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Cracking Plant for West Texas Crude

Description: Photograph of equipment driving pilings for a structural foundation. The two pile drivers can be seen midfield to the left of a pile of wood. Small houses and a refinery are visible in the background, while the foreground is dominated by a canal and pipework. The reverse side of the photo has a typed description stating the foundation is for "four 78' x 40' x 10" tanks that to be built in reservoir tract by Riter-Conley."
Date: April 16, 1929

[Photograph of Tex Ritter]

Description: Photograph of Tex Ritter wearing a checkered ribbon necktie, light long sleeved shirt, dark pants, and a leather gun belt. The logo for Capital Records appears in the lower left of the photo. "Tex Ritter" is printed on the lower center area. "Autrey Hollywood" is written on the bottom right of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: Autrey Hollywood

[Sculpture and display case with ship]

Description: Photograph of sculpture with pedestal plaque reading "Lucian Adams: Honored his city, state, and country by winning the medal of honor during WWII. Advancing through a barrage of automatic gunfire and grenade explosions, Mexican American Sgt. Adams singly destroyed three machine gun emplacements and routed the German enemy who had blocked a vital supply line. The City of Port Arthur, Texas is proud of her native son. 1966" Beside it is a model ship in a display case with a rifle hanging on … more
Date: unknown

[Sports Wall]

Description: Photograph of corner wall display of various sports photographs, trophy plaques, and jerseys. The sports displayed include: boxing, football, and golf. Below the display area is a desk with a typewriter on it and a chair.
Date: unknown

[Memorial Flag Display]

Description: Photograph of three wall display cases. The case in the foreground holds at least two folded memorial flags and other items. Another case contains photos, letters, postcards, and other small papers. The items in the top case are not visible due to the angle of the photograph.
Date: unknown
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