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[Photograph of Chuck Foster's Orchestra at the Pleasure Pier]

Photograph of Chuck Foster and his orchestra performing at the Port Arthur, Texas, Pleasure Pier. Five men with saxophones are standing at podiums in the foreground, with a man and woman in evening wear sitting on the right. Behind the front row to the left are two men sitting at a piano, and other musicians to the right are obscured by the standing men. A banner printed with "Chuck Foster" and "Merry Christmas" are hung above an image of Santa Claus' head, all of which hangs over the band. Pla… more

Date: December 18, 1947

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Fleet of Shrimp Boats]

Photograph of a fleet of shrimping boats at a dock. The names of the boats in the front row, from left to right, read, "Miss Patterson," "Frances," and "Dutch Harbor." A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.

Date: April 7, 1947

Creator: Watkins, J. C.

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Bob Wills and Band]

Photograph of Bob Wills and his band performing at the Port Arthur Pleasure Pier as people gather by the stage.

Date: 1947~

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Harry Choates and Band]

Photograph of Harry Choates and his band performing underneath a neon sign that says "Burger Beer." Harry Choates, to the left, is playing a violin. To the right, Johnnie Ruth Smyrl Manuel in a polka dot dress sings. Three other men are lined up further to the right Joe Manuel playing a banjo, Eddie Pursley on guitar, and EB.D. Williams on a standup bass.

Date: 1947~

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Ship Passing Through Drawbridge]

Aerial photograph of a ship passing through the drawbridge of a canal in Port Arthur. The town can be seen on the opposite side of the canal, and there are many buildings and houses along the streets. Two billowing clouds of dark smoke are visible in the distant background. A sticker on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as James Everett from Groves, Texas.

Date: 1947

Creator: Everett, James

Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast