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G.J. Palmer, Jaycee of the Month

Description: Portrait of a man dressed in a suit and wearing glasses. G.J. Palmer was Secretary of the State Board of Control and resided with his wife, Nancy, at 14 Margranita Crescent.
Date: January 18, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Garland A. Smith

Description: Photograph of Garland A. Smith seated at his desk. Smith served as administrative assistant: governor's public reception.
Date: January 24, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

John Ben Shepperd Swearing-In Ceremony

Description: Photograph of John Ben Shepperd being sworn in as Texas Secretary of State. Governor Allan Shivers, who appointed him, stands beside him. Shepperd was later elected as Texas Attorney General and served in that position from 1953-1957.
Date: February 16, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

John Nash, Jr.

Description: John Nash, Jr. seated at desk. Mr. Nash was president of Capitol Chevrolet, Inc. He and his wife Margaret lived at 1608 Westover Rd.
Date: February 2, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Louis Goldberg

Description: Portrait of Louis Goldberg, business manager of The American Statesman. He resided with his wife, Maude, at 402 E. 34th Street.
Date: February 2, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Magnolia Mobilgas Service Station

Description: Photograph of the exterior of a new Magnolia Mobilgas service station at 2901 Cherrywood Rd. during its grand opening on April 30, 1955. Helmer Johnson was the owner. Attendants are servicing a Studebaker and a Mercury.
Date: April 30, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Miss Irma Dean Fowler

Description: Photograph of Miss Irma Fowler standing behind her desk. Miss Fowler was an administrative secretary at The University of Texas.
Date: January 18, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Mr. Augustine De Zavala

Description: Photograph of Augustine De Zavala seated at his desk in The Capital National Bank. Mr. De Zavala was a special representative at the bank. He resided at The Driskill Hotel.
Date: January 27, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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