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[Albert W. Tailor of Oklahoma]

Albert W. Tailor of Oklahoma taken in 1934 at age 22 - His father was evidentially a doctor. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Date: 1934

[Anthony J. Fraimo and Jack Cates Ferguson in Car]

(back of photo) Anthony J. Fraimo - 830 Tintoraline - The Bronx, NYC - Law Office at 614 St. Anns Ave - The Bronx, NYC and Midshipman Jack Cates Ferguson - U.S. Navy - Son of Ben Ferguson's brother Reagan Ferguson in Washington, D.C. 1930-32. The photo captions says: "Tony, Jack, My Ford." Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library. The car is parked behind the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.

Date: [1930,1932]

[Charles W. Blackshear]

Charles W. Blackshear - Freeport Beach - Age 21 - on visit to William S. Blackshear - April 1934 - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Date: April 1934

[Edie Trotter]

Photo of Edie Trotter, the wife of Ira Trotter. This photo was included in the Pells-Trotter collection of photos and memorabilia which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Date: 1930~

[Henderson, Texas - Summer 1935]

Photograph of a building under construction, Henderson, TX, 1935.

Date: 1935

[Inside of a Church in Angleton, Tx.]

(back of photo) Inside one of my missions - Angleton, TX. - Easter 1934. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Date: April 1934

[Jane Pells Trotter]

Photograph of Jane Pells Trotter. This photo was included in the Pells-Trotter collection of photos and memorabilia which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Date: 1930~

[John Henry Handorf]

A native of Anderson County, John Henry Handorf was born on September 9, 1887, a son of John and Melissa (Milton) Handorf. He was educated in the public schools of Anderson County and after leaving school he came to Palestine and married Miss Dora Martin, the daughter of Walter and Alice Martin, on April 13, 1913. Over the next several years he worked at several companies, including a year for the I&GN Railroad, and then he went to work as foreman for the Palestine Water Works. He climbed their… more

Date: 1935

[Man Identified only as "Major" from Los Angeles]

Man only identified as "Major" taken in Los Angeles in the Summer of 1938. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Date: 1938

[Mary Kate Hunter]

Born just outside Palestine in 1866 to Nathaniel and Jennie (Beeson) Hunter, Mary Kate Hunter played a significant role in recording, promoting and preserving the history of Palestine and Anderson County. Educated at Palestine Female Academy and Sam Houston Normal Institute, she studied piano with classical musicians across the United States and in Germany, and taught piano to countless Palestine children. As a clubwoman, she was a charter member of the self-culture club in Palestine, organized… more

Date: 1930~

[Men on porch of St. Paul's Church - Freeport, Tx.]

Charles Wesley Blackshear (in dark trousers) and others on porch of St. Paul's Church - Freeport, TX. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Date: 1934

[Meredith Howell]

(Back of Photo) Meredith Howell at high school age. Escondido, California. Brought him to University of Texas where he got a Football Scholarship 1936-37. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Date: [1936..1937]

Creator: Havens

[Peg and Buddy McLaughlin - Jones Beach]

(back of photo) Peg and Buddy - Taken at Jones Beach - Both felt very silly when this was taken. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Date: 1935

[Peg and Buddy McLaughlin - Long Island Sound]

Photograph of two people posing together on a beach. (back of photo) "Peg and Buddy - Long Island Sound - Aug 24, 1935."

Date: August 24, 1935

[R. H. McLeod]

R. H. McLeod served as Mayor of Palestine from 1937 until 1947.

Date: 1939

[St Paul's Church - Freeport, Tx.]

Two unidentified men standing on the steps of St. Paul's Church in Freeport, Tx. 1934. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Date: 1934

[Stephen E. Reed]

Stephen E. Reed served as Mayor of Palestine from 1931 until his death in November 1934 and is buried in the East Hill section of the Palestine City Cemetery. Palestine's first airport, a 265 acre site located seven miles west of Palestine, was named for him. He was married to Mabel Gooch Reed, a daughter of John Young Gooch, in March 1900. The Reeds lived at 501 S. Magnolia for many years.

Date: 1934