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[Lesbian and Gay Rights Billboard]

Description: Photograph of a billboard in Dallas announcing the 1979 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Billboard depicts several people holding hands in a box labeled "In celebration of human rights." Text below the figures says "March on Washington October 14, 1979 For lesbian and gay rights. For information call (214) 522-6702."
Date: 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Volpe]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a new Texas billboard control law being approved by the federal goavernment and the state being able to receive about 24 million dollars in frozen funds.
Date: June 26, 1972, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Theater Billboard

Description: Copy negative of the Paramount Theater's marquee in Abilene, Texas. The marquee reads, "Max Reinhardt's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Roadshow Presentation - 2 Shows Only - 3:30 & 8 P.M.". In the foreground is an empty street. Written below the photograph is, "War Bond Parades, World War II".
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Men in Railroad Costume

Description: Copy negative Wally Akin and Ted Waggoner standing in front of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas. The men are dressed as railroad conductors and are standing next to a small locomotive on wheels. A sign above the locomotive reads, "The Picture Evolution of Railroad Safety" and painted on the engine is, "Union Pacific, Joel McCrea, Barbara Stanwyck. Paramount Mid-Nite Sat. and Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed." On the theater marquee is, "Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers in Vernon and Irene Castle".
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Moutray Gasoline Billboards

Description: Copy negative of a Moutray Gasoline billboard in an open field. Billboard image includes the Moutray Oil Company logo and slogan: "it's TOPS with motorists everywhere." Two identical photographs are positioned horizontally in the negative.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Abilene Chamber of Commerce Members With Billboard

Description: Copy negative of a group of Abilene Chamber of Commerce Members at the 15th Texas' Largest Barbecue in honor of Dyess AFB. The Banner reads "Dyess….. / Abilene Thinks You're Great / Texas' Largest Barbecue / by Abilene Chamber of Commerce". The men in the picture from left to right: Colonel King(?), W. P. "Dub" Wright, Jim Naler, Troy Sampley, J.C. Hunter (behind man leaning out), E.N. Wishcamper (leaning out), Oliver Howard, and Fred Lee Hughes.
Date: May 8, 1971
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Dyess Billboard

Description: Copy negative of a group of men standing in front of a billboard that reads "Dyess families, Abilene Thinks You're Great!" Some of the men are wearing aprons and most of them are in casual clothing. The men in the picture from left to right: unknown, W.P. “Dub” Wright, Fred Lee Hughes, unknown, unknown, unknown, Jim Naler, Oliver Howard, and unknown.
Date: [1971..1973]
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Billboard

Description: Copy negative of a billboard in Abilene, Texas. It reads "Welcome to Abilene, Sports Capitol of West Texas. Home of ACC Wildcats, 1973 Naia National Football Champions".
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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[News Clip: Logging On]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: March 29, 1995, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 39 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Signs]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: August 30, 1979, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Sob Sister]

Description: Photograph of a large billboard displayed above Rembert Theater for the movie, "Sob Sister." There is an illustration of a man's head and a woman typing on a typewriter on the billboard, and the full cast is listed. There are lights illuminating the sign, and there is a ladder leaning against the building.
Date: 1931
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Man of the World]

Description: Photograph of a billboard displayed above Rembert Theater for the movie, "Man of the World," as noted on the back of the photograph. There is an illustration of a man wearing a hat on the billboard and an actor's name: William Powell. There is a car parked in front of the theater.
Date: 1931
Creator: Culpepper's Studio
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Billboard for Safe Driving]

Description: Photograph of Police Officer/Captain Tommy Baxter in front of a billboard for safe driving. He is looking at the billboard with another man in a suit, who is pointing towards it. The billboard reads, "Smart drivers light up at dusk." Writing on the back of the photograph describes the scene and dates it 1961. There is also a stamp that identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
Date: 1961
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast
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[News Clip: Fuel profits]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: January 24, 1980, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 53 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Meeks billboard]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: February 27, 1985
Duration: 50 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[WBAP-TV billboard]

Description: Photograph of a billboard advertising for WBAP-TV that reads "Thrush Agents Hate The Man From U.N.C.L.E." on "Friday 7:30."
Date: 1970
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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