Precast Extension Hanging in Lead
Date: May 11, 1951
Creator: J. C. Watkins Photography
Description: Photograph of a piece of machinery holding an extension piece with a chain. There are holding tanks in the background. To the left, a 1950's model pickup truck with the business name "Spence & Howe Construction Co." written on the side.
Contributing Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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Wooden Pile Driven and Cut Off Square
Date: May 11, 1951
Creator: J. C. Watkins Photography
Description: Photograph of industrial equipment surrounding a wooden pile, which has been shaped and cut.
Contributing Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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[Photograph of Sunbonnet Sue Operetta]
Date: 1954-05~
Creator: Rice Studio
Description: Photograph of Sunbonnet Sue Operetta cast at Tyrell Elementary School. Rows of students are lined up and wearing mostly agricultural costumes. Janis Joplin is the fifth child from the right. Behind the children, there is a backdrop of a night scene set along the stage curtain. A mixed group of adults and children are seated before the stage.
Contributing Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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[Photograph of Aerial View of Rainbow Bridge, 1957]
Date: 1957~
Creator: Watkins Studio
Description: Photograph with aerial view of the Rainbow Bridge spanning the Neches River near Port Arthur, Texas. Shadows of several clouds dot the landscape. A ship is passing underneath the bridge. Several canals branch off from the river on its way to Sabine Lake, which encompasses much of the background. The other side of the photo has a handwritten note saying that this was a gift of A. W. Catanach, 1992.
Contributing Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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[Aerial View of Drawbridge]
Date: September 17, 1955
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Description: Aerial photograph of Pleasure Pier Drawbridge. A large ship has just passed through the bridge and it is still drawn. There are cars waiting for the ship to pass, and the town can be seen on the other side of the river. A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
Contributing Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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[Aerial View of Ship Passing Through Drawbridge]
Date: 1955
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Description: Aerial photograph of a ship and a town on the edge of a river. The ship is passing through a bridge identified as Please Pier Drawbridge, and cars can be seen waiting for it to pass. The buildings extend into the background.
Contributing Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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[Elementary School Drill Team]
Date: 1952
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Description: Photograph of the Lamar Elementary School Drill Team. The drill team is made up of children in uniforms holding batons. Two girls in the back of the line are holding drums, and a few girls in each line are doing the splits. Handwriting on the border of the photograph dates it from 1952.
Contributing Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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[Fleet of Shrimping Boats]
Date: September 7, 1952
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Description: Photograph of a side view of shrimping boats from a fleet. They are stationed at a dock. A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
Contributing Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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[Ship at Grain Elevator]
Date: July 19, 1956
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Description: Photograph of a large boat at a grain elevator. The elevator is connected to a building that is on the left side of the photograph. There is another boat in the background and a water tower in the distance. A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
Contributing Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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[Ship Passing Under Bridge]
Date: September 22, 1954
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Description: Aerial photograph of a ship that has just passed under a large bridge, identified as Rainbow Bridge. The ship is in the right center of the photograph and extends from the bridge to the edge of the frame. The bridge is on the left side of the photograph and a truck and car are visible driving over it. A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photograph as J. C. Watkins, and handwriting dates it from September 22, 1954.
Contributing Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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