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[Aerial Photograph of Southeast San Juan and South Alamo between San Juan and Alamo Roads]

Description: Photograph of a portion of southeast San Juan, Texas and south Alamo, Texas taken as part of an agricultural survey. This aerial image includes the area roughly bordered by San Juan (on the left) and Alamo Roads (on the right), and north of the levee. Various plots of land are labeled in red with coded numbers. Identified landmarks include: Alamo Land and Sugar Co., John Closner Sub., and San Juan Gardens Sub.
Date: October 26, 1968
Creator: Aeroflex Corporation. Robinson Aerial Surveys Division.
Partner: McAllen Public Library

[Aerial Photograph of Southwest Edinburg between 2nd Street and US 281]

Description: Photograph of southwest Edinburg, Texas taken as part of an agricultural survey. This aerial image includes the Edinburg Canal and the South Pacific Railroad roughly bordered by McColl Road (on the left), U.S. 281 (on the right), and Alberta Road (on the bottom). Various plots of land are labeled in red with coded numbers. Identified landmarks include: King's Lake and the Sale Barn.
Date: November 4, 1968
Creator: Aeroflex Corporation. Robinson Aerial Surveys Division.
Partner: McAllen Public Library

[Aerial Photograph of West Edinburg and Pan American College]

Description: Photograph of west Edinburg, Texas and Pan American College taken as part of an agricultural survey. This aerial image includes the area roughly bordered by Mon Mack Road (on the left), U.S. Highway 281 (on the right), and north of East Canton Road (on the bottom; not shown). Various plots of land are labeled in red with coded numbers. Identified landmarks include: Edinburg High School, court house, Echo Hotel, Pan American College.
Date: November 4, 1968
Creator: Aeroflex Corporation. Robinson Aerial Surveys Division.
Partner: McAllen Public Library

[Ahavath Sholom Synagogue]

Description: Photograph of the Ahavath Sholom Congregation's second synagogue, located in the 800 block Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas. The synagogue, constructed in 1906 at a cost of $15,000, was a two-story brick building with stained-glass windows, a sanctuary with a balcony for women, and basement classrooms. The Hebrew phrase above the door translates to: "1906 Ahavath Sholom." The congregation worshiped in this synagogue from 1906 to 1951. The building was torn down to create a parking lot.
Date: 1960~
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives

Allen & Bazoon Garage

Description: Photograph of a local garage on the corner of Houston & College St. There is a jeep parked under the drive-through part of the building. A pickup truck and several cars are parked on the side street. Note that the name of the establishment on the window is backwards... installer put it in backwards and was never corrected. Small clapboard building to left is Law Offices of Royce Quinn. Currently at this location in 2023 is Downtown Dental Excellence.
Date: 1960
Creator: Young, Moon
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

[Annual Student Picnic]

Description: Photograph of students at the annual picnic for the entire St. Philip's student body. Six students are seated at a picnic table while another student, holding a plate of food, stands beside the picnic table. Food and drinks cover the table. Trees are visible in the background.
Date: 1965
Partner: St. Philips College

"The Bad Seed" play

Description: Photograph of a scene during the play "The Bad Seed," which was performed in the auditorium at St. Philips College. In the scene, actress Tijuana Collins playing the mother, is seated on the edge of a couch consoling her daughter who is having a tantrum and lying on the couch. Other furniture and decorations in the set are also visible in the background.
Date: 1968
Partner: St. Philips College

"The Bad Seed" play

Description: Photograph of Actors Robert Biggers, Aaron Wallace and Tijuana Collins in the SPC play "The Bad Seed" held in the auditorium.
Date: March 8, 1968
Creator: Biggers, Robert; Wallace, Aaron & Collins, Tijuana
Partner: St. Philips College

[Basketball Game]

Description: Photograph of a St. Philip's College basketball game in the Tiger Cage during the 1965-1966 season. A player, #33 Leroy Cleveland, has just shot the ball. The basketball can be see above the hoop. Three other St. Philip's players (including #42 Lyndall Conway and #53 Wilton Rogers) are looking on, along with five players from the opposing team and a referee.
Date: [1965,1966]
Partner: St. Philips College

[Battle of Flowers Parade]

Description: Photograph of the St. Philip's College float, entitled "Our Newest Star", in the Battle of Flowers Parade. The float consists of waves on the sides, a large star in the middle and palm trees at the back. Several students are seated on the float. Crowds lined along the street are visible in the background.
Date: 1964
Partner: St. Philips College

Blue Haven Nursing Home

Description: In the 1950's & 60's a converted home was turned into a group home that housed elderly and impaired individuals. Photograph of residents and staff gathered around a donated Christmas tree.
Date: December 1967
Creator: Young, Moon
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

Blue Haven Rest Home

Description: Photograph of nurses and residents posing together in front of a Christmas tree at Blue Haven Nursing home. Three men are seated in chairs, in front of the tree and a fourth is standing behind them; three women dressed in nurse's uniforms are posing on either side of the men. Another seated person is partially visible on the far left.
Date: December 1967
Creator: Young, Moon
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

[Book Fair Poster 1965]

Description: Poster for the annual book fair "sponsored by the Council of Jewish Women," as noted on the front on the poster. Full poster text reads: "Book Fair, Give your Books Now to be Sold at Nominal Prices at the BOOK FAIR, APRIL 3 thru 11, SEMINARY SOUTH SHOPPING Center. PHONE WA3-7495 for FREE PICK-UP. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT TARRANT COUNTY Youth Projects."
Date: 1965
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives

[Boy Scout Troop 95 and their Leaders]

Description: Photograph of Boy Scout Troop 95 riding in parade. 1st Row L-R: Jeff McClain, Unidentified, Rick Nelson, Gary Lindley, Royce Guinn, Kenny Mays, Joel McMahon, Unidentified. 2nd Row L-R: Stephen Barfield, Walter Stovall, Jimmy Crawford, Unidentified, Johnny Slack, Denny Watson, Steve Adams, Unidentified Troop Leader, W. K. Lindley. 3rd Row L-R: Unidentified, Unidentified, Johnny Moore, Gary Batten, Buddy Jasper, Bruce Walker. 4th Row: Unidentified Troop Leader.
Date: April 4, 1960
Creator: Young, Moon
Partner: Cleveland Historic Society

[Business Club]

Description: Photograph of the St. Philip's College Business Club. Students are sitting, kneeling and standing in three rows. They are standing in front of trees. Cars and buildings are visible in the background.
Date: 1968
Partner: St. Philips College
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