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[Lamar State College of Technology]

Description: Postcard of an administration building at Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont. On top of the building is a sign for "Administration." A man can be seen in front of a door to the building and automobiles can be seen in the background right and left. Lamar has been through a number of name changes including South Park Junior College, Lamar College, Lamar Junior College, Lamar State College of Technology, and Lamar University. Printed on the back of the postcard is "Administration Buildi… more
Date: [1951..1971]
Creator: Edwards News Agency
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[Petroleum heater construction]

Description: Photograph of the inside of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Pipes and steel beams are gathered in stacks upon the floor of the structure. Handwritten on the back of the photograph, "Alcorn Combustion Co Crown Central Petroleum Co Pasadena Heater file A2" The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's S… more
Date: October 27, 1953
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[Petroleum heater under construction]

Description: Photograph of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Scattered construction materials and steel beams are located throughout the site. A ladder is leaning against the left side of the structure. Several men are standing near a building in the far right background. The back of the photo is stamped "Litterst Com'l Photo Co. 2007 P… more
Date: October 27, 1953
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[Petroleum heater under construction]

Description: Photograph of a section of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Two workers are at the top of the structure, each wearing a hard hat. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
Date: October 27, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Magnolia Petroleum Company smokestack]

Description: Photograph of a smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company during installation. The unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Several men are amongst construction materials that are in the foreground. Two cranes are lifting the stack into place. To the left is a second smokestack that says "Steel by Dollinger." Stamped on the back of the photograph is "BM Photography Business Men's… more
Date: November 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Preparation of railcars for transportation]

Description: Photograph of the preparation of railcars for transportation of a smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company. The smokestack unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. A flatbed railcar is being lowered on to tracks by two cranes. Large stacks of steel beams are in the area. Several men are nearby observing the operation. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men'… more
Date: November 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Magnolia Petroleum Company building construction]

Description: Photograph of construction of a Magnolia Petroleum Company building, being built by Alcorn Combustion Company, showing a steel structure by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Two men are standing near the structure on the left and another is on the far right side of the photograph. Two workers can be seen within the building on the left, each wearing a hard hat. A crane at the top of the structure says "The Lummus Company." Several stacks of lumber are seen scattered in areas around the site. John Dollin… more
Date: November 11, 1953
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[1955 vacation bible school class]

Description: Photograph of the 34th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of June 13 to 24, 1955, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1955-06-13/1955-06-24
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Heating unit under construction]

Description: Photograph of a heating unit under construction at a factory in Hobbs, New Mexico. The unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. The steel framing of the structure is photographed having further steel materials placed within it. Factory buildings and piping systems can be seen in the background. Written on the back of the photo is "May 11, 1956 Job #749 Hobbs, N. Mex."
Date: May 11, 1956
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[1966 vacation bible school class]

Description: Photograph of the 45th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of June 6 to 17, 1967, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1966-06-06/1966-06-17
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[1967 vacation bible school class]

Description: Photograph of the 46th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of June 5 to 16, 1967, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1967-06-05/1967-06-16
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Greetings from Beaumont Texas]

Description: Postcard of scenes from Texas. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "TX-1 Greetings from Beaumont Texas." Each letter in the word Texas has 2 scenes in it. The are as follows from top to bottom. T - State Capital in Austin Texas and San Jacinto Monument near Houston. E - Spindletop gusher in Beaumont and possibly plateaus in west Texas. X - Possibly great plains around Amarillo and possibly Galveston Beach. A - possibly the Rice Hotel in Houston and possibly the Neches River shoals … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Curteich & Co
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[1973 vacation bible school class]

Description: Photograph of the 49th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of July 23 to 27, 1973, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1973-07-23/1973-07-27
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Choir members of Westminster Presbyterian Church]

Description: Photograph of the choir members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. They are standing in front of the altar of the church. Standing in the front row from left to right are the following: Geneva Ward, Sue Ward, Lois Head, Lura Gaines, Patsy Henderson, Betty Garza and Sylvia Washer. And standing in the back row are left to right the following: Frank Varro, Paul Adams, Lynn Berkenbosch, Jack Nichols and Horace Calvert, Jr.
Date: [1980..1989]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Handbell choir of Westminster Presbyterian Church]

Description: Photograph of the handbell ringers at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Standing from left to right are the following: Frank Varro, Lisa Berkenbosch, Margo Varro, Lynn Berkenbosch, Horace Clavert, Jr., Jay Prichard, Disa Marie Nelson and Michele Varro. The choir director stands in front to the left of the other bell ringers. Music stands are situated in front of the ringers as is a church pew.
Date: [1980..1989]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[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]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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