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Girls with Dolls; Portrait of Mother and Child

Description: Copy negative of two pictures. The first is of Ova Milling Brown and LaNelle Hefner in costumes holding baby dolls with men, a horse and buggy, and houses in the background, taken in Sweetwater in 1916. The second picture is a portrait of mother and daughter Lydia Young and Verna Nell Young taken in the mid 1920's in Eastland.
Date: 1916
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Oil Derrick

Description: Copy negative of two pictures an oil derrick during the Ranger, Texas oil boom. The picture on the left is of the base of an oil well, men working, and equipment around it in a field. The picture on the right shows the whole tower of the well, the small building at its base, men working, and equipment.
Date: 1920~
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mr. and Mrs. Omar Burleson at Banquet

Description: Photograph of the Burlesons at a banquet in honor of Cong. Omar Burleson's 10th anniversary serving as Congressman of the 17th District of Texas. They are each holding a new watch, still in its box. A bouquet of roses is on the table in front of them. An American flag hangs on the back all with a welcome sign. A group of people is also gathered behind the couple.
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mr. and Mrs. Omar Burleson at Banquet

Description: Photograph of the Burlesons at a banquet in their honor. They are each holding a new watch, still in its box. They are looking to the right, away from the camera. A bouquet of roses is on the table in front of them. An American flag hangs on the back all with a welcome sign. A group of people is also gathered behind the couple.
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mrs. Burleson at Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of men and women at a banquet for Omar Burleson. Mrs. Burleson and a man are standing at the podium. Other men are sitting at the adjacent table with food and drinks. There are flowers, a flag, and a banner reading, "Cisco Texas 17th Congressional District Welcomes The Burlesons."
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mrs. Burleson Receiving Roses at Banquet

Description: Photograph of a banquet in Cisco, TX in honor of U.S. Representative Omar Burleson. A young woman, dressed in an elaborate white gown, is presenting a bouquet of roses to Mrs. Burleson. Mrs. Burleson is leaning across the head table to accept the roses. In the table is an ornate flower arrangement and on the back wall is a set of crossed flags.
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mrs. Ruth Burleson at Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of men and a woman at a banquet for Omar Burleson. Mrs. Ruth Burleson is speaking at the podium. Men are sitting at the adjacent table with food and drinks. One is standing on the right. There are flowers, a flag, and a banner reading, "Cisco Texas 17th Congressional District Welcomes The Burlesons."
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of a man speaking from a podium at a banquet in Cisco, TX. Behind him is an American flag and on the wall is a large welcome sign. To the side sits another man. On the table are a large flower arrangement and various condiments.
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of men and women at a banquet for Omar Burleson. A man is speaking at the podium, and others are sitting on the left at an adjacent table with food and drinks. There are flowers on the table. Behind the speaker are a flag, a picture of a man on a horse, and a sign reading "Cisco Texas 17th Congressional District Welcomes The Burlesons."
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of a banquet in Cisco, TX in honor of U.S. Representative Omar Burleson. A large number of people are seated at a table, eating and having conversations with each other. There are several long tables set up along the length of the room.
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of three men and a woman at a banquet for Omar Burleson. One man is standing at the podium, and the other people are sitting at an adjacent table with food and drinks. One of the men is Mr. Burleson. Behind the people are American and Texas flags and a banner reading "The Burlesons."
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of a large group of men in suits and some women at a banquet for Omar Burleson. They are sitting at long dinner tables with food and drinks. A sign on the back wall reads, "17th Congressional District Welcomes The Burlesons."
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of a man at the podium at a banquet in honor of U.S. Representative Omar Burleson in Cisco, TX. He does not appear to be speaking. On the table are a large arrangement of flowers and various condiments. Another man sits to the right. On the back wall are an American flag, and a large welcome sign.
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of a group of people at a banquet in Cisco, TX listening to a speech. They are seated at a long banquet table. On the table are a variety of utensils, plates, cups, and condiments.
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of men at a banquet for Omar Burleson. One is speaking at a podium and another is sitting at an adjacent dinner table. There are flowers, a flag, pictures on the wall, and a banner reading, "Cisco Texas 17th Congressional District Welcomes the Burlesons."
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Omar Burleson Banquet

Description: Photograph of a large banquet in Cisco, TX in honor of U.S. Representative Omar Burleson. A line of people are seated on one side of the table looking at the camera. One man stands behind them. The table is covered in plates and food, pitchers, cups, ketchup bottles, and eating utensils. On the back wall, Confederate and Mexican flags hang crossed .
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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