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[Rice threshing near Beaumont, Texas]

Description: Postcard of rice threshing near Beaumont, Texas with at least seven African American men, a mule-drawn carriage, bags, rice, and machinery. On the right side of the postcard can be seen the threshing machine separating the grain from the stalks. Men are standing near the thresher as well as on and near a mule drawn cart between a pile of grain and bags. Another cart can be seen on the right side of the postcard. On the top right of the postcard is printed "Rice Threshing near Beaumont, Texas." … more
Date: 1926
Creator: D. J. Hicks
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[Saint Anthony Catholic Church and Convent]

Description: Postcard of St. Anthony Catholic Church, later St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, and convent located on Archie, Forsythe, Jefferson, and Wall streets. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and Convent, Beaumont, Texas." On the back of the postcard is printed the following information regarding its creation: "Published by S.H. Kress & Co. Made in the U.S.A." and "A-470." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Beaumont Texas Box 39. Have been here two week… more
Date: February 8, 1913
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.
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[Shipyard in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a shipyard in Beaumont in the early 1900s, likely the Beaumont Shipyard Company. Seen on the left of the postcard is a ship with at least four men on and around the ship. On the ship appears to be written "...Beaumont." Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Ship Yard, Beaumont, Tex." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "122771." Handwritte… more
Date: January 21, 1908
Creator: D. J. Hicks
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[Smokestack in transport]

Description: Photograph of a smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company. The unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. The photograph shows the stack laid on a flatbed train for transportation to final location. Two men are at the bottom right adjusting valves at the end of the rail car. The train has stopped within a railroad crossing and two automobiles are waiting to the right. Houses and buil… more
Date: November 1953
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[Smokestack transportation preparation]

Description: Photograph of smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company being prepared for transportation. The smokestack unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. The smokestack is being lowered onto a railcar with the help of several men to set it in the right place. Several stacks of steel beams are in the surrounding area. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio … more
Date: November 1953
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[Southern Pacific railroad depot]

Description: Postcard of of the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in Beaumont, California, with thirteen men and boys posed for the photographer. At least five of them are holding bicycles. Other men can be seen in the background. A train with steam and tracks are visible on the right side of the postcard. The depot is prominent on the left side of the postcard with a sign that reads "To San Francisco 562 7/10 M., B[ea]umont, [Elevation 2556 Feet, To New Orleans 1925 4/10 M" showing the mileage from Beaumont,… more
Date: March 28, 1909
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[Thomas Road house]

Description: Photograph of a house on Thomas Road that was designed by Stone and Pitts, Architects. The ornamental steel around the windows and upper patio was designed by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Two cars can be seen to the right of the house, one in the garage and another parked to the side. The back of the photo is stamped "Business Men's Studio 201 Main Street Beaumont, Texas"
Date: [1940..1949]
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[Westminster Presbyterian Church diaconate members]

Description: Photograph of the diaconate members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Seated in the front row from left to right are the following: Charles Hooker, Joe Berkenbosch, Ella Young, Eddie Ward, Peggy Ward and Shirley Bonner. Standing in the back row are from left to right the following: Wilson Barnett, Raymond Hoffman, Robert Hanicak, Phin Washer, Betty Libby, Bill Harper and Joan Moyers.
Date: [1980..1989]
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[Westminster Presbyterian Church reception]

Description: Photograph of the reception held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church immediately following the second day of events commemorating the one hundred year historic marker dedication. People are seated in chairs and at tables talking, eating, and drinking. A few people are also standing talking with those that are seated.
Date: March 2, 1980
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