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[Teague Residence]

Description: Photograph of the Teague family home in Longview, Texas. The home is two stories with a large wrap-around porch. It has blue and white wood siding on the exterior.
Date: 1950~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Bish Mathis Typewriting School]

Description: Photograph of the staff of the Bish Mathis Typewriting School in Longview, Texas. Mathis opened the school in 1935 on Green Street, where it remained until 1937. He then moved the school to the Glover Crim Building. From left to right, the staff members pictured are: Top row: Bish Mathis, Don Khoury, John Ben Sheppard, unknown. Bottom row: unknown, Oscar Jones, Josh Moore.
Date: 1950~
Creator: Culpepper, Cody B.
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Robert G. and Evelyn LeTourneau]

Description: Photograph of Robert G. and Evelyn LeTourneau of Longview, Texas. The couple is pictured in front of the old WWII bomber that Mr. LeTourneau purchased to travel to missionary fields all over the world, as well as to oversee plant production and projects all over the United States. The couple is standing with two other unidentified men.
Date: 1954
Creator: Herman's Studio and Camera Center
Partner: Longview Public Library

[LeTourneau Industries]

Description: Photograph of a log train designed and built by Robert G. LeTourneau, the owner of LeTourneau Industries. The log train is hauling lumber through downtown Longview, Texas.
Date: 1950~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[LeTourneau Plane and Car]

Description: Photograph of Robert G. LeTourneau's station wagon and airplane. LeTourneau founded a Christian radio station, called KLTI, in Longview, Texas. The vehicles were affiliated with the radio station. The back of the station wagon was equipped with radio broadcasting equipment for on the spot interviews. The car was nicknamed the "Weasel" and the plane was called the "Seeing Eye."
Date: 1950~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[LeTourneau Radio Station]

Description: Photograph of Robert G. LeTourneau's Christian broadcasting radio station, called KLTI, which was located in Longview, Texas. In the photograph, the radio station is shown in the middle of a field, and there is a tall radio tower to the right of the station.
Date: 1950~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[LeTourneau College Dormitories]

Description: Photograph of the parking lot and the entrance to LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas. The college dormitories are shown in the photograph; they were formerly a part of Harmon Hospital.
Date: 1950~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Cody B. Culpepper]

Description: Photograph of Cody B. Culpepper of Longview, Texas. Mr. Culpepper was Longview's primary photographer and historian. Mr. Culpepper is standing next to his camera in the photograph.
Date: 1950~
Partner: Longview Public Library

Sno-train, view from car, P0U, P-10-34, L 6938

Description: Photograph of the VC-22 Sno-Freighter, which measured 274 feet in length and had a maximum payload of 175 tons. One went to work transporting supplies in Alaska in 1956.
Date: March 2, 1955
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Sheep's Foot Roller

Description: Photograph of a 1959 version of the LeTourneau Sheep's Foot Roller, used to compact dirt. The original version was built in 1929, according to Eric. C. Orlemann.
Date: May 1, 1959
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Track-Less Land Train with pipe load P0U, P-10-34, L 6956

Description: Photograph of a Track-less Land Train carrying a large load of pipe. The Land Train was outfitted with 24 electric-driven wheels.
Date: February 17, 1955
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Electric logging,crane P0U,P-10-34, L 7916

Description: Photograph of a Series "F" Log Stacker, called by Eric C. Orlemann "the most efficient log loading solution for the timber industry."
Date: July 12, 1955
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Transporter, off-road,with Tree Roller P0U,P-10-34, L 8459

Description: Photograph of a LeTourneau Model C-6 Transporter carrying a tree roller. The transporter had six electric drive wheels and a load capacity of 35 tons, according to Eric C. Orlemann
Date: September 7, 1956
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Transporter, off-road,with log bunk

Description: Photograph of a LeTourneau transporter with a log bunk. The original unit was built in 1955, according to author Eric Orlemann.
Date: November 1, 1956
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Tong crane, P0U,P-10-34, L 11229

Description: Photograph of a LeTourneau tong crane picking up an automobile as a man watches. The inscription on the front of the crane indicates the photograph was taken in Longview, Texas, which was the primary plant and headquarters of the company by 1956.
Date: August 1, 1956
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Tree Roller No. 2

Description: Photograph of LeTourneau's Tree Roller No. 2. (A very similar photo is thus described in "R.G. LeTourneau Heavy Equipment: The Electric Drive Era," by Eric Orlemann. After being field tested in Longview, Texas, this unit was shipped to Tournavista, Peru, to be used in land clearing projects there for the LeTourneau Foundation mission. The overall weight of the tree roller was about 100 tons.
Date: April 8, 1954
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Logging Arch, P0U, P-10-34, L 6557

Description: Photograph of a LeTourneau Logging Arch. According to Eric Orlemann, the logging arch was first introduced in 1935.
Date: December 6, 1954
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Transporter, off-road tests, P0U,P-10-36, L 8360

Description: Photograph of LeTourneau transporter being put through its off-road tests. Its six wide tires made it especially well-suited for very sandy environments, such as deserts.
Date: August 22, 1955
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Model C-6 Transporter, off-road

Description: Photograph of a Model C-6 Transporter demonstrating its off-road capabilities. The Transporter was powered by a large 300-hp Buda Super Diesel engine, according to author Eric Orlemann. Its generator provided power to electric traction motors in all six wheels. Its load capacity was 35 tons.
Date: April 6, 1956
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Rolling Mill,ingot, P0U,P-10-34,L 12786

Description: Photograph of iron ingots being melted at the rolling mill, likely in Longview, Texas.
Date: April 1, 1957
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library
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