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Aerial View of the University of Texas Campus

Description: Aerial view of the University of Texas campus with the University of Texas clocktower in the center of the frame.
Date: May 19, 1940
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Aerial View of the University of Texas Campus

Description: Aerial view of the University of Texas campus looking northwest with the University of Texas clocktower in the center of the frame.
Date: May 19, 1940
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[American Oil Company Refinery in Texas City in 1934]

Description: A view of the American Oil Refinery in Texas City in 1934. In the foreground, a man holds the reins to three mules in tandem, pulling something. A four wheeled car with metal drums and a flatbed truck can be seen behind the man. The refinery buildings, smokestacks and tanks and piping structures can be clearly seen in the picture. A row of railroad cars sit in front of the pipeline structure. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written "10-19-34." Taped to the back of the photograph… more
Date: October 19, 1934
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[American Oil Company workers in 1934]

Description: A group photograph of American Oil workers in 1934. A group of 28 men in light coats or jackets, some wearing shirts and ties, some wearing outdoor work clothes, have gathered for a group photograph. The photograph is taken on a dirt clearing in front of a wooden building. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written "2-14-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971."
Date: October 19, 1934
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[At a memorial service for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: A group of people gather at the Texas City High School stadium for a memorial service for victims of the 1947 disaster. A small group of speakers stands in the middle, between the crowd standing on the field and a group of choir members standing on the bleachers. At the bottom of the picture is printed "Texas City Disaster, April 16, 1947." On the back of the photograph is written: "Memorial - April 19, 1947 at H.S. Stadium 10th Street."
Date: April 19, 1947
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[At the port in Texas City on August 19, 1915]

Description: A view of one of the slips at the Texas City port. To the left a large cargo ship is anchored, with another ship directly behind it. On the right of the photograph, in the lower right corner, is the tugboat named J. W. Terry of Galveston. Behind it can be seen a dock and dock warehouse, with several dock workers visible. Behind it, at the end of the dock is a barge and another ship. In the lower right hand corner, embossed lettering reads "Naschke Galveston." Underneath the photograph, wr… more
Date: August 19, 1915
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[At the port in Texas City on August 19, 1915]

Description: A tugboat, the J.W. Terry of Galveston, can be seen in the lower right of the photograph near the dock warehouses. Products can be seen on the dock, and at least four dockworkers are visible in front of the warehouses. Farther down this wharf are two other ships. On the left side of the picture, a large cago ship is docked. Down the dock on this side, at least two other ships can be seen. On the bottom of the picture in cursive writing is written: "Texas City Aug 19th 1915 - Two days after… more
Date: August 19, 1915
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Austin Life, Ausin Mutual Life Building]

Description: Photo of exterior of Austin Life Building with a sign that reads: "Austin Life, Austin Mutual Life, Insurance Companies". Austin, Texas.
Date: March 19, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Bob Phinney and Miss Lane]

Description: Bob Phinney and Miss Lane holding pieces of paper. There is a frame that has pictures of military personnel behind them. Bob Phinney is wearing a light colored suit and Miss Lane is wearing a dark dress and hat.
Date: July 19, 1948
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Bus collision on Burnet Rd/Northland

Description: Street scene with cars and bus. One car has collided with the rear end of the bus. Located just south of Allandale Shopping center.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Location: 30.332533 -97.740052
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Camp Swift]

Description: A man standing in front of building with leg on cement slab. Austin, Texas.
Date: March 19, 1948
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Car lot - Goad Motor Company

Description: Cadillac cars parked in lot under sign reading "Safety Tested Used Cars" at Goad Motor Company.
Date: January 19, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Casa de Palmas, McAllen, Texas

Description: Casa de Palmas hotel, and nearby houses on Main Street in McAllen, Texas.
Date: January 19, 1920
Creator: Eskildsen
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Four women standing behind an ice sculpture]

Description: Four women standing behind a circular ice sculpture from Southland Ice. The women are all wearing dresses. There is a floral design around the ice sculpture.
Date: March 19, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[The front of the Capitol building in Austin]

Description: A view of the front of the Capitol building in Austin. There are many trees and cars out in front of the building.
Date: March 19, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Full Supreme Court seated on bench]

Description: Photo of full Supreme Court seated on bench in courtroom. Austin, Texas.
Date: June 19, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Full Supreme Court seated on bench]

Description: Photo of full Supreme Court seated on bench. Austin, Texas.
Date: June 19, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Governor Jester kissing the "Peach Queen"]

Description: Governor Jester giving the "Peach Queen" a kiss. There are two other men standing in the photo. Two baskets of peaches are sitting in the chairs beside them.
Date: March 19, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Group of Unidentified Men in Front of Airplanes

Description: A group of five unidentified men stand in front of a row of propeller airplanes at the Pilots' CCA at University Airport.
Date: May 19, 1940
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Hams Service Garage]

Description: Photo of personnel from Hams Service Garage working on tire machine. Austin, Texas.
Date: March 19, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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