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[Photograph of Tex Beneke and Orchestra]

Description: Photograph of Tex Beneke and his orchestra performing at the Port Arthur Pleasure Pier. The group is lined up underneath a sign bearing Beneke's name.
Date: May 16, 1948
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

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

Description: 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]

Description: 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]

Description: 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]

Description: 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]

Description: 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

[Sailboats on the Water]

Description: Photograph of sailboats on the water at Pleasure Pier. Three of the boats are near the foreground, and two are further in the background. The shore can be seen in the distance.
Date: June 1, 1946
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Opening Scene of Play]

Description: Photograph of the opening scene of "Heaven Bound," a Dorothy Ingram production. The play is being performed at 6th Street Baptist Church. There is a large staircase build on the stage, and performers are dressed in white gowns with wings. The back of the photograph is a postcard.
Date: 1946
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[View of Port Arthur From Rooftop]

Description: Photograph of a view of Port Arthur, taken from the roof of a hotel. A river on the right side of the photograph and various different buildings can be seen. Writing on the back of the photograph reads, "View of Port Arthur from Goodhue Hotel roof, taken by Dad. November 1946."
Date: 1946
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Gordon Baxter]

Description: Photograph of Gordon Baxter standing next to a microphone, wearing a suit, and holding a script. In the background are several men wearing white western shirts and cowboy hats.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Man Playing Guitar]

Description: Photograph of a man playing an acoustic guitar. He is wearing a cowboy hat, a kerchief style necktie, and western style clothing.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Man Playing Guitar]

Description: Photograph of a man sitting at a piano and playing a guitar. He is wearing a cowboy hat and western style attire.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Moon Mullican and His Band]

Description: Photograph of Moon Mullican sitting with his band. Mullican is sitting against a tree and holding an acoustic guitar. Four men sit to the left, three sit to the right, and everyone is wearing similar cowboy style attire.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Moon Mullican and His Band]

Description: Photograph of Moon Mullican and his band positng outside. Mullican is standing in front a tree and playing an acoustic guitar. Two men are on either side of Mullican, and five men are kneeling in front of Mullican. All are wearing similar cowboy style attire.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Moon Mullican and His Band]

Description: Photograph of Moon Mullican's band performing at a party. Mullican is to the right at a piano, with the rest of his band members to the left playing guitars, a mandolin, and a bass.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Moon Mullican at Piano]

Description: Photograph of Moon Mullican wearing a hat and western wear while sitting at a piano. Notes and sheet music are sitting atop the instrument and a microphone can be seen in the upper left corner of the photo.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Moon Mullican Writing Notes]

Description: Photograph of Moon Mullican writing notes while sitting at a piano. He is wearing western style clothing and is sitting in front of a hanging microphone.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Moon Mullican's Band]

Description: Photograph of Moon Mullican (at piano) and his band performing. He's wearing a suit and cowboy hat, while his band members are wearing cowboy hats and western style clothing.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Moon Mullican's Band Performing]

Description: Photograph of Moon Mullican's band performing at a party. Mullican is to the right at a piano, with the rest of his band members to the left playing guitars, a mandolin, and a bass. Party attendees are dancing in front of the stage.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Beaumont Police Department]

Description: Photograph of the Beaumont Police Department. There are ten men posing in front of the building, three are seated on motorcycles and the rest are standing. The officer on the left is identified as Tommy Baxter by writing on the back of the photograph, which also dates it 1943.
Date: 1943
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Beaumont Police Department Day Shift]

Description: Photograph of the Beaumont Police Department's day shift. There are ten men standing in front of the building, with three motorcycles in between them.
Date: 1943
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Officer on Motorcycle]

Description: Photograph of an officer, identified as Tommy Baxter, on his motorcycle. He is wearing a full uniform and sunglasses, and driving towards the camera. Writing on the back of the photograph reads, "Seawall 1942-1949."
Date: [1942..1949]
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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