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- Horse Drawn Buggy in Parade
- Copy negative of a picture of two people in a buggy drawn by two small pinto horses in a parade down a street. There is a crowd and buildings behind them. Another picture is partially visible on the left. The event is for the "World Premier of Unusual Occupations."
- Stagecoach in Parade
- Copy negative of a picture of some people on a stagecoach drawn by two pinto horses in a parade for the "World Premier of Unusual Occupations." There is a crowd and buildings behind them on the other side of the street.
- Man Dressed as Woman with Another Man
- Copy negative of a picture of Wally Akin dressed as a woman standing with George Kelby holding a book. They are indoors and there is a handwritten note under the picture.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street. The marquee says, "World Premiere Unusual Occupations Featuring Hardin Simmons University." There is a man walking in front of the theater and a car parked on the left. Another picture is partially visible on the right.
- Man Dressed as Woman
- Copy negative of three pictures of Wally Akin dressed as a woman performing at the Chamber of Commerce in Abilene. He is wearing a wig, hat, blouse, and skirt with garters and women's shoes. There are other people sitting at tables in the room. The pictures were taken September 22, 1976.
- Parade
- Copy negative of two photographs from a War Bonds parade. The photograph on the left shows uniformed men walking down a car-lined street. The photograph on the right shows riders holding flags on six white horses, walking down a car-lined street. Written above the second photograph is, "HSU. 6 White Horses."
- Women Seated in Park
- Copy negative of eleven women seated at a table in a park. In front of the their tables are several war bond signs. Two of them read, "A Salute to Our War Heroes" and, "Buy More Bonds." The women are wearing dresses and some wear hats. In the foreground is an old car and in the background are trees and buildings.
- Trucks in a Parade
- Copy negative of two photographs from a War Bonds Parade in Abilene, Texas. In the top photograph is a large truck flying American flags and the bottom photograph shows a truck. Written beside the photograph is, "War Bonds".
- Theater Billboard
- Copy negative of the Paramount Theater's marquee in Abilene, Texas. The marquee reads, "Max Reinhardt's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Roadshow Presentation - 2 Shows Only - 3:30 & 8 P.M.". In the foreground is an empty street. Written below the photograph is, "War Bond Parades, World War II".
- Men in Railroad Costume
- Copy negative Wally Akin and Ted Waggoner standing in front of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas. The men are dressed as railroad conductors and are standing next to a small locomotive on wheels. A sign above the locomotive reads, "The Picture Evolution of Railroad Safety" and painted on the engine is, "Union Pacific, Joel McCrea, Barbara Stanwyck. Paramount Mid-Nite Sat. and Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed." On the theater marquee is, "Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers in Vernon and Irene Castle".
- People on Courthouse Lawn
- Copy negative of a war bonds rally on a courthouse lawn. In the foreground are men in suits, some holding American Flags, and in the background is a gazebo. A typed note beneath the photograph reads, "A big rally was held on the federal lawn.. Several thousand people were there... Great results obtained. Also pictures of big war bond parade with Army, H.S.U. and City of Abilene as well as theater employes participating."
- Theater Advertisement
- Copy negative of a theater poster advertising Don Marlowe. The poster features photographs of Mr. Marlowe with several other t.v. and movie stars as well as a listing of Mr. Marlowe's t.v. and movie appearances.
- Two Men at Ground Breaking
- Copy negative of Wally Akin and Cecil Warren both holding a shovel and smiling. One man wears glasses and one wears a necktie. In the background is a tractor. Written above the photograph is, "First Shovel of Dirt".
- Baseball Player
- Copy negative of Dizzy Dean standing in a baseball field, wearing a baseball uniform and holding a bat. Written beneath the photograph is, "Dizzy Dean - 1945, ST Louis Cardinals".
- Portrait of Actress
- Copy negative of a poster of a portrait of actress Mary Miles. She has curly blond hair and dark lipstick. Above her image are the words, "Movie Stars". Below the poster are three photographs of a man and a woman. Written above the poster is, "Wally Akin sold Minter Movies. She was 16 years old," and written beside it is, "Mary Miles Minter Star of 1916 to 1920".
- College Band
- Copy negative of the HSU Cowboy Band arranged in three rows, holding their instruments. There is information about the band printed below the picture and handwritten notes on the left and right.
- Man with Christmas Street
- Copy negative of Wally Akin standing in an area with Christmas decorations. There are notes written above and to the right of the picture.
- Man Receiving Award
- Copy negative of Wally Akin and another man wearing suits, with Wally receiving an award. There is a newspaper article partially visible to the left of the picture.
- Nude Dancer
- Copy negative of actress and burlesque dancer Sally Rand nude, standing facing the side with a large ball. The picture is signed to Wally Akin, and there is a photographer's logo in the bottom right corner.
- Old Woman at Home; Old Woman at Home
- 1 copy negative of two photographs of an elderly woman identified as "Mrs. Akin". The first photograph shows Mrs. Akin in front of a screened door. The second photograph shows Mrs. Akin seated on top of a headstone. +++
- Portrait of Man
- 1 copy negative of three photographs of Wally Akin. Akin is wearing glasses in two of the photographs. There is a handwritten note on the bottom left of the photograph.
- Picture of Comedians
- 1 copy negative of a photograph showing a group of comedians. Groucho, Harpo and Zeppo Marx are shown in the photograph. There is a woman seated on the right side of the photograph.
- Picture of Comedians
- 1 copy negative of a photograph showing a group of comedians. There is a man on the floor with a prop in the photograph. Groucho, Harpo and Zeppo Marx are shown in the photograph.
- Picture of Comedian
- Copy negative of a picture of comedian Charlie Chaplin playing a violin in front of a wall. "The Classic Comedians, A Janus Films Release" is printed at the bottom of the picture, and there are handwritten notes at the top and bottom of the page and another picture partially visible on the left.
- Picture of Comedian
- Copy negative of a picture of comedian Charlie Chaplin and others in a bar or restaurant. He is holding a cane, violin, and hat, interacting with another man while a barman and five others watch. "The Classic Comedians" is printed at the bottom of the picture, and there is a handwritten note above it and a partially visible picture on the right.
- Man with Christmas Wreath
- Copy negative of a picture of Perry Como with a Christmas wreath. "Perry Como- Christmas Show" is written under the picture and other notes and partially visible pictures are above and on the right.
- Group of Actors
- Copy negative of a picture of the cast of Gunsmoke posed in and in front of a stagecoach, in costume. Atanding in the front row are Milburn Stone as Doc Adams, Amanda Blake as Kitty Russell, and James Arness as Matt Dillon. Inside the stagecoach are Glenn Strange as bartender Sam Noonan, Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen, and Buck Taylor as Newly. There are other partially visible pictures and handwritten notes above and to the left of the picture.
- Portrait of Actress
- Copy negative of a portrait of actress Rosalind Russell smiling and wearing a pearl necklace and earrings. "Rosalind Russell- CBS. TV-" is written below the picture. There are other partially visible pictures and notes around the picture.
- Theater Concession Stand
- Copy negative of the concession stand at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. There are signs and menus posted, and snacks are in the glass case.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of two men buying tickets to the "Greatest Show on Earth" at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. They are standing outside the theater at the ticket booth, and there is a woman walking in the background on the right. There are several signs promoting the show. Two other pictures are partially visible below, and there is a handwritten note on the right.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "We Welcome Our Neighbor The Citizens National Bank," and there are other signs under the marquee.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "Box Office Opens 1 45 Week Days 2 45 Saturdays Sundays Holidays" and there is a large sign under it that says "Riot in Cell Block II."
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "The Paramount is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary" in the middle and "To Hell and Back" on the right, and there are several more posters for the movie "To Hell and Back." Some people are walking on the sidewalk in front of the theater. In the top left corner is another partially visible photograph of the Paramount Theater.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of four pictures of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street and a handwritten note about the theater. The first is advertising "Riot in Cell Block II." The second is advertising "To Hell and Back" and has people walking outside the theater. The third is advertising "Around the World in 80 Days" with a group of people outside. The fourth is advertising "How to Marry a Millionaire" with Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street. It is advertising the movie "Three Ring Circus" with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
- Theater Interior
- Copy negative of a picture of the inside of the Palace Theater with a curtain in the middle.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Palace Theater with advertisements for "Redskin" and "Hot Stuff." There is a boy walking in front of the theater. There are partially visible handwritten notes around the photograph.
- Men's Group Outside Building
- Copy negative of a picture of Wally Akin bringing Leo the MGM lion to the Kennett Lions Club. There is a large group of men standing in front of a building with the lion's trailer in the street on the left. There are handwritten notes above and below the picture.
- Man with Lion Trainer
- Copy negative of a picture of the MGM lion trainer and Wally Akin. A large cage is on the left. Under the picture is a handwritten note.
- Publicity Stunt of Police Arresting Men
- Copy negative of a picture of a publicity stunt involving police arresting the University of Illinois fencing team. A group of men are standing around a desk in the police station and Wally Akin is present.
- College Athletes
- Copy negative of a picture of the U. S. Fencing team at the University of Illinois with their names written on the photograph. They are Abbey Silverstone, Lee (Pentman?), Mac Garret, and Arthur (?). They are posing with a trophy, sitting around Mac who is holding a clipboard. Other pictures are partially visible above and below.
- Men Before Judge
- Copy negative of a picture of four young men of the University of Illinois fencing team standing in front of a judge sitting at his desk in a court room. There is a partially visible handwritten note on the right side and another photograph above the picture.
- Horse Drawn Wagon in Parade
- Copy negative of a picture of two men in a covered wagon drawn by two mules in a parade down a street. There is a crowd and businesses behind them. The event is for the "World Premier of Unusual Occupations." Another picture is partially visible on the right.
- People Watching Parade
- Copy negative of a picture of a crowd on the side of a a street next to some buildings watching a parade for the "World Premiere of Unusual Occupations." They are being entertained by some men on horseback. More buildings and people can be seen in the background on the other side of the street. More pictures are partially visible above and below the photograph.
- Theater Interior
- Copy negative of two pictures of the inside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas. The first is the view from the stage, and the second is a view from the upper right side of the room. There are typed and written notes on the page.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of the outside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There is a large sign promoting the movie "The Vagabond King" with Dennis King and Jeanette MacDonald. There are plants and other signs below, near the entrance. There is a note written to the left of the photograph.
- Theater Exterior
- Copy negative of the outside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There is a large sign promoting the movie "The Vagabond King" with Dennis King and Jeanette MacDonald. There are other signs near the entrance and a car is parked on the left.
- Theater Billboard
- Copy negative of a theater billboard for the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas, in front of a brick wall with trash on the sidewalk and street.
- Theater Sign
- Copy negative of a tree shaped sign for the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There are other buildings, a street, and power lines visible around the sign.
- Postcard Ad for Electric Signs
- Copy negative of an advertisements for electric signs. On the left are pictures of three theaters with the signs, Mr. Harry Gould and Mr. Marsline K. Moore. There is typed text on the right with testimonials about the signs from the two men and Wally Akin. Above and below this ad are other partially visible pictures of theaters.