[Lake Mineral Wells]
Date: c. 1941
Creator: unknown
Description: View across Lake Mineral Wells after World War II. During the war the level of the lake was raised, covering a little island which had been in the middle. Fishing facilities are seen on the far shore. This is now part of the state park located just east of Mineral Wells in Parker County. One of 17 (4X4) negatives that were in an envelope from Charles W. Simonds, Route 5, Box 43, Norman, Oklahoma, 73069, addressed to A.F. Weaver Photography and postmarked Aug. 4, 1975. Also on the envelope, some phone numbers and "Father - C.W. Simonds (Clarence Winfield)."
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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[Lake Mineral Wells]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: In 1919, Rock Creek in Parker County was dammed up to form Lake Mineral Wells, the third lake built as a water supply for the popular resort town. This photo appears to be on the east side of the lake where the boat docks were. From the beginning the lake has been a popular recreation area and is now part of Mineral Wells State Park.
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[Lake Mineral Wells, 01 of 02, Flood Stage]
Date: c. 1941
Creator: unknown
Description: Lake Miineral Wells, Mineral Wells State Park, in flood stage during March, 1976. Heavy Spring rains dumped 7.2 inches of rainfall in the area over a violent week-end that claimed 24 lives in fire and flood related incidents. In this view the dam is visible in the far left side of the picture with water flowing over it, and flood waters cover a large part of the landscape between the photographer and the dam. The public boat ramp and fueling station is on the peninsula at the far right side of the picture. The picture is part of a group of films labeled "1977", but related news articles relate the date as March of the previous year.
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[Lake Mineral Wells, 03 of 04, Sign]
Date: [1977-08-06]
Creator: unknown
Description: A sign in front of the spillway which was part of the dam for Mineral Wells Lake before the dam was rebuilt to a higher level during World War 11. The sign says, "Water For Texans."
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[Lake Mineral Wells, 04 of 04, Spillway]
Date: 1976-04
Creator: unknown
Description: The lower end of the spillway from Lake Mineral Wells after the flood in March 1976. The dam is barely visible in the middle of the picture at the upper end of the spillway. The road directly below the dam was under water and is not visible in other pictures of this flood. It suffered such severe damage that it had to be rebuilt.
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[Mayor being pushed in Wheelbarrow]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: The visiting Mineral Wells High School football team has just defeated the Weatherford Kangaroos 21 to 6 in their annual football rivalry in 1940. The victorious Mayor, George Barber, is enjoying a victor's push across the football field at Weatherford Stadium by the losing Mayor of Weatherford. The wheelbarrow used in payment of the good natured payoff of a wager between rival mayors is decorated for this function. All individuals appear to be having a good time. Such good-natured wagering, and the high jinx that accompany the pay-off, is common in Texas High School football.
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[Penitentiary Hollow]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of a woman and young boy at Penitentiary Hollow in Lake Mineral Wells State Park. A dam across Rock Creek east of Mineral Wells in Parker County was built to impound a new water supply for the city of Mineral Wells. A joint committee of nine named the new water source Lake Mineral Wells in December 1919. When it became necessary to dam up Palo Pinto Creek in the 1960s for a larger soure of water, the city gave Lake Mineral Wells to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for a State Park. Penitentury Hollow in the State Park is one of the few areas in Texas where rock climbers can gain mountain climbing experience. As the photograph shows, spectacular vertical cliffs 40 ft and more in height here are conducive to honing climbing skills.
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Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 01; Infantry Replacement Training Center
Date: unknown
Creator: Casper, Willie H., Jr.
Description: This volume includes a timeline of Fort Wolters events from 1921 to 1973; biographies of personnel; photographs; diagrams; and a Roster of Infantry Replacement Center Officers from 1941.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 02; Primary Helicopter Center Personnel
Date: unknown
Creator: Casper, Willie H., Jr.
Description: This volume includes a list of U.S. Army Primary Helicopter School Commandants from 1961-1973; and biographies and photos of some personnel.
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Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 03; Primary Helicopter Center Facility
Date: unknown
Creator: Casper, Willie H., Jr.
Description: This volume includes a list of abbreviations; a list of Fort Wolters buildings and facilities with square footage and cost of construction; a detailed history of Fort Wolters; and info on recreational activities such as the Fort Wolter's Boots & Saddle Club, the Bowling Alley, and Skeet Range.
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