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- [Longview High School Building]
- Photographic postcard of the high school building in Longview, Texas, which was located on the southeast corner of Green St. and present-day College St. The school was built in 1884, and it is complete with three floors and a bell tower. There are children standing in front of the school building. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Edith Northerett" of Smyrna, Georgia, as noted on the back of the postcard.
- [Construction Site]
- Photograph of the new Longview Public Library construction site in Longview, Texas. There is a bare building frame in the center of the photograph, and a constructed building in the background. There are tire tracks leading up to a truck on the right side of the library construction site, and there is a crane parked on the left side.
- [Constructed Building]
- Photograph of the new Longview Public Library construction site in Longview, Texas. The constructed brick library is in the center of the photograph, and it has large glass doors and a metal awning. There are rectangular and circular cement fixtures on the ground in front of the library.
- [Domed Building]
- Photograph of the inside of the main section of the new Longview Public Library in Longview, Texas. There is a large, illuminated cupola in the center of the photograph, and there is tall, metal scaffolding near the left side of the cupola. There are three men working on the inside of the library, and one of the men is holding a ladder.
- Ribbon Cutting at Longview Public Library
- Photograph of the "Ribbon Cutting" ceremony at the grand opening of the "New Longview Public Library," in Longview, Texas, as noted in handwriting on back of postcard. Two women, four men and eight children are all holding scissors and cutting the ribbon in front of the library. There are additional men and women standing in the background, watching the ceremony.
- Rembert Theatre
- Photograph of the "Rembert Theatre [in] Longview, [Texas]," as noted in handwriting on back of postcard. There is a large group of children standing in front of the theater, and a few men in the background. There is a car on the left side of the photograph, and some of the children are holding books.
- Huckleberry Finn Movie Promotion
- Photograph of a Dr. Pepper truck with a promotional sign for Rembert Theatre, in Longview, Texas. The promotion is for "'HUCKLEBEERY FINN,' MARK TWAIN'S ROMANCE OF AMERICAN BOYHOOD," as noted on the sign above the truck. The truck is full of Dr. Pepper bottles, and there is a sign on the side of the car for Central East Texas Fair. There is a car parked next to the truck and brick buildings in the background of the photograph.
- Desert Song
- Photograph of the Rembert Theater at nighttime, in Longview, Texas. There are several signs for the movie, "the Desert Song" around the outside of the theater, including a sign on the front door that reads, "100% talking [and] singing," a sign on the top of the building and a large poster for the movie on the right side of the theater. On the opposite side, there is a poster that reads, "Charity Chase, Thin Twins."
- [Desert Song Stop Sign]
- Photograph of a promotional stop sign for the movie, "the Desert Song" on Fredonia Street in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The stop sign reads: "STOP, SEE, HEAR THE DESERT SONG." There are parked and moving cars behind the sign, and there are several brick buildings in the background. One building, on the left side of the photograph, has a sign that reads: "CRAIN'S CORNER DRUG STORE" and "Coca Cola."
- [Rembert Theatre]
- Photograph of the outside of the Rembert Theatre in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. There are signs painted on the two pillars in front of the building promoting movies, and a sign on top of the building that reads, "TODAY, JOHN BULES." The Rembert Theatre was located at 204 Cotton Street in downtown Longview.
- [Rembert Cars]
- Photograph of many cars driving on Tyler and Fredonia Streets, advertising movies for Rembert Theatre, in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. There are buildings lining the streets, including the original railroad depot.
- Clean-up week
- Photograph of "Clean Up Week" at the Rembert Theater, as noted in handwriting on the back of the photograph and on the banner to the left of the theater. There is a large pile of trash in front of the theater, including cans, boxes, buckets and other miscellaneous items. The theatre held the event to promote attendance at the movies and clean the streets of Longview at the same time. Each citizen that brought trash to be dumped in front of the theater was rewarded with a free ticket.
- [Sob Sister]
- Photograph of a large billboard displayed above Rembert Theater for the movie, "Sob Sister." There is an illustration of a man's head and a woman typing on a typewriter on the billboard, and the full cast is listed. There are lights illuminating the sign, and there is a ladder leaning against the building.
- [Man of the World]
- Photograph of a billboard displayed above Rembert Theater for the movie, "Man of the World," as noted on the back of the photograph. There is an illustration of a man wearing a hat on the billboard and an actor's name: William Powell. There is a car parked in front of the theater.
- [Squaw Man Truck]
- Photograph of a truck display at the scenery dock outside Rembert Theater in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The advertisement is for the remake of the movie, "the Squaw Man," and the sign is attached to the bed of the truck.
- Horse at the Rembert Box Office
- Photograph of a horse standing outside the "Rembert [Theater] Box office," in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The horse was part of a live promotion to attract children to the theatre.
- Childen's Matinee Show
- Photograph of many children standing outside the Strand Theatre on 104 South Fredonia Street in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The children are at the theater for a Saturday matinee show. There are three bicycles parked outside the theater, and a sign to the left of the photograph that reads, "KING SIGNS." One of the children is holding crutches.
- China Seas
- Photograph of Rita Theater in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The theater was located at 207 E. Tyler Street in downtown Longview. There is a large billboard for the movie "China Seas" above the theater and a banner below that displays all the actors names. There is a car parked in front of the theater.
- East Texas Skyscraper
- Photographic postcard of the First National Bank, in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the postcard. The building was located at 213 E. Tyler, and it was "the tallest building in Longview, reaching a height of 145 feet."
- Glover-Crim Building
- Illustrated postcard of the Glover-Crim Building in Longview, Texas, as noted on the front of the postcard. There are other businesses surrounding the building (a drug store and a clothing store), and there are four cars parked along the street.
- New Gregg Hotel
- Photographic postcard of the Gregg Hotel in Longview, Texas, as noted on the front of the postcard. There are six cars in front of the hotel and several trees surrounding the outside of the building.
- [Portrait of Jessie Shepherd]
- Photograph of a young girl named "Jessie Shepherd," as noted on the back of the photograph. She is 14 years old in the photo. She is wearing a white dress, and her hair is tied back. The photograph is matted in a brownish-gray mat.
- [Portrait of Nannie Mae]
- Photograph of a young woman named "Nannie Mae Bramlett" as noted on the back of the photograph. She is wearing a white dress with a flower along the neckline, and her hair is tied up in a bun. The photograph is matted in a light brown mat.
- [Portrait of Nannie Mae]
- Photograph of a young woman named "Mrs. Clem Hammond," as noted on the back of the photograph. She has wavy brown hair, and she is wearing a white dress with dark collar. The photograph is matted in a light brown mat with an embossed floral border.
- [James Newton Hammond]
- Photograph of James Newton Hammond, taken at the age of 9 months. James was the son of James F. and Clementine Bramlette Hammond. He was born in August 1908, and died August 1909. The photograph is mounted on tan cardboard.
- [Longview Man]
- Photograph of an unidentified man of Longview, Texas. The man has a long beard, and he is wearing a suit.
- [Manola Ross]
- Photograph of Manola Ross of Longview, Texas. Mrs. Ross was the wife of Dr. Howard A. Ross, who was one of Longview's prominent physicians. The photograph is mounted on black cardboard, and there is a decorative gold border surrounding the photograph.
- [Dr. Howard A. Ross]
- Photograph of Dr. Howard A. Ross, who was one of Longview's prominent physicians. Dr. Ross is smoking a cigar and showing off his dog, a collie, to the camera.
- [Judge John Tyson Smith, Sr.]
- Photograph of Judge John Tyson Smith, Sr. of Longview, Texas. Judge Smith served the city of Longview as City Tax Assessor and Justice of the Peace before serving as the Gregg County Judge from 1888 through 1898.
- [Nancy Melvina Skaggs Smith]
- Photograph of Nancy Melvina Skaggs Smith of Longview, Texas. Mrs. Smith was the wife of Judge John Tyson Smith. She and Mr. Smith had five children; they were Ruby Ione, Lilla May, Nancy Skaggs, John Tyson Jr., and Earl Davis Smith.
- [Smith Residence]
- Photograph of the family home of Judge John Tyson Smith, Sr. in Longview, Texas. The home is covered in wood clapboards, and there is a wooden picket fence lining the yard. From left to right, the members of the photograph are: Behind the fence: Nancy Melvina Smith, Nan Smith and Earl Smith. In front of the fence: Lorain Small, John Tyson Smith, Jr., and J. K. Small.
- [Constantine B. Kilgore and Frances Y. Barnett]
- Photograph of Constantine Buckley Kilgore and Frances Y. Barnett of Kilgore, Texas. The city of Kilgore was named after Constantine Kilgore, who was responsible for bringing the railroad to East Texas.
- [Chaney Family]
- Photograph of the Chaney family of Longview, Texas. Mr. Robert R. Chaney and Mrs. Mary Ellen Johnson Chaney are pictured with three of their unidentified children. The family moved from Longview to Lometa, Texas some time between 1900-1910, but later moved their family of nine children back to Longview.
- [Lucy Rainey Clemmons]
- Photograph of Lucy Rainey Clemmons of Longview, Texas. Lucy is wearing a white dress, and she is standing with her hands on her hips. The photograph is mounted on grey cardboard.
- [Paige Brothers]
- Photographic postcard of the Paige brothers of Longview, Texas. The brothers are in their early twenties. They are wearing suits and ties.
- [Paige Brother]
- Photograph of one the Paige brothers of Longview, Texas. He is wearing a suit, a tie, and a boutonniere. The photograph is mounted on grey cardboard.
- [Paige Family]
- Photograph of Abb Paige and his wife, Effie Brazzil of Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. Mrs. Brazzil is wearing a white dress with dark trim. Mr. Paige is wearing a suit, a tie, and a photographic lapel pin. There are two young girls pictured on the lapel pin. The photograph is mounted on grey cardboard.
- [Longview Cannibals]
- Photograph of the 1903 Longview Cannibals Baseball Team in Longview, Texas. The teammates are all pictured wearing their uniforms. From left to right, top to bottom, the members of the team are: Top row: Sol Fisher, Lee Merrill (Team Manager), Shannon Victory. Second row: Dr. J. C. Frances, John Henry Richardson, B. W. Crain, Sr., "Scissor Bill" Lawrence, Will Gilreath. Bottom row: Grady "Bear" White, Jack Johnston, Howell N. Forman, Sr., Jose Munden.
- [Longview High School Football Team]
- Photograph of the Longview High School Football Team in Longview, Texas. The team is posing underneath a goal post, and Coach Powledge is sitting in the center of the photograph. From left to right, the team members pictured are: Malcolm Broadfoot, Douglas "Cotton" Moore, "Buck" Howard, John Tyson Smith, Jr., Lorne Dean, Walter "Knott" Garner, Sam Cook, Jack Barr, Archibald Ruff, Russell Smith, Earl D. Smith, Eugene Flewellen, Hardy Rhodes Cook, Louis Henderson, and Ottis Brady.
- [Longview Cannibals Baseball Team]
- Photographic postcard of the Longview Cannibals Baseball Team in Longview, Texas. The team members are pictured in their uniforms. From left to right, the team members pictured are: R.A. (Bob) McLain, Jose Munden, Perry Bass, Sr., Frank Whitelock, Arthur Buchanan, Will Wellborne, John Hoffman, Tully Spear, unknown, unknown, unknown.
- [Campus Ward School Students]
- Photograph of the sixth grade class of Campus Ward School in Longview, Texas. The photograph is mounted on gray cardboard. From left to right, top to bottom, the students pictured are: Top row: unknown, Lucille Morgan, Elva Lou Conyus, unknown, Julia Myrle Morgan. Middle row: unknown, unknown, Clorine Renshaw, Dorothy Earl Watson. Bottom row: Josephine Hopkins, Florine Eddins, Frances Morgan, unknown.
- [Miller Family]
- Photograph of the Miller family of Longview, Texas. The family is sitting in a living room. From left to right, top to bottom, the members pictured are: Top row: Jessie Miller, Margaret Miller, George A. Miller, Attie Miller, Gladys Miller (baby). Bottom row: Hugh Miller, Marion A. Miller.
- [Bodie Park]
- Photograph of Bodie Park in downtown Longview, Texas. The park contained a Confederate Monument and was located across from the First National Bank at the corner of Fredonia and Tyler streets.
- [Lawrence Family]
- Photograph of Dr. Charles W. Lawrence and his grandson, W. Lawrence Rogers. The family members are riding in a car with their dog, Rastus, near Bodie Park in Longview, Texas. Part of City Hall is visible to the right of the photograph, and the Texas and Pacific Passenger and Freight Depot is pictured on the left side of the photograph. The Confederate Monument is pictured directly behind the car.
- [Longview Volunteer Fire Company]
- Photograph of the first Longview Volunteer Fire Company in Longview, Texas. The fire company was organized in 1885 using horse drawn fire carts. The fire company was located on the south side of Tyler Street between Fredonia and Center streets. City Hall was located upstairs. There are three horse-drawn fire carts parked outside the station.
- [Longview Volunteer Fire Company]
- Photograph of nineteen members of the Longview Volunteer Fire Company in Longview, Texas. The men are lined up outside a building in Longview, and there are four men seated on a horse-drawn carriage behind the line of firemen. The octagon shaped building on the right is the fire station. The building in the background on the left is the Texas & Pacific Railroad station. There is a newspaper clipping on the back of the photograph with a handwritten note. From left to right, the members of the photograph are: top row: W. Alex Abey, W. D. Northcutt, D. D. Pinkham, and W. M. Jameison. bottom row: Fred Hamil, S. C. Forman, J. N. Allison, E. L. Long, F. T. Rembert, W. L. Butts, Evans Terry, Joe Laird, T. C. Clark, T. E. Clemmons, J. W. McQueen, Joe Clemmons, Wallace Jameison, Walter Brown, Hatch May, and W. R. Bass.
- [Longview Fire Department]
- Photographic postcard of the Longview Fire Department hose cart. There is a man sitting in the hose cart, and it is being pulled by two horses. There are unidentified buildings in the background of the photograph.
- [Longview Railroad Workers]
- Photograph of unidentified railroad workers in Longview, Texas. The workers are standing next to several railroad cars loaded for transport. The photograph is mounted on tan paper.
- [Longview Confederate Monument Unveiling]
- Photographic postcard of the unveiling of the Confederate Monument at Bodie Park in Longview, Texas. There is a crowd of people gathered around the monument, and there are unidentified buildings in the background.
- [First Baptist Church of Longview]
- Photograph of the First Baptist Church congregation in Longview, Texas. The men, women and children in the photograph are standing in front of the church, located at the corner of South Fredonia and South Street. They are dressed in suits, hats and dresses. The pastor, Reverend J. E. Hughes, is standing left of center in a long, black coat.