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[Theodore Kilgore on a Swing]

Description: Photograph of a toddler-aged Theodore Albert Kilgore, aka Teddy Kilgore, sitting outdoors on a wooden swing. He is clad in only a cloth diaper, socks, and shoes. In his hands he is holding a pair of toy glasses.
Date: 1940/1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Thomas Road house]

Description: Photograph of a house on Thomas Road that was designed by Stone and Pitts, Architects. The ornamental steel around the windows and upper patio was designed by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Two cars can be seen to the right of the house, one in the garage and another parked to the side. The back of the photo is stamped "Business Men's Studio 201 Main Street Beaumont, Texas"
Date: [1940..1949]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

Woods Cafe, early 1940s, McKinney

Description: High vantage point photo of the inside of the cafe, looking towards front door. This is a very busy lunch hour. Most of the men have either hung their hats on the wall rack or still have them on. Only two people have noticed the photographer, the rest are occupied by their meal or conversation. The door to the cafe is propped open, leaving the screen door to allow any sort of breeze in.
Date: 1940~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Collin County History Museum

["Gone for the Wind" Ticket Stubs from the Orpheum Theatre]

Description: Ticket stubs for a Friday night showing of "Gone with the Wind" on February 16, 1940, the second night of its roadshow arrival at the Orpheum Theatre in Waco, Texas. The tickets are for "Mr. Wm. Hutto" in seats Q1-2, center. The tickets, $1.20 each, are pink and include mention of an orchestra.
Date: February 16, 1940
Creator: Orpheum Theatre
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 31.555852 -97.133099
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photo of Battery B, 132nd Field Artillery, 36th Division]

Description: Photograph of the members of Battery B, 132nd Field Artillery, 36th Division and Medical Corps detachment. The uniformed men are standing or crouching in lines in front of military vehicles. The text "Battery "B," 132nd Field Artillery, 36th Division, Cleburne Tex. Dec. 12, 1940. Medical Corps Detachment On Front Row." is printed across the bottom on the photo. There is a list of the names of the pictured men on the back of the photo. The image is part of the collection of The Layland Museum-Cl… more
Date: December 12, 1940
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Johnson County Historical Commission

[Scan of 132nd Field Artillery, 36th Division With List of Names]

Description: Photo scan of the members of Battery B, 132nd Field Artillery, 36th Division and Medical Corps detachment. The uniformed men are standing or crouching in lines in front of military vehicles. The text "Battery "B," 132nd Field Artillery, 36th Division, Cleburne Tex. Dec. 12, 1940. Medical Corps Detachment On Front Row." is printed across the bottom on the photo. The accompanying document lists the names of the men in the photo.
Date: December 12, 1940
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Johnson County Historical Commission

[Band Trip]

Description: Photograph of a group of female band members during a tour, posing in the bed of a truck; most of them are standing together and two women are seated on the edges. Lucile Turley and Vera Whetten (Pratt) are standing next to the truck, at left, and both are wearing sombrero-style hats with pom-pom fringe. There were boys in the band but they aren't included in the picture.
Date: 1941
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: El Paso Community College

[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1941 to 1952]

Description: Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1941 to 1952, including the owner name and information of each property, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number.
Date: 1941/1952
Creator: Grand Prairie (Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Grand Prairie Genealogical Society

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the Methodist Church: 1941

Description: Journal of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 128.
Date: 1941
Creator: Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

[Memorial for Thomas McGee Scott by Jack Rattikin of the Texas Title Association]

Description: A typed memorial upon the death of Thomas McGee Scott by James Rattikin of the Texas Title Association. Mentions Tom Scott's role as part of the "Famous 40" as a delegate at the Democratic Presidential Convention in which Woodrow Wilson was nominated. Tom Scott served as President of the Texas Title Association in 1912, and as President of the American Title Association in 1917.
Date: 1941
Creator: Rattikin, Jack
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards

Mexican Migratory Workers of South Texas

Description: A book about the livelihood of Mexican migrant workers in south Texas. The book contains information about the income, family life, social life, and potential prospects of the Mexican workers.
Date: 1941
Creator: Menefee, Selden C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Hotel Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of the exterior and interior of Hotel Beaumont on the corner of Orleans Street and Fannin Street. On the left side is a picture of the exterior of the hotel with signs that say "Hotel Beaumont" and four automobiles on the street. On the right side of the postcard is the interior of the hotel with furniture. The Hotel Beaumont was opened to the public on Tuesday, August 8, 1922. It was 11 stories tall with 250 rooms and built in the Mediterranean Revival architectural style. Printed on … more
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: Curteich & Co
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Pampa High School Student Directory, 1940-1941]

Description: Directory containing the names, addresses, and phone numbers for students at Pampa High School in Pampa, Texas as well as for for teachers and officers of Pampa Independent School District. Also contains advertising from local businesses.
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: Pampa Independent School District
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Private Collection of Marie Bartholomew

[Postcard of "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus]

Description: Postcard of a white two story building with a terrace and green window shutters, described as " "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus, Natchez, Miss." The back of the postcard adds, " "Linden" is one of the extremely old mansions of Natchez - known to have existed as far back as 1790. Fan lights and door side lights feature Gallery. The Gallery is 98 ft. long, supported by columns being made of a solid piece of timber hand hewn and hand polished." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard… more
Date: April 1, 1941
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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