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[Portrait of Three People]
Copy negative of a group of a young woman and a man standing on either side of an older woman who sits between them. They are all wearing austere, turn-of-the-century clothing.
[Portrait of Zonnie Knight Kilgore]
Photograph of a middle-aged Zonnie Knight Kilgore, the wife of Theodore Kilgore. Her curly hair is swept back into an updo. She is wearing little pendant earrings, a shirt with a ruffled collar, and a jacket.
[Post Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony]
Photograph of a group of postal workers gathered together at the ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the new post office in League City, Texas. A woman in red holds a giant pair of scissors and prepares to cut the ribbon. Father John H. Kappe, the pastor who gave the ceremonial invocation, stands amongst the postal workers, all of whom are wearing red blazers.
[Postcard of a Boat on Clear Creek]
Postcard featuring a photograph on the front of a boat party on Clear Creek. The boat belonged to Luke Johnson and was a new acquisition at the time the photograph was taken. Johnson's party are dressed in festive attire.
[Postcard of League City Railroad Station]
Postcard that features a scene at the League City railroad station. A scattered group of men are loading a railroad car with boxes of produce that have been brought on site in wagons.
[Postcard of Main Street in League City]
Postcard photograph of League City's Main Street (now Second Street) looking west toward the railroad station. The O. V. King house is third on the left. The postcard includes a short letter on the back and a Benjamin Franklin one cent stamp.
[Postcard of the Butler Building]
Postcard photograph of "The Brick Building," also known as the Butler Building. The large brick building, which houses the Citizens State Bank, has three horse-drawn carriages parked in front. Two men are posed in front of the building. One man is standing off to the right side, and above him another man is sitting in the window.
[Postcard of Troops Entering League City]
Postcard featuring a photograph of some U.S. World War I troops entering League City at the city's original thoroughfare between Houston and Galveston. The troops are situated on a fence running alongside the road and the railroad tracks, which are not visible. Their arms and weapons are placed in vertical clusters before the troops. A two-story building in the background has a "Welcome" sign posted in front.
[Postcard of Young Brothers]
Postcard featuring a photograph of two young boys, identified as Ullmann and Joseph Kilgore. They are the sons of Theodore and Zonnie Kilgore. Accompanying information states that Ullmann, the boy seated in the chair, was six years old; standing next to him is his brother Joseph, who was four years old at the time.
[Protesters at a Republican Rally]
Photograph of a couple of protesters standing in the parking lot outside of the League City Civic Center, where the rally for Republican presidential candidate David Duke is being held. The protesters' signs read, "Duke You Disgust Me" and "Silence = Death." A few other protesters holding signs are visible in the background.
[Protesters at a Republican Rally]
Photograph of a small group of protesters standing in the parking lot outside of the League City Civic Center, where the rally for Republican presidential candidate David Duke is being held. The protesters' signs that are visible read, "DUKE YOU MAKE ME PUKE" and "100,00 GAYS WERE KILLED IN THE NAZI HOLOCAUST. NEVER AGAIN!" The protesters are walking in a circle as they raise their signs.
[Protesters at a Republican Rally]
Photograph of a small group of protesters in the parking lot outside of the League City Civic Center, where the rally for Republican presidential candidate David Duke is being held. The protesters are walking in a circle with their signs held up.
[Puppet Show at Helen Hall Library]
Photograph of a large group of children seated on the floor watching a puppet show at the Helen Hall Library. Bookshelves are visible behind the puppet theater, which is where the puppeteers are performing.
[Railroad Shop Interior]
Photograph of the interior of the League City Railroad Shop, where several of the working men are gathered to pose for a picture. A narrative on the back, written by someone named Caroline in 1971, identifies a few men in the photograph: O.V. King, K.H. Scholes (who was the superintendent or foreman), Perry Johnson, and Percy H. Yoeland.
[Reading Table Inside Helen Hall Library]
Photograph of seating area, composed of a table and four chairs, situated near bookshelves in the Helen Hall Library.
[Red Cross Nurses]
Photograph of a large group of American Red Cross nurses seated together in front of a bandstand in League City. They are arranged in three rows with the first two sitting and the last row standing. Each Red Cross member is wearing a nurse's cap with the emblem on the front. An American flag is hanging behind them. According to handwritten notes on the back, two of the women on the right with the Red Cross flag draped over their laps are identified as Mrs. O.V. King and Mrs. John P. Atkinson.
[Red Ribbon Rally in League Park]
Photograph of people gathered near the gazebo in League Park. A historical plaque on League City is visible in the foreground. The Houston Express passenger train is visible just beyond the crowd of people, who are in town for the Red Ribbon Rally, an event that was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City.
[Red Ribbon Rally in League Park]
Photograph of people gathered in League Park for the Red Ribbon Rally. The Houston Express passenger train is visible in the background just beyond some trees. The event was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City.
[Red Ribbon Rally in League Park]
Photograph of people gathered in League Park for the Red Ribbon Rally. The Houston Express passenger train is visible in the background just beyond some trees. The event was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City.
[Red Ribbon Rally in League Park]
Photograph of a large crowd of people gathered by the gazebo in League Park for the Red Ribbon Rally. The event was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City.
[Red Ribbon Rally in League Park]
Photograph of people gathered near the gazebo in League City Park. A historical plaque on League City is visible in the foreground. The Houston Express passenger train is visible just beyond the crowd of people, who are in town for the Red Ribbon Rally, an event that was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City. The event was held in League Park.
[Refreshments at League City Post Office Open House]
Photograph of the refreshment table at the League City post office open house on the day of its dedication. Celebratory balloons float above the table, which is covered in a blue table cloth. The refreshments atop the table include dessert plates, stacks of plastic cups and a beverage tank. Several people are gathered around the table.
[Replica of Walter Hall Park Pavilion]
Photograph of a parade float with a scaled replica of Walter Hall Park pavilion building. The float is part of the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. A small group of children are passengers; some of them are seated on the porch of the replica. A cluster of local business signs are visible just beyond the float.
[Replica of Walter Hall Park Pavilion in a Parade]
Photograph of the Galveston County Beach Park float, which features a scaled replica of the Walter Hall Park pavilion. The replica is decorated in Christmas lights and red bows. A woman is seated in front of the pavilion replica. The parade procession is moving down Farm to Market Road 517 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park, the location of the actual pavilion building.
[Replica of Walter Hall Park Pavilion in a Parade]
Photograph of the Galveston County Beach Park float, which features a scaled replica of the Walter Hall Park pavilion. Decorated in Christmas lights and garland, the replica sits atop a trailer with its side facade in view. Attached to the back of the replica is a wooden staircase.
[Ribbon Cutting at Helen Hall Library]
Photograph of Walter Hall, widower of Helen Hall for whom the Helen Hall Library is named, cutting the ribbon at the dedication ceremony in honor of the newly renovated building. Two people hold the ribbon in place as he cuts it. A crowd of people are visible in the background, watching the scene unfold.
[Ribbon Cutting at Helen Hall Library]
Photograph of Walter Hall, widower of Helen Hall for whom the Helen Hall Library is named, holding the cut ribbon at the dedication ceremony in honor of the newly renovated building. Two people are standing on either side of him to assist. A crowd of people are visible in the background, watching the scene unfold.
[Ribbon Cutting at League City Bank]
Photograph of the ribbon cutting ceremony for League City Bank and Trust. Lorena Harbison is the woman in the pink pant suit standing behind the giant pair of scissors. Walter Hall is holding the scissors open in preparation to cut the ribbon. Standing behind them are five other city officials.
[Ribbon Cutting at League City Civic Center]
Photograph of League City, Texas officials and their wives standing together at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the League City Civic Center Complex. The man at the center has begun to cut the ribbon with a pair of scissors.
[Ribbon Cutting at League City Post Office]
Photograph of a group of postal workers gathered together at the ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the new post office in League City, Texas. A woman in red holds a giant pair of scissors and prepares to cut the ribbon. Father John H. Kappe, the pastor who gave the ceremonial invocation, stands amongst the postal workers, all of whom are wearing red blazers. Behind them a Texas flag is partially visible.
[Ribbon Cutting at League City Post Office]
Photograph of a group of postal workers gathered together at the ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the new post office in League City, Texas. A woman in red holds a giant pair of scissors and prepares to cut the ribbon. Father John H. Kappe, the pastor who gave the ceremonial invocation, stands amongst the postal workers, all of whom are wearing red blazers. Behind them a Texas flag is partially visible.
[Ribbon Cutting at League City Post Office]
Photograph of a group of postal workers gathered together at the ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the new post office in League City, Texas. A woman in red holds a giant pair of scissors; she has just cut the ribbon. Father John H. Kappe, the pastor who gave the ceremonial invocation, stands amongst the postal workers, all of whom are wearing red blazers.
[Ribbon Cutting at Walter Hall Park]
Photograph of Walter Hall standing with other participants of the Walter Hall Park dedication ceremony. He is holding a pair of giant scissors which he will use to cut the ceremonial ribbon. Tall, elevated flood lights are visible in the distant part of the park.
[The Ross Family]
Photograph of a small family group standing on the porch steps of a house. According to accompanying information, the man in the center is James Hayden Ross and the girl to his right is Elizabeth Harris, née Ross. The girl on the left of James is unidentified. Each individual is wearing 1920s attire.
[The Ross Family]
Photograph of a small family group standing on the porch steps of a house. According to accompanying information, the woman in the center is Nell Megown Ross and the girl to her right is Elizabeth Harris, née Ross. The girl on the left of Nell is unidentified. Each individual is wearing 1920s attire.
[A Sailboat on the Water]
Copy negative of a small sailboat on an unidentified body of water. It is passing a dock where a few buildings are situated just offshore. The building closest to the water has signage text that says, "S.D. Kelly" on one side; the other side is mostly illegible except for the word, "FORT."
[A Sailboat on the Water]
Copy negative of a small sailboat on an unidentified body of water. It is passing a dock where a few buildings are situated just offshore. The building closest to the water has signage text that says, "S.D. Kelly" on one side; the other side is mostly illegible except for the word, "FORT."
[Santa Claus at Helen Hall Library]
Photograph of an individual dressed as Santa Claus, visiting children at the Helen Hall Library. The children surround him on either side as parents look on in the background.
[Santa Claus at League Park]
Photograph of a man dressed in a Santa Claus costume standing near the League Park fountain during League City's Christmas Eve in the Park event. The costume has several components: a hat, a white beard, a coat and pants made of red velvet and furry white fabric, and black boots. The fountain, tall, tiered structure, is devoid of water.
[Santa Claus at League Park]
Photograph of a man in a Santa Claus costume interacting with a man and his toddler at League Park during League City's Christmas Eve in the Park event. The toddler is being held in the arms of a man whose face is not visible. The costume has several components: a hat, a white beard, a coat and pants made of red velvet and furry white fabric, and black boots.
[Santa Claus at League Park]
Photograph of a man in a Santa Claus costume, standing at the gazebo in League Park during League City's Christmas Eve in the Park event, a month long, citywide celebration. The gazebo is adorned in festive, holiday decorations such as garlands, Christmas lights, and red ribbon bows. Another individual in a red Santa hat is partially visible, seated in the gazebo. Parked cars and a resale shop are discernible in the background.
[Santa Claus at League Park]
Photograph of a man in a Santa Claus costume, standing at the gazebo in League Park during League City's Christmas Eve in the Park event, a month long, citywide celebration. His back is turned to the camera. The gazebo is adorned in festive, holiday decorations such as garlands, Christmas lights, and red ribbon bows. Parked cars and a resale shop are discernible in the background.
[School Photo of Ullmann Kilgore]
Photograph of Ullmann Kilgore, the oldest son of Theodore Kilgore, in a school photo for League City High School. He is sporting a sweater over a collared shirt and a bow tie, with an academic stole draped over his shoulders.
[Seating Area Inside Helen Hall Library]
Photograph of the seating area near the periodicals on the ground floor of the Helen Hall Library. Book carousels sit on the small tables positioned between the chairs.
[Second Grade Class at James H. Ross Elementary, 1970-71]
Photograph of the second grade class during the 1970-1971 school year at James H. Ross Elementary School, formally known as Newport Elementary School, in League City, Texas. The 23 students are arranged in 4 rows in front of a velvet curtain. Two adults stand on the first row on either side of the group; on the left is a man named Mr. Wilhelm and on the right is their teacher, Mrs. Gohmert. A small marquee board with the class information is set in front of them. The photo is set inside a folded card.
[The Second Kemah School]
Copy negative of a school building in Kemah, Texas. The building, which sits on a fenced-in property, has a small, covered porch, a few windows, and a tree in front. A group of students are gathered on the porch steps. Seagulls are visible flying in the distance. Handwritten notes on the corners of the photo say, "Schlueter, Houston, Ph. P. 6017," and "No. 1. School, Kemah, Texas, 1921-22."
[Security at a Republican Rally]
Photograph of a man undergoing a security check at the League City Civic Center before the rally for Republican presidential candidate David Duke. The man has his arm outstretched. A uniformed police officer with only his back in view performs the check while another police officer stands nearby.
[Security at a Republican Rally]
Photograph of a police officer performing a security check on a man attending the rally for Republican presidential candidate David Duke. The officer is using a Garrett hand-held metal detector wand to sweep over the attendee's body. The man being checked, who is wearing a brimmed hat on his head, has his arms outstretched to accommodate the check. In the background, three rows of yellow caution tape are stretched across the area.
[Senior Citizen Float in a Parade]
Photograph of a float carrying senior citizens in antebellum costumes. A sign on the side of the float reads, "Aging with Grace, Happy Birthday 150th." The float is part of League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade; its theme celebrates the Texas' sesquicentennial birthday. Individuals wearing Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog costumes are standing at the top of the float.
[Sign at League City State Bank]
Photograph of the sign at League City State Bank complete with an LED screen and a marquee. The announcement on the marquee reads, "Open House for Lorena Harbison 30 Yrs Banking." On the LED screen is the number "30."
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