Huckleberry Finn Movie Promotion
Date: 1931
Creator: unknown
Description: 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.
Contributing Partner: Longview Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth191169/
[Unidentified man pointing to a Dr. Pepper sign]
Date: c. 1920
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph (copy) of an unidentified man pointing to a Dr. Pepper sign that reads:" Drink Dr. Pepper 5 cents Good For Life". The man, who has dark, wavy hair, is wearing a light colored shirt and pants with a dark belt. He has a pocket watch chain visible at his waist. Scanned image is of the copy. Circa. 1920's.
Contributing Partner: Fort Bend Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1246/
[Unidentified man standing in front of a Dr. Pepper truck]
Date: c. 1920
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph (copy) of an unidentified man standing in front of a truck loaded with cases of bottled Dr. Pepper. Sign on top of cargo area reads: DRINK DR PEPPER 5 CENTS" . Man is leaning on the front of the black truck. Rosenberg Bottling Wks. Brick building in background. Scanned image is of the copy.
Contributing Partner: Fort Bend Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1245/
[Terry W. Brewer standing next to the door of a truck]
Date: c. 1920
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph (copy) of Terry W. Brewer standing next to the door of a truck loaded with cases of Dr. Pepper. Brewer is wearing light colored shirt and pants. He has his left leg propped on the running board of the truck and his left arm resting in the window of the truck. Sign on truck cargo area reads: DRINK DR. PEPPER. Buildings in background. Large blank/white area at bottom of photo. Scanned image is of the copy. Photo was taken Circa. 1920's.
Contributing Partner: Fort Bend Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1248/
[J.T. Brewer standing next to a truck loaded with cases]
Date: c. 1920
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph (copy) of J.T. Brewer standing next to a truck loaded with cases of Dr. Pepper bottles. Young man in driver seat of truck. Brewer is wearing a light colored shirt, pants, and hat, with a dark belt. He has his right leg crossed over his left and his right arm is extended with right hand on truck. His left arm is bent and at his waist. Original 1920's. Scanned image is of the copy. .
Contributing Partner: Fort Bend Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1244/
Georgia Hewson at Hewson Drug Store
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of a young Georgia Hewson seated on a stool inside Hewson Drug Store in Orange, Texas. She is holding a parasol and is wearing a white dress, hat, and dark stockings. There are five other stools surrounding a counter. Behind the counter stands a boy in suspenders and a bow tie. He has his hand propped on a machine which is next to a shelf full of labeled bottles. On the wall are framed paintings and a thermometer.
Contributing Partner: Heritage House Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth37064/
[Man at the Dr. Pepper Factory]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of a man at the Dr. Pepper factory. The man is surrounded by several Dr. Pepper bottles, machinery, and a large bottle to his left.
Contributing Partner: Heritage House Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth37830/
Dr. Pepper Museum and Soda Shop
Date: April 23, 2006
Creator: Howington, Ann
Description: The Dublin Dr. Pepper Museum and Old Doc's Soda Shop in Dublin, TX. In front of the building is a statue, "Sweet Inspirations" depicting the plant's owner, Bill Kloster -- "Mr. Dr Pepper" -- offering a bottle of Dr. Pepper to a little girl.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth14401/
Dr. Pepper Museum and Soda Shop
Date: April 23, 2006
Creator: Howington, Ann
Description: The Dublin Dr. Pepper Museum and Old Doc's Soda Shop in Dublin, TX. In front of the building is a statue, "Sweet Inspirations" depicting the plant's owner, Bill Kloster -- "Mr. Dr Pepper" -- offering a bottle of Dr. Pepper to a little girl.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth14400/
Queen Theater #1
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Copy negative of the inside of the Queen Theater in Abilene. The snack counter is on the left, the entrance to the movie viewing theater is in the middle, and a drink machine is on the right.
Contributing Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth57830/