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- [Young Woman Standing in a Bush]
- Photograph of a young woman, Elizabeth Harris, née Ross, standing halfway in a bush. She is wearing a long, white, short-sleeve dress and her hair is styled in a short bob.
- [Speaker at Ross Elementary]
- Photograph of a bespectacled man, Jake Wilhelm, speaking behind a podium on stage at the dedication of Ross Elementary. Three other individuals are seated on stage with him. The man in the middle of those seated is Walter Hall, the school principal. To his right is the Minister James C. Buckner of St. Christopher Church in League City. A floral bouquet and a large, leafy plant is surround the podium, which has a built-in speaker.
- [Nell Ross at Ross Elementary]
- Photograph of Nell Megown Ross, an elderly woman in a wheelchair, at the dedication of Ross Elementary. She is a matriarch in the Ross family, for whom the elementary is named. People are mingling all around her. Three individuals directly surround her.
- [Nell Ross at Ross Elementary #2]
- Photograph of Nell Megown Ross, an elderly woman in a wheelchair, at the dedication of Ross Elementary. She is a matriarch in the Ross family, for whom the elementary is named. Jim Harris (right), Margorie Singletary Richards, and Lorena Harbison (left) are standing near her and children are visible behind them. Text on the back of the photograph says: "Lorena Harbison (left), 1969."
- [Nell Ross at Ross Elementary #1]
- Photograph of Nell Megown Ross, an elderly woman in a wheelchair, at the dedication of Ross Elementary. She is a matriarch in the Ross family, for whom the elementary is named. Jim Harris (right), Margorie Singletary Richards, and Lorena Harbison (left) are standing near her and children are visible behind them. Text on the back of the photograph says: "Ross Elementary School Dedication. Lorena Harbison, lady on left; Nell Katherine McGowen Ross in wheelchair; Margorie Singletary Richards, Grand Daughter of George Washington Butler; Jim Harris, Ross's son-in-law on right."
- [Nell Ross with Her Family]
- Photograph of Nell Megown Ross, an elderly woman in a wheelchair, at the dedication of Ross Elementary. She is a matriarch in the Ross family, for whom the elementary is named. A few members of her family surround her. From left to right is her son-in-law, James Harris, her daughter, Betsy Ross Harris, and her granddaughter, Betsy Ross (later Betsy Ross Stephens).
- [League City School Alumni]
- Photograph of a group of the League City School alumni posing together for a picture at an unknown event. Nearly every person is wearing a name tag on their chest. Accompanying information identifies the man on the second row, third from the left, as James Hayden Ross, and the man on the second row, first on the left, as Larry Kellessberger.
- [League City Elementary and High School]
- Photograph of League City Elementary and High School, a single-story building with windows on the front. Accompanying information states that the building was located on Kansas Street and Walker Street.
- [National School Boards Association Convention]
- Photograph of a group of people sitting around a dinner table at the National School Boards Association Convention. They are all wearing elegant clothing. According to accompanying information, the bespectacled man on the right is James Hayden Ross and the man on his left is Larry Kellessberger.
- [M.W. Grand Lodge of Texas Representatives]
- Photograph of seven men standing together by a brick wall at the Clear Creek High School dedication. They are representatives, or Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of the M.W. Grand Lodge of Texas and their duties are to confer dedicatory services. A few of them have masonic aprons tied around their waist. A handwritten note on the back provides a thorough narrative of the subjects.
- [The Old Crocker Place]
- Photograph of a two-story house in League City known as the Old Crocker Place. The Kilgores, a prominent family in League City, lived there at the time the photo was taken. Two children are standing on the porch steps of the house.
- [The Old Crocker Place]
- Photograph of a two-story house in League City known as the Old Crocker Place. The Kilgores, a prominent family in League City, lived there at the time the photo was taken. Two children are standing on the porch steps of the house.
- [The Kilgore Home]
- Photograph of the Kilgore home, a two-story house with a large, enclosed front porch. A long line of manicured bushes borders the property. According to accompanying information, the house is on Kansas and 4th Street in League City. It was the house where Theodore Kilgore and his wife Zonnie died, in 1955 and 1959, respectively. The house was then sold in 1959.
- [Portrait of Theodore Kilgore]
- Photograph of a young man, Theodore Albert Kilgore, in his early twenties. He is wearing a three-piece suit and has his hair in a short style.
- [Two Young Brothers in a Field]
- Photograph of a pair of brothers standing in a field behind a place known as the Calder House. They are both holding rifles balanced against the back of their necks. A handwritten note on the back of the photo identifies them as Ullmann and Joseph Kilgore, the sons of Theodore and Zonnie Kilgore.
- [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.
- [The Kilgore Family]
- Photograph of a few members of the Kilgore family, namely brothers Ullmann, Joseph, and their father Theodore. They are spending time outdoors at Moss Bluff. Standing with his hands on his hips is Joseph, while Charles is eating watermelon, seated next to his father.
- [Wagon Full of Watermelons]
- Photograph of a wagon filled with a load of watermelons at Moss Bluff, where the Kilgore family spent some of their time. Brothers Joseph and Ullmann Kilgore are sitting in the front of the wagon and steering.
- [Joseph Kilgore as a Teenager]
- Photograph of a teenage boy named Joseph Kilgore, the son of Theodore Kilgore. According to accompanying information, the portrait was taken in honor of his high school graduation in 1930; the year is typeset in a decorative frame right below his picture. Joseph graduated as an honor student at the top of his class when he was sixteen-years-old.
- [Charles Kilgore as a Teenager]
- Photograph of Charles Kilgore, the youngest son of Theodore Kilgore, as a teenager. The portrait, which is positioned in a decorative frame with the year 1930 typeset at the bottom, is a school photo for League City School.
- [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.
- [Joseph Kilgore at His Graduation Party]
- Photograph of Joseph Kilgore and his high school graduation party comprised of his two other young men and four young women. Each young woman is wearing a white gown and is holding a bouquet in her arms. The Kilgore brothers are each wearing a dark blazer, a shirt, tie, and light-colored pants.
- [Man Pushing a Manual Lawn Mower]
- Photograph of Theodore Kilgore using a manual lawn mower on a field of grass.
- [Man in a Watermelon Patch]
- Photograph of Theodore Kilgore standing in a watermelon patch on land belonging to Frank Outlaw. According to accompanying information, Theodore hired a man named Pat Felts to plant 10 acres of watermelons on Frank Outlaw's property. The land is now the location of the Countryside South neighborhood.
- [Man Fishing at Clear Creek]
- Photograph of Chester Knight, father of Zonnie Knight Kilgore, fishing in a row boat on the banks of Clear Creek in League City. The bridge in the background is Clear Creek Bridge; it was once the connection between Galveston County to Harris County. It was demolished upon construction of Highway 3.
- [1940 Buick Convertible]
- Photograph of a 1940 red Buick convertible that belonged to Joseph Kilgore. The car is heading down a small dirt road in League City.
- [Portrait of Chester Knight]
- Photograph of Chester Knight, the father of Zonnie Knight Kilgore. He is an elderly bald man with large ears. He is wearing a three-piece suit, although he is only visible from the chest up.
- [The Kilgore Family]
- Photograph of the Kilgore family standing together outdoors. Standing on the far left are Theodore Kilgore and Zonnie Knight Kilgore, the patriarch and matriarch of the family. In the middle of the group is Edna, Ullmann's wife, and Ullmann himself, holding their infant son, Theodore, aka Teddy. The younger Kilgore sons, Joseph and Charles, are standing on the right.
- [Kilgore Brothers in Uniform]
- Photograph of two uniformed young men, Joseph and Charles Kilgore, standing outdoors with their grandfather Chester Knight and an unidentified elderly woman. Behind them is a partially visible house with a wooden fence.
- [Holiday Greeting Card from the Kilgores]
- Greeting card featuring a photo of Edna Kilgore holding in her arms her toddler-aged son Theodore, aka Teddy. Typeset below the picture is the text "Holiday Greetings." Below that is handwriting that reads, "Edna Ted and Ullmann."
- [Toddler-Aged Cousins]
- Photograph of Theodore Kilgore, aka Teddy, helping his younger cousin Jeanette into a car that is parked on a neighborhood street. Teddy is in an outfit that resembles a uniform while Jeanette is wearing a child's bodysuit. The back of the photograph states, "Ted and his cousin, one year younger. (Ardone, my sister's child)."
- [Charles Kilgore as an Infant]
- Photograph of Charles Kilgore as an infant clad in only a cloth diaper. He is propped up against a pillow on fabric-covered furniture.
- [Zonnie Kilgore with Clare Kilgore]
- Photograph of an elderly Zonnie Knight Kilgore posing in a portrait with Clare Kilgore. Zonnie has gray hair that is pulled back and is wearing a polka-dot patterned ensemble. Clare has braided hair and is wearing a sheer dress.
- [People at Citizens State Bank]
- Photograph of a group of three people at the Citizens State Bank in League City. A handwritten note on the back identifies them as Zonnie Knight Kilgore, her son Joseph Kilgore, and Louise Hicks. Zonnie is bent over facing down while Joseph and Louise watch her.
- [The Kilgores with Clare Kilgore]
- Photograph of Theodore and Zonnie Kilgore spending time outdoors with their granddaughter, Clare Kilgore. Theodore is standing with his hands on his hips while Zonnie is knelt beside Clare, holding some linens. A house is visible just behind them.
- [Theodore Kilgore at His Store]
- Photograph of Theodore Kilgore, aka T.A. Kilgore, standing in the appliance section of his store, T.A. Kilgore and Sons. The store was known as a grocery store, although it eventually expanded its services to hardware and appliances. Behind him are a few Servel refrigerators.
- [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.
- [Theodore Kilgore on a Swing]
- 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.
- [Portrait of Charles Kilgore]
- Photograph of a middle-aged Charles Kilgore, the youngest son of Theodore and Zonnie Kilgore. He is wearing a dark suit jacket over a shirt and a tie. There is a small pin attached to his jacket lapel.
- [Local History Librarian with Charles Kilgore]
- Photograph of local history librarian Heather Campbell Wooten standing next to Charles Kilgore in the Helen Hall Library local history room. They are standing behind two individual portraits of his mother and father, Zonnie and Theodore Kilgore. Both portraits are framed and are set upright atop two tables.
- [Framed Portraits of Theodore and Zonnie Kilgore]
- Photograph of individual framed portraits of Theodore and Zonnie Kilgore, set upright upon two tables in the local history room of Helen Hall Library. In the background is a display shelf of books and pictures.
- [Display Window at T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store]
- Photograph of the display window at T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store in Dickinson, Texas. Cans of Bee Brand products set in pyramid formations line the bottom of the window. Above the cans are five posted signs advertising various produce for sale. The reflection of a building across the street is visible in the glass. A handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "This is a picture of the window by the produce stand. On one of the signs you will notice my mistake I told you about. The window has a display of Bee Brand products on it."
- [Parking Lot at T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store]
- Photograph of the parking lot at T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store on the day of its grand opening in League City, Texas. The parking lot is nearly full, with a couple cars parked on the grass.
- [Grand Opening of T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store]
- Photograph of the grand opening of the T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store in League City. A huge crowd of people swarms inside the store.
- [Grand Opening of T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store]
- Photograph of the grand opening of the T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store in League City. A huge crowd of people swarms inside the store underneath signs hung from air conditioning ducts. The signs are advertisements for in-store savings and sales and feature photographs of food.
- [Grand Opening of T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store]
- Photograph of the grand opening of the T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store in League City. Inside the store, a huge crowd of people swarms underneath signs advertising in-store sales and featuring related illustrations and photographs.
- [Grand Opening of T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store]
- Photograph of the grand opening of the T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store in League City. Inside the store, a huge crowd of people swarms underneath signs advertising in-store sales and featuring related illustrations and photographs. Visible amongst the crowd are products in stacks on the sale floor.
- [Crowd Inside T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store]
- Photograph of a crowd of customers inside the T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store in League City. Several people are leaned over a counter on the left. To the right, a young boy is standing in an empty metal shopping cart.
- [Joseph Kilgore in Military Uniform]
- Photograph of Joseph Kilgore wearing his military uniform, complete with a wool jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. There are several pins on the lapel of his jacket and on his wrist he is wearing a watch. He is standing in front of leafy shrubs with his arms are crossed in front of his torso. According to accompanying information, Joseph was commissioned a lieutenant in January 1943 and served as a heavy weapons officer in the 43rd Infantry Division in New Guinea as well as in the Philippines.
- [Joseph Kilgore in Military Uniform]
- Photograph of Joseph Kilgore wearing his military uniform, complete with a garrison cap, a wool jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. There are several pins on the lapel of his jacket and on his wrist he is wearing a watch. He is standing in front of a window with his arms are crossed in front of his torso. According to accompanying information, Joseph was commissioned a lieutenant in January 1943 and served as a heavy weapons officer in the 43rd Infantry Division in New Guinea as well as in the Philippines.