Photograph of Capitol Laundry and Dry Cleaning Sub Station and adjacent neighborhood. This sub station was located at 301 W. 8th Street.
- Young Man Seated at Desk
- Photograph of a young man seated beside desk.
- [John C. Ross Hardware Store]
- Photograph of the interior of the building at 501 E. 3rd.