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Hank Williams, Jr. performing at Bill Daniel's Ranch
Photograph of Bill Daniel, Hank Williams, and a group of horseback riders at Daniel's mock frontier town. Various buildings are visible including a storefront that says "Plantation Ranch Hotel *Saloon*."
Bootlegger's Arrest
Photograph of local law enforcement exhibiting the evidence after arresting a bootlegger.
Hank Williams, Jr. at Bill Daniels' Ranch
Photograph of Bill Daniels showing Hank Williams some sort of collection on his ranch during Williams' visit and performance at his ranch
Hank Williams, Jr. at Bill Daniels Ranch
Photograph of Hank Williams, Jr., Bill Daniels and a group of visitors in front of a mock-up Western town on the Daniels' Ranch.
Hank Williams performing at Bill Daniel's Ranch
Photograph of Bill Daniels and Hank Williams, Jr. looking at Daniel's collection of Texas memorabilia. Various items are hanging on the walls behind them, including Native American dolls, leather bags, guns, and other objects.
[Trees Covered in Ice]
Photograph of bare trees covered in ice in the yard next to a house in Cleveland, Texas. There is also ice on the road in the foreground.
United States Post Office
Photograph of the Grand Opening of the United States Post Office on the corner of College and Crockett in Cleveland, Texas. The man at the podium was the area's congressman at the time, U.S. Representative Jack Brooks
[Carriage in Front of House]
Photograph of a man and a woman sitting in a carriage being pulled by a horse in front of a wooden house in Cleveland, Texas. Two women and five children stand on the house's porch to the right.
[Woman at the McMahon Home]
Photograph of the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. McMahon who owned the Cleveland Pharmacy in Cleveland, Texas. The house is painted white and surrounded by trees, potted plants, and orange flowers in the foreground. A woman wearing a light-colored dress is sitting on the porch and a sign above her head says "Apartment for Rent." A stamp on the back of the photograph says "Proof, Moon Young Photography."
Hank williams, Jr. at Bill Daniel's Ranch
Photograph of Hank Williams, Jr.while he was at Bill Daniel's Ranch East of Cleveland on Highway 105.
[Hank Williams Jr. on Horseback]
Photograph of Hank Williams Jr. wearing a cowboy hat sitting on the back of a horse at Gov. Bill Daniel's ranch in Cleveland, Texas. A wagon is visible to the left.
Hank Williams and Bill Daniels at Daniels' Ranch
Photograph of Hank Williams, Jr. and Bill Daniels at Daniels' ranch East of Cleveland on Hwy 105. Bill Daniels was later Governor of Guam and his brother Price Daniels was Governor of Texas.
[Hank Williams and Bill Daniels by Horse's Rear]
Photograph of Hank Williams, Jr. and Bill Daniels at Daniels' ranch East of Cleveland on Hwy 105. Bill Daniels was later Governor of Guam and his brother Price Daniels was Governor of Texas.
Hank williams, Jr. at Bill Daniels' Ranch
Photograph of Bill Daniels )left), Hank Williams, Jr. (center)and unknown rider (left)on horseback at Bill Daniels' Ranch at the time of Hank Williams performance. The ranch was located East of Cleveland on Hwy 105.
Cleveland City Hall 1985
Photograph of the front of the Cleveland City Hall building, a one-story brick building with stone quoins and decorative brickwork near the windows and roofline. Words on the left side of the building say "City of Cleveland City Hall" and near the center of the building, "City Police Dept."
[People on Horses]
Photograph of a man and a woman riding horses and carrying flags in front of a car during a parade in Cleveland, Texas.
[Couple in Back of Convertible]
Photograph of a man and a woman, both wearing cowboy hats, sitting in the back of a convertible during a parade in Cleveland, Texas. A church is visible in the background.
[Boy Scouts at Attention]
Photograph of several young Boy Scouts and a few older boys standing at attention in front of the Cleveland Elementary School in Cleveland, Texas. Several of the younger boys hold flags.
[Truck on a Road]
Photograph of a red truck pulling a float behind it during a parade in Cleveland, Texas. Cars and people are visible in front of a store to the right.
[Two Men in Red Car]
Photograph of two men sitting in a red car with a banner reading "State Representative Mark Stiles" on the side during a parade in Cleveland, Texas. The man in the passenger seat waves out the open window, and a crowd of people and several buildings are visible in the background.
Dairy Day Contestents
Photograph of a contestant posing with the cow that he entered in the livestock-judging portion of the Dairy Day celebrations in Cleveland, Texas. The cow is multi-colored and wearing a halter. The young man is standing behind the cow and is wearing a checkered shirt, jeans, and cowboy boots. He is also holding a ribbon against the cow's back. There are trees and other contestants in the background.
[Decorated Car]
Photograph of a car decorated with bows and a banner reading "Pilot Club" in front of a row of stores in Cleveland, Texas.
[Children on a Wagon]
Photograph of several children and a man sitting in a wagon drawn by two horses during a parade. A row of stores are visible in the background.
[Kiwanis Club]
Photograph of four men of the Kiwanis Club sitting in the back of a truck during a parade in Cleveland, Texas. There is a banner hanging on the side of the truck, reading "We thought ?! the parade was tomorrow!!"
[Class in Front of High School]
Photograph of a group of African American children posing with their teacher in front of a school in Cleveland, Texas.
[Students in Front of School]
Photograph of a group of young African American students posing with their teacher in front of a school building in Cleveland, Texas.
[Group of Young Children]
Photograph of a group of young African American students posing with their teacher in front of a school building in Cleveland, Texas.
[Children in Front of School]
Photograph of a group of young African American students posing with their teacher in front of a school building in Cleveland, Texas.
Santa Fe Depot
Photograph of the Santa Fe Railroad Depot in Cleveland Texas. At this site the Santa Fe Railway and The Southern Pacific Railway intersected. The Santa Fe line ran East/West and The Southern Pacific Line ran North/South. This site was known by locals as "the junction".
Dark's Drive Inn
Photograph of Dark's Drive Inn on the west side of highway 59 in Cleveland, Texas. It was the local meeting place for young people in the community and had great hamburgers, etc. There was also an inside dining area.
Cox Machine Shop
Photograph of Cox Machine Shop that was located north of Cleveland just off the Coldspings road. The shop was located by the Cox's home where they raised their children. All the children attended Cleveland schools. L to R is Mr.Cox, Charlie Welborn, ?,?,?.
Cleveland Auto Parts [Pilgreen & Sons]
Photograph of the interior of Pilgreen Auto Parts on the east side of Highway 59 south between the township and hwy 105. The picture is of Mr. George Pilgreen, owner and his oldest son, George Wright Pilgreen. Note the air cooled auto cushion display. This product was due to most cars still not having air conditioners.
Foster Lumber Company's New Office
Photograph of a new office built at Fostoria by Foster Lumber Company.
Bailey's Cleaners
Photograph of the area where clothes were cleaned and pressed. The people working in the area were long time employees.
Fostoria Lumber Mill Commissary
Photograph of the interior of the Fostoria Mill Commissary, shortly before the mill closed in 1957. ....
Service Station at Fostoria
Photograph of Fostoria, Texas which was west of Cleveland, Texas on Highway 105. The Foster Lumber Company was located at this site and the community was self contained with commissary, gas station, school, housing, etc.
The Church at Fostoria, Texas
Photograph of a chuch that was located in Fostoria, Texas on the grounds of the Foster Lumber Company.
Fostoria School
Photograph of along with the mill at Fostoria, there were most the resources a family needed including a school.
Guyler Hamblen retiring the Post Office Sign in Fostoria, Texas
Photograph of Guyler Hamblen (post master) holding a hammer and removing a "Post Office, Fostoria, Texas" sign from the roof of a front porch. At his feet, there is a steer skull, rifle, and boots near the posts on either side of Hamblen. A parked car is visible in the background at the side of the building.
Fostoria Sign
Photograph of a highway sign located on Hwy 105 west of Cleveland, Texas. The sign is pointing south of 105 to the location of Fostoria, a community formed from the establishment of Foster Lumber Company.
Foster Lumber Company
Photograph of Foster Lumber Company shortly before it closed. Shown in the picture is the railroad tracks ("Dinky") connecting the mill with the Santa Fe Railroad. The commissary, post office and mail office is also in this location.
Dunnam Home
Photograph of the Dunnam Home at Fostoria, Texas. Mr. Dunnam was an executive for Foster Lumber Company,
Tennessee Gas Plant Construction
Photograph of the construction of Tennessee Gas Transmmission plant on highway 105 east of Cleveland, Texas. Adjacent to the plant was limited housing for employee families.
TGT Workers
Photograph of group of workers for TGT
Capco Industry
Photograph of executives and staff of Capco Industries. (from left to right)Glea Ramey..
[United States Post Office]
Photograph of the mail sorting area of the new Cleveland Post office in 1955. There are packages wrapped in paper on a shelf. There are clothes on a table to the left of the shelf, and a man stands in front of several other shelves full of books on the far side of the room.
[Law Enforcement Interagency Work]
Photograph of several agencies cooperating in an investigation. Deputy Perkins of the Liberty County Sheriff's Department is in plaid shirt, a City of Cleveland Policeman, and possibly another agency i.e. DPS, Ranger, or sheriff's office member wearing cowboy hats and are standing between a man with his hands behind his back and a cigarette in his mouth. The person facing the camera is unknown. They are stand in front of City Hall. A car is visible to the left, and there is a building in the background.
[Royal Braves Marching Band of Cleveland High School Holding Banner]
Photograph of a Select members of the Cleveland High School Marching Band with Liberty County Sesquicentennial Chairwoman Beulah Grimmett, Cleveland Mayor Ronnie McWaters, 21st District Texas State Representative Mark Stiles, Speaker of the Texas House Gib Lewis and at far right Band Director Jim Jones holding a banner celebrating the the incorporation of Cleveland in 1936. Picture taken during the Texas Sesquicentennial Celebration in 1986. Everyone is in front of a pavilion decorated with red, white, and blue streamers in Cleveland, Texas.
[Royal Braves Marching Band of Cleveland High School by Pavilion]
Photograph of a few members of selected members of the Cleveland High School Marching Band along with their Director Jim Jones on the far right with Liberty County Sesquicentennial Chairwoman Beulah Grimmett, Cleveland Mayor Ronnie McWaters and Speaker of the Texas House Gib Lewis standing behind a banner celebrating the Incorporation of Cleveland in 1936. This was during the Texas Sesquicenntial Celebration 1986.
[Linda Williams 1962 FFA Sweetheart]
Photograph of Linda Williams Cleveland FFA Sweetheart with escort Donald Clesson riding in the 1962 Dairy Day Parade in Cleveland, Texas. The members of a marching band are visible in the background. A sign on the side of the car reads "Linda Williams Cleveland FFA Sweetheart".
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