Photograph of the alleyway behind Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. A car is parked in the alley next to a triplet of young, small trees that stand in a grassy area. The exterior of the library is partially visible on the left.
Photograph of a black passenger car in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade, which took place on Kansas Street in League City. Seated higher than the other three passengers is Edna Burford, a 50 year member of the American Legion, according to a sign posted on the side of the car. To the left of that sign is another one advertising Bill West's Garage in League City.
Photograph of five American Legion members walking in the League City sesquicentennial parade celebrating the state of Texas' 150th birthday. They are five adult males, each wearing a vest, a garrison cap, a white shirt and pants. The three members in the middle are carrying flags while each of the two members on either end balance a rifle over their shoulders. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of American Legion members walking in the 32nd annual village fair in League City; the parade took place on Kansas Street. The members are wearing uniform vests and garrison caps. Two of the members are holding rifles while three others hold up the three distinct flags: a navy and gold American Legion flag, the U.S. flag, and the Texas flag.
Photograph of a black, old-fashioned carriage transporting costumed passengers in League City's sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The four passengers, seated in the rear cab of the carriage, are wearing clothing in the style of the mid-1800s. In keeping with the theme, the driver, who is seated in the front cab, is wearing a curly-haired wig. With the reins in hand, he drives the wagon down the major road in League City where the parade took place.
Photograph of a group of Beta Epsilon Phi alumni from the class of 1956. They are riding in a float that is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The float features colored lights, stringed lights covering the float railing, and a small sign that says, "BEĎ• Class of 56."
Photograph of the Boy Scouts parade float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade features an animal hide stretched out within a frame, a small teepee, and an American flag on a makeshift flagpole. Several young Boy Scouts are riding on the float with an adult dressed entirely in brown. A Scoutmaster clad in his uniform walks in stride with the float. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of a large group of elderly people in costume, riding a float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly people are seated in rows facing the front of the float; many of them are waving. The women are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, while the men sport porkpie hats. The back of the float is dominated by a model of a church, complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stained glass windows.
Photograph of a float that features a model of St. Mary Mission Church -- a Catholic church -- complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stained glass windows. A large group of elderly people in costume ride the float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly passengers, who are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, are waving to a crowd that is not in view.
Photograph of city councilman Chester Davis riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual Village Fair Parade on Kansas Street. There are other passengers in the car, including two children. A sign posted on the driver-side door reads, "Chester Davis City Council."
Photograph of city councilwoman Catherine Palermo riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade which took place on Kansas Street. She is the brunette woman seated higher than the car's other two passengers.
Photograph of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, the Clear Creek High School drill team, performing a routine in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The drill team, comprised of teenage girls, is standing in a line formation with their hands on their hips. They are all dressed in a skirted, burgundy uniform, complete with white cowboy hats and white boots. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, the Clear Creek High School drill team, performing a routine in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The drill team, totally comprised of teenage girls, is standing in a staggered formation as they walk. Each member, wearing a skirted drill team uniform and a cowboy hat, has their hands on their hips with their elbows out. Two girls near the front of the group are holding between them a banner that says "Clear Creek Cavaliers." The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of the Clear Creek High School flag corps performing a routine at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The members, dressed in black and white uniforms, are arranged in a sparse formation while walking down the road. Each individual member is holding a pennant flag raised above her head. Visible just behind the flag corps is the Clear Creek High School band. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of the Clear Creek High School marching band performing in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. They are a large group of teenagers standing in a linear formation; each band member has an instrument to hold and play. They are all wearing uniforms in the school colors: maroon pants and white shirts. The flautists walk in front, leading the group through the parade which took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of the Clear Creek High School marching band performing in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Comprised of teenage members, the entire band is clad in uniforms of their school colors: maroon pants and white shirts. As the band moves through the parade, the percussion section and brass section are largely in view. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of the site where the Helen Hall Library is being reconstructed. The foundation and the unique sections of the floor plan have been established.
Photograph of the site where the Helen Hall Library is being reconstructed. The foundation of the building has been cemented; a few plumbing fixtures have also been set in place.
Photograph of the construction site of the Helen Hall Library building addition. The foundation has been established and cemented. Part of the existing building's exterior has been stripped.
Photograph of the construction site of the Helen Hall Library building addition. The foundation has been established and cemented; areas of the floor plan have begun to be distinguished. Part of the existing building's exterior has been stripped.
Photograph of a sizable group of children in costumes riding a trailer-turned-float in the League City sesquicentennial parade. The parade took place on a major road in League City. A woman is walking in stride with the float, which has a faux wooden fence corralling the children.
Photograph of a cowboy-themed float at the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The float's decor includes plastic blow-up cacti and a model oil well. Lights are strung all over the float. A large group of individuals dressed as cowboys and cowgirls are riding the float, which is traveling down a major road in League City.
Photograph of four passengers riding an antique automobile in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major city in League City. Amongst the passengers are Texas Senator Chet Brooks and League City Mayor Joe Lamb, according to a sign posted on the driver-side door. Seated behind them are an unidentified woman and man.
Photograph of a red fire truck driving in League City's sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. On the truck's driver-side door are the words "League City Fire Dept. 68." Visible in the driver-side window is the fireman steering the vehicle. The parade takes place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of a red fire truck in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Although the driver of the truck is not completely visible, a fireman riding on the back of the truck is in view waving to the crowd. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of the League City Lioness Club Parade Float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The float is a fluffy, white model of the Alamo with Texas flags protruding from the top. Carrying the float on a trailer is a mid-size blue truck, driven by a bespectacled, middle-aged man in a cowboy hat. On the driver-side door is a sign that says "League City B.P.W. Lioness Club." The parade takes place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of the League City Garden Club's makeshift float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Two individuals in the cab of a white truck are pulling along a small model of the League Park gazebo, which sits on the trailer attached to the truck.
Photograph of a parade float featuring a giant birthday cake, the U.S. and Texas flags, and an effigy of a Texan in a cowboy hat. The float is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday.
Photograph of a float featuring a giant Texan and a birthday cake. The float is attached to a brown pick-up truck and is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. Behind the giant birthday cake and Big Tex is an image of the Texas flag.
Photograph of four firemen leading a hand drawn hose reel cart in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The wagon features a red metal box and a roll of thick rope in between its two large red wheels. Each fireman is wearing a light blue, collared uniform shirt and blue jeans, as well as a navy blue cap. The two firemen in front pull the wagon along while the firemen in back push. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of a hay ride, a part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The hay ride is atop a trailer converted into a wagon. The parade took place on a major road in League City. League City. The makeshift wagon has an exposed frame of four arches stretched above the passengers. It has been decorated with stringed lights and a red, white and blue paper garland. A large group of children are on the ride, seated atop the bales of hay.
Photograph of the site where the Helen Hall Library is being reconstructed. The foundation of the new building section has been cemented. There is an area sectioned off by wood on top of the foundation.
Photograph of the courtyard garden at Helen Hall Library, at the center of which is a two-tiered fountain. The building's exterior pillars surround the garden.
Photograph of the back area of Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas, as seen from the courtyard garden where there is also a two-tiered fountain. The top of the fountain features the figure of a nude woman. A car and a house are visible in the background.
Photograph of the rear of Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. The exterior of the building features numerous segmented arches that are part of the walkway that surrounds the library garden. At the center of the garden is a two-tiered fountain.
Photograph of the rear of Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. The exterior of the building features segmented arches and a walkway that surround the library garden. At the center of the garden is a two-tiered fountain.
Photograph of a League City fireman dispensing handouts to individuals who are not visible. In his other hand he is holding some papers. A young boy is standing to his left.
Photograph of a parade float at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The float's base is covered in a dark green tinsel-like material. The float features a large cutout in the shape of Texas. Along the cutout's perimeter are lights and at its center is a red star. A few people riding the float are seated below the cutout. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of Lorena Harbison, a middle-aged bespectacled woman, and an unidentified man standing indoors. They are both wearing semi-formal clothing. According to accompanying information, Lorena worked at the League City State Bank for thirty-two years.
Photograph of a multicultural parade float at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The float's theme is centered around the six countries, represented by their flags, that have ruled over Texas. Six individuals are clad in costumes that are representative of the six ruling nations' cultures; four are standing while the other two are sitting on the float. At the end of the float is a lit-up model of the Alamo. The parade takes place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of the parade float commemorating the Karankawa Indians, the first settlers of the area now known as League City, in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Riding the float are five adolescent boys wearing costumes meant to represent Karankawan attire. A makeshift hut and torches made from large aluminum tins make up the float decor. Written on the side of the float is this text: "First Settlers of League City, Karankawa Indians." The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Photograph of a pageant of flags flying from a trailer truck in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The truck is decorated in patriotic banners, as is the trailer attached behind it. A sign on the side of the truck says "Veterans of Foreign Wars." A model NASA aircraft is suspended right above the truck bed. A few passengers are riding in the truck bed and the trailer.
Photograph of a Texas flag and a U.S. flag waving in the air at the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. A giant birthday cake and a small portion of a Big Tex effigy are also partially visible.
Photograph of a parade float, with mostly its back in view, cruising down a road in the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The back of the float features the League City emblem, which has the silhouette of a live oak tree at its center. According to text above the emblem, the float is sponsored by the League City Fire Department.
Photograph of the South Shore Harbour float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. A few people dressed in beach attire are riding the float as it travels as part of the parade, which took place on a major road in League City. A model lighthouse striped in black and white and a small plant are part of the float's decor.
Photograph of Johnnie Arolfo, president of P.I.A., riding a float in the League City sesquicentennial parade. The parade took place on a major street in League City. Although the acronym P.I.A. is unclear, the float's decorations feature the Italian flag and its colors. According to a large sin on the float, Johnnie Arolfo is the president of P.I.A. Other individuals are seated on the float behind him; amongst them are Lawrence Arolfo and Pete Dunten, as stated on signs posted on the side of the float.
Photograph of Johnnie Arolfo, president of P.I.A., riding a float in the League City sesquicentennial parade. The parade took place on a major street in League City. Although the acronym P.I.A. is unclear, the float's decorations feature the Italian flag and its colors. According to a large sin on the float, Johnnie Arolfo is the president of P.I.A. Other individuals are seated on the float behind him; amongst them are Lawrence Arolfo and Pete Dunten, as stated on signs posted on the side of the float.
Photograph of a procession of armed forces walking down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. Leading in front are four individuals in a uniform of gray shirts, pants, helmets and boots; two are holding the U.S. flag and the Texas flag, while the other two hold rifles against their shoulders.
Photograph of several people riding in an open, horse-drawn wagon in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The passengers vary in what they are wearing; two men wearing modern day clothing sit at the front of the wagon while three women wearing pioneer bonnets sit behind them, waving to the crowd. Covering nearly the entire visible side of the wagon is a sign on which is written fourteen Italian names. Below most of the names are years.
Photograph of several people riding in an open, horse-drawn wagon in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The passengers vary in what they are wearing; two men wearing modern day clothing sit at the front of the wagon while four women wearing pioneer bonnets sit behind them, waving to the crowd. Covering nearly the entire visible side of the wagon is a sign on which is written fourteen Italian names. Below most of the names are years.
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