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- [Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Julia Maria Pease, his daughter]
- A letter from E.M. Pease to his daughter Julia Maria Pease—among other things, he discusses “the extravagance in dress that now prevails.” Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Men Inspecting Cotton in Abilene, Texas]
- Photograph of three men with cotton. Many large bales of cotton are visible in the background. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Moore, Thomas and the common negro."
- [Men in Abilene, Texas]
- Photograph of two men in suits and bowler hats, standing by the side of a brick building. They are trading objects, one of which being a metal (possibly gold) bar. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Windsor Hotel, Captain [...] gold prices sold for $6,000.00, 36 lbs."
- [Car with a Flat Tire]
- Photograph of a couple standing by a car. The man at the front of a picture is holding a car jack, attempting to fix a flat tire. The caption on the back reads "Bob got a puncture in route to Galveston from Austin 7/17/13 just before arriving at Giddings."
- [Two Cars near the Brazos River]
- Photograph of a man standing by two cars on the side of the road. A note on the back of the photograph says, "Just before arriving at Brenham - 7/17/13 - Brazos River."
- Barton Springs bathhouses
- View of the bathhouses and cars from the parking lot north of the pool.
- Barton Springs Pool
- People congregating near the diving board. Others on the grassy hill.
- Guadalupe Street
- Photograph of Guadalupe Street taken from the west approximately where the present-day "The Drag" is located. A street car is in motion along the street. Texas Bookstore, University Co-Op and Roach Brothers pharmacy are on the west side of Guadalupe Street.
- Dedication of Lohman's Bridge
- Photograph of the road leading to Lohman's Bridge taken during dedication celebration. Several cars are visible on the road and on the new bridge.
- 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
- [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.
- S. Flavis
- Three people seated on a couch.
- J. Frank Norris speaking to the Texas Legislature
- Norris, a fundamentalist preacher, giving a speech
- 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.
- [Entrance to Memorial Park Cemetery]
- Photograph of entrance to Memorial Park Cemetery, showing Sexton's residence and office.
- Del Valle Air Base
- Photograph of Captain L.D. Kendall behind a desk. Another man is seated to his left.
- Del Valle Air Base
- Men seated around a table eating.
- Del Valle Air Base
- Photograph of a group of men standing around food.
- Del Valle Air Base
- Posed photograph of men standing in a kitchen.
- Del Valle Air Base
- Man standing in front of a trailer.
- Del Valle Air Base
- Photograph of three men in front of a military vehicle.
- Del Valle Air Base
- Men in kitchen.
- 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.
- [Acting governor Aikin in office]
- Acting governor A. M. Aikin Jr. sitting and speaking at a desk in the Texas governor's office, surrounded by what appear to be reporters. An aide sits to his left smoking a cigar, while most of the rest are writing on notepads.
- 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.
- Arthur T. Brandon, Ex-Head of U.T. Public Relations, and Wife
- Man and woman standing beside staircase. The Brandons, Arthur and Margaret, resided at 1517 Parkway.
- Heman Sweatt Case - City Council and Lawyers
- Three men seating at a table reading an article.
- 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.
- 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.
- [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.
- [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.