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[Thomas Evans Riddle, seated with medals]

Description: Photo of Civil War veteran, Mr. Thomas Evans Riddle, seated with medals. When photo was taken, Mr. Riddle was 104 years old. 14 years old when the Civil War began, Mr. Riddle served with Co. 1, 22nd Regiment, Army of Tennessee and participated in the Battle of Gettysburg. Photo taken in Austin, Texas.
Date: January 12, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal

Boss Thorp Testifying before the Legislature

Description: Boss (RD) Thorp sits at a table testifying before the Texas Legislature holding his glasses in his hand. Two unidentified men are in the background looking at the camera. Boss Thorp was Chief of Police at one time in Austin and served on the executive board of the Texas Police Association.
Date: November 8, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal
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