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- Horse Drawn Buggy in Parade
- Copy negative of a picture of two people in a buggy drawn by two small pinto horses in a parade down a street. There is a crowd and buildings behind them. Another picture is partially visible on the left. The event is for the "World Premier of Unusual Occupations."
- Stagecoach in Parade
- Copy negative of a picture of some people on a stagecoach drawn by two pinto horses in a parade for the "World Premier of Unusual Occupations." There is a crowd and buildings behind them on the other side of the street.
- Man Dressed as Woman with Another Man
- Copy negative of a picture of Wally Akin dressed as a woman standing with George Kelby holding a book. They are indoors and there is a handwritten note under the picture.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street. The marquee says, "World Premiere Unusual Occupations Featuring Hardin Simmons University." There is a man walking in front of the theater and a car parked on the left. Another picture is partially visible on the right.
- Man Dressed as Woman
- Copy negative of three pictures of Wally Akin dressed as a woman performing at the Chamber of Commerce in Abilene. He is wearing a wig, hat, blouse, and skirt with garters and women's shoes. There are other people sitting at tables in the room. The pictures were taken September 22, 1976.
- Parade
- Copy negative of several men and women in dresses carrying signs through a War Bond parade. In the background is an American Flag and a business-lined street.
- Parade
- Copy negative of two photographs from a War Bonds parade. The photograph on the left shows uniformed men walking down a car-lined street. The photograph on the right shows riders holding flags on six white horses, walking down a car-lined street. Written above the second photograph is, "HSU. 6 White Horses."
- Women Seated in Park
- Copy negative of eleven women seated at a table in a park. In front of the their tables are several war bond signs. Two of them read, "A Salute to Our War Heroes" and, "Buy More Bonds." The women are wearing dresses and some wear hats. In the foreground is an old car and in the background are trees and buildings.
- Trucks in a Parade
- Copy negative of two photographs from a War Bonds Parade in Abilene, Texas. In the top photograph is a large truck flying American flags and the bottom photograph shows a truck. Written beside the photograph is, "War Bonds".
- Theater Billboard
- Copy negative of the Paramount Theater's marquee in Abilene, Texas. The marquee reads, "Max Reinhardt's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Roadshow Presentation - 2 Shows Only - 3:30 & 8 P.M.". In the foreground is an empty street. Written below the photograph is, "War Bond Parades, World War II".
- Men in Railroad Costume
- Copy negative Wally Akin and Ted Waggoner standing in front of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas. The men are dressed as railroad conductors and are standing next to a small locomotive on wheels. A sign above the locomotive reads, "The Picture Evolution of Railroad Safety" and painted on the engine is, "Union Pacific, Joel McCrea, Barbara Stanwyck. Paramount Mid-Nite Sat. and Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed." On the theater marquee is, "Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers in Vernon and Irene Castle".
- People on Courthouse Lawn
- Copy negative of a war bonds rally on a courthouse lawn. In the foreground are men in suits, some holding American Flags, and in the background is a gazebo. A typed note beneath the photograph reads, "A big rally was held on the federal lawn.. Several thousand people were there... Great results obtained. Also pictures of big war bond parade with Army, H.S.U. and City of Abilene as well as theater employes participating."
- Theater Advertisement
- Copy negative of a theater poster advertising Don Marlowe. The poster features photographs of Mr. Marlowe with several other t.v. and movie stars as well as a listing of Mr. Marlowe's t.v. and movie appearances.
- Two Men at Ground Breaking
- Copy negative of Wally Akin and Cecil Warren both holding a shovel and smiling. One man wears glasses and one wears a necktie. In the background is a tractor. Written above the photograph is, "First Shovel of Dirt".
- Baseball Player
- Copy negative of Dizzy Dean standing in a baseball field, wearing a baseball uniform and holding a bat. Written beneath the photograph is, "Dizzy Dean - 1945, ST Louis Cardinals".
- Portrait of Actress
- Copy negative of a poster of a portrait of actress Mary Miles. She has curly blond hair and dark lipstick. Above her image are the words, "Movie Stars". Below the poster are three photographs of a man and a woman. Written above the poster is, "Wally Akin sold Minter Movies. She was 16 years old," and written beside it is, "Mary Miles Minter Star of 1916 to 1920".
- College Band
- Copy negative of the HSU Cowboy Band arranged in three rows, holding their instruments. There is information about the band printed below the picture and handwritten notes on the left and right.
- Man with Christmas Street
- Copy negative of Wally Akin standing in an area with Christmas decorations. There are notes written above and to the right of the picture.
- Man Receiving Award
- Copy negative of Wally Akin and another man wearing suits, with Wally receiving an award. There is a newspaper article partially visible to the left of the picture.
- Theater Concession Stand
- Copy negative of the concession stand at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. There are signs and menus posted, and snacks are in the glass case.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of two men buying tickets to the "Greatest Show on Earth" at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. They are standing outside the theater at the ticket booth, and there is a woman walking in the background on the right. There are several signs promoting the show. Two other pictures are partially visible below, and there is a handwritten note on the right.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "We Welcome Our Neighbor The Citizens National Bank," and there are other signs under the marquee.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "Box Office Opens 1 45 Week Days 2 45 Saturdays Sundays Holidays" and there is a large sign under it that says "Riot in Cell Block II."
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "The Paramount is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary" in the middle and "To Hell and Back" on the right, and there are several more posters for the movie "To Hell and Back." Some people are walking on the sidewalk in front of the theater. In the top left corner is another partially visible photograph of the Paramount Theater.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of four pictures of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street and a handwritten note about the theater. The first is advertising "Riot in Cell Block II." The second is advertising "To Hell and Back" and has people walking outside the theater. The third is advertising "Around the World in 80 Days" with a group of people outside. The fourth is advertising "How to Marry a Millionaire" with Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street. It is advertising the movie "Three Ring Circus" with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
- Horse Drawn Wagon in Parade
- Copy negative of a picture of two men in a covered wagon drawn by two mules in a parade down a street. There is a crowd and businesses behind them. The event is for the "World Premier of Unusual Occupations." Another picture is partially visible on the right.
- People Watching Parade
- Copy negative of a picture of a crowd on the side of a a street next to some buildings watching a parade for the "World Premiere of Unusual Occupations." They are being entertained by some men on horseback. More buildings and people can be seen in the background on the other side of the street. More pictures are partially visible above and below the photograph.
- Man in Front of House
- Copy negative of a man in a suit smiling, standing in the road in front of a house. There are other houses and trees in the background on the left.
- People in Theater Lobby
- Copy negative of a man, woman, and Wally Akin standing at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. There is a sign in the window and another picture is partially visible in the top right corner.
- Portrait of Actresses
- Copy negative of a scrapbook page covered in portraits of young movie stars. There is a large portrait of Mary Miles with the word, "Movie Stars" printed on it. Written across the top of the page is, "Movie Stars- 1916. 1918-1920". Written above the picture of of Ms. Miles is, "Wally Akin sold Minter Movies. She was 16 years old."
- Movie Stars Dancing
- Copy negative of a magazine clipping of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing. She is wearing a black evening gown and he is wearing a black tuxedo. Beside the photograph is printed, "1936 1937" and above it text reads, "Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Throwing the golden loot of a string of victories into the show of their dreams ...A lavish, tingling love tilt...rolling in fun and, as with all their successes, Pandro S. Berman, producer, will have melodies composed by a great name in music."
- Portrait of Actor
- Copy negative of a magazine clipping featuring the actor George O'Brien. Featured is a portrait of Mr. O'Brien wearing a suit and tie next to an image of three men dressed as cowboys on horseback. Above that image is text that reads, "George O'Brien, Ace star of the rugged outdoors... hard hitting he man with the box-office kick of a bucking bronc. In SIX action dramas staged on the frontiers of adventure. Produced by George Hirliman."
- People Standing in Snow by Car, Building, Trees
- Copy negative of six men standing in the snow in front of a parked automobile. The men are all wearing hats and coats. Three men on the left are standing in a line and looking straight ahead. A man on the right is walking down the steps of the front porch of a two-story building, of which only the porch and side with two windows is visible. A man in the center of the image is looking down at his hands, while a man to his left is looking straight ahead and reaching into his shirt pocket. Several trees without leaves are in the background behind them.
- Man with Dog and Fishing Pole
- Copy negative of a man and a dog on the grassy shore of a lake. The man is wearing a vest, cap, and tall boots and holding a fishing pole in one hand. He is holding the right paw of a dark-colored dog in this other hand. They are on the grassy shore in front of a body of water. A tree is behind them.
- Rock Structure Mountain; Mountain
- One copy negative of two images. Image A is a two piece rock structure with plants growing around it off of a dirt road. In the background is a mountain with trees growing at the top. Image B is a mountain with few plants growing at the base and more trees growing in the background.
- Aerial View of City
- Copy negative of an aerial photograph of a cityscape showing commercial and residential areas in Taylor County.
- Pictograph
- Copy negative of archaeological drawings. Mostly geometric, forms cover this rock structure.
- People on Snow Covered Footbridge
- Copy negative of 8 people standing on a snow covered wooden bridge. There is snow on the ground and trees in the immediate area.
- Man on Rock Mountain
- Copy negative of a man wearing a light colored shirt and tie sitting on a mountain. Mountain ranges are in the background.
- Four Men with Poles Outside by Building
- Copy negative of four men roughhousing outside of a building, three of which are standing with poles and one is lying on the ground. Two men have their poles slanted towards the man on the ground and the third man is smoking a pipe looking into the camera while stepping on the man on the ground.
- Four Men Singing and Playing Guitar
- Copy negative of four men singing while one man plays the guitar. They are gathered on wooden porch.
- Four Men Sitting on Porch with Guitar
- Copy negative of four men sitting outside on a wooden porch. They are all wearing dark clothing and looking towards the camera. The man in the far right portion of the frame is holding a pole in one hand and the man sitting next to him is playing a guitar. The other two men are just sitting.
- Man Outside in Snow
- Copy negative of a man wearing a hat, coat and gloves while standing in falling snow. Behind the man are several trees and a wood cabin covered by the snow.
- Two People Carrying Pail In Snow
- Copy negative of two people carrying a pail while walking through the snow. Snow covers the ground and a few leaves of the trees in the background.
- Four Men Outside in Snow
- Copy negative of four men standing outside in the snow. The are standing fairly equidistant apart at an angle to the camera. Large boulders lay at the bottom of a hillside in the background of the image.
- Man with Smoking Pipe Waving
- Copy negative of an unknown man wearing a suit and hat is smoking a pipe as he waves.
- Four Men on Balcony by Snow
- Copy negative of four men standing on a wooden balcony outside in the snow. Trees are located in the background as well as the foreground and their leaves are covered in snow.
- Writing on Wall of Building
- Copy negative of the side of a brick building with windows that has "Electric and Gasoline Cars Stored," names Scott and Berkey, "Fine Painting." and "Machine Shop" written on it.
- Man on Oil Well Rig; Oil Storage Tank
- Copy negative of two pictures. In the first, a man is climbing on an oil rig. The second is of an oil storage tank in a barren landscape.