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[The Auction of the First Edition of TIME WAS In Mineral Wells]

This photograph shows the auction of the first ten copies of "TIME WAS In Mineral Wells", First Edition, 1975. Identified (facing the crowd in front row) are Mrs. Richard Warren (with arms folded); Mrs. A.F. (Patsy) Weaver; A.F. (Art) Weaver, Author; Rev. Bobby Moore, Auctioneer. The auction took place inside the restored "Little Rock School", Mineral Wells' first public school.

Date: August 1975

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[The Auction of the First Edition of TIME WAS In Mineral Wells]

This photograph shows the purchaser who bought the first copy of "Time Was in Mineral Wells", and his wife. Left to right are: Rev. Bobby Moore, auctioneer; Jack Dickens, purchaser; A.F. Weaver, author; Mrs. Jean Dickens. Copy Number One sold for $153.57. (H. Arthur Zappe D.D.S., bought copy Number Two for $45, and Bill Bennett bought copy Number Three for an undisclosed price.)

Date: August 1975

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Lake Mineral Wells, 3 of 4: Sign]

A sign in front of the spillway (which was part of the dam for Mineral Wells Lake before it was rebuilt to a higher level during World War Two) says, "Water For Texans."

Date: August 6, 1977

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[A Marina on Possum Kingdom Lake]

Shown here is a view of Possum Kingdom Lake, at possibly Harmar Harbor, showing one of its many marinas.

Date: August 11, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[A Panorama Taken in 1974 (fifth) ]

A panoramic view, probably from South Mountain, looking north-east is shown here. A portion of the mountain has been dug out and leveled for a gasoline station. Also visible are the Baker Hotel and First National Bank (now Bank of America) to the left of center.

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[A Panorama Taken in 1974 (first)]

Shown here is a panoramic View of Mineral Wells, Texas taken August 8, 1974. The Baker Hotel and the Crazy Water Hotel are visible. The Convention Center is seen in the far left of the photograph. The view is from West Mountain, looking toward East Mountain over north Mineral Wells.

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[A Panorama Taken in 1974 (tenth)]

Shown here is a panorama of the Baker Hotel and First United Methodist Church, taken from the west.

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[A Panorama Taken in1974 (eighth)]

A panorama of houses and streets, taken from from Welcome Mountain s shown here. The purpose of the photograph remains uncertain.

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Panoramic Photograph of Mineral Wells]

Panoramic photograph of East Hubbard Street, taken from Welcome Mountain, showing Elmwood cemetery.

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Panoramic Photograph of Mineral Wells]

Panoramic photograph of the Baker Hotel and First United Methodist Church (in front), taken from Welcome Mountain.

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Panoramic Photograph of Mineral Wells]

Panoramic photograph of the city from Welcome Mountain. Elmwood Cemetery is visible in the upper left part of the picture.

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Panoramic Photograph of Mineral Wells]

Panoramic photo taken from West Mountain, looking toward East Mountain over North Oak Street in Mineral Wells. The Convention Center, Box Factory, and The Crazy Water Hotel are visible. Native plants are visible in the foreground.

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Panoramic Photograph of Mineral Wells]

Panoramic photo of Mineral Wells,is shown, looking southwest from East Mountain over the First National Bank (now Bank of America).

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Panoramic Photograph of Mineral Wells]

Panoramic photograph of Mineral Wells, looking east from West Mountain. The Baker Hotel and First National Bank (now Bank of America) are visible in center of photograph. Native plants are pictured in the left of photograph.

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Panoramic Photograph of Mineral Wells]

Photograph of a panoramic view of northwest Mineral Wells from West Mountain, looking toward East Mountain. Included in photograph are the Convention Center, the Box Factory, and the Crazy Water Hotel.

Date: August 10, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Possum Kingdom Lake - Observation Point]

A view of part of Possum Kingdom Lake from Observation Point, taken August 11, 1974. Although it is not readily visible, the Morris Sheppard Dam, which impounds the Brazos River to form Possum Kingdom Lake, is on the far right edge of the picture. The view is from a vantage point approximately 150 feet above the water, which in its turn is approximately 190 feet deep at this point.

Date: August 11, 1974

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[A Scene at the Auction of the First Edition of TIME WAS]

Attendants at an auction of the First Edition of "TIME WAS In Mineral Wells" shown here, are, left to right: Mrs. Richard Warren;, Mrs. Morris Thompkins; Mrs. A.F. (Patsy) Weaver; Mr. A.F. Weaver, Author; Rev. Bobby Moore; Auctioneer.

Date: August 1975

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[The Thurber Tipple and Thurber Monument]

Photograph of buildings in Thurber, Texas, taken from a parking lot. A gasoline station is on the left; it has a second story serving as an overhang as well as a taller platform with a railing and the words "Thurber Tipple" written near the roof. A car is parked at the gasoline station and a couple is looking inside the engine. The Thurber smokestack is visible near the center of the photograph and several unidentified buildings are on the left. Three other cars are parked on the left side … more

Date: August 4, 1974

Location: 32.506783 -98.416546

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Time Was, 1st Edition, Auction, 1 of 8, Mayor H. Authur Zappe ]

When the book, "Time Was in Mineral Wells," First Edition, by A. F. Weaver was published in 1975, the first ten copies were autographed by the author and auctioned to the highest bidder. The auction was held at the "Little Rock Schoolhouse", and shows Mayor H. Arthur Zappe addressing the crowd in attendance at the auction.

Date: August 1975

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Time Was, 1st Edition, Auction, 2 of 8, A. F. Weaver]

This picture shows Ed Ford, standing before the picture he had painted of Mineral Wells' First Public School. It was built in 1884, and restored in 1975 by The Mineral Wells Heritage Association as a museum to preserve the history of the city.

Date: August 1975

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Time Was, 1st Edition, Auction, 3 of 8, Reverend Mr. Bobby Moore]

The picture shows the auctioneer, the Reverend Mr. Bobby Moore, acknowledging a bid on a First Edition print of A. F. Weaver's "Time Was in Mineral Wells." To the auctioneer's right is author A. F. Weaver. The author's wife, Patsy, is standing in the window to the author's right.

Date: August 1975

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Time Was, 1st Edition, Auction, 4 of 8, Reverend Mr. Bobby Moore Auctioneer ]

The auction of copies of the first Edition of "Time Was in Mineral Wells," by A. F. Weaver, was held at the "Little Rock Schoolhouse." The auctioneer, the Reverend Bobby Moore, is asking for bids on a copy in this picture. The author, A. F. Weaver, stands between the windows to the auctioneer's right.

Date: August 1975

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Time Was, 1st Edition, Auction, 5 of 8, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dickens purchased 1st Book]

The auction of copies of the first Edition of "Time Was in Mineral Wells," by A. F. Weaver, held at the "Little Rock Schoolhouse." Pictured here are auctioneer, the Reverend Mr. Bobby Moore, and successful bidders on Copy No. 1: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickens. The author, A.F. Weaver, stands in the background, and Mrs. Bea Harris is in the corner to the right of the picture.

Date: August 1975

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Time Was, 1st Edition, Auction, 6 of 8, Community Leaders]

The auction of the first ten numbered copies of the First Edition of "Time Was in Mineral Wells...", was held in the "Little Rock Schoolhouse." The auctioneer, the Reverend Mr. Bobby Moore, stands with Mayor H. Arthur Zappe, successful bidder for copy Number 2 in this picture. Author A. F. Weaver stands to the rear of Reverend Mr. Moore and Mayor Zappe. Banker Frost Bowman, successful bidder for Copy Number 4, is in the corner at right of the picture.

Date: August 1975

Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

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