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LFD Ranch

Description: Photograph of cowboys catching horses on the LFD Ranch near Midland. The cowboys stand holding ropes near a large herd of horses. A pile of fire wood is next to the cooking pots on the right of the photo.
Date: 1890~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Street Scene of Ranger, Texas]

Description: Photograph of a street scene in Ranger, Texas. There are several horse drawn carriages and people crowded in the middle of a busy street. There are local stores and businesses visible in the background. Printed on the bottom of the photograph is, "End of the Rainbow", "Fields of Liquid Gold", and "Ranger, Texas".
Date: unknown
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Railroad Station in Ranger, Texas]

Description: Photograph of a large crowd of people waiting outside of a train station. A large building and train tracks are visible in the photograph. Handwritten at the top of the photograph is, "L. Swagerty: R.R. Station at Ranger, Tex during oil boom of 1918". Typed on the back of the photograph is, "Ten times a day, trains of the Texas & Pacific Line pulled into Ranger to disgorge their load of passengers who had packed the coach seats, stood in the aisles and, in some cases, ridden atop the cars".
Date: unknown
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Old Settlers Barbeque

Description: Photograph of the "Old Settlers Barbecye [corr: barbeque] given on the evening of June 15th 1909 on the lawn of Mrs Florence Peak, in honor of Mrs. W.H. Davis and Mrs. Peak, by W.G.Turner and Newton Lassiter. First Row - left to right, Mrs Richard King, "Mex" Dunn, Mrs John Mitchell, "Bud" Daggett, Eph.M. Daggett Jr, Col. Abe Harris, Mrs. Florence Peak, Sam Woody, Mrs W.H. Davis, Mrs Chas. Louck, Henry Feild, Jesse Melton and Major J.J. Jarvis. Upper Row- left ot right, Capt. M.B. Loyd, H.W. … more
Date: June 15, 1909
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Street Scene in Plainview, Texas

Description: Photograph of a hotel being moved from Demmitt (45 mi. away) into Plainview, Texas in 1893. It was supported by eight wagons that were pulled by 32 horses. Businesses along the street include a hotel, Mrs. M. B. Fowle Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, etc. and City Drug Store.
Date: 1893
Creator: Britain's Studio
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Street Scene in Plainview, Texas

Description: Photograph of the downtown area in Plainview, Texas in 1897 showing businesses on the west side of the square. Two freighting teams, comprised of horses and carts, fill the block. Businesses include: Mrs. M. B. Fowle Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, etc.; Irick and Dyer Groceries; City Drug Store; Williams Bro's. Cheap Cash Store; and Donohoo and Ware Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Groceries and Hardware.
Date: 1897
Creator: Britain's Studio
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Hotel in Purves, Texas

Description: Photograph of a typical West Texas frontier hotel in the Purvis, Texas. It was operated by Mrs. M. M. Stephen. A porch surrounds the front and sides of the building. A small outbuilding stands next to the hotel.
Date: unknown
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Teddy Roosevelt Visits Fort Worth]

Description: Photograph of a large crowd surrounding President Theodore Roosevelt as he gives his farewell address from the back of a train. Printed on the lower right hand corner of the photograph is, "Preident Roosvelt's Farewell Address, FT. Worth, Tex. 4-8-05, & D.R.R., Wade & Harmon Photo, Dallas, Tex., Copyright applied for."
Date: unknown
Creator: Wade & Harmon Photo
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Parade for President Theodore Roosevelt]

Description: Photograph of a parade taking place in the middle of a busy street. Several men and women line the street as men riding horses, men on foot, and President Theodore Roosevelt riding in a carriage pass by the onlookers. Printed on the lower side of the photograph is "President Roosvelt at FT. Worth, Tex. 4-8-05" and "Wade & Harmon Photo Dallas, Tex."
Date: unknown
Creator: Wade & Harmon Photo
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Parade for President Theodore Roosevelt]

Description: Photograph of a parade taking place in the middle of a busy street. Several men and women line the street as men riding horses, men on foot, and President Theodore Roosevelt riding in a carriage pass by the onlookers. Handwritten on the back of the photograph is, "This picture was taken while Rosevelt was president and the soldiers in parade were Spanish-American War Veterans."
Date: unknown
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[H.D. Pearce & Co. Book & News Depot]

Description: Photograph of several men standing and sitting in front of the H.D. Pearce & Co. Book and News Depot. Below the store sign is another sign for the post office. Handwritten above the photograph is "In Runnels City 1885" and handwritten below the photograph is "[ ] of Runnels Co. 1st Business [ ] Hubert Pearce". Typed on the back of the photograph is, "The store of H.D. Pearce at Runnels City was one of the first businesses to be established in Runnels County. This picture was made in 188… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Bronco Busting]

Description: Photograph of several men standing around a man who has a bronco pinned to the ground. Two men are holding ropes that are tied to the bronco and another man is holding the bronco's tail. There are buildings visible in the background. Printed on the lower part of the photograph is, "Saddleinga Texas Broncho First Time".
Date: unknown
Creator: Willis Studio
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Men and Carriage in Front of Hotel]

Description: Photograph of four men and a horse drawn carriage standing in front of a hotel. The man on the far left is holding a baby. From left to right is, Roy Keenan, Rick Talby, J.W. McAllister, and Bill Butts. Handwritten above the photograph is, "1885 Seymour, Tex".
Date: unknown
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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