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Portrait of Man
1 copy negative of a photograph of Wally Akin. Akin is shown wearing a suit, hat, and a pair of glasses.
Portrait of Man
1 copy negative of two photographs of Wally Akin. The first photograph shows Akin wearing a pair of glasses. The second photograph shows Akin wearing a hat and a pair of glasses.
Portrait of Man
1 copy negative of a photograph of Wally Akin. Akin is shown wearing a suit and a pair of glasses.
Old Woman at Home; Old Woman at Home
1 copy negative of two photographs of an elderly woman identified as "Mrs. Akin". The first photograph shows Mrs. Akin in front of a screened door. The second photograph shows Mrs. Akin seated on top of a headstone. +++
Portrait of Man
1 copy negative of three photographs of Wally Akin. Akin is wearing glasses in two of the photographs. There is a handwritten note on the bottom left of the photograph.
Picture of Comedians
1 copy negative of a photograph showing a group of comedians. Groucho, Harpo and Zeppo Marx are shown in the photograph. There is a woman seated on the right side of the photograph.
Picture of Comedians
1 copy negative of a photograph showing a group of comedians. There is a man on the floor with a prop in the photograph. Groucho, Harpo and Zeppo Marx are shown in the photograph.
Picture of Comedian
Copy negative of a picture of comedian Charlie Chaplin playing a violin in front of a wall. "The Classic Comedians, A Janus Films Release" is printed at the bottom of the picture, and there are handwritten notes at the top and bottom of the page and another picture partially visible on the left.
Picture of Comedian
Copy negative of a picture of comedian Charlie Chaplin and others in a bar or restaurant. He is holding a cane, violin, and hat, interacting with another man while a barman and five others watch. "The Classic Comedians" is printed at the bottom of the picture, and there is a handwritten note above it and a partially visible picture on the right.
Man with Christmas Wreath
Copy negative of a picture of Perry Como with a Christmas wreath. "Perry Como- Christmas Show" is written under the picture and other notes and partially visible pictures are above and on the right.
Group of Actors
Copy negative of a picture of the cast of Gunsmoke posed in and in front of a stagecoach, in costume. Atanding in the front row are Milburn Stone as Doc Adams, Amanda Blake as Kitty Russell, and James Arness as Matt Dillon. Inside the stagecoach are Glenn Strange as bartender Sam Noonan, Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen, and Buck Taylor as Newly. There are other partially visible pictures and handwritten notes above and to the left of the picture.
Portrait of Actress
Copy negative of a portrait of actress Rosalind Russell smiling and wearing a pearl necklace and earrings. "Rosalind Russell- CBS. TV-" is written below the picture. There are other partially visible pictures and notes around 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.
Theater Interior
Copy negative of a picture of the inside of the Palace Theater with a curtain in the middle.
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Palace Theater with advertisements for "Redskin" and "Hot Stuff." There is a boy walking in front of the theater. There are partially visible handwritten notes around the photograph.
Men's Group Outside Building
Copy negative of a picture of Wally Akin bringing Leo the MGM lion to the Kennett Lions Club. There is a large group of men standing in front of a building with the lion's trailer in the street on the left. There are handwritten notes above and below the picture.
Man with Lion Trainer
Copy negative of a picture of the MGM lion trainer and Wally Akin. A large cage is on the left. Under the picture is a handwritten note.
Publicity Stunt of Police Arresting Men
Copy negative of a picture of a publicity stunt involving police arresting the University of Illinois fencing team. A group of men are standing around a desk in the police station and Wally Akin is present.
College Athletes
Copy negative of a picture of the U. S. Fencing team at the University of Illinois with their names written on the photograph. They are Abbey Silverstone, Lee (Pentman?), Mac Garret, and Arthur (?). They are posing with a trophy, sitting around Mac who is holding a clipboard. Other pictures are partially visible above and below.
Men Before Judge
Copy negative of a picture of four young men of the University of Illinois fencing team standing in front of a judge sitting at his desk in a court room. There is a partially visible handwritten note on the right side and another photograph above the picture.
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.
Rock Musicians
1 copy negative of page of a book that has photographs of five members of a rock and roll band called "The Frantics" and a group shot of the band. The photographs are also autographed by the respective members Kim Shimeridan: guitarist (top left) Phil (Gordo) Head: drummer (top middle) David Day: bassist (top right) Dennis Devlin: guitarist (bottom right) Jim Haas: percussionist (bottom left)
Rock Musicians
1 copy negative of a photograph of the six members of a rock and roll band called "The Frantics."
Rock Musicians
1 copy negative of a photograph of the a band by the name of 'The Southwest's Most Popular Attraction" performing on a stage.
Rock Musicians
1 copy negative of a photograph of the a band by the name of "Wanda Jackson and Her Party Timers" Wanda Jackson is in the middle holding a guitar and surrounded by her band members.
Photo of Man
1 copy negative of a portrait of Karl Hoblitzelle in suit, overcoat, hat and glasses.
Theater Interior
Copy negative of two pictures of the inside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas. The first is the view from the stage, and the second is a view from the upper right side of the room. There are typed and written notes on the page.
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of the outside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There is a large sign promoting the movie "The Vagabond King" with Dennis King and Jeanette MacDonald. There are plants and other signs below, near the entrance. There is a note written to the left of the photograph.
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of the outside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There is a large sign promoting the movie "The Vagabond King" with Dennis King and Jeanette MacDonald. There are other signs near the entrance and a car is parked on the left.
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.
Theater Billboard
Copy negative of a theater billboard for the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas, in front of a brick wall with trash on the sidewalk and street.
Theater Sign
Copy negative of a tree shaped sign for the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There are other buildings, a street, and power lines visible around the sign.
Postcard Ad for Electric Signs
Copy negative of an advertisements for electric signs. On the left are pictures of three theaters with the signs, Mr. Harry Gould and Mr. Marsline K. Moore. There is typed text on the right with testimonials about the signs from the two men and Wally Akin. Above and below this ad are other partially visible pictures of theaters.
Children Outside Theater
Copy negative of a group of children and a couple of adults standing on the sidewalk, waiting in line for the kiddie show at the Arcadia Theatre. There is a car parked in the street on the right and a bicycle leaning on the building on the left.
Children at Theater
Copy negative of a group of children standing on the sidewalk in front of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. The movie "Big Time" with Lee Tracy and Mae Clark is advertised. Most of the children are boys, and one of them is holding a pair of roller skates.
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of the outside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas taken from the street. There are several signs advertising the movie "The Vagabond King" with Dennis King, Jeanette MacDonal, and Lillian Roth.
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.
Theater Billboard
Copy negative of a billboard for the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. It is in front of a brick wall on a sidewalk. There are several advertisements on the billboard and some small piles of items on the sidewalk and street around it.
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."
Man Lighting Gag Cigar
Copy negative of comedy duo Wheeler and Woolsey lighting a gag cigar. There is a typed note under the picture.
Movie Ad
Copy negative of an advertisement for the movie "The Voice from the Minaret" starring Norma Talmadge, presented by Joseph M. Schneck, and directed by Frank Lloyd. Below the title information, there is a picture of a man and woman embracing, with another person in the background. Other pictures are partially visible on the left and right.
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